Astm D 256

Designation: D 256 06
Standard Test Methods for

Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of
Plastics1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 256; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* NOTE 4Caution must be exercised in interpreting the results of these

standard test methods. The following testing parameters may affect test
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the results significantly:
resistance of plastics to standardized (see Note 1) pendulum- Method of fabrication, including but not limited to processing
type hammers, mounted in standardized machines, in break- technology, molding conditions, mold design, and thermal
ing standard specimens with one pendulum swing (see Note 2). treatments;
Method of notching;
The standard tests for these test methods require specimens Speed of notching tool;
made with a milled notch (see Note 3). In Test Methods A, C, Design of notching apparatus;
and D, the notch produces a stress concentration that increases Quality of the notch;
Time between notching and test;
the probability of a brittle, rather than a ductile, fracture. In Test specimen thickness,
Test Method E, the impact resistance is obtained by reversing Test specimen width under notch, and
the notched specimen 180 in the clamping vise. The results of Environmental conditioning.
all test methods are reported in terms of energy absorbed per 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
unit of specimen width or per unit of cross-sectional area under standard. The values given in brackets are for information only.
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the notch. (See Note 4.) 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
NOTE 1The machines with their pendulum-type hammers have been safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
standardized in that they must comply with certain requirements, responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
including a fixed height of hammer fall that results in a substantially fixed priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
velocity of the hammer at the moment of impact. However, hammers of bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
different initial energies (produced by varying their effective weights) are
recommended for use with specimens of different impact resistance. NOTE 5These test methods resemble ISO 180:1993 in regard to title
Moreover, manufacturers of the equipment are permitted to use different only. The contents are significantly different.
lengths and constructions of pendulums with possible differences in
pendulum rigidities resulting. (See Section 5.) Be aware that other 2. Referenced Documents
differences in machine design may exist. The specimens are standard- 2.1 ASTM Standards: 2
ized in that they are required to have one fixed length, one fixed depth, D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
and one particular design of milled notch. The width of the specimens is D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
permitted to vary between limits.
NOTE 2Results generated using pendulums that utilize a load cell to
D 3641 Practice for Injection Molding Test Specimens of
record the impact force and thus impact energy, may not be equivalent to Thermoplastic Molding and Extrusion Materials
results that are generated using manually or digitally encoded testers that D 4066 Classification System for Nylon Injection and Ex-
measure the energy remaining in the pendulum after impact. trusion Materials (PA)
NOTE 3The notch in the Izod specimen serves to concentrate the D 5947 Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid
stress, minimize plastic deformation, and direct the fracture to the part of Plastics Specimens
the specimen behind the notch. Scatter in energy-to-break is thus reduced. E 691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
However, because of differences in the elastic and viscoelastic properties
of plastics, response to a given notch varies among materials. A measure
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
of a plastics notch sensitivity may be obtained with Test Method D by 2.2 ISO Standard:
comparing the energies to break specimens having different radii at the ISO 180:1993 PlasticsDetermination of Izod Impact
base of the notch.
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Properties. the ASTM website.
Current edition approved March 15, 2006. Published March 2006. Originally
approved in 1926. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D 256 - 05a.
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Strength of Rigid Materials3
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions For definitions related to plastics see
Terminology D 883.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 cantilevera projecting beam clamped at only one
end.
3.2.2 notch sensitivitya measure of the variation of impact
energy as a function of notch radius.
4. Types of Tests
4.1 Four similar methods are presented in these test meth-
ods. (See Note 6.) All test methods use the same testing
machine and specimen dimensions. There is no known means
for correlating the results from the different test methods.
NOTE 6Test Method B for Charpy has been removed and is being
revised under a new standard.
4.1.1 In Test Method A, the specimen is held as a vertical
FIG. 1 Relationship of Vise, Specimen, and Striking Edge to Each
cantilever beam and is broken by a single swing of the
Other for Izod Test Methods A and C
pendulum. The line of initial contact is at a fixed distance from
the specimen clamp and from the centerline of the notch and on
the same face as the notch. the energy-to-break materials with high values of b is highly
4.1.2 Test Method C is similar to Test Method A, except for dependent on notch radius. The parameter b cannot be used in
the addition of a procedure for determining the energy ex- design calculations but may serve as a guide to the designer
pended in tossing a portion of the specimen. The value reported and in selection of materials.
is called the estimated net Izod impact resistance. Test 4.2 Test Method E is similar to Test Method A, except that
Method C is preferred over Test Method A for materials that the specimen is reversed in the vise of the machine 180 to the
have an Izod impact resistance of less than 27 J/m [0.5 usual striking position, such that the striker of the apparatus
ftlbf/in.] under notch. (See Appendix X4 for optional units.) impacts the specimen on the face opposite the notch. (See Fig.
The differences between Test Methods A and C become 1, Fig. 2.) Test Method E is used to give an indication of the
unimportant for materials that have an Izod impact resistance unnotched impact resistance of plastics; however, results ob-
higher than this value. tained by the reversed notch method may not always agree with
4.1.3 Test Method D provides a measure of the notch those obtained on a completely unnotched specimen. (See
sensitivity of a material. The stress-concentration at the notch 28.1.)4,5
increases with decreasing notch radius.
4.1.3.1 For a given system, greater stress concentration 5. Significance and Use
results in higher localized rates-of-strain. Since the effect of 5.1 Before proceeding with these test methods, reference
strain-rate on energy-to-break varies among materials, a mea- should be made to the specification of the material being tested.
sure of this effect may be obtained by testing specimens with Any test specimen preparation, conditioning, dimensions, and
different notch radii. In the Izod-type test it has been demon- testing parameters covered in the materials specification shall
strated that the function, energy-to-break versus notch radius, take precedence over those mentioned in these test methods. If
is reasonably linear from a radius of 0.03 to 2.5 mm [0.001 to there is no material specification, then the default conditions
0.100 in.], provided that all specimens have the same type of apply.
break. (See 5.8 and 22.1.) 5.2 The pendulum impact test indicates the energy to break
4.1.3.2 For the purpose of this test, the slope, b (see 22.1), standard test specimens of specified size under stipulated
of the line between radii of 0.25 and 1.0 mm [0.010 and 0.040 parameters of specimen mounting, notching, and pendulum
in.] is used, unless tests with the 1.0-mm radius give non- velocity-at-impact.
break results. In that case, 0.25 and 0.50-mm [0.010 and 5.3 The energy lost by the pendulum during the breakage of
0.020-in.] radii may be used. The effect of notch radius on the the specimen is the sum of the following:
impact energy to break a specimen under the conditions of this 5.3.1 Energy to initiate fracture of the specimen;
test is measured by the value b. Materials with low values of b, 5.3.2 Energy to propagate the fracture across the specimen;
whether high or low energy-to-break with the standard notch,
are relatively insensitive to differences in notch radius; while
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with adequate capacity. (See Note 7.) Bending (see 5.3.4) and
indentation losses (see 5.3.8) may be appreciable when testing
soft materials.
NOTE 7Although the frame and base of the machine should be
sufficiently rigid and massive to handle the energies of tough specimens
without motion or excessive vibration, the design must ensure that the
center of percussion be at the center of strike. Locating the striker
precisely at the center of percussion reduces vibration of the pendulum
arm when used with brittle specimens. However, some losses due to
pendulum arm vibration, the amount varying with the design of the
pendulum, will occur with tough specimens, even when the striker is
properly positioned.
5.6 In a well-designed machine of sufficient rigidity and

