1、Designation: C1607 12 (Reapproved 2016)Standard Test Method forDetermination of “Microwave Safe for Reheating” forCeramicware1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1607; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision
2、, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This test method determines the suitability of ceram-icware for use in microwave re-heating applications
3、. Micro-wave ovens are mainly used for reheating and defrosting frozenfoods. Severe thermal conditions can occur while reheatingfoods. Typical reheating of foods requires one to five min. inthe microwave at the highest power settings. Longer periodsthan five minutes are considered cooking. Cooking t
4、est meth-ods and standards are not addressed in this test method. Mostceramicware is minimally absorbing of the microwave energyand will not heat up significantly. Unfortunately there are someproducts that absorb microwave energy to a greater extent andcan become very hot in the microwave and pose a
5、 serioushazard. Additionally, the nature of microwave heating intro-duces radiation in a non-uniform manner producing tempera-ture differentials in the food being cooked as well as theceramic container holding it. The differential may becomegreat enough to thermal shock the ware and create dangerous
6、conditions.1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. R
7、eferenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C554 Test Method for Crazing Resistance of Fired GlazedCeramic Whitewares by a Thermal Shock Method3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 microwave safe for re-heatingceramic products thatcan be used in a microwave oven without any degradation,such as by deformati
8、on, fracturing, crazing, or heating up toexcessive temperatures.4. Summary of Test Method4.1 This method can be used to determine if a product issafe to use for reheating foods in a microwave oven. The testemulates typical microwave use conditions. Temperature maxi-mums and temperature differentials
9、 of products are determinedafter being subjected to microwave re-heating conditions.5. Significance and Use5.1 This test is for evaluating ceramic products that areintended for reheating in a Consumer based microwave oven.It is not intended for evaluating products that will be used incommercial type
10、 microwaves.5.2 This test method is not intended to evaluate metallic orpolymeric based products.5.3 Ceramic products intended for microwave use must alsobe evaluated for thermal shock resistance and pass the 325Fcriteria as described in Test Method C554, before being testedfor microwave safety. Thi
11、s would include specific tests fordinnerware, cookware, drinkware and ancillary items intendedfor use with hot foods, such as gravy boats or any productintended for microwave use.5.4 Dishes having a metallic glaze, decoration or paintshould not be used in this test or microwave ovens unless it isspe
12、cifically designed for and marked as microwave safe.6. Interferences6.1 Test samples must be free from any obvious physicaldefects.7. Apparatus7.1 The microwave oven chosen for testing is based on itspower level and being close to a mid-sized consumer product.This is to provide a relatively high pow
13、er density, whichcreates conditions that are slightly harsher than conditionsfound in the average microwave oven. The main differencebetween microwave ovens is the power of the magnetron,1This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C21 on CeramicWhitewares and Related Products and is
14、 the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeC21.03 on Methods for Whitewares and Environmental Concerns.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2016. Published November 2016. Originallyapproved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as C1607 12. DOI:10.1520/C1607-12R16.2For referenced ASTM standards
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16、28-2959. United States1which generates the microwaves. Midsize and large ovens aretypically rated at 900 to 1300 watts and compact ovens haveabout 600 to 800 watts of output.7.1.1 Greater wattage for a given space heats food morequickly. The microwave oven chosen for this method is basedon having th
17、e greatest power output per volume. This providesworse case conditions for microwaves available in the midsizerange while allowing for a greater range of sample sizes.Microwaves with greater power outputs of 1400 and 1600watts that were once available are no longer in production.7.1.2 Microwave Oven
18、, (1350 Watts) with an internal ovencavity volume of approximately 0.045 M3(1.58 ft3) dimen-sions of 228 by 418 by 470 mm (9 by 16716 by 1812 in.) androtating glass platter.7.2 Fast Reading Contact Surface Thermocouple Probe, orsuitable surface temperature reading device.7.3 Scale, capable of readin
