ASTM D1708

Tensile Strength and Tensile Elongation using Microtensile Specimens

Purpose: This test method is used to determine the tensile strength and elongation of plastic/polymer materials using microtensile specimens.

Sample: ASTM D1708 Microtensile specimens

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Basic Description: The sample is machined into a microtensile dog bone shaped specimens which is gripped on both ends using a tensile tester. The tensile tester pulls on the bar at a constant speed until it breaks.  The tensile strength and elongation are then calculated.   

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Keywords: 

  • Microtensile
  • Tensile strength
  • Tensile elongation

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