1、Designation: D2370 98 (Reapproved 2002)1Standard Test Method forTensile Properties of Organic Coatings1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2370; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revi
2、sion. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.1NOTEFootnote 1 was corrected editorially in December 2009
3、.1. Scope1.1 This test method covers the determination of the elon-gation, tensile strength, and stiffness (modulus of elasticity) oforganic coatings when tested as free films.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalcon
4、versions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.3 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 practi
5、ces and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazardstatements are given in Section 7.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D823 Practices for Producing Films of Uniform Thicknessof Paint, Varnish, and Related Products on Test PanelsD882 Test Method for T
6、ensile Properties of Thin PlasticSheetingD1005 Test Method for Measurement of Dry-Film Thick-ness of Organic Coatings Using MicrometersD3980 Practice for Interlaboratory Testing of Paint andRelated Materials3D4708 Practice for Preparation of Uniform Free Films ofOrganic Coatings3. Terminology3.1 Def
7、initions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 elongation, nthe increase in specimen length fromthe point of initial load application to the point of film rupturein a tension test.3.1.2 gage length, nthe initial length of the test specimenbetween the jaws of the tensile tester.3.1.3 stiffness (mo
8、dulus of elasticity), nthe load per unitarea required to elongate the film 1 % from the first point in thestress-strain curve where the slope becomes constant.3.1.4 stress-strain curve, nthe curve resulting from a plotof tensile load against the distance of jaw separation (elonga-tion of specimen).3
9、.1.5 tensile strength (nominal), nthe load per originalunit area at which a specimen fails or yields in a tension (pull)test.4. Summary of Test Method4.1 Free unsupported films of the materials to be tested areprepared. The tensile properties of the free films are determinedby means of a tensile tes
10、ting apparatus.5. Significance and Use5.1 Tensile properties determined by this method are ofvalue in studying the behavior of coatings subjected to envi-ronmental stresses, such as those produced by aging andweathering. (See Refs. (1-10).)45.2 Tensile properties may vary with specimen thickness,met
11、hod of preparation, gage length, rate of load application,tensile tester response, and type of grips used. Consequently,where precise comparative results are desired, these factorsmust be carefully controlled.6. Apparatus6.1 Equipment for applying films of uniform thickness asdescribed in Practices
12、D823.6.2 Micrometer Film Thickness Gage as described in TestMethod D1005.6.3 Tensile Tester of the constant rate of jaw separationtype, equipped with load cells having capacities of 0.2 to 4.4 lb1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paintand Related Coatings, Materials
13、, and Applications and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee D01.23 on Physical Properties of Applied Paint Films.Current edition approved July 10, 2002. Published July 2002. Originallyapproved in 1965. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as D2370 98. DOI:10.1520/D2370-98R02E01.2For referen
14、ced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Withdrawn.4Boldface numbers in parentheses refer to the list of referenc
15、es at the end of thisstandard.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.(100 to 2000 g), and equipped with an indicating device suchas an electronic constant speed chart recorder, a digital devicethat displays numerical values,
16、 or a printer that records thenumerical values.6.4 Precision Specimen Cutter having a double blade witha foot to hold the sample in place.56.5 Alternative Substrates on which test material can bedeposited.6.5.1 Dental Tin Foil, preferably 1 mil (25 m) thick.66.5.2 Sheet of FEP (fluorinated ethylene-
17、propylene),7pref-erably 2 mils (50 m) thick, coated with a dry lubricant.8NOTE 1Other substrates that may be suitable are 10-mil (250-m)thick polyethylene (7), photographic paper (8), polished steel (9), andfluoropolymer coated metal panels.7. Hazards7.1 MercuryMercury is a toxic metallic liquid. It
18、s vaporsare extremely hazardous. Small amounts of spilled mercurycan vaporize sufficiently at room temperature to exceed thethreshold limit values (TLV) of the vapor. Use with adequateventilation (in a hood) and clean up spills immediately. Weargloves when handling mercury. Keep containers closed. D
19、rop-lets of mercury can be picked up by using a small glass pipetconnected to a suction flask with a rubber hose.8. Test Specimens8.1 The test specimens shall be free films having a widththat is between12 and 1 in. (13 and 25 mm). No specimen shallvary by more than 62 % in width along its entire len
20、gth. Thelength shall be at least 2 in. (50 mm) longer than the gagelength selected for the test.8.2 Prepare free films by one of the procedures described inTest Method D4708.9. Calibration9.1 Balance, zero, and calibrate the load weighing andrecording system of the tensile tester in accordance withm
21、ethods specified by the manufacturer.10. Conditioning10.1 Unless otherwise agreed upon between the producerand the user, condition the test specimens for at least 24 h at73.5 6 3.5F (23 6 2C) and 50 % relative humidity and testin the same environment.11. Procedure11.1 Select a mutually agreed upon g
22、age length in the rangeof 1 to 5 in. (25 to 125 mm).11.2 Prepare 10 test specimens for each material to beevaluated. These specimens should not exhibit any nicks orflaws. Measure the thickness of each specimen to 60.1 mil (2.5m) with a micrometer in accordance with Test MethodsD1005, taking five mea
23、surements within the gage length area.11.3 Set the jaw separation of the tensile tester at the gagelength selected. Place the test specimen in the grips of thetesting machine, taking care to align the long axis of thespecimen with an imaginary line joining the points of attach-ment of the grips to t
24、he machine. Tighten the grips evenly andfirmly to the degree necessary to minimize slipping of thespecimen during test.NOTE 2Mounting is facilitated by the use of air activated jaws.Line-type jaws will minimize slippage and breakage. The application ofpressure-sensitive cloth to the ends of the film
25、 can improve jaw grip.11.4 Select a mutually agreed upon rate of elongation (strainrate) that is in the range of 5 to 100 %/min. Set the crossheadspeed of the tensile tester to provide this rate for the gagelength chosen.NOTE 3A rate of elongation should be selected that is optimum fortesting the ty
26、pes of materials to be evaluated. For relatively brittle films,elongation rates of 5 to 20 % are suggested. For relatively extensible films,elongation rates of 50 to 100 % are suggested. (Refer to Test MethodsD882 for relation of elongation rate to elongation at break).11.5 Elongate the test specime
27、n until rupture of the filmoccurs and evaluate the stress-strain curve as follows:11.5.1 Determine the specimen elongation by measuring theincrease in jaw separation from the point of original loadapplication to the point of rupture.11.5.2 Measure the tensile pull in pounds (kg) required torupture t
28、he film.11.5.3 If stiffness is desired, determine the tensile pull inpounds (kg) to elongate the film 1 % from the first point in thestress-strain curve where the slope becomes constant.11.6 Using the procedures in 11.1-11.5, run ten test speci-mens for each material under test.12. Calculations12.1
29、For each specimen compute the following:12.1.1 The elongation E, in percent from the followingequation:E 5 100SDLLD(1)where:DL = increase in specimen length to break, andL = initial specimen length (gage length).12.1.2 The tensile strength, TS, in pounds per square inch,from the equation:TS 5 PR!/TW
30、! (2)5The sole source of supply of the JDC precision cutter known to the committeeat this time is the Thwing-Albert Instrument Co., 10960 Dutton Rd., Philadelphia,PA 19154. If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this informationto ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments wil
31、l receive careful consid-eration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee,1which you may attend.6Dental tin foil is suitable for this purpose.7Teflon FEP 2-mil film thickness (Card No. 03111, Item #29499) from E. I. duPont de Nemours organic coatings; stiffness; tensile proper-ties; tensi
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