ASTM D0785-23 - Standard Test Method for Rockwell Hardness of Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
Standard Test Method for Rockwell Hardness of Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
Standard number: | D0785-23 |
Released: | 15.03.2023 |
Status: | Active |
Pages: | 6 |
Section: | 08.01 |
Keywords: | electrical insulating materials; indentation hardness; plastic molding; plastic sheets; Rockwell alpha hardness; Rockwell hardness; Rockwell hardness number; |
1.1 This test method covers two procedures for testing the indention hardness of plastics and related plastic electrical insulating materials by means of the Rockwell hardness tester.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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.
Note 1: This test method and ISO 2039-2 are equivalent. Procedure A of this test method is equivalent to the test method in the main body of ISO 2039-2. Procedure B of this test method is equivalent to the test method in the integral annex part of ISO 2039-2.
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.