Standard Test Method for Index of Refraction of Transparent Organic Plastics

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

12-09-2022

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This test method covers a procedure for measuring the index of refraction of transparent organic plastic materials.

1.2A refractometer method is presented. This procedure will satisfactorily cover the range of refractive indices found for such materials. Refractive index measurements require optically homogeneous specimens of uniform refractive index.

Note 1:This test method and ISO 489 are technically equivalent.

1.3This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4This 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.

Committee	D 20
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	4
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM D 542 : 2014

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