ASTM E1269-01

Standard Test Method for Determining Specific Heat Capacity by Differential Scanning Calorimetry

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1.1 This test method covers the determination of specific heat capacity by differential scanning calorimetry.
1.2 This test method is generally applicable to thermally stable solids and liquids.
1.3 The normal operating range of the test is from 100 to 600oC. The temperature range can be extended, depending upon the instrumentation and specimen holders used.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.5 Computer or electronic-based instrumentation, techniques, or data treatment equivalent to this test method may be used.
Note 1--Users of this test method are expressly advised that all such instruments or techniques may not be equivalent. It is the responsibility of the user of this test method to determine equivalency prior to use.
1.6 This method is similar to ISO 11357-4, but contains additional methodology not found in that method. Additionally, ISO 11357-4 contains practices not found in this standard. This method is similar to Japanese Industrial Standard K 7123, but contains additional methodology not found in that method.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 9.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Feb-2001
• ICS: 17.200.10 - Heat. Calorimetry
• Technical Committee: E37 - Thermal Measurements
• Drafting Committee: E37.01 - Calorimetry and Mass Loss

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E1269-99 - Standard Test Method for Determining Specific Heat Capacity by Differential Scanning Calorimetry
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2001
• Replaced By: ASTM E1269-04 - Standard Test Method for Determining Specific Heat Capacity by Differential Scanning Calorimetry
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2004
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• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2001
• Referred By: ASTM C1470-20 - Standard Guide for Testing the Thermal Properties of Advanced Ceramics
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2001
• Referred By: ASTM B1015-20 - Standard Practice for Form and Style of Standards Relating to Refined Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2001
• Referred By: ASTM D5372-20 - Standard Guide for Evaluation of Hydrocarbon Heat Transfer Fluids
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2001
• Referred By: ASTM C1783-15 - Standard Guide for Development of Specifications for Fiber Reinforced Carbon-Carbon Composite Structures for Nuclear Applications
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2001
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• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2001
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• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2001
• Referred By: ASTM E2716-23 - Standard Test Method for Determining Specific Heat Capacity by Modulated Temperature Differential Scanning Calorimetry
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2001
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• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2001
• Referred By: ASTM C781-20 - Standard Practice for Testing Graphite Materials for Gas-Cooled Nuclear Reactor Components
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2001
• Referred By: ASTM E1231-19 - Standard Practice for Calculation of Hazard Potential Figures of Merit for Thermally Unstable Materials
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2001
• Referred By: ASTM B595-21 - Standard Specification for Materials for Aluminum Powder Metallurgy (PM) Structural Parts
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2001
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• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2001

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E 1269 – 01
Standard Test Method for
Determining Specific Heat Capacity by Differential Scanning
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Calorimetry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1269; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope E 968 Practice for Heat Flow Calibration of Differential
Scanning Calorimeters and Differential Thermal Analyz-
1.1 This test method covers the determination of specific
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heat capacity by differential scanning calorimetry.
E 1142 Terminology Relating to Thermophysical Proper-
1.2 This test method is generally applicable to thermally
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stable solids and liquids.
2.2 ISO Standard:
1.3 The normal operating range of the test is from − 100 to
ISO 11357–4 Plastics- Differential Scanning Calorimetry
600°C. The temperature range can be extended, depending
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(DSC)- Determination of Specific Heat Capacity
upon the instrumentation and specimen holders used.
2.3 Japanese Industrial Standard:
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
K 7123 Testing Methods for Specific Heat Capacity of
standard.
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Plastics
1.5 Computer or electronic-based instrumentation, tech-
niques, or data treatment equivalent to this test method may be
3. Terminology
used.
3.1 Definitions—Technical terms used in this test method
NOTE 1—Users of this test method are expressly advised that all such
are described in Terminologies E 473 and E 1142.
instruments or techniques may not be equivalent. It is the responsibility of
the user of this test method to determine equivalency prior to use.
4. Summary of Test Method
1.6 This method is similar to ISO 11357–4, but contains
4.1 This test method consists of heating the test material at
additional methodology not found in that method. Additionally,
a controlled rate in a controlled atmosphere through the region
ISO 11357–4 contains practices not found in this standard. This
of interest. The difference in heat flow into the test material and
method is similar to Japanese Industrial Standard K 7123, but
a reference material or blank due to energy changes in the
contains additional methodology not found in that method.
material is continually monitored and recorded.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5. Significance and Use
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.1 Differential scanning calorimetric measurements pro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
vide a rapid, simple method for determining specific heat
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precau-
capacities of materials.
tionary statements are given in Section 9.
5.2 Specific heat capacities are important for reactor and
cooling system design purposes, quality control, and research
2. Referenced Documents
and development.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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6. Interferences
E 473 Terminology Relating to Thermal Analysis
E 967 Practice for Temperature Calibration of Differential
6.1 Since milligram quantities of specimen are used, it is
Scanning Calorimeters and Differential Thermal Analyz-
essential that specimens are homogeneous and representative.
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6.2 The occurrence of chemical changes or mass loss on
heating during the measurement may invalidate the test.
Therefore, the temperature range and specimen holders should
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E37 on Thermal
be chosen so as to avoid these processes.
Measurement and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E37.01 on Test
Methods and Recommended Practices.
Current edition approved Feb. 10, 2001. Published April 2001. Originally
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published as E 1269–90. Last previous edition E 1269–99. Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., 13th
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E 1269
7. Apparatus 9.2.2 Precision of heating rate, placement of the specimen
holder, use of flat specimen holders, and the establishment of
7.1 Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)—The essen-
equilibrium are essential. Instrument settings should not be
tial instrumentation required to provide the minimum differen-
adjusted once a specific heat capacity calibration has been
tial scanning calorimetric capability for this method includes:
performed.
7.1.1 DSC Test Chamber, composed of the following:
7.1.1.1 Furnace(s), to provide uniform controlled heating
10. S
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