1.1 These test methods cover procedures used to evaluate the tensile (tension) properties of vulcanized thermoset rubbers and thermoplastic elastomers. These methods are not applicable to ebonite and similar hard, low elongation materials. The methods appear as follows: Test Method A—Dumbbell and Straight Section Specimens Test Method B—Cut Ring Specimens NOTE 1—These two different methods do not produce identical results.
1.2 The values stated in either SI or non-SI units shall be regarded separately as normative for this standard. The values in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore each system must be used independently, without combining values.
1.3 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.
1.4 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 D412-16(2021) Referenced Document
ASTM D1349 Standard Practice for Rubber-Standard Temperatures for Testing
ASTM D1566 Standard Terminology Relating to Rubber*, 2021-11-01 Update
ASTM D3182 Standard Practice for Rubber-Materials, Equipment, and Procedures for Mixing Standard Compounds and Preparing Standard Vulcanized Sheets
ASTM D3183 Standard Practice for Rubber-Preparation of Pieces for Test Purposes from Products
ASTM D3767 Standard Practice for Rubber-Measurement of Dimensions
ASTM D4483 Standard Practice for Determining Precision for Test Method Standards in the Rubber and Carbon Black Industries
ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
ISO 37 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of tensile stress-strain properties
ASTM D412-16(2021) history
2021ASTM D412-16(2021) Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension
2016ASTM D412-16e1 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension
2016ASTM D412-16 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers-Tension
2015ASTM D412-15a Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers&x2014;Tension
2015ASTM D412-15 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers&x2014;Tension
2006ASTM D412-06a(2013) Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomersmdash;Tension
2006ASTM D412-06ae2 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomersx2014;Tension
2006ASTM D412-06ae1 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomersx2014;Tension
2006ASTM D412-06a Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers-Tension
2006ASTM D412-06 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers-Tension
1998ASTM D412-98a(2002)e1 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers8212;Tension
1998ASTM D412-98a Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Rubbers and Thermoplastic Elastomers-Tension
1968ASTM D412-68 Standard Method Of Tension Testing Of Vulcanized Rubber