ASTM D5947-03

Standard Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens

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1.1 These test methods cover determination of the physical dimensions of solid plastic specimens where the dimensions are used directly in determining the results of tests for various properties. Use these test methods except as otherwise required in material specifications.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 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.  
Note 1—There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Jul-2003
• ICS: 83.080.01 - Plastics in general
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: D20.10 - Mechanical Properties

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D5947-02 - Standard Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Replaced By: ASTM D5947-06 - Standard Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2006
• Referred By: ASTM D6110-18 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Charpy Impact Resistance of Notched Specimens of Plastics
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D6272-17e1 - Standard Test Method for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials by Four-Point Bending
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM C1147-14(2022) - Standard Practice for Determining the Short Term Tensile Weld Strength of Chemical-Resistant Thermoplastics
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D4068-17(2022) - Standard Specification for Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) Sheeting for Concealed Water-Containment Membrane
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D4101-17e1 - Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Polypropylene Injection and Extrusion Materials
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM E2740-12(2018) - Standard Specification for Trash Receptacles Subjected to Blast Resistance Testing
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D6109-19 - Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastic Lumber and Related Products
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D1043-16 - Standard Test Method for Stiffness Properties of Plastics as a Function of Temperature by Means of a Torsion Test
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D3679-21 - Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D2582-21 - Standard Test Method for Puncture-Propagation Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D732-17 - Standard Test Method for Shear Strength of Plastics by Punch Tool
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D3826-18 - Standard Practice for Determining Degradation End Point in Degradable Polyethylene and Polypropylene Using a Tensile Test
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D7853-13(2020) - Standard Test Method for Hydraulic Pullout Resistance of a Geomembrane with Locking Extensions Embedded in Concrete
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 5947 – 03
Standard Test Methods for
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Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5947; 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* 3.2.1 absolute uncertainty (of a measurement), n—the
smallest division that may be read directly on the instrument
1.1 These test methods cover determination of the physical
used for measurement.
dimensions of solid plastic specimens where the dimensions
3.2.2 calibration—the set of operations that establishes,
are used directly in determining the results of tests for various
under specified conditions, the relationship between values
properties. Use these test methods except as otherwise required
measured or indicated by an instrument or system, and the
in material specifications.
corresponding reference standard or known values derived
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
from the appropriate reference standards.
standard.
3.2.3 micrometer, n—an instrument for measuring any di-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
mension within absolute uncertainty of 25 µm or smaller.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.4 verification—proof, with the use of calibrated stan-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
dards or standard reference materials, that the calibrated
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
instrument is operating within specified requirements.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.5 1 mil, n—a dimension equivalent to 25 µm [0.0010
NOTE 1—There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard.
in.].
2. Referenced Documents
4. Summary of Test Methods
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1 These test methods provide five different test methods
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D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
for the measurement of physical dimensions of solid plastic
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D 638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
specimens. The test methods (identified as Test Methods A
D 790 TestMethodsforFlexuralPropertiesofUnreinforced
through D, and H) use different micrometers that exert various
and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materi-
pressures for varying times upon specimens of different geom-
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als
etries. Tables 1 and 2 display the basic differences of each test
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D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
method and identify methods applicable for use on various
D 2240 Test Method for Rubber Property— Durometer
plastics materials.
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Hardness
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D 4805 Terminology for Plastics Standards 5. Significance and Use
2.2 ISO Standard:
5.1 These test methods shall be used where precise dimen-
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ISO 472 Plastics—Vocabulary
sions are necessary for the calculation of properties expressed
in physical units. They are not intended to replace practical
3. Terminology
thickness measurements based on commercial portable tools,
3.1 Definitions—See Terminologies D 883 and D 4805, and
nor is it implied that thickness measurements made by the
ISO 472 for definitions pertinent to these test methods.
procedures will agree exactly.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
6. Apparatus
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6.1 Apparatus A—Machinist’s Micrometer Caliper with
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
Calibrated Ratchet or Friction Thimble:
Plastics and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.10 on Mechanical
Properties. 6.1.1 ApparatusAis a micrometer caliper without a locking
Current edition approved July 10, 2003. Published September 2003. Originally
device but that is equipped with either a calibrated ratchet or a
approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as D 5947 – 02.
friction thimble. The pressure exerted on the specimen is
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 09.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.03.
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Available from American National Standards Institute, 25 W. 43rd St., 4th
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Floor, New York, NY 10036. Hereinafter referred to as a machinist’s micrometer.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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D5947–03
TABLE 1 Test Methods Suitable for Specific Materials
6.3.2 The preferred design and construction of this instru-
Material Test Method ment
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