1、Designation: F 791 96 (Reapproved 2002)e1Standard Test Method forStress Crazing of Transparent Plastics1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 791; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last rev
2、ision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.e1NOTEEq 1 was corrected editorially in December 2006.1.
3、 Scope1.1 This test method covers the determination of the criticalcrazing stress for a transparent plastic material when exposedto a specific solvent, chemical, or compound at a specifictemperature.1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its
4、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. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for TestingE 691 Practice for Co
5、nducting an Interlaboratory Study toDetermine the Precision of a Test Method2.2 Other Method:ARTC (Aircraft Research and Testing Committee of theAircraft Industries Association of America, Inc.) Condi-tioning Method33. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 crazinga grou
6、p of surface fissures that appear to besmall cracks in the material, although they are not.3.1.1.1 DiscussionCrazing is a form of yielding in poly-mers characterized by a spongy void filled fibrillar structure.The density in the craze changes resulting in a change in theindex of refraction, which ca
7、uses light to be reflected off of thecrazes. This light reflection causes the crazes to sparkle whenviewed from certain angles. The crazes are sometimes randomand scattered with varied lengths and depths but usually areoriented perpendicular to a tensile stress. Crazing may bedifficult to detect. It
8、 becomes more pronounced when viewedwith a light source that is at an oblique angle.4. Significance and Use4.1 This test method provides a guide for evaluating aspecific solvent, chemical, or compound that may be detrimen-tal to a transparent plastic as a result of a manufacturingprocess, a fabricat
9、ion operation, or the operational environ-ment.All transparent plastics are susceptible to crazing, thoughin widely varying degree and from a variety of causes. This testmethod is intended to allow establishment of the crazing stresswhen the simultaneous action of both load and a material thatwould
10、cause crazing is applied producing non-reversible dam-age that might limit the usage of that transparent plastic in aspecific application.5. Apparatus5.1 Test Fixture, with fluorescent light source illustrated andconstructed as shown in Figs. 1 and 2.5.2 Drill Fixture constructed as shown in Fig. 3.
11、5.3 Marking Fixture, constructed as shown in Fig. 3.5.4 Portable Specimen Rack, constructed in the manner asshown in Fig. 4 for handling and conditioning test specimens.5.5 WeightsA container and shot for the application ofweight on the rack as shown in Fig. 1.5.6 Filter Paper, quantity of 0.50 by 1
12、.0-in. (12.7 by25.4-mm) pieces of filter, medium-retention filter paper.6. Test Specimens6.1 The test specimen shall be machined from the transpar-ent plastic material to be evaluated. A minimum of sixspecimens for each solvent, chemical, or compound is re-quired. It is preferred that the transparen
13、t plastic sheet material1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F07 onAerospace and Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F07.08 onTransparent Enclosures and Materials.Current edition approved Oct. 10, 1996. Published December 1996. Originallypublished as F
14、791 82. Last previous edition F 791 82 (1988).2For referenced 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.3Available from
15、 Aircraft Industries Association, 1725 DeSales St. NW, Wash-ington, DC 20034.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.thickness be 6.35 6 0.64 mm (0.250 6 0.025 in.), but anythickness material may be used. Orientation of each
16、testspecimen within the test sheet or part should be recorded.6.2 The test specimens shall be 25.4 6 0.8 mm (1.00 6 0.03in.) wide by 177.8 6 1.27 mm (7.00 6 0.05 in.) long bythickness.6.3 The edges shall be smooth machined surfaces withoutcracks, and the test specimen surface shall be free of defect
17、s orirregularities. If the test specimen has been machined tothickness, the nonmachined surface shall be the test surface.7. Preparation of Apparatus7.1 Once the load for a particular stress is calculated, thatload will be the sum of the individual weights of the weightrack, rod, lead weights, conta
18、iner, shot, and the radiused nut.For convenience of assembly, the weight rack pan may bestamped with the total weight of the pan, rod, and nuts as aunit. A container, such as a12-pt (0.24-L) paint can with a6.4-mm (14-in.) hole drilled in the center of the bottom andinstalled so it slides up and dow
