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维

English translation: Vicat softening point

01:36 Sep 18, 2002
Chinese to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering
Chinese term or phrase: 维
GB/T 1040-92 热塑性塑料软化点（维卡）试验方法
维卡软化点，℃


Part of a simplified Chinese test method title, a measurement for melting point of plastics, and perhaps other things as well. Thanks for your help!
Richard Altwarg
English translation:Vicat softening point
Explanation:
Vicat softening point

It is a test standard of American Society for Testing and Materials and the ISO.

Vicat Softening Point
The Vicat softening point, measured by ASTM D 1525 (ISO 306) procedures, is the temperature at which a flattened needle of 1 mm 2 cross section, and under a specified constant load, penetrates a specimen of the plastic to a depth of 1 mm. It is useful as a rough comparative guide to a resin's resistance to elevated temperatures.


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Note added at 2002-09-18 06:16:51 (GMT)
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Jinshi,

Agree, I have seen both Vicat softening point and temperature.
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Libin PhD
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Many thanks.
Richard
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4 +1Vicat softening point
Libin PhD
4Vicat Softening Temperature
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Vicat softening point


Explanation:
Vicat softening point

It is a test standard of American Society for Testing and Materials and the ISO.

Vicat Softening Point
The Vicat softening point, measured by ASTM D 1525 (ISO 306) procedures, is the temperature at which a flattened needle of 1 mm 2 cross section, and under a specified constant load, penetrates a specimen of the plastic to a depth of 1 mm. It is useful as a rough comparative guide to a resin's resistance to elevated temperatures.


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Note added at 2002-09-18 06:16:51 (GMT)
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Jinshi,

Agree, I have seen both Vicat softening point and temperature.


    Reference: http://www.ptli.com/testlopedia/tests/Vicat-D1525.asp
Libin PhD
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Many thanks.
Richard

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Vicat Softening Temperature


Explanation:
The 点here actually means temperature.
I tried to add a note to Dr.LI's anwser, but failed.

jinshi
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