ASTM E2113-23

Standard Test Method for Length Change Calibration of Thermomechanical Analyzers

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Performance verification or calibration is essential to the accurate determination of quantitative dimension change measurements.  
5.2 This test method may be used for instrument performance validation, regulatory compliance, research and development and quality assurance purposes.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method describes calibration of the length change (deflection) measurement or thermal expansion of thermomechanical analyzers (TMAs) within the temperature range from –150 °C to 1000 °C using the thermal expansion of a suitable 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 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-2023
• ICS: 83.080.01 - Plastics in general
• Technical Committee: E37 - Thermal Measurements
• Drafting Committee: E37.10 - Fundamental, Statistical and Mechanical Properties

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E2113 − 23
Standard Test Method for
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Length Change Calibration of Thermomechanical Analyzers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2113; 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. Terminology
1.1 This test method describes calibration of the length 3.1 Specific technical terms used in this test method are
change (deflection) measurement or thermal expansion of described in Terminologies E473, E1142, and E2161 including
thermomechanical analyzers (TMAs) within the temperature calibration, Celsius, coeffıcient of linear thermal expansion,
range from –150 °C to 1000 °C using the thermal expansion of Kelvin, reference material, repeatability, reproducibility, and
a suitable reference material. thermomechanical analysis.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
4. Summary of Test Method
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
4.1 Thermomechanical analyzers (TMAs) or related devices
standard.
are commonly used to determine coefficient of linear thermal
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
expansion of solid materials (for example, Test Method E831).
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
The test specimen is heated at a linear rate over the temperature
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
range of interest and the change in length (dimension) is
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
electronically recorded.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.2 Performance verification or calibration of the length
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
change measurement is needed to obtain accurate coefficient of
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
thermal expansion data.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.3 The thermal expansion of a reference material is re-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical corded using a thermomechanical analyzer. The recorded
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
thermal expansion is compared to the known value of the
reference material. The resultant ratio, a calibration coefficient,
2. Referenced Documents
may then be applied to the determination of unknown speci-
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2.1 ASTM Standards: mens to obtain accurate results.
E473 Terminology Relating to Thermal Analysis and Rhe-
5. Significance and Use
ology
E831 Test Method for Linear Thermal Expansion of Solid 5.1 Performance verification or calibration is essential to the
Materials by Thermomechanical Analysis accurate determination of quantitative dimension change mea-
E1142 Terminology Relating to Thermophysical Properties surements.
E1363 Test Method for Temperature Calibration of Thermo-
5.2 This test method may be used for instrument perfor-
mechanical Analyzers
mance validation, regulatory compliance, research and devel-
E2161 Terminology Relating to Performance Validation in
opment and quality assurance purposes.
Thermal Analysis and Rheology
E3142 Test Method for Thermal Lag of Thermal Analysis 6. Apparatus
Apparatus
6.1 Thermomechanical Analyzer (TMA)—The essential in-
strumentation required to provide the minimum thermome-
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E37 on Thermal
chanical analytical or thermodilatometric capability for this test
Measurements and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E37.10 on
method includes:
Fundamental, Statistical and Mechanical Properties.
6.1.1 A Rigid Specimen Holder, of inert, low expansivity
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2023. Published August 2023. Originally
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material [<0.5 μm m °C ] to center the specimen in the
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as E2113 – 18. DOI:
10.1520/E2113-23.
furnace and to fix the specimen to mechanical ground.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
6.1.2 A Rigid Expansion Probe, of inert, low expansivity
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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material [<0.5 μm m °C ] which contacts the specimen with
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. an applicable compressive or tensile force.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: E2113 − 18 E2113 − 23
Standard Test Method for
1
Length Change Calibration of Thermomechanical Analyzers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2113; 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 Scope*
1.1 This test method describes calibration of the length change (deflection) measurement or thermal expansion of thermome-
chanical analyzers (TMAs) within the temperature range from –150 °C to 1000 °C using the thermal expansion of a suitable
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 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E473 Terminology Relating to Thermal Analysis and Rheology
E831 Test Method for Linear Thermal Expansion of Solid Materials by Thermomechanical Analysis
E1142 Terminology Relating to Thermophysical Properties
E1363 Test Method for Temperature Calibration of Thermomechanical Analyzers
E2161 Terminology Relating to Performance Validation in Thermal Analysis and Rheology
E3142 Test Method for Thermal Lag of Thermal Analysis Apparatus
3. Terminology
3.1 Specific technical terms used in this test method are described in Terminologies E473, E1142, and E2161 including
calibration, Celsius, coeffıcient of linear thermal expansion, Kelvin, reference material, repeatability, reproducibility, and
thermomechanical analysis.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Thermomechanical analyzers (TMAs) or related devices are commonly used to determine coefficient of linear thermal
1
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 June 1, 2018Aug. 1, 2023. Published June 2018August 2023. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 20132018 as
E2113 – 13.E2113 – 18. DOI: 10.1520/E2113-18.10.1520/E2113-23.
2
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
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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E2113 − 23
expansion of solid materials (for example, Test Method E831). The test specimen is heated at a linear rate over the temperature
range of interest and the change in length (dimension) is electronically recorded.
4.2 Performance verification or calibration of the length change measurement is needed to obtain accurate coefficient of thermal
expansion data.
4.3 The thermal expansion of a reference material is recorded using a thermomechanical analyzer. The recorded thermal expansion
is compared to the known value of the reference material. The resultant ratio, a calibration coefficient, may then be applied to the
determination of unknown specimens to obtain accurate results.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Performance verification or calibration is essential to the accurate determination of quantitative dimension change
measurements.
5.2 This test method may be used for instrument performance validation, regulatory compliance, research and development and
quality assurance purposes.
6. Apparatus
6.1 Thermomechanical Analyzer (TMA)—(TMA)—The essential instrumentation required to provide the minimum thermome-
chanical analytical or thermodilatometric capability for this test method includes:
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6.1.1 A Rig
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