ASTM D5109-99(2004) - 10.10.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the procedures for testing copper-clad laminates produced from fiber reinforced, thermosetting polymeric materials intended for fabrication of printed wiring boards.

1.2 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. For specific hazard statements, see 7.2.1.1, 8.1.1, and 11.3.1.

1.3 Metric units are the preferred units for this standard. Inch pound units, where shown, are presented for information only.

1.4 The procedures appear in the following sections:

Procedure Section Referenced Documents 2 Conditioning 4 Dielectric Breakdown Voltage Parallel to Laminations 13 Dimensional Instability 19 Dissipation Factor 14 Flammability Rating Test 16 Flexural Strength, Flatwise at Elevated Temperature 15 Flexural Strength, Flatwise at Room Temperature 15 Oven Blister Test 17 Peel Strength Test at Elevated Temperature 10 Peel Strength Test at Room Temperature 9 Permittivity 14 Pin Holes in Copper Surface 20 Purity of Copper 5 Scratches in Copper Surface 21 Solder Float Test 8 Solvent Resistance 7 Surface Resistivity 11 Volume Resistivity 11 Terminology 3 Thickness ∧ Thickness Variation 18 Warp or Twist 6 Water Absorption 12
 
2. Referenced Documents

D257-14(2021)e1

Standard Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of Insulating Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 5/6/2021).

D374-99

Standard Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insulation

D618-21

Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

D1825-03

Standard Practice for Etching and Cleaning Copper-Clad Electrical Insulating Materials and Thermosetting Laminates for Electrical Testing (Withdrawn 2012)

D150-22

Standard Test Methods for AC Loss Characteristics and Permittivity (Dielectric Constant) of Solid Electrical Insulation

E53-07

Standard Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed Copper by Gravimetry

D3636-24

Standard Practice for Sampling and Judging Quality of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials

NEMA Publication Number LI 1-1975

Test for Hot Peel Strength of Copper-Clad Industrial Laminates for Printed Circuits Available from National Electronic Manufacturers Association (NEMA), 2101 L St., NW, Washington, DC 20037.

D1711-26

Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation

D1867-13

Standard Specification for Copper-Clad Thermosetting Laminates for Printed Wiring (Withdrawn 2020)

D229-26

Standard Test Methods for Rigid Sheet and Plate Materials Used for Electrical Insulation

D1531-06

Standard Test Methods for Relative Permittivity (Dielectric Constant) and Dissipation Factor by Fluid Displacement Procedures (Withdrawn 2012)