Aging of Test Specimens?
Aging of Test Specimens?
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Per ASTM A370 8.4, it says "Unless otherwise specified, it
shall be permissible to age tension test specimens". What is the purpose of this specimen aging possibly?
shall be permissible to age tension test specimens". What is the purpose of this specimen aging possibly?





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8.4 Aging of Test Specimens—Unless otherwise specified, it shall be permissible to age tension test specimens. The timetemperature
cycle employed must be such that the effects of previous processing will not be materially changed. It may be accomplished by aging at room temperature 24 to 48 h, or in shorter time at moderately elevated temperatures by boiling in water, heating in oil or in an oven.
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Bob
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