19、g 1200 6 0.5 g.8. Reagents and Materials8.1 Tap Water.8.2 Plastic Beakers, 1 L, 500 mL; Graduate cylinder 250mL.8.3 Eye Protection.8.4 Insulated Gloves or Oven Mitts, preferably waterproof.8.5 Permanent Marker.8.6 Boiling Stones.9. Hazards9.1 Thermal shock is possible during the testing of theproduc
20、t. Care should be taken while handling ware and beprepared for unexpected failure of the ware.9.2 Whenever heating water in a microwave there is thepossibility of super heating the water. Do not use distilledwater, as it is more likely to superheat than tap water. If thewater is super heated it is p
21、ossible that it will spontaneouslyerupt splashing boiling hot water, which could potentiallycause burns and injury. Always use boiling stones in the watercontainer when boiling water.9.3 People with Pacemakers or any other life sustainingdevices should not perform this test and should also not be in
22、the area when the test is performed.9.4 While performing the test maintain a distance of at least20 in. from the microwave oven when it is heating. This willreduce any possible leakage of radiation 100 times. The moredistance from the microwave the greater the reduction in anyexposure.9.5 Do not ope
23、rate an oven that is damaged or suspected ofbeing physically damaged.9.6 If there is any damage to the door, hinges or door sealshave the oven repaired and tested for microwave leakage.9.7 Look for holes created by electrical arcing inside theoven and on the door and door frame.9.8 Wear oven mitts o
24、r insulated gloves when handling hotsamples. Always test the piece before handling as there is thepossibility that the product attained temperatures that willquickly burn through insulated oven mitts.10. Sampling, Test Specimens, and Test Units10.1 Representative sample(s) of the process generating
25、theproducts should be used. Check ware before testing for anyphysical damage resulting from shipping or handling thatwould not represent the process.11. Preparation of Apparatus11.1 Only microwave models fulfilling the description in7.1 of this method should be used for testing. It is critical tohav
26、e the same power level of emitted microwaves in the samevolume of space to achieve correlation between test sites.12. Calibration and Standardization12.1 Measure and log the available power for heating beforeperforming tests. This should be performed one time at thebeginning of tests to determine th
27、at the microwave unit isproducing consistent power levels. It is important that themicrowave does not have residual heat in it from previoustesting so that this test starts from room temperature. Thedetermination of power output is accomplished by measuringthe temperature rise in 1 kg of water expos
28、ed to microwaveradiation for a two-minute period of time. The analyst canrelate power in watts to the power setting of the microwave.12.1.1 Program the microwave for 2 minutes at maximumpower and leave the door open.12.1.2 Record the weight of the plastic beaker.12.1.3 Add 1.0 kg (1000.0 6 0.5 g) of
29、 tap water into aplastic beaker. Equilibrate the water to room temperature 23 62C (73 6 4F) measure to 6 0.1C (0.2F).12.1.4 Place the beaker in the center of the glass platterclose the door and press start on the microwave.12.1.5 When the microwave finishes the 2-minute cycle, thebeaker is removed a
30、nd the water vigorously stirred with aplastic spoon for 10 seconds. Then immerse the temperaturereading device into the water and slowly stir.12.1.6 Record the maximum temperature within the first 10seconds to 6 0.1C (0.2F). Use a new sample for eachadditional measurement. Do not reuse the water, ev
31、en aftercooling, as it may be more prone to create dangerous super-heating conditions.12.1.7 The absorbed power is determined by the followingrelationship:P 5KCpmT!t(1)where:P = the apparent power absorbed by the sample in watts(W) (W = joule/s),K = the conversion factor for thermochemical calories/
32、s towatts (= 4.184 joule/cal),Cp = the heat capacity, thermal capacity, or specific heat(cal/g C) of water,m = the mass of the water sample in grams (g),T = the final temperature minus the initial temperature(C), andC1607 12 (2016)2t = the time in seconds (s).12.1.8 Using 2 minutes and 1 kg of disti
33、lled water (heatcapacity at 25C is 0.99828 cal/g C) the calibration equationsimplifies to:P 5 T! 3 34.86! (2)12.1.9 Calculate and record the power absorption.12.1.10 Maintain a record of the power absorption forreference and determination of any degradation of the energyoutput.13. Conditioning13.1 P
34、orous product must be preconditioned before testing.Preconditioning is performed by heating the test samples to163C (325F) in a test oven for one hour then submerse thepiece in cold tap water overnight. This is done to allow waterto migrate into the piece to emulate what will happen once theitem is