mass, the losses due to factors 5.3.6 and 5.3.7 should be very
small. Vibrational losses (see 5.3.6) can be quite large when
wide specimens of tough materials are tested in machines of
insufficient mass, not securely fastened to a heavy base.
5.7 With some materials, a critical width of specimen may
be found below which specimens will appear ductile, as
evidenced by considerable drawing or necking down in the
FIG. 2 Relationship of Vise, Specimen, and Striking Edge to Each
Other for Test Method E region behind the notch and by a relatively high-energy
absorption, and above which they will appear brittle as
evidenced by little or no drawing down or necking and by a
relatively low-energy absorption. Since these methods permit a
5.3.3 Energy to throw the free end (or ends) of the broken
variation in the width of the specimens, and since the width
specimen (toss correction);
dictates, for many materials, whether a brittle, low-energy
5.3.4 Energy to bend the specimen;
break or a ductile, high energy break will occur, it is necessary
5.3.5 Energy to produce vibration in the pendulum arm; that the width be stated in the specification covering that
5.3.6 Energy to produce vibration or horizontal movement material and that the width be reported along with the impact
of the machine frame or base; resistance. In view of the preceding, one should not make
5.3.7 Energy to overcome friction in the pendulum bearing comparisons between data from specimens having widths that
and in the indicating mechanism, and to overcome windage differ by more than a few mils.
(pendulum air drag); 5.8 The type of failure for each specimen shall be recorded
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5.3.8 Energy to indent or deform plastically the specimen at as one of the four categories listed as follows:
the line of impact; and C= Complete BreakA break where the specimen
5.3.9 Energy to overcome the friction caused by the rubbing separates into two or more pieces.
H= Hinge BreakAn incomplete break, such that one
of the striker (or other part of the pendulum) over the face of part of the specimen cannot support itself above
the bent specimen. the horizontal when the other part is held vertically
(less than 90 included angle).
5.4 For relatively brittle materials, for which fracture propa- P= Partial BreakAn incomplete break that does not
gation energy is small in comparison with the fracture initiation meet the definition for a hinge break but has frac-
energy, the indicated impact energy absorbed is, for all tured at least 90 % of the distance between the
vertex of the notch and the opposite side.
practical purposes, the sum of factors 5.3.1 and 5.3.3. The toss NB = Non-BreakAn incomplete break where the frac-
correction (see 5.3.3) may represent a very large fraction of the ture extends less than 90 % of the distance be-
total energy absorbed when testing relatively dense and brittle tween the vertex of the notch and the opposite
side.
materials. Test Method C shall be used for materials that have
an Izod impact resistance of less than 27 J/m [0.5 ftlbf/in.]. For tough materials, the pendulum may not have the energy
(See Appendix X4 for optional units.) The toss correction necessary to complete the breaking of the extreme fibers and
obtained in Test Method C is only an approximation of the toss toss the broken piece or pieces. Results obtained from non-
error, since the rotational and rectilinear velocities may not be break specimens shall be considered a departure from stan-
the same during the re-toss of the specimen as for the original dard and shall not be reported as a standard result. Impact
toss, and because stored stresses in the specimen may have resistance cannot be directly compared for any two materials
been released as kinetic energy during the specimen fracture. that experience different types of failure as defined in the test
5.5 For tough, ductile, fiber filled, or cloth-laminated mate- method by this code. Averages reported must likewise be
rials, the fracture propagation energy (see 5.3.2) may be large derived from specimens contained within a single failure
compared to the fracture initiation energy (see 5.3.1). When category. This letter code shall suffix the reported impact
testing these materials, factors (see 5.3.2, 5.3.5, and 5.3.9) can identifying the types of failure associated with the reported
become quite significant, even when the specimen is accurately value. If more than one type of failure is observed for a sample
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resistance for each type of failure, followed by the percent of
the specimens failing in that manner and suffixed by the letter
code.
5.9 The value of the impact methods lies mainly in the areas
of quality control and materials specification. If two groups of
specimens of supposedly the same material show significantly
different energy absorptions, types of breaks, critical widths, or
critical temperatures, it may be assumed that they were made
of different materials or were exposed to different processing or
conditioning environments. The fact that a material shows
twice the energy absorption of another under these conditions
of test does not indicate that this same relationship will exist
under another set of test conditions. The order of toughness
may even be reversed under different testing conditions.
NOTE 8A documented discrepancy exists between manual and digital
impact testers, primarily with thermoset materials, including phenolics,
having an impact value of less than 54 J/m [1 ft-lb/in.]. Comparing data
on the same material, tested on both manual and digital impact testers,
may show the data from the digital tester to be significantly lower than
data from a manual tester. In such cases a correlation study may be
necessary to properly define the true relationship between the instruments.
TEST METHOD ACANTILEVER BEAM TEST

6. Apparatus FIG. 3 Cantilever Beam (Izod-Type) Impact Machine
6.1 The machine shall consist of a massive base on which is
mounted a vise for holding the specimen and to which is
connected, through a rigid frame and bearings, a pendulum-
type hammer. (See 6.2.) The machine must also have a
pendulum holding and releasing mechanism and a mechanism
for indicating the breaking energy of the specimen.
6.2 A jig for positioning the specimen in the vise and graphs
or tables to aid in the calculation of the correction for friction
and windage also should be included. One type of machine is
shown in Fig. 3. One design of specimen-positioning jig is
illustrated in Fig. 4. Detailed requirements are given in
subsequent paragraphs. General test methods for checking and
calibrating the machine are given in Appendix X2. Additional
instructions for adjusting a particular machine should be
supplied by the manufacturer.
6.3 The pendulum shall consist of a single or multi-
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containing the striker, on the other. The arm must be suffi-
ciently rigid to maintain the proper clearances and geometric
relationships between the machine parts and the specimen and
to minimize vibrational energy losses that are always included
in the measured impact resistance. Both simple and compound
pendulum designs may comply with this test method. FIG. 4 Jig for Positioning Specimen for Clamping
6.4 The striker of the pendulum shall be hardened steel and
shall be a cylindrical surface having a radius of curvature of NOTE 9The distance from the axis of support to the center of
0.80 6 0.20 mm [0.031 6 0.008 in.] with its axis horizontal percussion may be determined experimentally from the period of small
and perpendicular to the plane of swing of the pendulum. The amplitude oscillations of the pendulum by means of the following
line of contact of the striker shall be located at the center of equation:
percussion of the pendulum within 62.54 mm [60.100 in.] L 5 ~g/4p2!p2
(See Note 9.) Those portions of the pendulum adjacent to the
cylindrical striking edge shall be recessed or inclined at a
suitable angle so that there will be no chance for other than this where:
cylindrical surface coming in contact with the specimen during L = distance from the axis of support to the center of percussion, m
or [ft],
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g = local gravitational acceleration (known to an accuracy of one part parallel, a greater sensitivity to clamping pressure may be evident. See the
in one thousand), m/s2 or [ft/s2], calibration procedure in Appendix X2 for adjustment and correction
p = 3.1416 (4p2 = 39.48), and instructions for faulty instruments.
p = period, s, of a single complete swing (to and fro) determined by
averaging at least 20 consecutive and uninterrupted swings. The 6.9 When the pendulum is free hanging, the striking surface
angle of swing shall be less than 5 each side of center. shall come within 0.2 % of scale of touching the front face of
a standard specimen. During an actual swing this element shall
6.5 The position of the pendulum holding and releasing
make initial contact with the specimen on a line 22.00 6 0.05
mechanism shall be such that the vertical height of fall of the
mm [0.87 6 0.002 in.] above the top surface of the vise.
striker shall be 610 6 2 mm [24.0 6 0.1 in.]. This will produce
a velocity of the striker at the moment of impact of approxi- 6.10 Means shall be provided for determining the energy
mately 3.5 m [11.4 ft]/s. (See Note 10.) The mechanism shall expended by the pendulum in breaking the specimen. This is
be so constructed and operated that it will release the pendulum accomplished using either a pointer and dial mechanism or an
without imparting acceleration or vibration to it. electronic system consisting of a digital indicator and sensor
(typically an encoder or resolver). In either case, the indicated
NOTE 10 breaking energy is determined by detecting the height of rise of
V 5 ~2gh!0.5 the pendulum beyond the point of impact in terms of energy
removed from that specific pendulum. Since the indicated
where:
V = velocity of the striker at the moment of impact (m/s), energy must be corrected for pendulum-bearing friction,
g = local gravitational acceleration (m/s2), and pointer friction, pointer inertia, and pendulum windage, in-
h = vertical height of fall of the striker (m). structions for making these corrections are included in 10.3 and
This assumes no windage or friction. Annex A1 and Annex A2. If the electronic display does not
6.6 The effective length of the pendulum shall be between automatically correct for windage and friction, it shall be
0.33 and 0.40 m [12.8 and 16.0 in.] so that the required incumbent for the operator to determine the energy loss
elevation of the striker may be obtained by raising the manually. (See Note 12.)
pendulum to an angle between 60 and 30 above the horizontal.
NOTE 12Many digital indicating systems automatically correct for
6.7 The machine shall be provided with a basic pendulum windage and friction. The equipment manufacturer may be consulted for
capable of delivering an energy of 2.7 6 0.14 J [2.00 6 0.10 details concerning how this is performed, or if it is necessary to determine
ftlbf]. This pendulum shall be used with all specimens that the means for manually calculating the energy loss due to windage and
extract less than 85 % of this energy. Heavier pendulums shall friction.
be provided for specimens that require more energy to break.
6.11 The vise, pendulum, and frame shall be sufficiently
These may be separate interchangeable pendulums or one basic
rigid to maintain correct alignment of the hammer and speci-
pendulum to which extra pairs of equal calibrated weights may
men, both at the moment of impact and during the propagation
be rigidly attached to opposite sides of the pendulum. It is
of the fracture, and to minimize energy losses due to vibration.
imperative that the extra weights shall not significantly change
The base shall be sufficiently massive that the impact will not
the position of the center of percussion or the free-hanging rest
cause it to move. The machine shall be so designed, con-
point of the pendulum (that would consequently take the
structed, and maintained that energy losses due to pendulum air
machine outside of the allowable calibration tolerances). A
drag (windage), friction in the pendulum bearings, and friction
range of pendulums having energies from 2.7 to 21.7 J [2 to 16
and inertia in the indicating mechanism are held to a minimum.
ftlbf] has been found to be sufficient for use with most plastic
specimens and may be used with most machines. A series of 6.12 A check of the calibration of an impact machine is
pendulums such that each has twice the energy of the next will difficult to make under dynamic conditions. The basic param-
be found convenient. Each pendulum shall have an energy eters are normally checked under static conditions; if the
within 60.5 % of its nominal capacity. machine passes the static tests, then it is assumed to be
6.8 A vise shall be provided for clamping the specimen accurate. The calibration procedure in Appendix X2 should be
rigidly in position so that the long axis of the specimen is used to establish the accuracy of the equipment. However, for
vertical and at right angles to the top plane of the vise. (See Fig. some machine designs it might be necessary to change the
1.) This top plane shall bisect the angle of the notch with a recommended method of obtaining the required calibration
tolerance of 0.12 mm [0.005 in.]. Correct positioning of the measurements. Other methods of performing the required
specimen is generally done with a jig furnished with the checks may be substituted, provided that they can be shown to
machine. The top edges of the fixed and moveable jaws shall result in an equivalent accuracy. Appendix X1 also describes a
have a radius of 0.25 6 0.12 mm [0.010 6 0.005 in.]. For dynamic test for checking certain features of the machine and
specimens whose thickness approaches the lower limiting specimen.
value of 3.00 mm [0.118 in.], means shall be provided to 6.13 MicrometersApparatus for measurement of the
prevent the lower half of the specimen from moving during the width of the specimen shall comply with the requirements of
clamping or testing operations (see Fig. 4 and Note 11.) Test Methods D 5947. Apparatus for the measurement of the
NOTE 11Some plastics are sensitive to clamping pressure; therefore,
depth of plastic material remaining in the specimen under the
cooperating laboratories should agree upon some means of standardizing notch shall comply with requirements of Test Methods D 5947,
the clamping force. One method is using a torque wrench on the screw of provided however that the one anvil or presser foot shall be a
the specimen vise. If the faces of the vise or specimen are not flat and tapered blade conforming to the dimensions given in Fig. 5.
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NOTE 1These views not to scale.