19、n on the rod, can serve as areceptacle for the lead shot to attain required weight.8. Conditioning8.1 Precondition the test specimens in accordance with oneof the following procedures:8.1.1 Practice D 618 Procedure BForty-eight hours at50C (122F) followed by cooling to room temperature indesiccator
20、over anhydrous calcium chloride for at least 5 h.Designate as Condition 1 and test within 15 min.FIG. 1 Accelerated Crazing Test FixtureFIG. 2 Application of Test Liquid to Piece of Filter Paper on TopSurface of Test SpecimenFIG. 3 Fixtures for Specimen PreparationF 791 96 (2002)e128.1.2 Two hours a
21、t 90C (194F), ambient cooled, andfollowed by 7 days at 23 6 1.1C (73.5 6 2F) and 50 6 5%relative humidity. Designate as Condition 2 and test within 1 h.8.1.3 ARTC MethodSixteen hours at 14C (25F) belowthe average heat deflection temperature, cool at a rate notexceeding 28C (50F)/h and follow by 96 h
22、 at 23 6 1.1C(73.5 6 2F) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity. Designate asCondition 3 and test within 1 h.8.1.4 As received, no preconditioning. Designate as Condi-tion 4.NOTE 1The conditions listed above may not result in uniformmoisture content for certain plastics. Moisture content reportedly mayhave
23、a strong effect on craze results for certain plastics. If otherpreconditionings are required to ensure uniform or desired moisturecontent, the use of these should be reported in the test report.9. Calculation of Loads9.1 The width and thickness of each specimen shall bemeasured to the nearest 0.03 m
24、m (0.001 in.). Enter this dataalong with the identification of the specimen in the requiredrecords.9.2 Calculate the load to be used with each specimen inaccordance with the following equation:P 5 S 3 B 3 D2!/6L! (1)where:P = load, N (lb.),S = maximum outer fiber stress, MPa (psi), determined bytest
25、 sequence in 10.5-10.8,or11.5-11.8,L = length of specimen from fulcrum to center of appliedload, mm (in.),B = width of specimen, mm (in.), andD = thickness of specimen, mm (in.).NOTE 2This equation is valid only for relatively small deflections.For large deflections, the dimension L should be replac
26、ed by the actualhorizontal distance from the point of load application to the fulcrum in thedisplaced condition. A deflection of 25.4 mm (1 in.) at the point of loadapplication will result in an actual stress at the fulcrum which isapproximately 5 % less than the expected stress, and a 38.1 mm (1.5
27、in.)deflection will result in an actual stress at the fulcrum which is approxi-mately 10 % less than the expected stress.10. Procedure ACraze Stress Iteration10.1 Place each specimen in the drill fixture and drill a 7.94mm (0.3125 in.) diameter hole at a distance of 12.7 6 1.27 mm(0.50 6 0.050 in.)
28、from one end and on the longitudinalcenterline of the specimen.10.2 Place each specimen in the marking fixture and draw apencil line on the edge of the specimen 101.6 mm (4.0 in.)from the center of the 7.94-mm (0.3125-in.) diameter hole andperpendicular to the length of the specimen (see mark in Fig
29、.2).10.3 Measure the width and thickness of each specimen tothe nearest 0.03 mm (0.001 in.) at the pencil line. Handle eachspecimen only by its edges. Do not clean test specimens in anymanner during the time period between conditioning andtesting.10.4 Insert the conditioned specimen immediately in t
30、he testfixture with the pencil mark on the specimen in line with thecenter of the fulcrum. Raise the weights and insert the end ofthe rod through the 7.94-mm (0.3125-in.) hole in the testspecimen. Carefully center the load supporting nut (with a7.94-mm (0.3125-in.) machined radius on the surface con
31、tact-ing the plastic) in the hole and tighten the nut. Align thespecimen edges so they are exactly perpendicular to thefulcrum and slowly lower the weights until the specimenaccepts the load.10.5 Test the first specimen at 27.58 MPa (4000 psi) outerfiber stress. Apply the load for 10 6 0.5 min and o
32、bserve to besure no crazing has occurred. Place the 12.5 by 25-mm (12 by1 in.) filter paper directly over the fulcrum in the middle of thespecimen so there is a clear area along each edge to avoidinducing edge crazing. Apply the test chemical to the filterpaper only. Use care so that the test materi
33、al does not extendbeyond this area and defeat the purpose of the test. Keep thefilter paper moist with test chemical for the duration of the test,15 min, 30 min, or any duration desired. Remove the filterpaper after the test period and inspect for craze. Turn on thefluorescent lamps for inspection o
34、nly to avoid undesiredheating of the test specimen. Terminate the testing of thatspecimen.NOTE 3It is recommended that a control test be run with each set ofcraze tests. This control test is conducted exactly the same as the othercraze tests, except that no chemicals should be applied to this contro
