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  • BS EN 728:1997

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    Plastics piping and ducting systems. Polyolefin pipes and fittings. Determination of oxidation induction time

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-07-1997

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    National foreword
    Foreword
    Method
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Principle
    4 Materials
    5 Apparatus
    6 Test pieces
    7 Procedure
    8 Interpretation of results
    9 Test report
    Figures
    1 Typical calibration curve
    2 Typical thermogram for polyethylene exhibiting an
        endothermic reaction

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    Defines a method of measurement of oxidation induction time in oxygen at a defined temperature of polyolefin materials for or from pipes or fittings for use in assessment of the thermal stability of either raw materials or finished products. ALSO NUMBERED AS BS 2782 PART 11 METHOD 1103D 1997

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    This standard specifies a method for measuring the oxidation induction time in oxygen at a specified temperature of polyolefin materials for or from pipes or fittings.

    It may be used for assessing the thermal stability of either raw materials or finished products.

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    Committee PRI/88
    Development Note Also numbered as BS 2782-11.1103D(1997) Supersedes 92/41379 DC (08/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes
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