NOTE 2Micrometer to be satin-chrome finished with friction thimble.
NOTE 3Special anvil for micrometer caliper 0 to 25.4 mm range (50.8 mm frame) [0 to 1 in. range (2-in. frame)].
NOTE 4Anvil to be oriented with respect to frame as shown.
NOTE 5Anvil and spindle to have hardened surfaces.
NOTE 6Range: 0 to 25.4 mm [0 to 1 in. in thousandths of an inch].
NOTE 7Adjustment must be at zero when spindle and anvil are in contact.
FIG. 5 Early (ca. 1970) Version of a Notch-Depth Micrometer
The opposing anvil or presser foot shall be flat and conforming 7.1.1 Studies have shown that, for some materials, the
to Test Methods D 5947. location of the notch on the specimen and the length of the
impacted end may have a slight effect on the measured impact
7. Test Specimens resistance. Therefore, unless otherwise specified, care must be
7.1 The test specimens shall conform to the dimensions and taken to ensure that the specimen conforms to the dimensions
geometry of Fig. 6, except as modified in accordance with 7.2, shown in Fig. 6 and that it is positioned as shown in Fig. 1 or
7.3, 7.4, and 7.5. To ensure the correct contour and conditions Fig. 2.
of the specified notch, all specimens shall be notched as 7.2 Molded specimens shall have a width between 3.0 and
directed in Section 8. 12.7 mm [0.118 and 0.500 in.]. Use the specimen width as

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mm in.
A 10.16 6 0.05 0.400 6 0.002
B 31.8 6 1.0 1.25 6 0.04
C 63.5 6 2.0 2.50 6 0.08
D 0.25R 6 0.05 0.010R 6 0.002
E 12.70 6 0.20 0.500 6 0.008
FIG. 6 Dimensions of Izod-Type Test Specimen
specified in the material specification or as agreed upon specimen width shall be the investigators, with due reference
between the supplier and the customer. All specimens having to the specification for that material.
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one dimension less than 12.7 mm [0.500 in.] shall have the 7.2.3 Material specification should be consulted for pre-
notch cut on the shorter side. Otherwise, all compression- ferred molding conditions. The type of mold and molding
molded specimens shall be notched on the side parallel to the machine used and the flow behavior in the mold cavity will
direction of application of molding pressure. (See Fig. 6.) influence the impact resistance obtained. A specimen taken
NOTE 13While subsection 7.5 requires perpendicular pairs of plane from one end of a molded plaque may give different results
parallel surfaces, the common practice has been to accept the non-parallel than a specimen taken from the other end. Cooperating
drafted surfaces formed when directly injection molding specimens for laboratories should therefore agree on standard molds con-
Izod testing. Users must be aware that employing a trapezoidal section forming to the material specification. Practice D 3641 can be
rather than a rectangular section may lead to data shifts and scatter. used as a guide for general molding tolerances, but refer to the
Unequal stress, created by clamping in the fracture region and dynamic
twisting, caused by uneven striking of the specimen are prone to occur
material specification for specific molding conditions.
when the faces of the specimen are not parallel. Interlaboratory compari- 7.2.4 The impact resistance of a plastic material may be
sons must clearly spell out the specimen preparation conditions. different if the notch is perpendicular to, rather than parallel to,
7.2.1 Extreme care must be used in handling specimens less the direction of molding. The same is true for specimens cut
than 6.35 mm [0.250 in.] wide. Such specimens must be with or across the grain of an anisotropic sheet or plate.
accurately positioned and supported to prevent twist or lateral 7.3 For sheet materials, the specimens shall be cut from the
buckling during the test. Some materials, furthermore, are very sheet in both the lengthwise and crosswise directions unless
sensitive to clamping pressure (see Note 11). otherwise specified. The width of the specimen shall be the
7.2.2 A critical investigation of the mechanics of impact thickness of the sheet if the sheet thickness is between 3.0 and
testing has shown that tests made upon specimens under 6.35 12.7 mm [0.118 and 0.500 in.]. Sheet material thicker than 12.7
mm [0.250 in.] wide absorb more energy due to crushing, mm shall be machined down to 12.7 mm. Specimens with a
bending, and twisting than do wider specimens. Therefore, 12.7-mm square cross section may be tested either edgewise or
specimens 6.35 mm [0.250 in.] or over in width are recom- flatwise as cut from the sheet. When specimens are tested
mended. The responsibility for determining the minimum flatwise, the notch shall be made on the machined surface if the

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specimen is machined on one face only. When the specimen is in./min] without a water coolant or the same cutter speeds at a feed speed
cut from a thick sheet, notation shall be made of the portion of of from 36 to 160 mm/min [1.4 to 6.3 in./min] with water coolant
the thickness of the sheet from which the specimen was cut, for produced suitable notches.
example, center, top, or bottom surface. 8.2 Specimens may be notched separately or in a group.
7.4 The practice of cementing, bolting, clamping, or other- However, in either case an unnotched backup or dummy bar
wise combining specimens of substandard width to form a shall be placed behind the last specimen in the sample holder
composite test specimen is not recommended and should be to prevent distortion and chipping by the cutter as it exits from
avoided since test results may be seriously affected by interface the last test specimen.
effects or effects of solvents and cements on energy absorption 8.3 The profile of the cutting tooth or teeth shall be such as
of composite test specimens, or both. However, if Izod test data to produce a notch of the contour and depth in the test
on such thin materials are required when no other means of specimen as specified in Fig. 6 (see Note 16). The included
preparing specimens are available, and if possible sources of angle of the notch shall be 45 6 1 with a radius of curvature
error are recognized and acceptable, the following technique of at the apex of 0.25 6 0.05 mm [0.010 6 0.002 in.]. The plane
preparing composites may be utilized. bisecting the notch angle shall be perpendicular to the face of
7.4.1 The test specimen shall be a composite of individual the test specimen within 2.
thin specimens totaling 6.35 to 12.7 mm [0.250 to 0.500 in.] in NOTE 16There is evidence that notches in materials of widely varying
width. Individual members of the composite shall be accurately physical dimensions may differ in contour even when using the same
aligned with each other and clamped, bolted, or cemented cutter. If the notch in the specimen should take the contour of the cutter,
together. The composite shall be machined to proper dimen- then the contour of the tip of the cutter may be checked instead of the
sions and then notched. In all such cases the use of composite notch in the specimen for single-tooth cutters. Under the same condition,
specimens shall be noted in the report of test results. multi-tooth cutters may be checked by measuring the contour of a strip of
soft metal shim inserted between two specimens for notching.
7.4.2 Care must be taken to select a solvent or adhesive that
will not affect the impact resistance of the material under test. 8.4 The depth of the plastic material remaining in the
If solvents or solvent-containing adhesives are employed, a specimen under the notch shall be 10.16 6 0.05 mm [0.400 6
conditioning procedure shall be established to ensure complete 0.002 in.]. This dimension shall be measured with apparatus in
removal of the solvent prior to test. accordance with 6.13. The tapered blade will be fitted to the
7.5 Each specimen shall be free of twist (see Note 14) and notch. The specimen will be approximately vertical between
shall have mutually perpendicular pairs of plane parallel the anvils. For specimens with a draft angle, position edge of
surfaces and free from scratches, pits, and sink marks. The the non-cavity (wider edge) surface centered on the microme-
specimens shall be checked for compliance with these require- ters flat circular anvil.
ments by visual observation against straightedges, squares, and 8.5 Cutter speed and feed speed should be chosen appropri-
flat plates, and by measuring with micrometer calipers. Any ate for the material being tested since the quality of the notch
specimen showing observable or measurable departure from may be adversely affected by thermal deformations and
one or more of these requirements shall be rejected or stresses induced during the cutting operation if proper condi-
machined to the proper size and shape before testing. tions are not selected.6 The notching parameters used shall not
alter the physical state of the material such as by raising the
NOTE 14A specimen that has a slight twist to its notched face of 0.05
mm [0.002 in.] at the point of contact with the pendulum striking edge will
temperature of a thermoplastic above its glass transition
be likely to have a characteristic fracture surface with considerable greater temperature. In general, high cutter speeds, slow feed rates, and
fracture area than for a normal break. In this case the energy to break and lack of coolant induce more thermal damage than a slow cutter
toss the broken section may be considerably larger (20 to 30 %) than for speed, fast feed speed, and the use of a coolant. Too high a feed
a normal break. A tapered specimen may require more energy to bend it speed/cutter speed ratio, however, may cause impacting and
in the vise before fracture. cracking of the specimen. The range of cutter speed/feed ratios
8. Notching Test Specimens possible to produce acceptable notches can be extended by the
use of a suitable coolant. (See Note 17.) In the case of new
8.1 Notching shall be done on a milling machine, engine types of plastics, it is necessary to study the effect of variations
lathe, or other suitable machine tool. Both the feed speed and in the notching conditions. (See Note 18.)
the cutter speed shall be constant throughout the notching
operation (see Note 15). Provision for cooling the specimen NOTE 17Water or compressed gas is a suitable coolant for many
with either a liquid or gas coolant is recommended. A single- plastics.
NOTE 18Embedded thermocouples, or another temperature measur-
tooth cutter shall be used for notching the specimen, unless ing device, can be used to determine the temperature rise in the material
notches of an equivalent quality can be produced with a near the apex of the notch during machining. Thermal stresses induced
multi-tooth cutter. Single-tooth cutters are preferred because of during the notching operation can be observed in transparent materials by
the ease of grinding the cutter to the specimen contour and viewing the specimen at low magnification between crossed polars in
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because of the smoother cut on the specimen. The cutting edge monochromatic light.
shall be carefully ground and honed to ensure sharpness and 8.6 The specimen notch produced by each cutter will be
freedom from nicks and burrs. Tools with no rake and a work examined, at a minimum, after every 500 notches. The notch in
relief angle of 15 to 20 have been found satisfactory.
NOTE 15For some thermoplastics, cutter speeds from 53 to 150 6
Supporting data are available from ASTM Headquarters. Request RR: D20-
m/min [175 to 490 ft/min] at a feed speed of 89 to 160 mm/min [3.5 to 6.3 1066.

