1.1 This test method covers the determination of the comparative shear strength of adhesives for bonding metals when tested on a standard specimen and under specified conditions of preparation and testing at extreme subzero temperatures.
1.2 This test method is applicable to the temperature range from -267.8 to -55°C (-450 to -67°F).
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautions are given in
8.3.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D2557-98(2017) Referenced Document
ASTM A167 Standard Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
ASTM B209 Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum- Alloy Sheet and Plate
ASTM B265 Standard Specification for Titanium and Titanium Alloy Strip, Sheet, and Plate
ASTM D1002 Standard Test Method for Apparent Shear Strength of Single-Lap-Joint Adhesively Bonded Metal Specimens by Tension Loading (Metal-to-Metal)
ASTM D4896 Standard Guide for Use of Adhesive-Bonded Single Lap-Joint Specimen Test Results
ASTM D907 Standard Terminology of Adhesives*, 2023-05-16 Update
ASTM D2557-98(2017) history
2010ASTM D2557-99(2010)e1 Standard Test Method for Tensile-Shear Strength of Adhesives in the Subzero Temperature Range from -267.8 to -55 degrees C (-450 to -67 degrees F)
2017ASTM D2557-98(2017) Standard Test Method for Tensile-Shear Strength of Adhesives in the Subzero Temperature Range from −267.8 to −55°C (−450 to −67°F)
2010ASTM D2557-98(2010)e1 Standard Test Method for Tensile-Shear Strength of Adhesives in the Subzero Temperature Range from -267.8 to -55°C (-450 to -67°F)
1998ASTM D2557-98(2004) Standard Test Method for Tensile-Shear Strength of Adhesives in the Subzero Temperature Range from -267.8 to -55176C (-450 to -67176F)
1998ASTM D2557-98 Standard Test Method for Tensile-Shear Strength of Adhesives in the Subzero Temperature Range from -267.8 to -55°C (-450 to -67°F)