ANALYSIS OF DTUL TEST.

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

12-1-1985

Abstract

One of the most commonly used tests to measure the response of a plastic member to temperature is ASTM D648, Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load, commonly referred to as DTUL. This particular test (originally called Heat Distortion Temperature) was developed as a guide or bench mark to aid the designer in choosing a plastic for a high temperature environment. This work is an analysis of the test procedure and equipment used, such that, the individual may obtain a better understanding of the significance of the DTUL temperature value and how this value can change with test conditions. Since amorphous and crystalline thermoplastic polymers respond differently to a temperature change, a representative resin of each classification is used in the analysis.

Identifier

0022333846 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Annual Technical Conference Society of Plastics Engineers

ISSN

07334192

First Page

407

Last Page

410

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