ASTM D3418-12e1 Standard Test Method for Transition Temperatures and Enthalpies of Fusion and Crystallization of Polymers by Differential Scanning Calorimetry
1.1 This test method covers determination of transition temperatures and enthalpies of fusion and crystallization of polymers by differential scanning calorimetry.
Note 1???True heats of fusion are to be determined in conjunction with structure investigation, and frequently, specialized crystallization techniques are needed.
1.2 This test method is applicable to polymers in granular form or to any fabricated shape from which it is possible to cut appropriate specimens.
1.3 The normal operating temperature range is from the cryogenic region to 600??C. Certain equipment allows the temperature range to be extended.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are the standard.
Note 2???This test method does not apply to all types of polymers as written (see 6.8).
1.5 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 3???This standard is similar but not equivalent to ISO8201;11357-1, -2, -3. The ISO procedures provide additional information not supplied by this test method.
ASTM D3418-12e1 Referenced Document
ASTM E1142 Standard Terminology Relating to Thermophysical Properties
ASTM E1953 Standard Practice for Description of Thermal Analysis Apparatus
ASTM E473 Standard Terminology Relating to Thermal Analysis
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM E967 Standard Practice for Temperature Calibration of Differential Scanning Calorimeters and Differential Thermal Analyzers
ASTM E968 Standard Practice for Heat Flow Calibration of Differential Scanning Calorimeters
ISO 11357-1 Plastics — Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) — Part 1: General principles
ISO 11357-2 Plastics — Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) — Part 2: Determination of glass transition temperature and step height
ISO 11357-3 Plastics - Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) - Part 3: Determination of temperature and enthalpy of melting and crystallization
ASTM D3418-12e1 history
2021ASTM D3418-21 Standard Test Method for Transition Temperatures and Enthalpies of Fusion and Crystallization of Polymers by Differential Scanning Calorimetry
2015ASTM D3418-15 Standard Test Method for Transition Temperatures and Enthalpies of Fusion and Crystallization of Polymers by Differential Scanning Calorimetry
2012ASTM D3418-12e1 Standard Test Method for Transition Temperatures and Enthalpies of Fusion and Crystallization of Polymers by Differential Scanning Calorimetry
2012ASTM D3418-12 Standard Test Method for Transition Temperatures and Enthalpies of Fusion and Crystallization of Polymers by Differential Scanning Calorimetry
2008ASTM D3418-08 Standard Test Method for Transition Temperatures and Enthalpies of Fusion and Crystallization of Polymers by Differential Scanning Calorimetry
2003ASTM D3418-03 Standard Test Method for Transition Temperatures and Enthalpies of Fusion and Crystallization of Polymers by Differential Scanning Calorimetry
1999ASTM D3418-99 Standard Test Method for Transition Temperatures of Polymers By Differential Scanning Calorimetry
1982ASTM D3418-82(1988)e1 Standard Test Method for Transition Temperatures of Polymers By Thermal Analysis