ASTM D2238-92(2004)
Historical Standard: ASTM D2238-92(2004) Standard Test Methods for Absorbance of Polyethylene Due to Methyl Groups at 1378 cm
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ASTM D2238
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods cover measurement by infrared absorption spectrophotometry of the 1378.4-cm 1 (7.255-m) band in polyethylene due to methyl groups. (1, 2, 4-7) Two test methods are covered:
1.1.1 Test Method A uses compensation with a standard sample film or wedge of known methyl content.
1.1.2 Test Method B uses compensation with a wedge of polymethylene or a polyethylene of known low methyl content.
1.2 These test methods are applicable to polyethylenes of Types I (density 910 to 925 kg/m 3 ), II (density 926 to 940), and III (density 941 to 965).
Note 1For determination of density, see Specifications D 1248.
Note 2In cases of Type III polyethylene with densities greater than 0.950 g/cm 3 , different results are obtained with the two test methods.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in brackets are for information only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazards statements are given in Section 7.
Note 3There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard covering the subject matter of these test methods.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D1248 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion Materials for Wire and Cable
D1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique
D1898 Practice for Sampling of Plastics
E131 Terminology Relating to Molecular Spectroscopy
E168 Practices for General Techniques of Infrared Quantitative Analysis
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
Keywords
Fourier transform spectroscopy; infrared spectroscopy; methyl groups; polyethylene; quantitative analysis;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 83.080.20 (Thermoplastic materials)
DOI: 10.1520/D2238-92R04
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