ASTM Int'l Issues Ceramics Test Method Standard - ASTM C 1684
March 27, 2008 // Published as a news service by IHS
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ASTM International published ASTM C 1684 - Test Method for Flexural Strength of Advanced Ceramics at Ambient Temperature-Cylindrical Rod Strength.
The standard describes the apparatus, specimen requirements, test procedures, calculations and reporting requirements necessary for the test.
It also allows for the flexural strength determination of components made in a round shape or after finish machining with minimal waste.
"Users will now be able to test round-shaped specimens with more confidence and there will be no need to remachine specimens into rectangular cross section shapes as specified in other ceramic strength standards," said George Quinn, ceramic engineer, National Institute of Standards and Technology and past chairman of Committee C28.
ASTM International wants input from microelectronics companies concerned with strength and reliability problems.
"The subcommittee is venturing into adopting procedures for miniature test specimens for microelectrical machine systems and even nanoscale-sized structures," said Quinn.
ASTM C 1684 was developed by Subcommittee C28.01 on Mechanical Properties and Performance, which is part of ASTM International Committee C28 on Advanced Ceramics.
Primary users of the standard include ceramic and glass companies, universities and government laboratories.
Source: ASTM International.