ASTM D3529M-10
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Matrix Solids Content and Matrix Content of Composite Prepreg
Standard Test Method for Matrix Solids Content and Matrix Content of Composite Prepreg
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method can be used to obtain the fiber content, fiber areal weight, matrix content or matrix solids content. Knowledge of these results is useful in specifying material systems and in developing optimum manufacturing processes. Where volatiles content is consistent and not critical to process, matrix content shall be used.
This test method is limited to reinforcement constituents that do not change mass upon exposure to the matrix removal procedure and limited to matrix constituents that are fully removed by the matrix removal procedure. In the event of experiencing either limitation, an agreement should be reached with the end-user as to how to proceed.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the fiber content, fiber areal weight, matrix solids content and matrix content of composite material prepregs. Optionally, the matrix solids content can also be determined after a volatiles content has been established. Volatiles content, if appropriate and required, is determined by means of Test Method D3530/D3530M.
1.2 Procedure A of this test method applies to composite prepreg of primarily thermosetting matrices that can be extracted in organic solvent. The reinforcement and filler must be substantially insoluble in the selected extraction reagent. This procedure may also be used for the same purposes to extract other matrix material types.
1.3 Procedure B of this test method uses ignition loss of a composite prepreg matrix and applies to organic matrix composite systems containing reinforcing fibers that do not change mass when exposed to the matrix combustion method.
1.4 This test method assumes a two-part material system (plus volatiles) and does not distinguish between hybrid reinforcements or matrices. Use with hybrid composites is limited to determination of total reinforcement or total matrix content.
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Designation: D3529M − 10
StandardTest Methods for
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Constituent Content of Composite Prepreg
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3529M; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the fiber
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precau-
content, fiber areal weight, matrix solids content and matrix
tionary information is given in Notes 2-8.
content of composite material prepregs. Optionally, the matrix
solids content can also be determined after a volatiles content
2. Referenced Documents
has been established. Volatiles content, if appropriate and
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
required, is determined by means of Test Method D3530/
C613/C613MTest Method for Constituent Content of Com-
D3530M.
posite Prepreg by Soxhlet Extraction
1.2 Procedure A of this test method applies to composite
D883Terminology Relating to Plastics
prepreg of primarily thermosetting matrices that can be ex-
D3171Test Methods for Constituent Content of Composite
tractedinorganicsolvent.Thereinforcementandfillermustbe
Materials
substantially insoluble in the selected extraction reagent. This
D3530/D3530MTest Method for Volatiles Content of Com-
procedure may also be used for the same purposes to extract
posite Material Prepreg
other matrix material types.
D3878Terminology for Composite Materials
1.3 Procedure B of this test method uses ignition loss of a E177Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
composite prepreg matrix and applies to organic matrix com-
ASTM Test Methods
posite systems containing reinforcing fibers that do not change E1309 Guide for Identification of Fiber-Reinforced
mass when exposed to the matrix combustion method.
Polymer-Matrix Composite Materials in Databases
2.2 NFPA Standard:
1.4 This test method assumes a two-part material system
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NFPA 86Standard for Ovens and Furnaces
(plus volatiles) and does not distinguish between hybrid
reinforcements or matrices. Use with hybrid composites is
3. Terminology
limited to determination of total reinforcement or total matrix
3.1 Definitions—Terminology D3878 defines terms relating
content.
to composite materials. Terminology D883 defines terms
1.5 Matrix solids determination for ProceduresAor B uses
relating to plastics. Practice E177 defines terms relating to
Test Method D3530/D3530M to determine volatiles content.
statistics.Intheeventofaconflictbetweenterms,Terminology
1.6 Alternatetechniquesfordeterminingconstituentcontent
D3878 shall have precedence over the other documents.
include Test Methods C613/C613M (resin content by Soxhlet
3.1.1 fiber content, n—the amount of fiber present in a
extraction) and D3171 (used principally for consolidated
composite or prepreg expressed either as percent by weight or
laminates).
percent by volume. This is sometimes stated as a fraction, that
is, fiber volume fraction. See Terminology D3878.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
3.1.2 matrix content, n—the amount of matrix present in a
standard.
composite or prepreg expressed either as percent by weight or
percentbyvolume.Forpolymermatrixcompositesthisisresin
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
content. See Terminology D3878.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D30 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Composite Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D30.03 on contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Constituent/Precursor Properties. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2010. Published December 2010. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D3529/ Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
D3529M–97(2008). DOI: 10.1520/D3529M-10. Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.
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3.1.3 prepreg, n—the admixture of fibrous reinforcement 4.2 When matrix solids content is requested, adjacent
andpolymericm
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Standard Test Method for Matrix Solids Content and Matrix
Content of Composite PrepregDesignation: D3529M – 10
Standard Test Methods for
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Constituent Content of Composite Prepreg
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3529/D3529M;D3529M; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1This test method covers the determination of the matrix solids content and matrix content of composite material prepregs.
Volatiles content, if appropriate and required, is determined by means of Test Method
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the fiber content, fiber areal weight, matrix solids content and matrix content
of composite material prepregs. Optionally, the matrix solids content can also be determined after a volatiles content has been
established. Volatiles content, if appropriate and required, is determined by means of Test Method D3530/D3530M.
1.2This test method focuses on thermosetting matrix material systems for which matrix may be extracted in organic solvent.
However, other, unspecified reagents may be used with this test method to extract other matrix material types for the same
purposes.
1.3This test method does not distinguish between hybrid reinforcements or matrices. Its use with hybrids is limited to a
determinationoftotalreinforcementormatrix,ortheuseofastandardfactortobeusedastheweightofaparticularreinforcement
or matrix constituent.
1.4Alternate techniques for determining matrix and reinforcement content include Test Methods
1.2 ProcedureAof this test method applies to composite prepreg of primarily thermosetting matrices that can be extracted in
organicsolvent.Thereinforcementandfillermustbesubstantiallyinsolubleintheselectedextractionreagent.Thisproceduremay
also be used for the same purposes to extract other matrix material types.
1.3 Procedure B of this test method uses ignition loss of a composite prepreg matrix and applies to organic matrix composite
systems containing reinforcing fibers that do not change mass when exposed to the matrix combustion method.
1.4 Thistestmethodassumesatwo-partmaterialsystem(plusvolatiles)anddoesnotdistinguishbetweenhybridreinforcements
or matrices. Use with hybrid composites is limited to determination of total reinforcement or total matrix content.
1.5 Matrix solids determination for Procedures A or B uses Test Method D3530/D3530M to determine volatiles content.
1.6 AlternatetechniquesfordeterminingconstituentcontentincludeTestMethodsC613/C613M(Soxhletextraction)and(resin
content by Soxhlet extraction) and D3171 (meant typically for laminates; covering matrix digestion or combustion).
1.5The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
1.6(used principally for consolidated laminates).
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.8 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 information is given in 8.2.4 and 8.2.5 Specific precautionary information is given
in Notes 2-8 .
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D30 on Composite Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D30.03 on
Constituent/Precursor Properties.
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CurrenteditionapprovedMarch1,2008.PublishedApril2008.Originallyapprovedin1976.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2003asD3529/D3529M–97(2003) .DOI:
10.1520/D3529_D3529M-97R08.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2010. Published December 2010. Originally approved in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D3529/D3529M–97(2008).
DOI: 10.1520/D3529M-10.
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C613/C613M Test Method for Constituent Content of Composite Prepreg by Soxhlet Extraction
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D3171 Test Methods f
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