Standard Guide for Preparation of Plastics and Polymeric Specimens for Microstructural Examination
Publication date
2004
reapproved: 2021
Original language
English
Pages
10
Publication date
2004
reapproved: 2021
Original language
English
Pages
10
DOI
https://dx.doi.org/10.1520/E2015-04R21
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Short description
1.1 This guide covers recommended procedures and guidelines for the preparation of plastic and polymeric specimens for microstructural examination by light and electron microscopy. 1.2 This guide is applicable to most semi-rigid and rigid plastics, including engineering plastics. This guide is also applicable to some non-rigid plastics. 1.3 The procedures and guidelines presented in this guide are those which generally produce satisfactory specimens. This guide does not describe the variations in techniques required to solve individual problems. 1.4 Many detailed descriptions of grinding and polishing of plastics and polymers are available (1-7). 1.5 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.