ASTM E2015-99
Historical Standard: ASTM E2015-99 Standard Guide for Preparation of Plastics and Polymeric Specimens for Microstructural Examination
SUPERSEDED (see Active link, below)
ASTM E2015
1. Scope
1.1 This guide covers recommended procedures and guidelines for the preparation of plastic and polymeric specimens for microstructural examination by light and electron microscopy.
1.2 This guide is applicable to most semi-rigid and rigid plastics, including engineering plastics. This guide is also applicable to some non-rigid plastics.
1.3 The procedures and guidelines presented in this guide are those which generally produce satisfactory specimens. This guide does not describe the variations in techniques required to solve individual problems.
1.4 Many detailed descriptions of grinding and polishing of plastics and polymers are available (1-7).
1.5 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
E3 Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
E7 Terminology Relating to Metallography
Keywords
grinding; microstructure; mounting; plastics; polishing; polymers; specimen preparation; Grinding materials/operations; Microstructures; Polishing; Polymers; Rigid plastics; Semi-rigid plastics; Specimen preparation (for testing)--plastics ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 83.140.99 (Other rubber and plastic products)
DOI: 10.1520/E2015-99
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