1、Designation: D3184 11Standard Practice forRubberEvaluation of NR (Natural Rubber)1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3184; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in par
2、entheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This practice covers the standard materials, test formu-las, mixing procedures, and test methods for the evaluation andproduction control of natural
3、 rubber (NR).1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.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
4、establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermo-plastic ElastomersTensionD1485 Practice for Rubber from Natural SourcesSampling and
5、 Sample PreparationD1646 Test Methods for RubberViscosity, Stress Relax-ation, and Pre-Vulcanization Characteristics (Mooney Vis-cometer)D2084 Test Method for Rubber PropertyVulcanizationUsing Oscillating Disk Cure MeterD3182 Practice for RubberMaterials, Equipment, andProcedures for Mixing Standard
6、 Compounds and Prepar-ing Standard Vulcanized SheetsD4483 Practice for Evaluating Precision for Test MethodStandards in the Rubber and Carbon Black ManufacturingIndustries3. Significance and Use3.1 This practice is mainly intended for referee purposes butmay be used for quality control of rubber pro
7、duction. It mayalso be used in research and development work and forcomparison of different rubber samples in a standard formula.4. Standard Test Formulas4.1 Standard Formulas:Quantity, Parts by Mass, and Formula No.MaterialIndustryReferenceMaterial No.1A Gum 2A BlackFilled3AAGumNatural rubber . 100
8、.00 100.00 100.00Zinc oxide 091 6.00 5.00 6.00Sulfur 031 3.50 2.25 3.50Stearic acid 021 0.50 2.00 0.50Oil furnaceblackBIRB#7 . 35.00 .Mercaptobenzo-thiazole002 0.50 . .TBBSC003 . 0. 70 0.70Total 110.50 144.95 110.70Batch factor:DMill 3.0 3.0 3.0Miniature internalmixer:ECam Head 0.57 0.48 0.57Banbury
9、 Head 0.50 0.42 0.50ARecommended formula for Test Method D2084 vulcanization characteristicsusing oscillating disk cure meter.BThe current Industry Reference Black may be used in place of NIST 378,although slightly different results may be obtained.CN-tert-butyl-2-benzothiazole sulfenamide.DFor mill
10、 mixes, weigh the rubber and carbon black to the nearest 1.0 g, thesulfur and accelerators to the nearest 0.02 g, and all other compounding materialsto the nearest 0.1 g.EFor MIM batches weigh the rubber carbon black to the nearest 0.1 g, thecompounding material blend to the nearest 0.01 g, and indi
11、vidual compoundingmaterials, if used, to the nearest 0.001 g. For the MIM procedure, it is recom-mended that a blend of compounding materials, including black, be prepared toimprove accuracy in the weighing of these materials. This material blend is pre-pared by blending a proportional mass of each
12、material in a dry powder such as abiconical blender or vee blender. A mortar and pestle may be used for blendingsmall quantities.5. Sample Preparation5.1 For tests intended for referee purposes obtain andprepare the samples in accordance with Test Methods D1485.6. Mixing Procedures6.1 The following
13、three mixing procedures are offered asfollows:6.1.1 Mill Method AFor gum formulas 1A and 3A.6.1.2 Mill Method BFor black formula 2A.6.1.3 MIM Method CFor formula 1A, 2A, and 3A.NOTE 1It is not implied that comparable results will be obtained bythese test methods.6.2 Mill Method A:1This practice is u
14、nder the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D11 on Rubber andare the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D11.22 on Natural Rubber.Current edition approved May 1, 2011. Published July 2011. Originally approvedin 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D3184 07. DOI: 10.1520/D3184-11.2For refere
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16、Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.6.2.1 For general mixing procedures, refer to PracticeD3182.6.2.2 Mixing shall be done with the mill roll temperaturemaintained at 70 6 5C (158 6 9F). The indicated millopenings are desired and should be maintained insofar aspossible to provide a standard f
