This International Standard specifies a method of determining the average molecular mass and the molecular-mass distribution of raw natural rubber dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. A set of polystyrene standards is used for calibration purposes (i.e. the method is a relative one).
An alternative method, using cyclohexane as solvent and polyisoprene standards, is included in an informative annex.
ISO 16564:2004 history
2006ISO 16564:2004/Amd 1:2006 Rubber, raw natural — Determination of average molecular mass and molecular-mass distribution by size exclusion chromatography (SEC) — Amendment 1
2004ISO 16564:2004 Rubber, raw natural - Determination of average molecular mass and molecular-mass distribution by size exclusion chromatography (SEC)