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the specimen, made of the material to be tested, shall be specimens. If the machine is equipped with a digital indicating
inspected and verified. One procedure for the inspection and system, follow the manufacturers instructions to correct for
verification of the notch is presented in Appendix X1. Each windage and friction. If excessive friction is indicated, the
type of material being notched must be inspected and verified machine shall be adjusted before starting a test.
at that time. If the angle or radius does not fall within the 10.3.1 With the indicating pointer in its normal starting
specified limits for materials of satisfactory machining charac- position but without a specimen in the vise, release the
teristics, then the cutter shall be replaced with a newly pendulum from its normal starting position and note the
sharpened and honed one. (See Note 19.) position the pointer attains after the swing as one reading of
NOTE 19A carbide-tipped or industrial diamond-tipped notching Factor A.
cutter is recommended for longer service life. 10.3.2 Without resetting the pointer, raise the pendulum and
release again. The pointer should move up the scale an
9. Conditioning additional amount. Repeat (10.3.2) until a swing causes no
9.1 ConditioningCondition the test specimens at 23 6 additional movement of the pointer and note the final reading
2C [73 6 3.6F] and 50 6 5 % relative humidity for not less as one reading of Factor B (see Note 21).
than 40 h after notching and prior to testing in accordance with 10.3.3 Repeat the preceding two operations several times
Procedure A of Practice D 618, unless it can be documented and calculate and record the average A and B readings.
(between supplier and customer) that a shorter conditioning
time is sufficient for a given material to reach equilibrium of NOTE 21Factor B is an indication of the energy lost by the pendulum
to friction in the pendulum bearings and to windage. The difference A B
impact resistance.
is an indication of the energy lost to friction and inertia in the indicating
9.1.1 Note that for some hygroscopic materials, such as mechanism. However, the actual corrections will be smaller than these
nylons, the material specifications (for example, Specification factors, since in an actual test the energy absorbed by the specimen
D 4066) call for testing dry as-molded specimens. Such prevents the pendulum from making a full swing. Therefore, the indicated
requirements take precedence over the above routine precon- breaking energy of the specimen must be included in the calculation of the
ditioning to 50 % relative humidity and require sealing the machine correction before determining the breaking energy of the speci-
specimens in water vapor-impermeable containers as soon as men (see 10.8). The A and B values also provide an indication of the
condition of the machine.
molded and not removing them until ready for testing.
9.2 Test ConditionsConduct tests in the standard labora- 10.3.4 If excessive friction is indicated, the machine shall be
tory atmosphere of 23 6 2C [73 6 3.6F] and 50 6 5 % adjusted before starting a test.
relative humidity, unless otherwise specified in the material 10.4 Check the specimens for conformity with the require-
specification or by customer requirements. In cases of dis- ments of Sections 7, 8, and 10.1.
agreement, the tolerances shall be 61C [61.8F] and 6 2 % 10.5 Measure and record the width of each specimen after
relative humidity. notching to the nearest 0.025 mm [0.001 in.]. Measure the
10. Procedure width in one location adjacent to the notch centered about the
anticipated fracture plane.
10.1 At least five and preferably ten or more individual
10.6 Measure and record the depth of material remaining in
determinations of impact resistance must be made on each
the specimen under the notch of each specimen to the nearest
sample to be tested under the conditions prescribed in Section
0.025 mm [0.001 in.]. The tapered blade will be fitted to the
9. Each group shall consist of specimens with the same
notch. The specimen will be approximately vertical between
nominal width (60.13 mm [60.005 in.]). In the case of
the anvils. For specimens with a draft angle, position edge of
specimens cut from sheets that are suspected of being aniso-
the non-cavity (wider edge) surface centered on the microme-
tropic, prepare and test specimens from each principal direc-
ters flat circular anvil.
tion (lengthwise and crosswise to the direction of anisotropy).
10.2 Estimate the breaking energy for the specimen and 10.7 Position the specimen precisely (see 6.7) so that it is
select a pendulum of suitable energy. Use the lightest standard rigidly, but not too tightly (see Note 11), clamped in the vise.
pendulum that is expected to break each specimen in the group Pay special attention to ensure that the impacted end of the
with a loss of not more than 85 % of its energy (see Note 20). specimen as shown and dimensioned in Fig. 6 is the end
Check the machine with the proper pendulum in place for projecting above the vise. Release the pendulum and record the
conformity with the requirements of Section 6 before starting indicated breaking energy of the specimen together with a
the tests. (See Appendix X1.) description of the appearance of the broken specimen (see
failure categories in 5.8).
NOTE 20Ideally, an impact test would be conducted at a constant test
10.8 Subtract the windage and friction correction from the
velocity. In a pendulum-type test, the velocity decreases as the fracture
progresses. For specimens that have an impact energy approaching the indicated breaking energy of the specimen, unless determined
capacity of the pendulum there is insufficient energy to complete the break automatically by the indicating system (that is, digital display
and toss. By avoiding the higher 15 % scale energy readings, the velocity or computer). If a mechanical dial and pointer is employed, use
of the pendulum will not be reduced below 1.3 m/s [4.4 ft/s]. On the other the A and B factors and the appropriate tables or the graph
hand, the use of too heavy a pendulum would reduce the sensitivity of the described in Annex A1 and Annex A2 to determine the
reading. correction. For those digital systems that do not automatically
10.3 If the machine is equipped with a mechanical pointer compensate for windage and friction, follow the manufactur-
and dial, perform the following operations before testing the ers procedure for performing this correction.
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10.8.1 In other words, either manually or automatically, the TEST METHOD CCANTILEVER BEAM TEST FOR
windage and friction correction value is subtracted from the MATERIALS OF LESS THAN 27 J/m [0.5 ftlbf/in.]
uncorrected, indicated breaking energy to obtain the new
breaking energy. Compare the net value so found with the 12. Apparatus
energy requirement of the hammer specified in 10.2. If a 12.1 The apparatus shall be the same as specified in Section
hammer of improper energy was used, discard the result and 6.
make additional tests on new specimens with the proper
hammer. (See Annex A1 and Annex A2.) 13. Test Specimens
10.9 Divide the net value found in 10.8 by the measured 13.1 The test specimens shall be the same as specified in
width of the particular specimen to obtain the impact resistance Section 7.
under the notch in J/m [ftlbf/in.]. If the optional units of
kJ/m2[ftlbf/in.2] are used, divide the net value found in 10.8 by 14. Notching Test Specimens
the measured width and depth under the notch of the particular 14.1 Notching test specimens shall be the same as specified
specimen to obtain the impact strength. The term, depth under in Section 8.
the notch, is graphically represented by Dimension A in Fig.
6. Consequently, the cross-sectional area (width times depth 15. Conditioning
under the notch) will need to be reported. (See Appendix X4.) 15.1 Specimen conditioning and test environment shall be
10.10 Calculate the average Izod impact resistance of the in accordance with Section 9.
group of specimens. However, only values of specimens
having the same nominal width and type of break may be 16. Procedure
averaged. Values obtained from specimens that did not break in 16.1 The procedure shall be the same as in Section 10 with
the manner specified in 5.8 shall not be included in the average. the addition of a procedure for estimating the energy to toss the
Also calculate the standard deviation of the group of values. broken specimen part.
16.1.1 Make an estimate of the magnitude of the energy to
11. Report toss each different type of material and each different specimen
11.1 Report the following information: size (width). This is done by repositioning the free end of the
broken specimen on the clamped portion and striking it a
11.1.1 The test method used (Test Method A, C, D, or E),
second time with the pendulum released in such a way as to
11.1.2 Complete identification of the material tested, includ- impart to the specimen approximately the same velocity it had
ing type source, manufacturers code number, and previous attained during the test. This is done by releasing the pendulum
history, from a height corresponding to that to which it rose following
11.1.3 A statement of how the specimens were prepared, the the breakage of the test specimen. The energy to toss is then
testing conditions used, the number of hours the specimens considered to be the difference between the reading previously
were conditioned after notching, and for sheet materials, the described and the free swing reading obtained from this height.
direction of testing with respect to anisotropy, if any, A reproducible method of starting the pendulum from the
11.1.4 The capacity of the pendulum in joules, or foot proper height must be devised.
pound-force, or inch pound-force,
17. Report
11.1.5 The width and depth under the notch of each speci-
men tested, 17.1 Report the following information:
17.1.1 Same as 11.1.1,
11.1.6 The total number of specimens tested per sample of 17.1.2 Same as 11.1.2,
material, 17.1.3 Same as 11.1.3,
11.1.7 The type of failure (see 5.8), 17.1.4 Same as 11.1.4,
11.1.8 The impact resistance must be reported in J/m 17.1.5 Same as 11.1.5,
[ftlbf/in.]; the optional units of kJ/m2[ftlbf/in.2] may also be 17.1.6 Same as 11.1.6,
required (see 10.9), 17.1.7 The average reversed notch impact resistance, J/m
11.1.9 The number of those specimens that resulted in [ftlbf/in.] (see 5.8 for failure categories),
failures which conforms to each of the requirement categories 17.1.8 Same as 11.1.8,
17.1.9 Same as 11.1.9,
in 5.8,
17.1.10 Same as 11.1.10, and
11.1.10 The average impact resistance and standard devia- 17.1.11 Same as 11.1.11.
tion (in J/m [ftlbf/in.]) for those specimens in each failure 17.1.12 The estimated toss correction, expressed in terms of
category, except non-break as presented in 5.8. Optional units joule (J) or foot pound-force (ftlbf).
(kJ/m2[ftlbf/in.2]) may also need to be reported (see Appendix 17.1.13 The difference between the Izod impact energy and
X4), and the toss correction energy is the net Izod energy. This value is
11.1.11 The percent of specimens failing in each category divided by the specimen width (at the base of notch) to obtain
suffixed by the corresponding letter code from 5.8. the net Izod impact resistance for the report.
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TEST METHOD DNOTCH RADIUS SENSITIVITY 24. Report
TEST 24.1 Report the following information:
18. Apparatus 24.1.1 Same as 11.1.1,
24.1.2 Same as 11.1.2,
18.1 The apparatus shall be the same as specified in Section 24.1.3 Same as 11.1.3,
6. 24.1.4 Same as 11.1.4,
19. Test Specimens 24.1.5 Same as 11.1.5,
24.1.6 Same as 11.1.6,
19.1 The test specimens shall be the same as specified in 24.1.7 The average reversed notch impact resistance, in J/m
Section 7. All specimens must be of the same nominal width, [ftlbf/in.] (see 5.8 for failure categories),
preferably 6.35-mm [0.25-in.]. 24.1.8 Same as 11.1.8,
20. Notching Test Specimens 24.1.9 Same as 11.1.9,
24.1.10 Same as 11.1.10, and
20.1 Notching shall be done as specified in Section 8 and
24.1.11 Same as 11.1.11.
Fig. 6, except those ten specimens shall be notched with a
24.1.12 Report the average value of b with its units, and the
radius of 0.25 mm [0.010 in.] and ten specimens with a radius
average Izod impact resistance for a 0.25-mm [0.010-in.]
of 1.0 mm [0.040 in.].
notch.
21. Conditioning
TEST METHOD ECANTILEVER BEAM REVERSED
21.1 Specimen conditioning and test environment shall be
NOTCH TEST
in accordance with Section 9.
22. Procedure 25. Apparatus
22.1 Proceed in accordance with Section 10, testing ten 25.1 The apparatus shall be the same as specified in Section
specimens of each notch radius. 6.
22.2 The average impact resistance of each group shall be
calculated, except that within each group the type of break 26. Test Specimens
must be homogeneously C, H, C and H, or P. 26.1 The test specimen shall be the same as specified in
22.3 If the specimens with the 0.25-mm [0.010-in.] radius Section 7.
notch do not break, the test is not applicable.
22.4 If any of ten specimens tested with the 1.0-mm 27. Notching Test Specimens
[0.040-in.] radius notch fail as in category NB, non-break, the 27.1 Notch the test specimens in accordance with Section 8.
notch sensitivity procedure cannot be used without obtaining
additional data. A new set of specimens should be prepared 28. Conditioning
from the same sample, using a 0.50-mm [0.020-in.] notch 28.1 Specimen conditioning and test environment shall be
radius and the procedure of 22.1 and 22.2 repeated. in accordance with Section 9.
23. Calculation
29. Procedure
23.1 Calculate the slope of the line connecting the values for
impact resistance for 0.25 and 1.0-mm notch radii or [0.010 29.1 Proceed in accordance with Section 10, except clamp
and 0.040-in. notch radii] by the equation presented as follows. the specimen so that the striker impacts it on the face opposite
(If a 0.500-mm [0.020-in.] notch radius is substituted, adjust the notch, hence subjecting the notch to compressive rather
the calculation accordingly.) than tensile stresses during impact (see Fig. 2 and Note 22,
Note 23, and Note 24).
b 5 ~E2 2 E 1!/~R2 2 R1!
NOTE 22The reversed notch test employs a standard 0.25-mm [0.010-
in.] notch specimen to provide an indication of unnotched impact
where: resistance. Use of the reversed notch test obviates the need for machining
E2 = average impact resistance for the larger notch, J/m of unnotched specimens to the required 10.2 6 0.05-mm [0.400 6 0.002-in.]
notch, depth before testing and provides the same convenience of specimen
E1 = average impact resistance for the smaller notch, J/m mounting as the standard notch tests (Test Methods A and C).
of notch, NOTE 23Results obtained by the reversed notch test may not always
agree with those obtained on unnotched bars that have been machined to
R2 = radius of the larger notch, mm, and
the 10.2-mm [0.400-in.] depth requirement. For some materials, the
R 1 = radius of the smaller notch, mm. effects arising from the difference in the clamped masses of the two
Example: specimen types during test, and those attributable to a possible difference
E1.0 5 330.95 J/m; E0.25 5 138.78 J/m in toss energies ascribed to the broken ends of the respective specimens,
may contribute significantly to a disparity in test results.
b 5 ~330.95 2 138.78 J/m!/~1.00 2 0.25 mm! NOTE 24Where materials are suspected of anisotropy, due to molding
b 5 192.17 J/m 0.75 mm or other fabricating influences, notch reversed notch specimens on the face
5 256.23 J/m opposite to that used for the standard Izod test; that is, present the same
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TABLE 1 Precision Data, Test Method ANotched Izod
NOTE 1Values in ftlbf/in. of width [J/m of width].
NOTE 2See Footnote 10.
Number of
Material Average SrA SRB IrC IRD
Laboratories
Phenolic 0.57 [30.4] 0.024 [1.3] 0.076 [4.1] 0.06 [3.2] 0.21 [11.2] 19
Acetal 1.45 [77.4] 0.075 [4.0] 0.604 [32.3] 0.21 [11.2] 1.70 [90.8] 9
Reinforced nylon 1.98 [105.7] 0.083 [4.4] 0.245 [13.1] 0.23 [12.3] 0.69 [36.8] 15
Polypropylene 2.66 [142.0] 0.154 [8.2] 0.573 [30.6] 0.43 [23.0] 1.62 [86.5] 24
ABS 10.80 [576.7] 0.136 [7.3] 0.585 [31.2] 0.38 [20.3] 1.65 [88.1] 25
Polycarbonate 16.40 [875.8] 0.295 [15.8] 1.056 [56.4] 0.83 [44.3] 2.98 [159.1] 25
A
Sr = within-laboratory standard deviation of the average.
B
SR = between-laboratories standard deviation of the average.
C
Ir = 2.83 Sr.
D
IR = 2.83 SR.
30. Report averages from testing five specimens. (WarningThe follow-

