1.1
These test methods cover the evaluation of the characteristics of glass-bonded, natural, or synthetic mica materials intended for use as electrical insulation.
1.2
Glass bonded mica materials are commercially available in both injection molded and compression molded types. These test methods are applicable to both types except for tensile strength methods. (See Section
41
.)
1.3
The test methods appear in the following sections:
Test Method
Section
ASTM Test Method
Arc Resistance
57 –
59
D495
Compressive Strength
33 –
35
D695
Conditioning
5
D618
Dielectric Strength
48 –
51
D149
Dissipation Factor
43 –
47
D150
and
D2149
Heat Distortion Temperature
24 –
29
D648
Impact Resistance
36 –
39
D256
Modulus of Rupture
30 –
32
D790
and
C674
Permittivity
43 –
47
D150
and
D2149
Porosity
13 –
16
D116
Resistivity, Volume and Surface
52 –
56
D257
Rockwell Hardness
10 –
12
D785
Specific Gravity
6 –
9
D792
Specimens
4
Tensile Strength
40 –
42
D638
and
D651
Terminology
3
D1711
Thermal Conductivity
17 –
19
C177
and
E1225
Thermal Expansion
20 –
23
E228
and
E289
Thickness
49
and
54
D374
1.4
The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5
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.
See also Sections
45
,
49
,
54
, and
58
.
1.6
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.
====== Significance And Use ======
6.1
This characteristic is useful for specification purposes and has utility as a quality control parameter.