ASTM Offers Proficiency Test Program for Thermal Analyses of Plastics
September 8, 2009 // Published as a news service by IHS
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The ASTM International Proficiency Testing Center will offer a 2010 proficiency testing program (PTP) on thermal analyses of plastics.
The following test standards are included in the PTP:
Each participating lab will receive two different polymeric resins in 5 gram quantities having a high and low melting point for each of the two test cycles conducted during the year. Resins to be evaluated in the program include LLDPE, PP, PBT, PPS and PFA.
For each test trial, laboratory participants receive two sample materials along with interactive electronic data report forms and test instructions.
Using the specified ASTM program tests, participating laboratories will conduct the tests they routinely run. Afterward, each lab electronically submits their data to the ASTM PTP Center for use in generating statistical summary reports.
Final reports, which are electronically distributed within a month of the data submission deadline, contain test results (coded to maintain PTP customer confidentiality), statistical analysis of test data and charts plotting test results versus laboratory code.
Test results received through the program will allow laboratories to monitor their thermal analyses strengths and weaknesses in order to maintain accreditation status and compare their test results with labs around the world.
Test cycles will be held in February and July.
Source: ASTM International.