Ra and RMS | Surface Roughness
Ra and RMS are measurements of surface roughness. Both measurements are done using a profilometer though the calculations differ for
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Polymers
CPSC Vote Eliminates Third Party Testing of Children’s Products
Last month in a 5 to 0 vote, CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Committee) unanimously agreed to remove the requirement for
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Playground Equipment Safety Testing
During the summer, a park with a playground equipment is a draw for children and parents alike. While children love
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Volatile Organic Compounds VOC Testing
VOC Testing is important in detecting volatile organic compounds. VOCs are organic chemicals with high vapor pressure at room temperature
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Biodegradation Testing
Biodegradation is the disintegration of materials through biological means such as by bacteria or fungi. Biodegradable matter is consumed by microorganisms
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Composite Testing: New ASTM Laboratory Standards
Looking for laboratory to do composite testing? Two new ASTM Standards for the testing of the plastic composites pultruded fiber-reinforced polymer
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