30.1 Report the following information: ing explanations of Ir and IR (see 31.3-31.3.3) are only intended
30.1.1 Same as 11.1.1, to present a meaningful way of considering the precision of this
30.1.2 Same as 11.1.2, test method. The data in Tables 1-3 should not be rigorously
30.1.3 Same as 11.1.3, applied to acceptance or rejection of material, as those data are
30.1.4 Same as 11.1.4, specific to the round robin and may not be representative of
30.1.5 Same as 11.1.5, other lots, conditions, materials, or laboratories. Users of this
30.1.6 Same as 11.1.6, test method should apply the principles outlined in Practice
30.1.7 The average reversed notch impact resistance, J/m E 691 to generate data specific to their laboratory and materi-
[ftlbf/in.] (see 5.8 for failure categories), als, or between specific laboratories. The principles of 31.3-
30.1.8 Same as 11.1.8, 31.3.3 would then be valid for such data.)
30.1.9 Same as 11.1.9, 31.3.1 Repeatability, Ir (Comparing Two Test Results for the
30.1.10 Same as 11.1.10, and Same Material, Obtained by the Same Operator Using the
30.1.11 Same as 11.1.11. Same Equipment on the Same Day)The two test results
31. Precision and Bias should be judged not equivalent if they differ by more than the
Ir value for that material.
31.1 Table 1 and Table 2 are based on a round robin7 in
31.3.2 Reproducibility, IR (Comparing Two Test Results for
accordance with Practice E 691. For each material, all the test
bars were prepared at one source, except for notching. Each the Same Material, Obtained by Different Operators Using
participating laboratory notched the bars that they tested. Table Different Equipment on Different Days)The two test results
1 and Table 2 are presented on the basis of a test result being should be judged not equivalent if they differ by more than the
the average for five specimens. In the round robin each IR value for that material.
laboratory tested, on average, nine specimens of each material. 31.3.3 Any judgment in accordance with 31.3.1 and 31.3.2
31.2 Table 3 is based on a round robin5 involving five would have an approximate 95 % (0.95) probability of being
materials tested by seven laboratories. For each material, all the correct.
samples were prepared at one source, and the individual 31.4 BiasThere is no recognized standards by which to
specimens were all notched at the same laboratory. Table 3 is estimate bias of these test methods.
presented on the basis of a test result being the average for five
specimens. In the round robin, each laboratory tested ten NOTE 25Numerous changes have occurred since the collection of the
specimens of each material. original round-robin data in 1973.7 Consequently, a new task group has
been formed to evaluate a precision and bias statement for the latest
31.3 Concept of Ir and IRIf Sr and SR have been calculated
revision of these test methods.
from a large enough body of data, and for test results that were
32. Keywords
7
Supporting data are available from ASTM Headquarters. Request RR: D20- 32.1 impact resistance; Izod impact; notch sensitivity;
1034. notched specimen; reverse notch impact
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TABLE 2 Precision Data, Test Method CNotched Izod
Number of
Laboratories
Phenolic 0.45 [24.0] 0.038 [2.0] 0.129 [6.9] 0.10 [5.3] 0.36 [19.2] 15
A
B
C
Ir = 2.83 Sr.
D
IR = 2.83 SR.
TABLE 3 Precision Data, Test Method EReversed Notch Izod

