NF EN ISO 15512
Plastics - Determination of water content
ISO 15512:2014 specifies methods for the determination of the water content of plastics in the form of powder, granules, and finished articles. These methods do not test for water absorption (kinetics and equilibrium) of plastics as measured by ISO 62. Method A is suitable for the determination of water content as low as 0,1 % with an accuracy of 0,1 %. Method B and Method C are suitable for the determination of water content as low as 0,01 % with an accuracy of 0,01 %.
ISO 15512:2014 specifies methods for the determination of the water content of plastics in the form of powder, granules, and finished articles. These methods do not test for water absorption (kinetics and equilibrium) of plastics as measured by ISO 62.
Method A is suitable for the determination of water content as low as 0,1 % with an accuracy of 0,1 %. Method B and Method C are suitable for the determination of water content as low as 0,01 % with an accuracy of 0,01 %.
<p>ISO 15512:2008 specifies methods for the determination of the water content of plastics in the form of granules and finished articles. These methods do not test for water absorption (kinetics and equilibrium) of plastics as measured by ISO 62. The methods are suitable for the determination of water content as low as the following levels:</p> <ul> <li> Method A 0,1 % or better;</li> <li> Method B 0,01 % or better;</li> <li> Method C 0,01 % or better.</li> </ul> <p>Three alternative methods are specified:</p> <ol> <li>Method A is an extraction method using anhydrous methanol followed by a Karl Fischer titration of the extracted water. It can be used for all plastics and is applicable to granules having a maximum size of 4 mm x 4 mm x 3 mm.</li> <li>Method B is a vaporization method using heated, dry air or nitrogen gas to evaporate the water, followed by a Karl Fischer titration of the collected water. It can be used for all plastics and is applicable to granules smaller than 4 mm x 4 mm x 3 mm.</li> <li>Method C is a manometric method. The water content is determined from the increase in pressure which results when the water is evaporated under a vacuum. This method is not applicable to plastic samples containing volatile compounds, other than water, in amounts contributing significantly to the vapour pressure at room temperature. Checks for the presence of large amounts of volatile compounds should be carried out periodically, for example by gas chromatography. Such checks are particularly required for new types or grades of material.</li> </ol>
<p><b>1.1</b> ISO 15512:2016 specifies methods for the determination of the water content of plastics in the form of powder, granules, and finished articles. These methods do not test for water absorption (kinetics and equilibrium) of plastics as measured by ISO 62.</p> <p>Method A is suitable for the determination of water content as low as 0,1 % with an accuracy of 0,1 %. Method B and Method C are suitable for the determination of water content as low as 0,01 % with an accuracy of 0,01 %.</p> <p>Water content is an important parameter for processing materials and has to remain below the level specified in the appropriate material standard.</p> <p><b>1.2</b> Four alternative methods are specified in this International Standard.</p> <p>? <b>Method A</b> is an extraction method using anhydrous methanol followed by a Karl Fischer titration of the extracted water. It can be used for all plastics and is applicable to granules smaller than 4 mm × 4 mm × 3 mm. The method can also be used for, e.g. prepolymer materials in the form of a powder that are insoluble in methanol.</p> <p>? <b>Method B1</b> is a vaporization method using a tube oven. The water contained in the test portion is vaporized and carried to the titration cell by a dry air or nitrogen carrier gas, followed by a Karl Fischer titration of the collected water. It can be used for all plastics and is applicable to granules smaller than 4 mm × 4 mm × 3 mm.</p> <p>? <b>Method B2</b> is a vaporization method using a heated sample vial. The water contained in the test portion is vaporized and carried to the titration cell by a dry air or nitrogen carrier gas, followed by a Karl Fischer titration of the collected water. It can be used for all plastics and is applicable to granules smaller than 4 mm × 4 mm × 3 mm.</p> <p>? <b>Method C</b> is a manometric method. The water content is determined from the increase in pressure, which results when the water is evaporated under a vacuum. This method is not applicable to plastic samples containing volatile compounds, other than water, in amounts contributing significantly to the vapour pressure at room temperature. Checks for the presence of large amounts of volatile compounds are to be carried out periodically, for example by gas chromatography. Such checks are particularly required for new types or grades of material.</p>
- Avant-proposiv
- Introductionv
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1 Domaine d'application1
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2 Références normatives1
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3 Méthode A - Extraction de l'eau au méthanol anhydre2
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4 Méthode B1 - Vaporisation de l'eau dans un four tubulaire4
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5 Méthode B2 - Vaporisation de l'eau en utilisant une fiole à échantillon chauffée9
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6 Méthode C - Méthode manométrique16
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7 Rapport d'essai21
- Annexe A (informative) Autres méthodes de préparation des échantillons et de titrage23
- Annexe B (informative) Sélection de la température de chauffage optimale pour le dosage de l'eau25
- Annexe C (normative) Dosage de l'eau contenue dans un étalon d'eau27
- Bibliographie28
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