Specimen conditioning

Holding or preparing a test specimen under defined environmental conditions before testing to establish the specified test state.

Also called: test conditioning

Material family: Polymers, compounds and processing aids

Where it matters

Comparisons of plastic, film and other material test results

Testing and verification

Select the applicable practice and test standard rather than a universal conditioning schedule.

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General information for preliminary evaluation; not independently reviewed or certified. Confirm grades, standards and suitability with the manufacturer for your application. Interpret within the exact material, grade and test method.

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