ASTM D542

This test method measures a fundamental property of matter which is useful for the control of purity and composition for simple identification purposes, and for optical parts design. This test method is capable of readability to four figures to the right of the decimal point.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers a procedure for measuring the index of refraction of transparent organic plastic materials.

1.2 A refractometer method is presented. This procedure will satisfactorily cover the range of refractive indices found for such materials. Refractive index measurements require optically homogeneous specimens of uniform refractive index.Note 1This test method and ISO 489-1983 are technically equivalent.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

ASTM Standards
C162 Terminology of Glass and Glass Products
D1898 Practice for Sampling of Plastics
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
E284 Terminology of Appearance
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ISO Standard
ISO489-1983 Determination of the Refractive Index of Transparent Plastics--Part A

Index Terms

dispersion; index of refraction; ICS Number Code 83.080.01 (Plastics in general)

Citing ASTM Standards

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