Standard Test Method for Thickness of Foil, Thin Sheet, and Film by Mass Measurement

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

06-06-2024

Language(s)

English

Published date

05-01-2021

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

Committee	B 07
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	5
ProductNote	ε1NOTE—The elements listed in Table A2.1 were re-ordered editorially in June 2021 to be consistent with registered al-loys published by the Aluminum Association.
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	ASTM E 252 : 2024
Supersedes	ASTM E 252 : 2006 : R2013

1.1This test method covers the determination of the thickness of metallic foil and sheet 0.015 in. (0.38 mm) and less in thickness by measuring the mass of a specimen of known area and density. The test method is applicable to other sheet, foil, and film as indicated in Annex A3.

1.2The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units, which are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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