Test Methods

NSL's Polymer testing and analysis services adhere to the following ASTM Methods:

Thermal Analysis
Composition
ASTM D3850, ASTM E1131, ASTM E472
Tg; Tm
ASTM D3418, ASTM D3417, ASTM D1356, ASTM D813
Viscoelasticity
ASTM D4440, ASTM D5023, ASTM D5024, ASTM D5026
Softening/melting point
ASTM E794
Thermal expansion
ASTM D696, ASTM E1545
Cure profile
GE

Compositional Analysis
Chemical ID
ASTM E168, ASTM E1252
Structure
ASTM E168, ASTM E1421, ASTM E1252
Volatile trace analysis
ASTM D4526
Molecular weight/separation
SACMA, SRM
Surface elemental analysis
ASTM E1217, ASTM E995, ASTM E1523, ASTM E1829
Inorganic filler/fiber analysis
ASTM D1971, ASTM D1976
Depth profiling
ASTM F1877, ASTM B748
Fiber orientation
ASTM F1438

Physical Analysis
Crush strength
ASTM D3410, ASTM D695, ASTM D6484, ASTM D5766
Break strength
ASTM D638, ASTM D3039, ASTM D6742
Bending strength
ASTM D790
Impact Resistance
ASTM D1822, ASTM D256
Interlaminate strength
ASTM D5399, ASTM D3846, ASTM D3518, ASTM D2344, ASTM D5379
Bearing strength
ASTM D5961
Viscosity
ASTM D2857
Flow
ASTM D3531
Volatiles
ASTM D3530
Density
ASTM D792
Void Content
ASTM D2734
Shrinkage
ASTM D955
Water Absorption
ASTM D570