- Author
- Zarr, R. R.
- Title
- Expanded Polystyrene Board as a Standard Reference Material for Thermal Resistance Measurement Systems.
- Coporate
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
- Book or Conf
- Insulation Materials Testing and Applications. Volume 3. ASTM Committee C-16. Proceedings. ASTM STP 1320. May 15-17, 1997, ASTM, West Conshohocken, PA, Quebec, Canada, 1997
- Keywords
- expanded polystyrene | fenestration | foam | guarded hot plate | standard reference materials | thermal conductivity | thermal resistance | thermal insulation | window test methods | experimental design
- Abstract
- Thermal conductivity measurements at room temperature are presented as the basis for certified values of Standard Reference Material 1453, Expanded Polystyrene Board. The measurements have been conducted in accordance with a randomized full factorial experimental design with two variables, bulk density and temperature, using the National Institute of Standards and Technology one-meter line-heat-source guarded hot plate. Uncertanities of the measurements, consistent with current international guidelines, have been prepared. The thermal conductivity measurements were conducted over a range of bulk density of 37.4 to 45.8 kg/m³ and mean temperature of 281 to 313 deg K. Statistical analyses of the physical properties of the Standard Reference Material 1453 are presented and include variations between boards, as well as within boards.