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ASTM D6546-00

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Standard Test Methods for and Suggested Limits for Determining Compatibility of Elastomer Seals for Industrial Hydraulic Fluid Applications

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1.1 These test methods cover the procedure for measuring physical properties of elastomer seals in the form of O-rings after exposure to industrial hydraulic fluids and thermal aging. The measured properties are then compared to the physical properties of elastomer seals that have not been exposed to the industrial hydraulic fluids and thermal aging. The changes in these properties form a basis for assessing compatibility when these changes are compared against the suggested limits in .

1.2 While these test methods involve the use of O-rings, they can also be used to evaluate the compatibility of the elastomeric compounds of specialty seals with industrial hydraulic fluids and their resistance to thermal aging. The compounds can be molded into O-rings for evaluation purposes.

1.3 These test methods provide procedures for exposing O-ring test specimens to industrial hydraulic fluids under definite conditions of temperature and time. The resulting deterioration of the O-ring material is determined by comparing the changes in work function, hardness, physical properties, compression set, and seal volume after immersion in the test fluid to the pre-immersion values.

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.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.5 This test method covers the determination of the cure state of elastomers by DSC. It is based on Test Method D 5028. This test method is applicable to elastomers with adequate vulcanizers. The normal operating temperature range is from room temperature to 250C (482F), but not limited to such. All elastomers should be fully cured.


SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number D6546
Publication Date April 10, 2000
Language en - English
Page Count 9
Revision Level 00
Supercedes
Committee D02.N0.09
Publish Date Document Id Type View
July 1, 2023 D6546-23 Revision
Dec. 1, 2015 D6546-15 Revision
April 10, 2000 D6546-00 Revision
Oct. 1, 2010 D6546-00R10 Reaffirmation
May 1, 2005 D6546-00R05 Reaffirmation