35、in use. The product can then be used in the followingprocedure.14. Procedure14.1 Microwave Safe for ReheatingThere are two proce-dures for testing flatware. The first emulates short time periodof 1 minute that is typically used to reheat small quantities offood. The second method is to simulate defr
36、osting or heatinglarger quantities of food for 5 minutes. The ware must passboth procedures, as well as the thermal shock requirements, tobe considered “Microwave Safe.”14.1.1 One-minute Microwave Cycle for FlatwarePlace250 mL of 16C (60F) tap water in a 500 mL beaker in theback left corner of the m
37、icrowave for each test run. This is usedfor protecting the magnetron.14.1.2 FlatwareMark test points on ware to be tested in 3positions (120 angles) around the outer rim near the edge ofthe ware for flatware shapes. Turn the ware over and mark the4th position in the center of the back of the ware.14
38、.1.3 The temperature of the ware must be at roomtemperature to initiate the test.14.1.4 Check temperature of glass platter that is part of themicrowave and chill in water if over 38C (100F). Dry andplace the glass platter in the microwave.14.1.5 Place test item in the center of the rotating glasspla
39、tter in the microwave.14.1.6 Set Power Level to maximum and time for 1 minutethen start the cycle.14.1.7 Remove the ware from the microwave when heatingis completed.14.1.8 Within 15 seconds measure and record temperaturesat the indicated areas. Front or inside first, then back or outsideof product s
40、econd.14.1.9 Scan over the surface of product slowly and find themax temperature on product and record.14.1.10 If more samples are to be tested repeat procedurefrom 14.1.1 by replacing the 250 mL of water with 16C (60F)tap water.14.1.11 Five-minute Cycle for FlatwarePlace 500 mL of16C (60F) tap wate
41、r in a 1.0-L beaker.14.1.12 Mark test points on ware to be tested (see 14.1.2).14.1.13 Check temperature of microwave glass platter andchill in water if over 38C (100F).14.1.14 Place plastic beaker of water in the center of theware being tested. Center ware and beaker on the rotating glassplatter in
42、 the microwave. The water is used to simulate food forreheating.14.1.15 Set Power Level to maximum and time for 5 minutethen start the cycle.14.1.16 Remove the beaker and then the ware from micro-wave at end of cycle.14.1.17 Within 15 s measure and record temperatures at theindicated areas. Front or
43、 insides first then back or outside ofproduct second.14.1.18 Two-minute Cycle for CupsConsists of measuringtemperatures of the handle area and the body area.14.1.19 Measure the internal volume of the cup or mug. Fillthe cup or mug half full with tap water.14.1.20 Mark test points on the vessel to be
44、 tested in 3positions (120 angles) around the outer rim of the lip-rim area.Also mark test points on the top and bottom surface of thehandle where it attaches to the body of the vessel as well as thecenter outside surface of the handle.14.1.21 Place in the center of the microwave oven.14.1.22 Set Po
45、wer level to maximum, time for 2 min. andstart cycle.14.1.23 Remove from microwave at end of cycle and pourout water.14.1.24 Within 25 s test and record the three test pointpositions around the vessel handle, then measure the three testpoints in the lip-rim area.14.1.25 Turn the ware over and with t
46、he surface temperatureprobe measure and record the maximum reading by sliding theprobe around the surface of the cup or mug while observing thetemperature readings.14.2 Record results.15. Calculation or Interpretation of Results15.1 To be considered Microwave Safe for Reheating theproduct must pass
47、the following criteria:15.1.1 If there is any degradation of the ware, for examplecrazing, cracking, deformation, or discoloration, the ware failsthe test.15.1.2 The One-minute Microwave Cycle for Flatware re-sults must be 71C (160F) or less.15.1.3 The Five-minute Microwave Cycle for Flatwareresults
48、 must be 163C (325F) or less.15.1.4 The Two-minute Microwave Cycle for Cups andMugs result must have handle temperatures of 60C (140F) orless and all body temperature measurements of 121C (250F)or less.16. Report16.1 The results are reported by identification of theproduct, date, the temperatures me
49、asured, any failures of theproduct such as cracking or crazing of the glaze and so forth,and the conditions when the failure occurred. Additionally, thepower absorption, the thermal shock results and date of testingare to be included in the test results.C1607 12 (2016)317. Precision and Bias17.1 No information is presented for the precision or bias ofTest Method C1607 because the test result is non-quantitative.18. Keywords18.1 ceramicware; dinnerware; drinkware; microwave safe;mugs; safetyASTM International takes no position respecti
