ASTM E968 : 25

Standard Practice for Heat Flow Calibration of Differential Scanning Calorimeters

Standard Details

1.1 This practice covers the heat flow calibration of differential scanning calorimeters over the temperature range from −130 °C to +800 °C.

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

1.3 Computer or electronic based instruments, techniques or data manipulation equivalent to this practice may also be used.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of whoever uses this standard to consult and establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. See also Section 7.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.