ASTM D570

Water Absorption Of Plastics

Purpose: This test method covers the determination of the relative rate of absorption of water by plastics when immersed under specified conditions.

Sample:  This test method is intended to apply to the testing of all types of plastics, including cast, hot-molded, and cold-molded resinous products, and both homogeneous and laminated plastics in rod and tube form and in sheets 0.13 mm [0.005 in.] or greater in thickness.

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Basic Description: The test specimens are dried in the oven at a specified temperature and time.  The specimens are then weighed and placed in water at a specified temperature and time.  The specimens are then removed, dried, and weighed.  The water absorption is then calculated.

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Keywords:

  • Water Absorption
  • Heat Aging
  • Fluid Exposure

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