ASTM E2509-14

Standard Test Method for Temperature Calibration of Rheometers in Isothermal Mode

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Rheological properties such as viscosity and storage and loss modulus change rapidly with temperature. High quality determinations of these properties depend upon a stable and well-known temperature of the measuring apparatus.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method describes the temperature calibration or conformance of rheometers. The applicable temperature range is 0 to 80°C however other ranges may be selected for the purpose at hand.  
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 There are no ISO equivalents to this standard.  
1.4 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-2014
• ICS: 17.060 - Measurement of volume, mass, density, viscosity
• Technical Committee: E37 - Thermal Measurements
• Drafting Committee: E37.08 - Rheology

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E2509 − 14
Standard Test Method for
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Temperature Calibration of Rheometers in Isothermal Mode
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2509; 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 5. Significance and Use
1.1 This test method describes the temperature calibration 5.1 Rheological properties such as viscosity and storage and
or conformance of rheometers. The applicable temperature loss modulus change rapidly with temperature. High quality
range is 0 to 80°C however other ranges may be selected for determinations of these properties depend upon a stable and
the purpose at hand. well-known temperature of the measuring apparatus.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
6. Interferences
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
6.1 In many rheological experiments, temperature is varied
standard.
with time. The calibration in this test method is made under
1.3 There are no ISO equivalents to this standard.
stable and isothermal temperature conditions. Thus the effects
of changes in temperature with time are not addressed. This
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
isothermal calibration does not provide any information about
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
the specimen under temperature scanning conditions.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
7. Apparatus
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
7.1 An electronic thermometer that includes:
2. Referenced Documents
7.1.1 Temperature sensor, (such as a thermocouple, plati-
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num resistance thermometer, thermistor, etc.) with an accuracy
2.1 ASTM Standards:
(traceable to a known absolute standard) and resolution of
E473 Terminology Relating to Thermal Analysis and Rhe-
60.1°C and a range of 0 to 80°C.
ology
E1142 Terminology Relating to Thermophysical Properties
NOTE 1—Sensors with other temperature ranges may be used at the
operator’s convenience.
3. Terminology
NOTE 2—Some sensors are available already affixed with dummy test
specimens from section 7.2
3.1 Definitions—Specific technical terms found in this stan-
7.1.2 Temperature indicator, to convert the signal presented
dard are defined in Terminologies E473 and E1142, including
by the temperature sensor into a digital electronic temperature
rheometer and rheometry.
display with the accuracy and precision indicated in section
4. Summary of Test Method
7.1.1.
4.1 An electronic thermometer of known characteristics is 7.2 Dummy test specimen, two polymer sheets each 1 mm in
placed in the center of a dummy test specimen in contact with
thickness of such a diameter to fill the space (that is, gap)
the torque applying instrument plates of a rheometer at between the instrument plates.
constant (isothermal) temperature. The difference between the
NOTE 3—The dummy test specimen may be composed of the material
rheometer set temperature and that indicated by the thermom-
to be tested or some other representative polymer material. Polydimeth-
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eter is used to calibrate the rheometer temperature signal.
ylsiloxane (PDMS) (for example, “Silly Putty” ) may be used for this
purpose.
NOTE 4—Polydimethylsiloxane may leave a residue of silicone oil on
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E37 on Thermal
the surfaces of the instrument plates. This oil should be removed prior to
Measurements and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E37.08 on Rheol-
subsequent use.
ogy.
7.3 Rheometer, the essential instrumentation required pro-
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2014. Published August 2014. Originally
approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as E2509 – 08. DOI: viding the minimum rheological analytical capabilities for this
10.1520/E2509-14.
test method include:
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7.3.1 A drive actuator, to apply torque or displacement to 10. Procedure
the specimen in a periodic manner capable of frequencies of
10.1 Insert the temperature sensor so that it is located at the
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Designation: E2509 − 08 E2509 − 14
Standard Test Method for
1
Temperature Calibration of Rheometers in Isothermal Mode
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2509; 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 temperature calibration or conformance of rheometers. The applicable temperature range is
0 to 80°C however other ranges may be selected for the purpose at hand.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are the standard. to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in
this standard.
1.3 There are no ISO equivalents to this standard.
1.4 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
E1142 Terminology Relating to Thermophysical Properties
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Specific technical terms found in this standard are defined in Terminologies E473 and E1142, including
rheometer and rheometry.rheometry.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 An electronic thermometer of known characteristics is placed in the center of a dummy test specimen in contact with the
torque applying instrument plates of a rheometer at constant (isothermal) temperature. The difference between the rheometer set
temperature and that indicated by the thermometer is used to calibrate the rheometer temperature signal.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Rheological properties such as viscosity and storage and loss modulus change rapidly with temperature. High quality
determinations of these properties depend upon a stable and well-known temperature of the measuring apparatus.
6. Interferences
6.1 In many rheological experiments, temperature is varied with time. The calibration in this test method is made under stable
and isothermal temperature conditions. Thus the effects of changes in temperature with time are not addressed. This isothermal
calibration does not provide any information about the specimen under temperature scanning conditions.
7. Apparatus
7.1 An Electronic Thermometerelectronic thermometer that includes:
7.1.1 Temperature Sensor,sensor, (such as a thermocouple, platinum resistance thermometer, thermistor, etc.) with an accuracy
(traceable to a known absolute standard) and resolution of 60.1°C and a range of 0 to 80°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 E37.08 on Rheology.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2008Aug. 1, 2014. Published April 2008August 2014. Originally approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as E2509 – 08.
DOI: 10.1520/E2509-08.10.1520/E2509-14.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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NOTE 1—Sensors with other temperature ranges may be used at the operator’s convenience.
NOTE 2—Some sensors are available already affixed with dummy test specimens from section 7.2
7.1.2 Temperature indicator, to convert the signal presented by the temperature sensor into a digital electronic temperature
display with the accuracy and precision indicated in section 7.1.1.
7.2 Dummy Test Specimen,test specimen, Two two polymer sheets each 1mm 1 mm in thickness of such a diameter to fill the
space (i.e. (that is, gap) between the instrument plates.
NOTE 3—The dummy test specimen may be composed of the material to be tested or some other representative polymer material. Polydimethylsiloxane
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(PDMS) (e.g. (for example, “Silly Putty” ) may be used for this purpose.
NOTE 4—Polydimethylsiloxane may leave a residue of silicone oil on the surfaces of the instrument plates. This oil should be removed prior to
subsequent use.
7.3 Rheometer, Thethe essenti
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