Table of Contents

1 -  AS 1683.23-2000 Methods of test for elastomers - Rubber-Vulcanized-Determination of resistance to liquids
4 -  PREFACE
5 -  CONTENTS
7 -  1 Scope
7 -  2 Normative references
8 -  3 Apparatus
8 -  3.1 Total immersion apparatus,
8 -  3.2 Apparatus for testing one surface only,
8 -  3.3 Balance,
8 -  3.4 Instrument for measuring the thickness of the test piece,
8 -  3.5 Instrument for measuring the length and width of the test piece,
8 -  3.6 Instrument for measuring the change in surface area,
9 -  4 Test liquids
10 -  5 Test pieces
10 -  5.1 Preparation
10 -  5.2 Dimensions
10 -  5.3 Time interval between vulcanization and testing
10 -  5.4 Conditioning
11 -  6 Immersion in the test liquid
11 -  6.1 Temperature
11 -  6.2 Duration
11 -  7 Procedure
11 -  7.1 General
12 -  7.2 Change in mass
12 -  7.3 Change in volume
13 -  7.4 Change in dimensions
14 -  7.5 Change in surface area
14 -  7.6 Change in hardness
15 -  7.7 Change in tensile stress-strain properties
15 -  7.8 Test with liquid on one surface only
16 -  7.9 Determination of extractable matter
16 -  7.9.1 General
16 -  7.9.2 By weighing the dried test piece
16 -  7.9.3 By evaporating the test liquid
16 -  8 Test report
18 -  Annex A - Reference liquids
18 -  A.1 Standard simulated fuels
19 -  A.2 Reference oils
20 -  A.3 Simulated service liquids
21 -  A.4 Chemical reagents

Abstract

Specifies methods of evaluating the resistance of vulcanized thermoset or thermoplastic rubbers to the action of liquids. This Standard is identical to and has been reproduced from ISO 1817:1999.

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General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 21/09/2018. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2018 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 21/09/2018
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ISBN
Committee	RU-003
Supersedes	DR 00111-00112 CP AS 1180.7E-1972 AS 1683.23-1983 DR 00111 CP