ASTM E1952-17
Standard Test Method for Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Diffusivity by Modulated Temperature Differential Scanning Calorimetry

Standard No.

ASTM E1952-17

Release Date

2017

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E1952-23

Latest

ASTM E1952-23

Scope

5.1 Thermal conductivity is a useful design parameter for the rate of heat transfer through a material.

5.2 The results of this test method may be used for design purposes, service evaluation, manufacturing control, research and development, and hazard evaluation. (See Practice E1231.)

1.1 This test method describes the determination of thermal conductivity of homogeneous, non-porous solid materials in the range of 0.10 W/(K8201;•8201;m) to 1.08201;W/(K8201;•8201;m) by modulated temperature differential scanning calorimeter. This range includes many polymeric, glass, and ceramic materials. Thermal diffusivity, which is related to thermal conductivity through specific heat capacity and density, may also be derived. Thermal conductivity and diffusivity can be determined at one or more temperatures over the range of 0°C to 90°C.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

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 E1952-17 Referenced Document

• ASTM E1142 Standard Terminology Relating to Thermophysical Properties
• ASTM E1231 Standard Practice for Calculation of Hazard Potential Figures-of-Merit for Thermally Unstable Materials
• ASTM E2161 Standard Terminology Relating to Performance Validation in Thermal Analysis and Rheology
• ASTM E473 Standard Terminology Relating to Thermal Analysis
• 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

ASTM E1952-17 history

• 2023 ASTM E1952-23 Standard Test Method for Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Diffusivity by Modulated Temperature Differential Scanning Calorimetry
• 2017 ASTM E1952-17 Standard Test Method for Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Diffusivity by Modulated Temperature Differential Scanning Calorimetry
• 2011 ASTM E1952-11 Standard Test Method for Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Diffusivity by Modulated Temperature Differential Scanning Calorimetry
• 2006 ASTM E1952-06 Standard Test Method for Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Diffusivity by Modulated Temperature Differential Scanning Calorimetry
• 2001 ASTM E1952-01 Standard Test Method for Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Diffusivity by Modulated Temperature Differential Scanning Calorimetry
• 2001 ASTM E1952-98 Standard Test Method for Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Diffusivity by Modulated Temperature Differential Scanning Calorimetry