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Astm C 661-2006
Astm C 661-2006
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against the surface using a force of about 1.3 kgf (3 lbf). Keep 7.2.1 Condition at least 250 g of compound for a minimum
the pressure foot parallel to the surface of the specimen. Take of 24 h at standard conditions before starting the test.
the instantaneous indentation reading immediately after mak- 7.2.2 Center the brass frame on the aluminum plate and fill
ing firm contact between the pressure foot and the specimen. the opening with a portion of the conditioned compound,
After taking the first reading, shift the durometer (or specimen) striking the compound off flat with a straightedge. Lift the
to a new position in order to avoid errors due to fatigue and frame from the sealant after separating it by running a
surface effects from the previous indentation. Take readings on thin-bladed knife along the inside edge of the frame. Two such
smooth portions of the surface no closer than 13 mm (12 in.) specimens shall be prepared.
from the edges of the sealant pat and also no closer than 25 mm 7.2.3 Cure the test specimens for a total of 21 days as
(1 in.) from each other. Note the individual values, each follows: 7 days at standard conditions; 7 days in a chamber
rounded off to the nearest unit on the scale. controlled at 38 6 2C (100 6 3.5F) and 95 % relative
humidity; and 7 days at standard conditions.
NOTE 2The highest precision in this test can be obtained when the
durometer is supported by a rigid stand and a dead weight is fastened NOTE 4The manufacturer may request combinations of temperature
directly to the instrument with the center of gravity of the weight acting and relative humidity for curing purposes other than those specified,
in line of the indentor point. A freely acting total deadweight load of provided that (1) the curing period is not longer than 21 days and (2) the
approximately 1.3 kgf (3 lbf) has been found satisfactory for the testing of temperature does not exceed 50C (122F).
various sealants (Fig. 1).
NOTE 3The values obtained in the test method described in 7.1.3 are 7.2.4 At the end of the 21-day curing period, proceed as
known as instantaneous values. Occasionally a purchaser may request described in 7.1.3. (See Notes 2 and 3.)
delayed values such as these taken after a 5 or 10-s delay. To obtain a
delayed value the same procedure is followed, except that the pressure 8. Report
foot is allowed to rest on the surface of the sealant under the fixed load for
8.1 Report the following information for each specimen
the additional time requested and a reading is taken at the specified time,
for example, after 5 s, 10 s, or other specified period. Delayed readings are tested:
taken in addition to the instantaneous reading. An instrument with a 8.1.1 Tradename or other identification of the sealant.
maximum reading hand is helpful in making such determinations. 8.1.2 Description of the type of compound, such as whether
7.2 Test for Hardness of Single-Component Sealants: non-sag, self-leveling sealant, single- or multi-component,
color, etc.
8.1.3 Description of the curing conditions used in test.
8.1.4 Name and description of the durometer.
8.1.5 The six individual hardness values and the mean
value.
8.1.5.1 To determine the mean value, individual readings
with a variation of 15 % from the average value of the six
readings shall be discarded. If more than two readings are thus
discarded, a completely new set of six readings shall be taken.
8.1.6 The delayed reading values, if they are specified by
the purchaser.
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TABLE 1 Precision and Bias Data from Four Laboratories for Five SealantsA
Estimated Standard Estimated Standard
Repeatability Reproducibility
Material Average Deviation Within a Deviation Between
(Internal) (Internal)
Laboratory Laboratories
G1 12.8 1.4 2.4 4.4 18.1
G2 36.2 3.5 4.0 6.2 16.0
G3 43.8 1.6 6.4 4.0 6.8
G4 25.7 3.6 7.8 10.1 22.0
G5 38.2 2.2 5.6 9.9 11.2
A
At 95 % confidence, the durometer as measured by this test method can vary 10 points within a laboratory and 22 points between laboratories.
9.3 The data using four test machines (two hand held, two 10. Keywords
on a stand), all on the same cure sealant in each at ten
10.1 elastomeric sealant; hardness
laboratories, is given in Table 3.
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