ASTM E2254-18

Standard Test Method for Storage Modulus Calibration of Dynamic Mechanical Analyzers

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method calibrates or demonstrates conformity of a dynamic mechanical analyzer at an isothermal temperature within the range of –100 °C to 300 °C.  
5.2 Dynamic mechanical analysis experiments often use temperature ramps. This method does not address the effect of that change in temperature on the storage modulus.  
5.3 A calibration factor may be required to obtain corrected storage modulus values.  
5.4 This method may be used in research and development, specification acceptance, and quality control or assurance.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method describes the calibration or performance confirmation for the storage modulus scale of a commercial or custom built dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA) over the temperature range of –100 °C to 300 °C using reference materials in the range of 1 GPa to 200 GPa.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-2018
• ICS: 17.020 - Metrology and measurement in general
• Technical Committee: E37 - Thermal Measurements
• Drafting Committee: E37.10 - Fundamental, Statistical and Mechanical Properties

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E2254 − 18
Standard Test Method for
Storage Modulus Calibration of Dynamic Mechanical
1
Analyzers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2254; 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.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 This test method describes the calibration or perfor- 3.1 Definitions—Specific technical terms used in this test
mance confirmation for the storage modulus scale of a com- method are defined in Terminologies E473 and E1142 includ-
mercial or custom built dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA) ing Celsius, dynamic mechanical analysis, and storage modu-
over the temperature range of –100 °C to 300 °C using lus.
reference materials in the range of 1 GPa to 200 GPa.
4. Summary of Test Method
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
4.1 The storage modulus signal determined by a dynamic
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
mechanical analyzer for an elastic reference material is com-
standard.
pared to the reported storage modulus for that reference
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
material. A linear relationship is used to correlate the experi-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
mental storage modulus signal with the reported value of the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
reference material.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
4.2 The mode of deformation (for example, tensile, flexure,
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
compression, etc.) shall be reported.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
5. Significance and Use
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
5.1 This test method calibrates or demonstrates conformity
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
of a dynamic mechanical analyzer at an isothermal temperature
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
within the range of –100 °C to 300 °C.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.2 Dynamic mechanical analysis experiments often use
2. Referenced Documents
temperature ramps. This method does not address the effect of
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2.1 ASTM Standards: that change in temperature on the storage modulus.
E473 Terminology Relating to Thermal Analysis and Rhe-
5.3 A calibration factor may be required to obtain corrected
ology
storage modulus values.
E698 Test Method for Kinetic Parameters for Thermally
5.4 This method may be used in research and development,
Unstable Materials Using Differential Scanning Calorim-
specification acceptance, and quality control or assurance.
etry and the Flynn/Wall/Ozawa Method
E1142 Terminology Relating to Thermophysical Properties
6. Apparatus
E2425 Test Method for Loss Modulus Conformance of
6.1 The essential instrumentation required to provide the
Dynamic Mechanical Analyzers
minimum dynamic mechanical capability for this test method
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
includes:
6.1.1 Drive Motor, to apply force (or displacement) to the
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E37 on Thermal specimen in a periodic manner. This motor may also be capable
Measurements and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E37.10 on
of providing static force or displacement on the specimen.
Fundamental, Statistical and Mechanical Properties.
6.1.2 Coupling Shaft, or other means to transmit the force
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2018. Published August 2018. Originally
from the motor to the specimen.
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as E2254 – 13. DOI:
10.1520/E2254-18.
6.1.3 Clamping System(s), to fix the specimen between the
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
drive shaft and the stationary clamp(s).
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
6.1.4 Position Sensor, to measure the change in position of
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. the specimen during dynamic motion, or,
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parts. This practice shall not be followed in the preparation of test
6.1.5 Force Sensor, to measure the force applied to the
specimens for this method. The measured storage modulus of such test
specimen.
specimens reads low due to imperfect sample geometry.
6.
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Designation: E2254 − 13 E2254 − 18
Standard Test Method for
Storage Modulus Calibration of Dynamic Mechanical
1
Analyzers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2254; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method describes the calibration or performance confirmation for the storage modulus scale of a commercial or
custom built dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA) over the temperature range of –100 °C to 300°C 300 °C using reference
materials in the range of 1 GPa to 200 GPa.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E473 Terminology Relating to Thermal Analysis and Rheology
E698 Test Method for Kinetic Parameters for Thermally Unstable Materials Using Differential Scanning Calorimetry and the
Flynn/Wall/Ozawa Method
E1142 Terminology Relating to Thermophysical Properties
E2425 Test Method for Loss Modulus Conformance of Dynamic Mechanical Analyzers
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Specific technical terms used in this test method are defined in Terminologies E473 and E1142 including
Celsius, dynamic mechanical analysis, and storage modulus.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 The storage modulus signal determined by a dynamic mechanical analyzer for an elastic reference material is compared to
the reported storage modulus for that reference material. A linear relationship is used to correlate the experimental storage modulus
signal with the reported value of the reference material.
4.2 The mode of deformation (for example, tensile, flexure, compression, etc.) shall be reported.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This test method calibrates or demonstrates conformity of a dynamic mechanical analyzer at an isothermal temperature
within the range of –100 °C to 300°C.300 °C.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E37 on Thermal Measurements and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E37.10 on Fundamental,
Statistical and Mechanical Properties.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2013Aug. 1, 2018. Published August 2013August 2018. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 20112013 as
E2254 – 11.E2254 – 13. DOI: 10.1520/E2254-13.10.1520/E2254-18.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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5.2 Dynamic mechanical analysis experiments often use temperature ramps. This method does not address the effect of that
change in temperature on the storage modulus.
5.3 A calibration factor may be required to obtain corrected storage modulus values.
5.4 This method may be used in research and development, specification acceptance, and quality control or assurance.
6. Apparatus
6.1 The essential instrumentation required to provide the minimum dynamic mechanical capability for this test method includes:
6.1.1 Drive Motor, to apply force (or displacement) to the specimen in a periodic manner. This motor may also be capable of
providing static force or displacement on the specimen.
6.1.2 Coupling Shaft, or other means to transmit the force from the motor to the specimen.
6.1.3 Clamping System(s), to fix the specimen between the drive shaft and the stationary clamp(s).
6.1.4 Position Sensor, to
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