ASTM D3850-94(2000)
Historical Standard: ASTM D3850-94(2000) Standard Test Method for Rapid Thermal Degradation of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials By Thermogravimetric Method (TGA)
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ASTM D3850
1. Scope
1.1 This test method outlines a procedure for obtaining thermogravimetric (TGA) data on solid polymeric materials intended for use as electrical insulating materials.
1.2 Do not use this standard to quantify an estimate of the long-term thermal capability for any electrical insulating material. If a relationship exists between TGA and the long-term thermal capabilities of a material, then that fact must be established and made public, preferably by comparing data between a candidate and another material known to display similar failure modes.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are the standard.
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.
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
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
D2307 Test Method for Thermal Endurance of Film-Insulated Round Magnet Wire
E220 Test Method for Calibration of Thermocouples By Comparison Techniques
E473 Terminology Relating to Thermal Analysis and Rheology
E1582 Practice for Calibration of Temperature Scale for Thermogravimetry
Keywords
degradation; insulating; mass loss; polymeric material; thermogravimetric analysis; TGA ; Heating tests--electrical insulating materials; Mass loss testing; Degradation; Electrical insulating plastics; Polymers (electrical insulation applications); Rapid thermal degradation; Thermal analysis (TA)--electrical insulation; Thermal endurance--electrical insulating materials; Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 29.035.01 (Insulating materials in general)
DOI: 10.1520/D3850-94R00
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