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ASTM International - ASTM D3529-16

Standard Test Methods for Constituent Content of Composite Prepreg

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Organization: ASTM International
Publication Date: 1 November 2016
Status: inactive
Page Count: 6
ICS Code (Reinforced plastics): 83.120
significance And Use:

5.1 This test method can be used to obtain the fiber content, fiber areal weight, matrix content or matrix solids content. Knowledge of these results is useful in specifying material systems and... View More

scope:

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the fiber content, fiber areal weight, matrix solids content and matrix content of composite material prepregs. Optionally, the matrix solids content can also be determined after a volatiles content has been established. Volatiles content, if appropriate and required, is determined by means of Test Method D3530.

1.2 Procedure A of this test method applies to composite prepreg of primarily thermosetting matrices that can be extracted in organic solvent. The reinforcement and filler must be substantially insoluble in the selected extraction reagent. This procedure may also be used for the same purposes to extract other matrix material types.

1.3 Procedure B of this test method uses ignition loss of a composite prepreg matrix and applies to organic matrix composite systems containing reinforcing fibers that do not change mass when exposed to the matrix combustion method.

1.4 This test method assumes a two-part material system (plus volatiles) and does not distinguish between hybrid reinforcements or matrices. Use with hybrid composites is limited to determination of total reinforcement or total matrix content.

1.5 Matrix solids determination for Procedures A or B uses Test Method D3530 to determine volatiles content.

1.6 Alternate techniques for determining constituent content include Test Methods C613 (resin content by Soxhlet extraction) and D3171 (used principally for consolidated laminates).

1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.8 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. Specific precautionary information is given in Sections 8 and 9.

Document History

September 1, 2021
Standard Test Methods for Constituent Content of Composite Prepreg
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the fiber content, fiber areal weight, matrix solids content and matrix content of composite material prepregs. Optionally, the matrix solids content...
ASTM D3529-16
November 1, 2016
Standard Test Methods for Constituent Content of Composite Prepreg
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the fiber content, fiber areal weight, matrix solids content and matrix content of composite material prepregs. Optionally, the matrix solids content...
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