ASTM D5642-16

Standard Test Method for Sealed Tube Chemical Compatibility Test

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is useful for evaluating a combination of materials for potential use in an electrical insulation system.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers procedures for evaluating the interaction of electrical insulation components used, or intended to be used, in electrical insulation systems.  
1.2 This test method is useful for determining compatibility but additional testing will potentially be required for some applications.  
1.3 This test method also provides useful information about the behavior of selected insulating materials when compared to a reference value as opposed to a reference system.  
1.4 This test method does not cover systems which operate in liquids or gases other than air.  
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.6 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. See also 8.2.4, 8.3.1 and 8.3.2.1

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2016
• ICS: 29.035.30 - Glass and ceramic insulating materials
• Technical Committee: D09 - Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials
• Drafting Committee: D09.17 - Fire and Thermal Properties

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D5642 − 16
Standard Test Method for
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Sealed Tube Chemical Compatibility Test
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5642; 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* 3.1.1 magnet wire—See Terminology D1711 for the defini-
tion of this term.
1.1 This test method covers procedures for evaluating the
interaction of electrical insulation components used, or in- 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
tended to be used, in electrical insulation systems.
3.2.1 aging test, n—a process of exposure, to a specified set
of conditions for a defined period of time, which results in an
1.2 This test method is useful for determining compatibility
irreversible change in one or more physical, chemical,
but additional testing will potentially be required for some
electrical, or thermal characteristics of a material.
applications.
3.2.2 candidate system, n—the proposed electrical insula-
1.3 This test method also provides useful information about
tion system to be evaluated.
the behavior of selected insulating materials when compared to
a reference value as opposed to a reference system. 3.2.3 electrical insulation system, n—an intimate combina-
tion of insulating materials with conductors, as used in elec-
1.4 This test method does not cover systems which operate
trical equipment.
in liquids or gases other than air.
3.2.4 insulation system class, n—a standardized designation
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
of the temperature capability of the electrical insulation sys-
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
tem. It is expressed by both numbers and letters as follows:
standard.
System Class
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
105 (A)
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 120 (E)
130 (B)
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
155 (F)
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
180 (H)
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. See also 8.2.4, 200 (N)
220 (R)
8.3.1 and 8.3.2.1
240 (S)
3.2.5 reference system, n—an electrical insulation system
2. Referenced Documents
which has been previously evaluated and found acceptable.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.2.6 twisted pair, n—film-insulated round magnet wire that
D149 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and
has been prepared in accordance with Test Methods D1676.
Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials
at Commercial Power Frequencies
4. Summary of Test Method
D1676 Test Methods for Film-Insulated Magnet Wire
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
4.1 Acombinationofspecificmaterialsissealedinalimited
space and subjected to a specific elevated temperature for a
3. Terminology
specified time. Following this exposure the dielectric break-
3.1 Definitions:
down voltage of the insulated conductors is used as a basis for
judging the compatibility of the candidate system.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on
5. Significance and Use
Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D09.17 on Fire and Thermal Properties.
5.1 This test method is useful for evaluating a combination
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2016. Published November 2016. Originally
of materials for potential use in an electrical insulation system.
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D5642 – 09. DOI:
10.1520/D5642-16.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 6. Apparatus
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
6.1 Oven, capable of maintaining the required exposure
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. temperature within 63 °C.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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6.2 Glass Tubes with inside volume not exceeding 900 mL temperatures and times for drying is acceptable. Select a time
that can be sealed. Two general types are described as follows: and temperature that do not cause loss of other volatile
6.2.1 Flanged High Temperature Glass Tubes which are materials or cause thermal decomposition.
designed to be sealed with metal rings and gaskets are 8.1.6 Seal tubes within 3 min after conditioning, and leak
preferred. test immediately thereafter in accordance with 8.1
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Designation: D5642 − 09 D5642 − 16
Standard Test Method for
1
Sealed Tube Chemical Compatibility Test
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5642; 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 covers procedures for evaluating the interaction of electrical insulation components used, or intended to
be used, in electrical insulation systems.
1.2 This test method is useful for determining compatibility but additional testing may will potentially be required depending
upon application.for some applications.
1.3 This test method may also provideprovides useful information about the behavior of selected insulating materials when
compared to a reference value as opposed to a reference system.
1.4 This test method does not cover systems which operate in liquids or gases other than air.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.6 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. See also 8.2.4, 8.3.1 and 8.3.2.1
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D149 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at
Commercial Power Frequencies
D1676 Test Methods for Film-Insulated Magnet Wire
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 magnet wire—See Terminology D1711 for the definition of this term.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 aging test, n—a process of exposure, to a specified set of conditions for a defined period of time, which results in an
irreversible change in one or more physical, chemical, electrical, or thermal characteristics of a material.
3.2.2 candidate system, n—the proposed electrical insulation system to be evaluated.
3.2.3 electrical insulation system, n—an intimate combination of insulating materials with conductors, as used in electrical
equipment.
3.2.4 insulation system class, n—a standardized designation of the temperature capability of the electrical insulation system. It
is expressed by both numbers and letters as follows:
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D09.17 on Fire and Thermal CharacteristicsProperties.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2009Nov. 1, 2016. Published November 2009November 2016. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 20042009
as D5642 – 99D5642 – 09.(2004). DOI: 10.1520/D5642-09.10.1520/D5642-16.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. 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
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System Class
105 (A)
120 (E)
130 (B)
155 (F)
180 (H)
200 (N)
220 (R)
240 (S)
3.2.5 reference system, n—an electrical insulation system which has been previously evaluated and found acceptable.
3.2.6 twisted pair, n—film-insulated round magnet wire that has been prepared in accordance with Test Methods D1676.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 A combination of specific materials is sealed in a limited space and subjected to a specific elevated temperature for a
specified time. Following this exposure the dielectric breakdown voltage of the insulated conductors is used as a basis for judging
the compatibility of the candidate system.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This test method is useful for evaluating a combination of materials for potential use in an electrical insulation system.
6. Apparatus
6.1 Oven, capable of maintaining the required exposure temperature within 63 °C.
6.2 Glass Tubes with inside volume not exceeding 900 mL that can be sealed. Two general types are described a
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