ASTM D6097-01 - 10.9.2001
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the relative resistance to vented water-tree growth in solid translucent thermoplastic or cross-linked electrical insulating materials. This test method is especially applicable to extruded polymeric insulation materials used in medium-voltage cables.

1.2 The values given in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.3 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 limitation prior to use. For specific hazard statements see 8.1.

1.3 There is no similar or equivalent IEC standard.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D2275-22

Standard Test Method for Voltage Endurance of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials Subjected to Partial Discharges (Corona) on the Surface

D3756-25

Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Resistance to Electrical Breakdown by Treeing in Solid Dielectric Materials Using Diverging Fields

D1928-96

Standard Practice for Preparation of Compression-Molded Polyethylene Test Sheets and Test Specimens (Withdrawn 2001)

D1711-26

Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation

D1898-68(1989)

Standard Practice for Sampling of Plastics (Withdrawn 1998)