ASTM D1675, Section 28

Dielectric Strength, Dielectric Breakdown Voltage

Purpose: This test is used to determine the dielectric strength and dielectric breakdown voltage of insulating materials.

Sample: Tubing, Flat plaques

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Basic Description: The flat plaque is placed between 2 metal electrodes. AC voltage is applied to the electrodes at a frequency of 60 Hz and the voltage is slowly increased until it burns through the center of the panel.

Test Capacity: Up to 90 kV (90000 volts)

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Keywords:

• Dielectric Breakdown Voltage

• Dielectric Strength

Related Test Methods:

• ASTM D150 – Permittivity (dielectric constant), Dissipation Factor

• ASTM D257 – Surface Resistivity, Volume Resistivity

• ASTM D149 – Dielectric Strength (AC current)

• ASTM D3755 – Dielectric Strength (DC current)

• ASTM D115 (Section 42) – Dielectric Strength of Varnish