FOREWORD
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Test method
4.1 General
4.2 Insulating compounds
4.2.1 General
4.2.2 Sampling
4.2.3 Preparation and conditioning of test pieces
4.2.4 Determination of cross-sectional area
4.2.5 Ageing treatment
4.2.6 Tensile testing procedure
4.2.7 Expression of results
4.3 Sheathing compounds
4.3.1 General
4.3.2 Sampling
4.3.3 Preparation and conditioning of test pieces
4.3.4 Determination of cross-sectional area
4.3.5 Ageing treatment
4.3.6 Tensile testing procedure
4.3.7 Expression of results
5 Test report
Annex A (informative) - Principle of operation of a
typical machine for preparing test pieces