Developed in 1954 by AATCC Committee RA32; revised 1963, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1982, 1995, 2000(with title change); reaffirmed 1969, 1975, 1978, 1989; editorially revised 1974, 1984, 1985, 1997; editorially revised and reaffirmed 1987.
1. Purpose and Scope The purpose of this test method is to determine the electrical surface resistivity of fabrics. The surface electrical resistivity may influence the accumulation of electrostatic charge of a fabric (refer to AATCC Method 84 for determination of electrical resistance for yarns).
2. Principle Specimens at equilibrium with specified atmospheric conditions of relative humidity and temperature are measured for electrical resistance between parallel electrodes by means of an electrical resistance meter.
3. Terminology electrical resistivity, n.:
4. Safety PrecautionsNOTE: These safety precautions are for information purposes only. The precautions are ancillary to the testing procedures and are not intended to be all inclusive. It is the user’s responsibility to use safe and proper techniques in handling materials in this test method. Manufacturers MUST be co
5. Apparatus and Materials Electrical resistance meter (see 11.1). Conditioning and test chamber (see 11.2). Standard resistors (see 11.3). Radioactive bar (see 11.4). Two rectangular flat metal surfaces of suitable size to serve as electrodes. As an alt ernative, two concentric ring electrodes of spacing suitable to the material being measured and the purpose of the results (see 11.1.1).
6. Test Specimens Adjust the size of fabric test specimens to suit the electrodes of the particular equipment being used. When using parallel plate electrodes, the width of the specimen must not exceed the width of the electrodes. When using the concentric rings, any size specimen at least as lar
7. Procedure Calibrate the electrical resistance meter according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. This calibration should be repeated periodically (see 10.3). Condition the test specimens in a suitable testing chamber or conditioning room at a predetermined relative humidity that will reflect the conditions at which information on the electrical resistivity of the fabric is needed. For most fabrics which require antistatic treatments or whose static propensity is critical, measurements at 20% relative humidity will be most meaningful. In less critical situations 40% relative humidity may be employed. For special requirements other relative humidities may be sued. For example, preconditioning at 50%±2% RH at 21±2℃ is require
8. Evaluation Compute the resistivity to the nearest ohms per square as follows: For the parallel electrode cas
9. Report Report the following information: The Log R for each sample and for the lot. The number of specimens tested. The relative humidity and temperature used. The direction of testing if parallel plate electrodes were used.10. Precision and Bias Precision. Precision for this test method has not
11. Notes The resistance meter in conjunction with the electrode system should be capable of measuring values in the range of 108-1015 for any critical uses. Equipment that is capable of measuring values in the range of 108-1013 ohms is su