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

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Hardcopy , PDF

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English

Published date

05-15-2024

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

Committee	B 07
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	5
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM E 252 : 2006 : R2021 : EDT 1

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.

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.

1.2.1The density within this standard is provided in units of lb/in.³ (kg/m³) to be consistent with those listed in the “Aluminum Standards and Data” published by the Aluminum Association.

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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