ASTM D882-18
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Tensile properties determined by this test method are of value for the identification and characterization of materials for control and specification purposes. Tensile properties can vary with specimen thickness, method of preparation, speed of testing, type of grips used, and manner of measuring extension. Consequently, where precise comparative results are desired, these factors must be carefully controlled. This test method shall be used for referee purposes, unless otherwise indicated in particular material specifications. For many materials, there can be a specification that requires the use of this test method, but with some procedural modifications that take precedence when adhering to the specification. Therefore, it is advisable to refer to that material specification before using this test method. Table 1 in Classification D4000 lists the ASTM materials standards that currently exist.
5.2 Tensile properties can be utilized to provide data for research and development and engineering design as well as quality control and specification. However, data from such tests cannot be considered significant for applications differing widely from the force-time scale of the test employed.
5.3 The tensile modulus of elasticity is an index of the stiffness of thin plastic sheeting. The reproducibility of test results is good when precise control is maintained over all test conditions. When different materials are being compared for stiffness, specimens of identical dimensions must be employed.
5.4 The tensile energy to break (TEB) is the total energy absorbed per unit volume of the specimen up to the point of rupture. In some texts this property has been referred to as toughness. It is used to evaluate materials that are subjected to heavy abuse or that can stall web transport equipment in the event of a machine malfunction in end-use applications. However, the rate of strain, specimen parameters, and especially flaws can cause large variations in the resul...
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of tensile properties of plastics in the form of thin sheeting and films (less than 1.0 mm (0.04 in.) in thickness).
Note 1: Film is defined in Terminology D883 as an optional term for sheeting having a nominal thickness no greater than 0.25 mm (0.010 in.).
Note 2: Tensile properties of plastics 1.0 mm (0.04 in.) or greater in thickness shall be determined according to Test Method D638.
1.2 This test method can be used to test all plastics within the thickness range described and the capacity of the machine employed.
1.3 Specimen extension can be measured by grip separation, extension indicators, or displacement of gage marks.
1.4 The procedure for determining the tensile modulus of elasticity is included at one strain rate.
Note 3: The modulus determination is generally based on the use of grip separation as a measure of extension; however, the desirability of using extensometers, as described in 6.2, is recognized and provision for the use of such instrumentation is incorporated in the procedure.
1.5 Test data obtained by this test method is relevant and appropriate for use in engineering design.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are provided for information only.
1.7 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 4: This test method is similar to ISO 527-3, but is not considered technically equivalent. ISO 527-3 allows for additional specimen configurations, specifies different test speeds, and requires an extensometer or gage marks on the specimen.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally r...
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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.
Designation: D882 − 18
Standard Test Method for
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Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D882; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
These test methods have been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense to replace Method 1013 of Federal Test
Method Standard 406.
1. Scope* 1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1 This test method covers the determination of tensile
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
propertiesofplasticsintheformofthinsheetingandfilms(less
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
than 1.0 mm (0.04 in.) in thickness).
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
NOTE 1—Film is defined in Terminology D883 as an optional term for
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
sheeting having a nominal thickness no greater than 0.25 mm (0.010 in.).
NOTE 2—Tensile properties of plastics 1.0 mm (0.04 in.) or greater in
2. Referenced Documents
thickness shall be determined according to Test Method D638.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 This test method can be used to test all plastics within
D618Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
the thickness range described and the capacity of the machine
D638Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
employed.
D883Terminology Relating to Plastics
1.3 Specimenextensioncanbemeasuredbygripseparation,
D4000Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materi-
extension indicators, or displacement of gage marks.
als
1.4 The procedure for determining the tensile modulus of D5947Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid
Plastics Specimens
elasticity is included at one strain rate.
D6287Practice for Cutting Film and Sheeting Test Speci-
NOTE 3—The modulus determination is generally based on the use of
mens
grip separation as a measure of extension; however, the desirability of
D6988GuideforDeterminationofThicknessofPlasticFilm
using extensometers, as described in 6.2, is recognized and provision for
the use of such instrumentation is incorporated in the procedure.
Test Specimens
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1.5 Test data obtained by this test method is relevant and
E691Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
appropriate for use in engineering design.
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
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standard. The values in parentheses are provided for informa-
Laboratory Applications
tion only.
2.2 ISO Standard:
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ISO 527-3Plastics—Determination of Tensile Properties—
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safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Part 3: Test Conditions for Films and Sheets
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3. Terminology
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1 Definitions:
NOTE4—ThistestmethodissimilartoISO527-3,butisnotconsidered 3.1.1 For definitions of terms that appear in this test method
technically equivalent. ISO 527-3 allows for additional specimen
relating to plastics, refer to Terminology D883.
configurations, specifies different test speeds, and requires an extensom-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
eter or gage marks on the specimen.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
PlasticsandarethedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD20.19onFilm,Sheeting, contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
and Molded Products. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2018. Published August 2018. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1946. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D882- 12. DOI: Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
10.1520/D0882-18. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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Designation: D882 − 12 D882 − 18
Standard Test Method for
1
Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D882; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
These test methods have been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense to replace Method 1013 of Federal Test
Method Standard 406.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the determination of tensile properties of plastics in the form of thin sheeting and films (less than
1.0 mm (0.04 in.) in thickness).
NOTE 1—Film is defined in Terminology D883 as an optional term for sheeting having a nominal thickness no greater than 0.25 mm (0.010 in.).
NOTE 2—Tensile properties of plastics 1.0 mm (0.04 in.) or greater in thickness shall be determined according to Test Method D638.
1.2 This test method can be used to test all plastics within the thickness range described and the capacity of the machine
employed.
1.3 Specimen extension can be measured by grip separation, extension indicators, or displacement of gage marks.
1.4 The procedure for determining the tensile modulus of elasticity is included at one strain rate.
NOTE 3—The modulus determination is generally based on the use of grip separation as a measure of extension; however, the desirability of using
extensometers, as described in 5.26.2, is recognized and provision for the use of such instrumentation is incorporated in the procedure.
1.5 Test data obtained by this test method is relevant and appropriate for use in engineering design.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are provided for information only.
1.7 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
NOTE 4—This test method is similar to ISO 527-3, but is not considered technically equivalent. ISO 527-3 allows for additional specimen
configurations, specifies different test speeds, and requires an extensometer or gage marks on the specimen.
NOTE 4—This test method is similar to ISO 527-3, but is not considered technically equivalent. ISO 527-3 allows for additional specimen
configurations, specifies different test speeds, and requires an extensometer or gage marks on the specimen.
1.8 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials
D5947 Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens
D6287 Practice for Cutting Film and Sheeting Test Specimens
D6988 Guide for Determination of Thickness of Plastic Film Test Specimens
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.19 on Film, Sheeting, and
Molded Products.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2012Aug. 1, 2018. Published September 2012August 2018. Originally approved in 1946. Last previous edition approved in 20102012
as D882 - 10.12. DOI: 10.1520/D0882-12.10.1520/D0882-18.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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