Acrylic sheet, unmodified 3.02 [161.3] 0.243 [13.0] 0.525 [28.0] 0.68 [36.3] 0.71 [37.9]
Premix molding compounds laminate 6.11 [326.3] 0.767 [41.0] 0.786 [42.0] 2.17 [115.9] 2.22 [118.5]
acrylic, injection molded 10.33 [551.6] 0.878 [46.9] 1.276 [68.1] 2.49 [133.0] 3.61 [192.8]
compound (SMC) laminate 11.00 [587.4] 0.719 [38.4] 0.785 [41.9] 2.03 [108.4] 2.22 [118.5]
Preformed mat laminate 19.43 [1037.6] 0.960 [51.3] 1.618 [86.4] 2.72 [145.2] 4.58 [244.6]
A
B
C
Ir = 2.83 Sr.
D
IR = 2.83 SR.
ANNEXES
(Mandatory Information)
A1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WINDAGE AND FRICTION CORRECTION CHART
FIG. A1.1 Method of Construction of a Windage and Friction

Correction Chart
A1.1 The construction and use of the chart herein described

is based upon the assumption that the friction and windage
losses are proportional to the angle through which these loss
torques are applied to the pendulum. Fig. A1.1 shows the
assumed energy loss versus the angle of the pendulum position FIG. A1.2 Sample Windage and Friction Correction Chart
during the pendulum swing. The correction chart to be de-
scribed is principally the left half of Fig. A1.1. The windage
and friction correction charts should be available from com- portion of the swing beyond the free hanging position. For
mercial testing machine manufacturers. The energy losses convenience, place the free hanging reference point on the
designated as A and B are described in 10.3. right end of the abscissa with the angular displacement
increasing linearly to the left. The abscissa is referred to as
A1.2 Start the construction of the correction chart (see Fig. Scale C. Although angular displacement is the quantity to be
A1.2) by laying off to some convenient linear scale on the represented linearly on the abscissa, this displacement is more
abscissa of a graph the angle of pendulum position for the conveniently expressed in terms of indicated energy read from
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the machine dial. This yields a nonlinear Scale C with indicated A1.6 Instructions for Using Chart:
pendulum energy increasing to the right. A1.6.1 Locate and mark on Scale A the reading A obtained
from the free swing of the pendulum with the pointer prepo-
A1.3 On the right-hand ordinate lay off a linear Scale B
sitioned in the free hanging or maximum indicated energy
starting with zero at the bottom and stopping at the maximum
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expected pendulum friction and windage value at the top.
A1.6.2 Locate and mark on Scale B the reading B obtained
A1.4 On the left ordinate construct a linear Scale D ranging after several free swings with the pointer pushed up close to the
from zero at the bottom to 1.2 times the maximum ordinate zero indicated energy position of the dial by the pendulum in
value appearing on Scale B, but make the scale twice the scale accordance with instructions in 10.3.
used in the construction of Scale B. A1.6.3 Connect the two points thus obtained by a straight
line.
A1.5 Adjoining Scale D draw a curve OA that is the focus A1.6.4 From the indicated impact energy on Scale C project
of points whose coordinates have equal values of energy up to the constructed line and across to the left to obtain the
correction on Scale D and indicated energy on Scale C. This correction for windage and friction from Scale D.
curve is referred to as Scale A and utilizes the same divisions A1.6.5 Subtract this correction from the indicated impact
and numbering system as the adjoining Scale D. reading to obtain the energy delivered to the specimen.
A2. PROCEDURE FOR THE CALCULATION OF WINDAGE AND FRICTION CORRECTION
A2.1 The procedure for the calculation of the windage and L = distance from fulcrum to center of gravity of
friction correction in this annex is based on the equations pendulum, m [ft],
developed by derivation in Appendix X3. This procedure can hM = maximum height of center of gravity of pendulum
be used as a substitute for the graphical procedure described in at start of test, m [ft], and
Annex A1 and is applicable to small electronic calculator and bmax = maximum angle pendulum will travel with one
computer analysis. swing of the pendulum.
A2.2 Calculate L, the distance from the axis of support to A2.7 Measure specimen breaking energy, Es, J [ftlbf].
the center of percussion as indicated in 6.3. (It is assumed here
that the center of percussion is approximately the same as the A2.8 Calculate b for specimen measurement Es as:
center of gravity.) b 5 cos21 $1 2 [~hM/L!~1 2 E s/EM!#%
A2.3 Measure the maximum height, hM, of the center of

percussion (center of gravity) of the pendulum at the start of where:
the test as indicated in X2.16. b = angle pendulum travels for a given specimen, and
Es = dial reading breaking energy for a specimen, J [ftlbf].
A2.4 Measure and record the energy correction, EA, for
windage of the pendulum plus friction in the dial, as deter- A2.9 Calculate total correction energy, ETC, as:
mined with the first swing of the pendulum with no specimen ETC 5 ~EA 2 ~EB/2!!~b/bmax! 1 ~EB/2!
in the testing device. This correction must be read on the
energy scale, EM, appropriate for the pendulum used.
where:
A2.5 Without resetting the position of the indicator ob- ETC = total correction energy for the breaking energy, Es,
tained in A2.4, measure the energy correction, EB, for pendu- of a specimen, J [ftlbf], and
lum windage after two additional releases of the pendulum EB = energy correction for windage of the pendulum, J
with no specimen in the testing device. [ftlbf].
A2.10 Calculate the impact resistance using the following
A2.6 Calculate bmax as follows:
formula:
bmax 5 cos21 $1 2 [~hM/L!~1 2 EA/EM!#%
Is 5 ~Es 2 ETC!/t
where: where:
EA = energy correction for windage of pendulum plus Is = impact resistance of specimen, J/m [ftlbf/in.] of width,
friction in dial, J [ftlbf], and
EM = full-scale reading for pendulum used, J [ftlbf], t = width of specimen or width of notch, m [in.].

