ASTM D573 Standard Test Method for Rubber - Air Oven Deterioration

The ASTM D573 test covers a procedure to determine the effect of high temperature on the physical properties of vulcanized rubber. Because performance conditions vary widely, the results of this test method may not fully correlate with service performance. However, this test method can be used to evaluate rubber compounds on a laboratory comparison basis.

Rubber and rubber products must resist deterioration of physical properties over time caused by oxidative and thermal aging. This test method provides a way to evaluate these performance characteristics of rubber under certain specified accelerated conditions.

Over time, oxidative and thermal aging can have a negative effect on rubber and rubber products, causing them to deteriorate after a functional state. This accelerated aging evaluation method allows you to evaluate the performance of rubber under customized conditions; The test is carried out in the air at a certain temperature and for a certain period of time, with properties measured before and after exposure to high temperature.

For the accelerated test aging assessment important information should be obtained about the standard compounds used for precision testing.

Values ​​stated in SI units should be accepted as standard. Values ​​in parentheses are for information only.

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

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