17、or uniform breakdown of therubber due to milling.6.2.3 Mixing CycleGum Compound:Dura-tion,minAccumu-lative,minSet the mill opening at 0.20 mm (0.008 in.) and pass therubber through the rolls twice without banding.11Band with the mill opening at 1.40 mm (0.055 in.) andbreak down, opening the mill to
18、1.90 mm (0.075 in.) asthe band becomes smooth.45Add the stearic acid. 2 7Add the zinc oxide, sulfur, and accelerator. 4 11Make three34 cuts from each side. 2 13Cut the stock from the mill. Set the opening at 0.80 mm(0.032 in.) and pass the rolled stock endwise through themill six times.215Open the m
19、ill to give a minimum stock thickness of 6mm (0.25 in.) and pass the stock through the rolls fourtimes, folding it back on itself each time.318_ _Total Time 186.2.3.1 Check the batch mass and record. If it differs fromthe theoretical value by more than 0.5 %, reject the batch.6.2.3.2 From this stock
20、, cut enough sample to allow testingof compounded viscosity in accordance with Test MethodsD1646 or curing characteristics in accordance with TestMethod D2084, or both, if these are desired. Sheet off the stockfrom the mill at a setting to give an approximate finish gage of2.2 mm (0.085 in.). Cool o
21、n a flat, dry metal surface.6.2.3.3 For routine laboratory testing, condition the sheetedcompound for 1 to 24 h at 23 6 2C (73.4 6 3.6F) and arelative humidity not greater than 55 %. For maximum preci-sion, condition for 1 to 24 h in a closed container to preventabsorption of moisture from the air o
22、r in an area controlled at35 6 5 % relative humidity.6.3 Mill Method B:6.3.1 For general mixing procedures, refer to PracticeD3182.6.3.2 Mixing shall be done with the mill roll temperaturemaintained at 70 6 5C (158 6 9F). The indicated millopenings are desired and should be maintained insofar asposs
23、ible to provide a standard for uniform breakdown of therubber due to milling.6.3.3 Mixing CycleBlack-Filled Compound:Dura-tion,minAccumu-lative,minSet the mill opening at 0.20 mm (0.008 in.) and pass therubber through the rolls twice without banding.11Band the rubber on the front roll with the mill
24、opening at1.40 mm (0.055 in.). Make two34 cuts from each side.23NOTEDo not cut any stock while free carbon black is evident in thebank or on the milling surface. Be certain to run any pigments that dropthrough the mill to the milling stock.Dura-tion,minAccumu-lative,minSet the mill opening at 1.70 m
25、m (0.067 in.). Add zincoxide. Make one34 cut from each side.25Add the carbon black evenly across the mill at a uniformrate. When about half the black is incorporated, add thestearic acid and open the mill to 1.90 mm (0.075 in.).Make one34 cut from each side then add the remainderof the carbon black.
26、14 19Add the accelerator, taking care to avoid any loss.Sweep the mill pan and add until all the pigment is in thebatch. Make three34 cuts from each side.221Add the sulfur and that which falls into the mill pan.Make one34 cut from each side.324Cut the stock from the mill. Set the opening at 0.80 mm(
27、0.032 in.) and pass the rolled stock endwise through themill six times.226Open the mill to give a minimum stock thickness of 6mm (0.25 in.) and pass the stock through the rolls fourtimes, folding it back on itself each time.329_ _Total Time 296.3.3.1 Check the batch mass and record. If it differs fr
28、omthe theoretical value by more than 0.5 % reject the batch.6.3.3.2 From this stock, cut enough sample to allow testingof compounded viscosity in accordance with Test MethodsD1646, or curing characteristics in accordance with TestMethod D2084, or both, if these are desired. Sheet off the stockfrom t
29、he mill at a setting to give an approximate finish gage of2.20 mm (0.085 in.). Cool on a flat, dry metal surface.6.3.3.3 For routine laboratory testing, condition the sheetedcompound for 1 to 24 h at 23 6 2C (73.4 6 3.6F) and arelative humidity not greater than 55 %. For maximum preci-sion, conditio