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APPENDIXES
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1. PROCEDURE FOR THE INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION OF NOTCH
X1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to describe the

microscopic method to be used for determining the radius and
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angle of the notch. These measurements could also be made

using a comparator if available.
NOTE X1.1The notch shall have a radius of 0.25 6 0.05 mm [0.010
6 0.002 in.] and an angle of 45 6 1.
X1.2 Apparatus:
X1.2.1 Optical Device with minimum magnification of
603, Filar glass scale and camera attachment.
X1.2.2 Transparent Template, (will be developed in this
procedure).
X1.2.3 Ruler.
X1.2.4 Compass.
X1.2.5 Plastic 454590 Drafting Set Squares (Tri-
angles).
X1.3 A transparent template must be developed for each
magnification and for each microscope used. It is preferable
that each laboratory standardize on one microscope and one
magnification. It is not necessary for each laboratory to use the
same magnification because each microscope and camera
combination has somewhat different blowup ratios.
X1.3.1 Set the magnification of the optical device at a
suitable magnification with a minimum magnification of 603.
X1.3.2 Place the Filar glass slide on the microscope plat-
form. Focus the microscope so the most distinct image of the
Filar scale is visible.
X1.3.3 Take a photograph of the Filar scale (see Fig. X1.1).
X1.3.4 Create a template similar to that shown in Fig. X1.2.
X1.3.4.1 Find the approximate center of the piece of paper. NOTE 11003 reference.
X1.3.4.2 Draw a set of perpendicular coordinates through NOTE 20.1 mm major scale; 0.01 mm minor scale.
the center point. FIG. X1.1 Filar Scale
X1.3.4.3 Draw a family of concentric circles that are spaced
according to the dimensions of the Filar scale.
X1.3.4.4 This is accomplished by first setting a mechanical adjusting knobs until the specimens notch is centered and near
compass at a distance of 0.1 mm [0.004 in.] as referenced by the bottom of the viewing area. Take a picture of the notch.
the magnified photograph of the Filar eyepiece. Subsequent X1.4.1 Determination of Notching Radius (see Fig. X1.4):
circles shall be spaced 0.02 mm apart [0.001 in.], as rings with X1.4.1.1 Place the picture on a sheet of paper. Position the
the outer ring being 0.4 mm [0.016 in.] from the center. picture so that bottom of the notch in the picture faces
X1.3.5 Photocopy the paper with the concentric circles to downwards and is about 64 mm [2.5 in.] from the bottom of the
make a transparent template of the concentric circles. paper. Tape the picture down to the paper.
X1.3.6 Construct Fig. X1.3 by taking a second piece of
X1.4.1.2 Draw two lines along the sides of the notch
paper and find its approximate center and mark this point.
projecting down to a point where they intersect below Notch
Draw one line through this center point. Label this line zero
Point I (see Fig. X1.4).
degree (0). Draw a second line perpendicular to the first line
X1.4.1.3 Open the compass to about 51 mm [2 in.]. Using
through this center point. Label this line 90. From the center
Point I as a reference, draw two arcs intersecting both sides of
draw a line that is 44 degrees relative to the 0. Label the line
the notch (see Fig. X1.4). These intersections are called 1a and
44. Draw another line at 46. Label the line 46.
1b.
X1.4 Place a microscope glass slide on the microscope X1.4.1.4 Close the compass to about 38 mm [1.5 in.]. Using
platform. Place the notched specimen on top of the slide. Focus Point 1a as the reference point draw an arc (2a) above the
the microscope. Move the specimen around using the platform notch, draw a second arc (2b) that intersects with arc 2a at

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NOTE 1Magnification = 1003.

FIG. X1.2 Example of Transparent Template for Determining
Radius of Notch
FIG. X1.4 Determination of Notching Radius
Record the radius of the notch and compare it against the

ASTM limits of 0.2 to 0.3 mm [0.008 to 0.012 in.].
X1.4.1.7 Examine the notch to ensure that there are no flat
spots along the measured radius.
X1.4.2 Determination of Notch Angle:
X1.4.2.1 Place transparent template for determining notch
angle (see Fig. X1.3) on top of the photograph attached to the
sheet of paper. Rotate the picture so that the notch tip is pointed
towards you. Position the center point of the template on top of
Point I established in 0 axis of the template with the right side
straight portion of the notch. Check the left side straight
portion of the notch to ensure that this portion falls between the
44 and 46 degree lines. If not, replace the blade.
X1.5 A picture of a notch shall be taken at least every 500
notches or if a control sample gives a value outside its
three-sigma limits for that test.
FIG. X1.3 Example of Transparent Template for Determining
Angle of Notch X1.6 If the notch in the control specimen is not within the
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requirements, a picture of the notching blade should be taken

Point J. Draw a line between I and J. This establishes the and analyzed by the same procedure used for the specimen
centerline of the notch (see Fig. X1.4). notch. If the notching blade does not meet ASTM requirements
X1.4.1.5 Place the transparent template on top of the picture or shows damage, it should be replaced with a new blade which
and align the center of the concentric circles with the drawn has been checked for proper dimensions.
centerline of the notch (see Fig. X1.4).
X1.4.1.6 Slide the template down the centerline of the notch X1.7 It is possible that the notching cutter may have the
until one concentric circle touches both sides of the notch. correct dimensions but does not cut the correct notch in the

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specimen. If that occurs it will be necessary to evaluate other
conditions (cutter and feed speeds) to obtain the correct notch
dimension for that material.
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X2. CALIBRATION OF PENDULUM-TYPE HAMMER IMPACT MACHINES FOR USE WITH PLASTIC
SPECIMENS
X2.1 This calibration procedure applies specifically to the X2.9 Insert and clamp the bar described in X2.8 in a
Izod impact machine. However, much of this procedure can be vertical position in the center of the vise so that the notch in the
applied to the Charpy impact machine as well. bar is slightly below the top edge of the vise. Place a thin film
of oil on the striking edge of the pendulum with an oiled tissue
X2.2 Locate the impact machine on a sturdy base. It shall and let the striking edge rest gently against the bar. The striking
not walk on the base and the base shall not vibrate appre- edge should make contact across the entire width of the bar. If
ciably. Loss of energy from vibrations will give high readings. only partial contact is made, examine the vise and pendulum
It is recommended that the impact tester be bolted to a base for the cause. If the cause is apparent, make the appropriate
having a mass of at least 23 kg if it is used at capacities higher correction. If no cause is apparent, remove the striker and shim
than 2.7 J [2 ftlbf]. up or grind its back face to realign the striking edge with the
surface of the bar.
X2.3 Check the level of the machine in both directions in
the plane of the base with spirit levels mounted in the base, by X2.10 Check the oil line on the face of the bar for
a machinists level if a satisfactory reference surface is horizontal setting of striking edge within tan1 0.002 with a
available, or with a plumb bob. The machine should be made machinists square.
level to within tan1 0.001 in the plane of swing and to within
tan1 0.002 in the plane perpendicular to the swing. X2.11 Without taking the bar of X2.8 from the vise of the
machine, scratch a thin line at the top edge of the vise on the
X2.4 With a straightedge and a feeler gauge or a depth face opposite the striking face of the bar. Remove the bar from
gauge, check the height of the movable vise jaw relative to the the vise and transfer this line to the striking face, using a
fixed vise jaw. It must match the height of the fixed vise jaw machinists square. The distance from the striking oil line to
within 0.08 mm [0.003 in.]. the top edge of the vise should be 22 6 0.05 mm [0.87 6 0.002
in.]. Correct with shims or grinding, as necessary, at the bottom
X2.5 Contact the machine manufacturer for a procedure to of the vise.
ensure the striker radius is in tolerance (0.80 6 0.20 mm) (see
6.3). X2.12 When the pendulum is hanging free in its lowest
position, the energy reading must be within 0.2 % of full scale.
X2.6 Check the transverse location of the center of the
pendulum striking edge that shall be within 0.40 mm [0.016 X2.13 Insert the bar of X2.8 into the vise and clamp it
in.] of the center of the vise. Readjust the shaft bearings or tightly in a vertical position. When the striking edge is held in
relocate the vise, or straighten the pendulum shaft as necessary contact with the bar, the energy reading must be within 0.2 %
to attain the proper relationship between the two centers. of full scale.
X2.7 Check the pendulum arm for straightness within 1.2 X2.14 Swing the pendulum to a horizontal position and
mm [0.05 in.] with a straightedge or by sighting down the support it by the striking edge in this position with a vertical
shaft. Allowing the pendulum to slam against the catch bar. Allow the other end of this bar to rest at the center of a load
sometimes bends the arm especially when high-capacity pan on a balanced scale. Subtract the weight of the bar from the
weights are on the pendulum. total weight to find the effective weight of the pendulum. The
effective pendulum weight should be within 0.4 % of the
X2.8 Insert vertically and center with a locating jig and required weight for that pendulum capacity. If weight must be
clamp in the vise a notched machined metal bar 12.7-mm added or removed, take care to balance the added or removed
[0.500-in.] square, having opposite sides parallel within 0.025 weight without affecting the center of percussion relative to the
mm [0.001 in.] and a length of 60 mm [2.4 in.]. Check the bar striking edge. It is not advisable to add weight to the opposite
for vertical alignment within tan1 0.005 in both directions side of the bearing axis from the striking edge to decrease the
with a small machinists level. Shim up the vise, if necessary, effective weight of the pendulum since the distributed mass can
to correct for errors in the plane of pendulum swing, using care lead to large energy losses from vibration of the pendulum.
to preserve solid support for the vise. For errors in the plane
perpendicular to the plane of pendulum swing, machine the X2.15 Calculate the effective length of the pendulum arm,
inside face of the clamp-type locating jig for correct alignment or the distance to the center of percussion from the axis of
if this type of jig is used. If a blade-type jig is used, use shims rotation, by the procedure in Note 9. The effective length must
or grind the base of the vise to bring the top surface level. be within the tolerance stated in 6.6.

