ASTM D4018-99(2004)
Historical Standard: ASTM D4018-99(2004) Standard Test Methods for Properties of Continuous Filament Carbon and Graphite Fiber Tows
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ASTM D4018
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods cover the preparation and tensile testing of resin-impregnated and consolidated test specimens made from continuous filament carbon and graphite yarns, rovings, and tows to determine their tensile properties.
1.2 These test methods also cover the determination of the density and mass per unit length of the yarn, roving, or tow to provide supplementary data for tensile property calculation.
1.3 These test methods include a procedure for sizing removal to provide the preferred desized fiber samples for density measurement. This procedure may also be used to determine the weight percent sizing.
1.4 These test methods include a procedure for determining the weight percent moisture adsorption of carbon or graphite fiber.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 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
D70 Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid Bituminous Materials (Pycnometer Method)
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D3800 Test Method for Density of High-Modulus Fibers
D5550 Test Method for Specific Gravity of Soil Solids by Gas Pycnometer
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
E83 Practice for Verification and Classification of Extensometer Systems
Other Document
CRCHandbookofChemistKeywords
Carbon; Continuous filament carbon/graphite materials; Extensometers; Graphite fiber materials; High modulus fibrous composites; Impregnation procedures; Loading tests; Resin matrix composites; Resins (composite); Tensile properties/testing--aerospace materials; Weight per unit length; Young's modulus;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 59.100.20 (Carbon materials)
DOI: 10.1520/D4018-99R04
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