Physical Test Methods for Elastomers

Part I. Before You Test

1. Introduction
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2. General Considerations
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3. Standards
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4. Conditioning and Test Atmospheres
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Part II. Processing and Preparation for Test

5. Processability
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6. Preparation of Test Pieces
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7. Mass, Density and Dimensions
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Part III. Short Term Mechanical Properties

8. Stress and Strain Data
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9. Hardness
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10. Tension
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11. Compression
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12. Shear and Flexure
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13. Tear
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Part IV. Time Dependent Properties

14. Dynamic Stress and Strain
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15. Creep, Relaxation and Set
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Part V. Physical Properties

16. Electrical Properties
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17. Thermal Properties
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18. Permeability
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Part VI. Durability

19. Friction and Abrasion
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20. Fatigue
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21. Effect of Temperature
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22. Effect of Environment
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Part VII. Interaction with Other Materials

23. Adhesion
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24. Corrosion and Staining
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Keywords: Materials Science, Characterization and Evaluation of Materials, Polymer Sciences, Materials Engineering