An introduction to identifying rubber by infrared examination of pyrolysis products and films.
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What the result means
The scope includes raw rubber and compounded rubber in cured and uncured states. Composition analysis can support research, development and quality control. Similar appearance alone does not identify the material.
Scope and limits
ASTM assumes experienced personnel prepare and analyze specimens and spectra. Keep the tested material and method with the report. Identification is not a service-life promise. This is buyer education, not a laboratory procedure.
Read the ASTM source: ASTM D3677-10(2023)