ASTM E2254-13

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 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 to 300°C using reference materials in the range of 1 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-2013
• ICS: 17.020 - Metrology and measurement in general
• Technical Committee: E37 - Thermal Measurements
• Drafting Committee: E37.10 - Fundamental, Statistical and Mechanical Properties

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E2254-11 - Standard Test Method for Storage Modulus Calibration of Dynamic Mechanical Analyzers
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2013
• Referred By: ASTM D8269-21 - Standard Guide for the Use of Geocells in Geotechnical and Roadway Projects
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E1640-23 - Standard Test Method for Assignment of the Glass Transition Temperature By Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2013
• Referred By: ASTM D4065-20 - Standard Practice for Plastics: Dynamic Mechanical Properties: Determination and Report of Procedures
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E2254 − 13
Standard Test Method for
Storage Modulus Calibration of Dynamic Mechanical
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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.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 4. Summary of Test Method
1.1 This test method describes the calibration or perfor-
4.1 The storage modulus signal determined by a dynamic
mance confirmation for the storage modulus scale of a com-
mechanical analyzer for an elastic reference material is com-
mercial or custom built dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA)
pared to the reported storage modulus for that reference
over the temperature range of –100 to 300°C using reference
material. A linear relationship is used to correlate the experi-
materials in the range of 1 to 200 GPa.
mental storage modulus signal with the reported value of the
reference material.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
4.2 The mode of deformation (for example, tensile, flexure,
standard.
compression, etc.) shall be reported.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 5. Significance and Use
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.1 This test method calibrates or demonstrates conformity
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
ofadynamicmechanicalanalyzeratanisothermaltemperature
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
within the range of –100 to 300°C.
2. Referenced Documents
5.2 Dynamic mechanical analysis experiments often use
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temperature ramps. This method does not address the effect of
2.1 ASTM Standards:
that change in temperature on the storage modulus.
E473Terminology Relating to Thermal Analysis and Rhe-
ology
5.3 Acalibration factor may be required to obtain corrected
E698Test Method for Arrhenius Kinetic Constants for
storage modulus values.
Thermally Unstable Materials Using Differential Scan-
5.4 This method may be used in research and development,
ning Calorimetry and the Flynn/Wall/Ozawa Method
specification acceptance, and quality control or assurance.
E1142Terminology Relating to Thermophysical Properties
E2425Test Method for Loss Modulus Conformance of
6. Apparatus
Dynamic Mechanical Analyzers
D638Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
6.1 The essential instrumentation required to provide the
minimum dynamic mechanical capability for this test method
3. Terminology
includes:
3.1 Definitions—Specific technical terms used in this test
6.1.1 Drive Motor, to apply force (or displacement) to the
method are defined in Terminologies E473 and E1142 includ-
specimeninaperiodicmanner.Thismotormayalsobecapable
ing Celsius, dynamic mechanical analysis, and storage modu-
of providing static force or displacement on the specimen.
lus.
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
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeE37onThermal
drive shaft and the stationary clamp(s).
Measurements and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E37.10 on
Fundamental, Statistical and Mechanical Properties.
6.1.4 Position Sensor, to measure the change in position of
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2013. Published August 2013. Originally
the specimen during dynamic motion, or,
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as E2254–11. DOI:
10.1520/E2254-13. 6.1.5 Force Sensor, to measure the force applied to the
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specimen.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
6.1.6 Temperature Sensor, to provide an indication of the
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. specimen temperature to 61°C.
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6.1.7 Furnace, to provide controlled heating or cooling of a 9. Calibration and Standardization
specimen at a constant temperature or at a constant rate within
9.1 Perform any storage modulus signal calibration proce-
the applicable temperature range of –100 to +300°C.
dures recommended by the manufacturer of the dynamic
6.1.8 Temperature Controller, capable of executing a spe-
mechanical analyzer as described in the operations manual.
cific temperature program by operating the furnace between
–100 an
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Designation: E2254 − 11 E2254 − 13
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 -100–100 to 300 °C300°C using reference
materials in the range of 1 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E473 Terminology Relating to Thermal Analysis and Rheology
E698 Test Method for Arrhenius Kinetic Constants 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 -100–100 to 300 °C.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.
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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, 2011Aug. 1, 2013. Published August 2011August 2013. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 20092011 as
E2254 – 09.E2254 – 11. DOI: 10.1520/E2254-11.10.1520/E2254-13.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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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 measure the change in position of the specimen during dynamic motion, or,
6.1.5 Force Sensor, to measure the force applied to the specimen.
6.1.6 Temperature Sensor, to provide an indication of the specimen temperature to 61 °C.61°C.
6.1.7 Furnace, to provide controlled heating or cooling of a specimen at a constant temperature or at a constant
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