Rheological test methods
Our UL test facilities are offering the following rheological tests.
The reference standards used for each test method are listed in the right-hand table column.
Rheological test methods | Standards |
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Melt index Melt mass flow rate (MFR) Melt volume flow rate (MVR) |
ISO 1133-1 ISO 1133-2 ASTM D1238 |
Melt index: Intrinsic melt mass flow rate (IMFR) | ISO 1133 |
Melt index: Intrinsic melt volume flow rate (IMVR) | ISO 1133 |
Melt viscosity | ISO 11443 DIN 54811* |
Solution viscosity (with/without film) | ISO 1628-1/-4 ISO 1628-4 DIN 51562-3 |
Oscillatory shearing (rotational rheometer) e.g. zero shear viscosity, frequency sweep, thermal stability |
ISO 6721-10 ASTM D4440 |
Special rheological tests Capillary and rotational rheometer |
* Standard withdrawn