ASTM D785-98e1 - 10.5.1998
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers two procedures for testing the indention hardness of plastics and related plastic electrical insulating materials by means of the Rockwell hardness tester.

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

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 limitations prior to use.

Note 1—This test method and ISO 2039-2 are equivalent.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E691-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

ISO 2039-2

PlasticsDetermination of HardnessPart 2: Rockwell Hardness

D618-21

Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

D883-26

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics

D2240-15(2021)

Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness

D4000-23

Standard Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials

E18-25

Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials