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Description / Abstract:
This test method covers the determination of mean specific heat
of thermal insulating materials. The materials must be essentially
homogeneous and composed of matter in the solid state.
This test method employs the classical method of mixtures. This
provides procedures and apparatus simpler than those generally used
in scientific calorimetry, an accuracy that is adequate for most
thermal insulating purposes, and a degree of precision that is
reproducible by laboratory technicians of average skill. While this
test method was developed for testing thermal insulations, it is
easily adaptable to measuring the specific heat of other
materials.
The test procedure provides for a mean temperature of
approximately 60°C (100 to 20°C temperature range), using water as
the calorimetric fluid. By substituting other calorimetric fluids
the temperature range may be changed as desired.
The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard.
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.