35、lspecimen during the craze test. This provides a baseline and allows adetermination of whether the crazing observed in the tests with thechemical applied is due to the chemical/stress combination, or is afunction of stress alone.10.6 If the first specimen is crazed, test the second specimenat 13.79
36、MPa (2000 psi). If the first specimen did not craze, testthe second specimen at 20.68 MPa (6000 psi).10.7 If the second specimen does not craze at 2000 psi, testthe third specimen at 20.68 MPa (3000 psi). Test the fourth ata lower or higher stress depending on whether the thirdspecimen did or did no
37、t craze. Continue this procedure insuitable increments until the critical crazing stress for specificsolvent, chemical, or compound is determined to the desiredaccuracy.10.8 Report the critical crazing stress as the stress midwaybetween the stress at which crazing was and was not observedFIG. 4 Spec
38、imen RackF 791 96 (2002)e13on duplicate specimens. For example: Crazing was observed at27.58 MPa (4000 psi) and none at 24.13 MPa (3500 psi). Thecritical crazing stress would be 25.86 6 1.72 MPa (3750 6 250psi).10.9 In the examination of the crazing, note all cracks at theedge of the specimen as “ed
39、ge crazing.” Disregard thiscondition when ascertaining the end point unless the edge ofcrazing grows and extends across the entire width of thespecimen.10.10 Testing shall be at the specified temperature 63C(65F).11. Procedure BCraze Stress Tracking11.1 Place each specimen in the drill fixture and d
40、rill a7.94-mm (0.3125-in.) diameter hole at a distance of 12.7 61.27 mm (0.50 6 0.050 in.) from one end and on thelongitudinal centerline of the specimen.11.2 Place each specimen in the marking fixture and draw apencil line on the edge of the specimen 101.6 mm (4.0 in.)from the center of the 7.94-mm
41、 (0.3125-in.) diameter hole andperpendicular to the length of the specimen (see the mark inFig. 2). On the side opposite the test surface, using an inksuitable for marking plastic, mark lines across the specimensurface perpendicular to the edge, from edge to edge, at 6.4mm (0.25 in.) intervals, star
42、ting at the hole and progressing101.6 mm (4.0 in.) to the point at which the beam will rest onthe fulcrum.11.3 Measure the width and thickness of each specimen tothe nearest 0.03 mm (0.001 in.) at the pencil line. Handle eachspecimen only by its edges. Do not clean test specimens in anymanner during
43、 the time period between conditioning andtesting.11.4 Firmly press a 3.18 mm (0.125 in.) wide ribbon ofnon-compressible black butyl glazing tape sealant on the testsurface of the specimen along each edge to create a dam whichprevents the test chemical from coming in contact with thespecimen edges. I
44、nsert the conditioned specimen immediatelyin the test fixture with the pencil mark on the specimen in linewith the center of the fulcrum. Raise the weights and insert theend of the rod through the 7.94-mm (0.3125-in.) hole in the testspecimen. Carefully center the load supporting nut (with a 7.94mm
45、(0.3125 in.) machined radius on the surface contacting theplastic) in the hole and tighten the nut. Align the specimenedges so they are exactly perpendicular to the fulcrum andslowly lower the weights until the specimen accepts the load.NOTE 4It is important that the butyl sealant does not itself ca
46、usecrazing of the plastic material: KPTI-303 glazing tape butyl sealant fromProtective Treatments Inc. 3345 Stop-Eight Rd. Dayton, Ohio 45413(phone number 513-890-3150) has been utilized for craze testing ofacrylics and polycarbonates with no adverse effects. To evaluate crazingwith butyl or other s
47、ubstituted dam material, conduct craze testing asdescribed in this test method using the sealant material as the craze agent.11.5 Test the first specimen at 27.58 MPa (4000 psi) outerfiber stress. Use the equation of 9.2 to calculate the requiredload. Apply the load for 10 6 0.5 min and observe to b
48、e sureno crazing has occurred. At the completion of the 10 minutestabilization period, activate a stop watch or timer for referenceduring the test. Using an eye dropper, apply test chemical to thesurface of the specimen allowing it to run down the specimenbetween the butyl dams placed at each top su
49、rface edge of thespecimens as described in 10.4. Apply chemical as neededthroughout the test to maintain a wetted condition on the entiretest surface of the specimen, from the fulcrum down to thepoint of load application. Place a pan under the point of loadapplication to catch the chemical which drips off of thespecimen. Continue the test for 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or anyduration desired. During the test, monitor the specimen con-tinuously for craze development. Record the time and locationof the craze front as crazing progresses down the beam.11.6
