1.1 This test method describes the calibration or performance confirmation of the elapsed-time signal from thermal analyzers.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 There is no ISO standard equivalent to this test method.
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.
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 E1860-13(2018) Referenced Document
ASTM D3350 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM D3895 Standard Test Method for Oxidative-Induction Time of Polyolefins by Differential Scanning Calorimetry
ASTM D4565 Standard Test Methods for Physical and Environmental Performance Properties of Insulations and Jackets for Telecommunications Wire and Cable
ASTM D5483 Standard Test Method for Oxidation Induction Time of Lubricating Greases by Pressure Differential Scanning Calorimetry
ASTM E1142 Standard Terminology Relating to Thermophysical Properties
ASTM E1858 Standard Test Method for Determining Oxidation Induction Time of Hydrocarbons by Differential Scanning Calirometry
ASTM E1868 Standard Test Method for Loss-On-Drying by Thermogravimetry
ASTM E2070 Standard Test Methods for Kinetic Parameters by Differential Scanning Calorimetry Using Isothermal Methods*, 2023-10-01 Update
ASTM E2161 Standard Terminology Relating to Performance Validation in Thermal Analysis and Rheology*, 2023-08-01 Update
ASTM E473 Standard Terminology Relating to Thermal Analysis
ASTM E487 Standard Test Method for Constant-Temperature Stability Of Chemical Materials
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM E1860-13(2018) history
2023ASTM E1860-23 Standard Test Method for Elapsed Time Calibration of Thermal Analyzers
2018ASTM E1860-13(2018) Standard Test Method for Elapsed Time Calibration of Thermal Analyzers
2013ASTM E1860-13 Standard Test Method for Elapsed Time Calibration of Thermal Analyzers
2007ASTM E1860-07 Standard Test Method for Elapsed Time Calibration Thermal Analyzers
2002ASTM E1860-02 Standard Test Method for Elapsed Time Calibration Thermal Analyzers
1997ASTM E1860-97a Standard Test Method for Elapsed Time Calibration Thermal Analyzers