30、n for 1 to 24 h in a closed container to preventabsorption of moisture from the air or in an area controlled at35 6 5 % relative humidity.6.4 Method CMiniature Internal Mixer Mix:6.4.1 For general mixing procedure, refer to PracticeD3182. Mix with the head temperature of the miniatureinternal mixer
31、maintained at 60 6 3C (140 6 5F) and theunloaded rotor speed at 6.3 to 6.6 rad/s (60 to 63 rpm).6.4.2 Prepare the rubber by passing it through a mill onetime with the temperature set at 50 6 5C (122 6 9F) and anopening of 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) thick. Cut the sheet into strips thatare approximately 25 mm
32、 (1 in.) wide if desired.6.4.3 Mixing Cycle:Dura-tion,minAccumu-lative,minCharge the mixing chamber with the rubber strips and theblended materials, lower the ram, and start the timer.00Allow to mix. 1 1Raise the ram, add carbon black, sweep the orifice, andlower the ram.12Allow the batch to mix, ra
33、ising the ram momentarily tosweep down the materials, if necessary.356.4.3.1 Turn off the motor, raise the ram, remove the headand discharge the batch. Measure and record the maximumbatch temperature if desired.6.4.3.2 Immediately pass the batch twice through a labora-tory mill maintained at 50 6 5C
34、 (122 6 9F) and with the rollseparation of 3 mm (0.125 in.).6.4.3.3 Check the batch mass and record. If it differs fromthe theoretical value by more than 0.5 %, discard the batch.D3184 1126.4.3.4 Cut a specimen for testing vulcanization character-istics in accordance with Test Method D2084, if requi
35、red.Condition the specimen for 1 to 24 h at 23 6 3C (73.4 65.4F) before testing.6.4.3.5 If either compound viscosity or stress-strain testingis required, pass the rolled compound end-wise through themill six times with the mill rolls set at 50 6 5C (122 6 9F)and 0.8 mm (0.032 in.).6.4.3.6 Cut a spec
36、imen to allow testing for compoundviscosity in accordance with Test Methods D1646, if required.6.4.3.7 If tensile stress is required, sheet off the compoundfrom the mill at a setting to give a finished gage of approxi-mately 2.2 mm (0.085 in.) by passing the folded stock betweenthe rolls set at 50 6
37、 5C (122 6 9F) four times always in thesame direction to obtain the effects of mill direction. Cool ona flat, dry metal surface.6.4.3.8 For routine laboratory testing, condition the sheetedcompound for 1 to 24 h at 23 6 3C (73.4 6 5.4F) and arelative humidity not greater than 55 %. For maximum preci
38、-sion, condition for 1 to 24 h in a closed container to preventabsorption of moisture from the air or in an area controlled at35 6 5 % relative humidity.7. Preparation and Testing of Vulcanizates7.1 For stress-strain testing, prepare test slabs and vulcanizethem in accordance with Practice D3182.7.1
39、.1 The recommended standard cure times are 10, 20, 40,and 80 min at 140C (284F).7.1.2 Condition the cure sheets for 16 to 96 h at a tempera-ture of 23 6 2C (73.4 6 3.6F).NOTE 2Quality control of production may require testing within 1 to6 h, to provide close surveillance of the plant operations; how
40、ever, slightlydifferent results may be obtained.7.1.3 Prepare test specimens in accordance with PracticeD3182 and obtain modulus, tensile, and elongation parametersin accordance with Test Methods D412.7.2 An alternative to measuring stress-strain properties ofvulcanizates is the cure meter measureme
41、nt of vulcanizationparameters in accordance with Test Method D2084.7.2.1 The recommended standard test conditions are 1.7 Hz(100 cpm) oscillation frequency, 1 6 0.03 amplitude ofoscillation, and 160 6 0.3C (320 6 0.5F) die temperature.7.2.2 The recommended standard test parameters are ML,MH, tS1, t8
42、 (50), and t8 (90). For formula 3A, use MHFinsteadof MH.8. Keywords8.1 mill method; miniature mixer; mixing procedures; natu-ral rubber; sample preparation; test methodsASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin
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