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X2.16 Measure the vertical distance of fall of the pendulum X2.21 The shaft about which the pendulum rotates shall
striking edge from its latched height to its lowest point. This have no detectable radial play (less than 0.05 mm [0.002 in.]).
distance should be 610 6 2.0 mm [24 6 0.1 in.]. This An endplay of 0.25 mm [0.010 in.] is permissible when a 9.8-N
measurement may be made by blocking up a level on the top [2.2-lbf] axial force is applied in alternate directions.
of the vise and measuring the vertical distance from the striking
edge to the bottom of the level (top of vise) and subtracting X2.22 The clamping faces of the vise should be parallel in
22.0 mm [0.9 in.]. The vertical falling distance may be adjusted the horizontal and vertical directions within 0.025 mm [0.001
by varying the position of the pendulum latch. in.]. Inserting the machined square metal bar of X2.7 into the
vise in a vertical position and clamping until the jaws begin to
X2.17 Notch a standard specimen on one side, parallel to bind may check parallelism. Any freedom between the metal
the molding pressure, at 32 mm [1.25 in.] from one end. The bar and the clamping surfaces of the jaws of the vise must not
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depth of the plastic material remaining in the specimen under exceed the specified tolerance.
the notch shall be 10.16 6 0.05 mm [0.400 6 0.002 in.]. Use
a jig to position the specimen correctly in the vise. When the X2.23 The top edges of the fixed and moveable jaws of the
specimen is clamped in place, the center of the notch should be vise shall have a radius of 0.25 6 0.12 mm [0.010 6 0.005 in.].
within 0.12 mm [0.005 in.] of being in line with the top of the Depending upon whether Test Method A, C, D, or E is used, a
fixed surface of the vise and the specimen should be centered stress concentration may be produced as the specimen breaks.
midway within 0.40 mm [0.016 in.] between the sides of the Consequently, the top edge of the fixed and moveable jaw
clamping faces. The notched face should be the striking face of needs to be carefully examined.
the specimen for the Izod test. Under no circumstances during
X2.24 If a brittle unfilled or granular-filled plastic bar such
the breaking of the specimen should the top of the specimen
as a general-purpose wood-flour-filled phenolic material is
touch the pendulum except at the striking edge.
available, notch and break a set of bars in accordance with
X2.18 If a clamping-type locating jig is used, examine the these test methods. Examine the surface of the break of each
clamping screw in the locating jig. If the thread has a loose fit bar in the vise. If the break is flat and smooth across the top
the specimen may not be correctly positioned and may tend to surface of the vise, the condition of the machine is excellent.
creep as the screw is tightened. A burred or bent point on the Considerable information regarding the condition of an impact
screw may also have the same effect. machine can be obtained by examining the broken sections of
specimens. No weights should be added to the pendulum for
X2.19 If a pointer and dial mechanism is used to indicate the preceding tests.
the energy, the pointer friction should be adjusted so that the
pointer will just maintain its position anywhere on the scale. X2.25 The machine should not be used to indicate more
The striking pin of the pointer should be securely fastened to than 85 % of the energy capacity of the pendulum. Extra
the pointer. Friction washers with glazed surfaces should be weight added to the pendulum will increase available energy of
replaced with new washers. Friction washers should be on the machine. This weight must be added so as to maintain the
either side of the pointer collar. A heavy metal washer should center of percussion within the tolerance stated in 6.4. Correct
back the last friction washer installed. Pressure on this metal effective weight for any range can be calculated as follows:
washer is produced by a thin-bent, spring washer and locknuts. W 5 Ep/h
If the spring washer is placed next to the fiber friction washer
the pointer will tend to vibrate during impact.
where:
X2.20 The free-swing reading of the pendulum (without W = effective pendulum weight, N [lbf] (see X2.14),
specimen) from the latched height should be less than 2.5 % of Ep = potential or available energy of the machine, J [ftlbf],
pendulum capacity on the first swing. If the reading is higher and
than this, then the friction in the indicating mechanism is h = vertical distance of fall of the pendulum striking edge,
excessive or the bearings are dirty. To clean the bearings, dip m [ft] (see X2.16).
them in grease solvent and spin-dry in an air jet. Clean the Each 4.5 N [1 lbf] of added effective weight increases the
bearings until they spin freely, or replace them. Oil very lightly capacity of the machine by 2.7 J [2 ftlbf].
with instrument oil before replacing. A reproducible method of NOTE X2.1If the pendulum is designed for use with add-on weight, it
starting the pendulum from the proper height must be devised. is recommended that it be obtained through the equipment manufacturer.

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X3. DERIVATION OF PENDULUM IMPACT CORRECTION EQUATIONS
FIG. X3.2 Total Energy Correction for Pendulum Windage and

Dial Friction as a Function of Pendulum Position
FIG. X3.1 Swing of Pendulum from Its Rest Position

X3.10 The energy correction, EA, on the first swing of the
X3.1 From right triangle distances in Fig. X3.1: pendulum occurs at the maximum pendulum angle, bmax.
L 2 h 5 L cos b (X3.1) Substituting in Eq X3.8 gives the following:
EA 5 mbmax 1 ~EB/2! (X3.11)
X3.2 But the potential energy gain of pendulum Epis:
Ep 5 hWpg (X3.2) X3.11 Combining Eq X3.8 and Eq X3.11 gives the follow-
ing:
X3.3 Combining Eq X3.1 and Eq X3.2 gives the following:
ETC 5 ~EA 2 ~EB/2!!~b/bmax! 1 ~EB/2! (X3.12)
L 2 Ep/Wpg 5 L cos b (X3.3)
X3.4 The maximum energy of the pendulum is the potential X3.12 Nomenclature:
energy at the start of the test, EM, or
EM 5 hMWpg (X3.4) b = intercept of total correction energy straight line,
EA = energy correction, including both pendulum wind-
X3.5 The potential energy gained by the pendulum, Ep, is
age plus dial friction, J,
related to the absorption of energy of a specimen, Es, by the EB = energy correction for pendulum windage only, J,
following equation: EM = maximum energy of the pendulum (at the start of
EM 2 E s 5 E p (X3.5) test), J,
Ep = potential energy gain of pendulum from the pendu-
X3.6 Combining Eq X3.3-X3.5 gives the following: lum rest position, J,
~EM 2 Es!/EM 5 L/hM ~1 2 cos b! (X3.6) Es = uncorrected breaking energy of specimen, J,
ETC = total energy correction for a given breaking energy,
X3.7 Solving Eq X3.6 for b gives the following: Es, J,
b 5 cos1$1 2 [~hM/L!~1 2 Es/EM!#% (X3.7) g = acceleration of gravity, m/s2,
h = distance center of gravity of pendulum rises verti-
X3.8 From Fig. X3.2, the total energy correction ETC is cally from the rest position of the pendulum, m,
given as: hM = maximum height of the center of gravity of the
ETC 5 mb 1 b (X3.8) pendulum, m,
m = slope of total correction energy straight line,
X3.9 But at the zero point of the pendulum potential L = distance from fulcrum to center of gravity of pen-
energy: dulum, m,
EB/2 5 m~0! 1 b (X3.9)
Wp = weight of pendulum, as determined in X2.14, kg,
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and
or: b = angle of pendulum position from the pendulum rest
b 5 EB/2 (X3.10) position.

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X4. UNIT CONVERSIONS
X4.1 Joules per metre (J/m) cannot be converted directly X4.2.1 Example 1:
into kJ/m2. Note that the optional units of kJ/m2[ftlbf/in.2] may 1 ftlbf/39.37 in. = 1.356 J/m
also be required; therefore, the cross-sectional area under the 1 ftlbf/in. = (39.37)(1.356) J/m
1 ftlbf/in. = 53.4 J/m
notch must be reported. 1 ftlbf/in. = 0.0534 kJ/m
X4.2.2 Example 2:
X4.2 The following examples are approximations:
1 ftlbf/1550 in.2 = 1.356 J/m2
1 ftlbf/in.2 = (1550)(1.356) J/m2
1 ftlbf/in.2 = 2101 J/m2
1 ftlbf/in.2 = 2.1 kJ/m2
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee D20 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue, D 256 - 05a,
that may impact the use of this standard. (March 15, 2006)
(1) Revised 6.10, 10.3, and 10.3.4. (2) Editorially corrected Fig. 6.
Committee D20 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue, D 256 - 05,
that may impact the use of this standard. (November 1, 2005)
(1) Revised 5.2, 5.3.7, 6.1, 6.10, 6.11, 10.3.1, 10.7, and Note (2) Editorially corrected 1.1 and the titles of Table 1 and Table
21. 2.
Committee D20 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue, D 256 - 04,
that may impact the use of this standard. (January 1, 2005.)
(1) Revised 7.2. (2) Added Note 13.
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Standard Test Methods for

1. Scope* NOTE 4Caution must be exercised in interpreting the results of these

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.

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5.6 In a well-designed machine of sufficient rigidity and

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TEST METHOD ACANTILEVER BEAM TEST

membered arm with a bearing on one end and a head,

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NOTE 1These views not to scale.

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30. Report averages from testing five specimens. (WarningThe follow-

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TABLE 3 Precision Data, Test Method EReversed Notch Izod

FIG. A1.1 Method of Construction of a Windage and Friction

A1.1 The construction and use of the chart herein described

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position on the dial.

A2. PROCEDURE FOR THE CALCULATION OF WINDAGE AND FRICTION CORRECTION

A2.3 Measure the maximum height, hM, of the center of

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X1. PROCEDURE FOR THE INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION OF NOTCH

X1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to describe the

angle of the notch. These measurements could also be made

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NOTE 1Magnification = 1003.

FIG. X1.4 Determination of Notching Radius

Record the radius of the notch and compare it against the

requirements, a picture of the notching blade should be taken

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X3. DERIVATION OF PENDULUM IMPACT CORRECTION EQUATIONS

FIG. X3.2 Total Energy Correction for Pendulum Windage and

FIG. X3.1 Swing of Pendulum from Its Rest Position

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X4. UNIT CONVERSIONS

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