INTERNATIONAL ISO

STANDARD 1924-2

Third edition
2008-12-15

Paper and board — Determination of

tensile properties —
Part 2:
Constant rate of elongation method
(20 mm/min)

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Contents Page

Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................iv
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................................v
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................1
2 Normative references............................................................................................................................1
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................2
4 Principle..................................................................................................................................................2
5 Apparatus ...............................................................................................................................................3
6 Calibration and adjustment of apparatus ...........................................................................................4
7 Sampling and preparation of test pieces ............................................................................................4
7.1 Sampling.................................................................................................................................................4
7.2 Conditioning ..........................................................................................................................................4
7.3 Preparation of test pieces.....................................................................................................................5
8 Procedure ...............................................................................................................................................5
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Calculation and report ..........................................................................................................................6
9.1 General ...................................................................................................................................................6
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Tensile strength .....................................................................................................................................6
9.3 Tensile index ..........................................................................................................................................6
9.4 Strain at break........................................................................................................................................6
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9.5 Tensile energy absorption....................................................................................................................7
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9.6 Tensile energy absorption index .........................................................................................................7
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9.7 Modulus of elasticity .............................................................................................................................7
10 Precision.................................................................................................................................................8
10.1 General ...................................................................................................................................................8
10.2 Repeatability ..........................................................................................................................................8
10.3 Reproducibility ......................................................................................................................................8
11 Test report ............................................................................................................................................10
Annex A (normative) Calibration of the tensile testing machine .................................................................11
Bibliography......................................................................................................................................................12

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Foreword
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(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
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adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an
International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

ISO 1924-2 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 6, Paper, board and pulps, Subcommittee SC 2,
Test methods and quality specifications for paper and board.
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This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 1924-2:1994), which has been technically
revised with respect to terms and definitions (in order to be in line with the terms and definitions used in
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ISO 1924-3[1]). The numbering of clauses and their contents have been changed to be congruent with
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ISO 1924 consists of the following parts, under the general title Paper and board — Determination of tensile
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⎯ Part 2: Constant rate of elongation method (20 mm/min)

⎯ Part 3: Constant rate of elongation method (100 mm/min)

1) ISO 1924-1, Constant rate of loading method, was withdrawn in 2004 as it was considered obsolete.

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Introduction
The method for determination of tensile properties specified in this part of ISO 1924 is the one most commonly
used. It is related to the method specified in ISO 1924-3. In this part of ISO 1924 (ISO 1924-2), the constant
rate of elongation applied is 20 mm/min, whereas in ISO 1924-3, the constant rate of elongation applied is
100 mm/min.

Since the results of a tensile test depend on the rate of elongation applied, this part of ISO 1924 and
ISO 1924-3 will not give the same results. The rate dependence can vary according to paper grade and is
different for tensile strength, strain at break, tensile energy absorption and modulus of elasticity.

NOTE 1 In most cases, the tensile properties can increase by 5 % to 15 % when the rate of elongation is increased
from 20 mm/min (180 mm test span length) to 100 mm/min (100 mm test span length).

NOTE 2 In this part of ISO 1924, the same terminology and symbols are used as in ISO 1924-3 and in general
literature concerning materials physics and mechanics.

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Paper and board — Determination of tensile properties —

Part 2:
Constant rate of elongation method (20 mm/min)

1 Scope
This part of ISO 1924 specifies a method for measuring the tensile strength, strain at break and tensile energy
absorption of paper and board, using a testing machine operating at a constant rate of elongation
(20 mm/min). This part of ISO 1924 also specifies equations for calculating the tensile index, the tensile
energy absorption index and the modulus of elasticity.

Testing in conformance with this part of ISO 1924 always includes the measurement of tensile strength.
Measurement or calculation of other properties is subject to agreement between the parties concerned.

This part of ISO 1924 is applicable to all papers and boards, including papers with a high strain at break if the
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results are within the capacity of the testing machine. It also applies to the components of corrugated board
but not, however, to corrugated board itself.
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This part of ISO 1924 is not applicable to tissue paper and tissue products for which ISO 12625-4[2] is
applicable. For the determination of tensile properties of laboratory sheets, ISO 5270[3] is recommended.
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2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

ISO 186, Paper and board — Sampling to determine average quality

ISO 187, Paper, board and pulps — Standard atmosphere for conditioning and testing and procedure for
monitoring the atmosphere and conditioning of samples

ISO 534, Paper and board — Determination of thickness, density and specific volume

ISO 536, Paper and board — Determination of grammage

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3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

3.1
tensile strength
maximum tensile force per unit width that paper and board will withstand before breaking under the conditions
defined in this International Standard

3.2
tensile index
tensile strength divided by the grammage

3.3
elongation
increase in length of a test piece

NOTE Elongation is expressed in millimetres.

3.4
strain
ratio of the elongation of a test piece to the initial test length

NOTE 1 Strain is expressed as a percentage of the initial test length.

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The initial test length of the test piece is the same as the initial span between the clamping lines.

3.5
strain at break
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tensile energy absorption
amount of energy per unit surface area of a test piece when it is strained to the maximum tensile force

NOTE Surface area is calculated as test length multiplied by width.

3.7
tensile energy absorption index
tensile energy absorption divided by the grammage

3.8
modulus of elasticity
maximum slope of the force-elongation curve multiplied by the initial length divided by the width and the
thickness of the test piece

NOTE See also Figure 2.

4 Principle
A test piece of given dimensions is strained to break at a constant rate of elongation using a testing machine
that records both the tensile force and, if required, the elongation. If the tensile force and elongation are
continuously recorded, the strain at break, the tensile energy absorption and the modulus of elasticity may be
determined.

From the recorded data, and the knowledge of the grammage of the sample, the tensile index and the tensile
energy absorption index may be calculated.

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5 Apparatus
5.1 Tensile testing machine, designed to extend a test piece of given dimensions at an appropriate
constant rate of elongation (20 mm/min), and to measure the tensile force and, if required, the elongation
produced.

The tensile testing machine includes means of measuring and indicating the tensile force to an accuracy of
± 1 % of the true force and, if required, the elongation to an accuracy of ± 0,1 % elongation. The tensile force
may be recorded as a function of the elongation on an electronic integrator or an equivalent device.

NOTE 1 The accuracy of measurement of elongation is very important. An appropriate extensometer, placed directly
on the test piece, is recommended for accurate measurement of true elongation (see ISO 9513, class 1 or class 0,5). This
is to avoid the possibility of including in the measurement any apparent elongation which can result from undetected
slippage of the test piece in the clamps or from the take-up in the joints of the apparatus. The latter is dependent upon the
load applied and the error can increase due to wear of the joints of an apparatus which has been in use for some time. It is
advisable that means be applied to limit additional loads, which an extensometer would apply to the test piece, to the
required accuracy of the tensile force.

The tensile testing machine also includes two clamps, for holding a test piece of the required width (see 7.3).
Each clamp shall be designed to grip the test piece firmly, but without damage or slippage, along a straight
line across the full width of the test piece and have a means of adjusting the clamping force. The clamping
surfaces of the clamps shall be in the same plane and so aligned that they hold the test piece in that plane
throughout the test.

NOTE 2 It is advisable that the clamps grip the test piece between a cylindrical and a flat surface, or between two
cylindrical surfaces, with the plane of the test piece tangential to the cylindrical surface. Other types of clamps can be used
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When the test piece is clamped, the clamping lines shall be parallel to each other within a maximum angle
of 1° (see Figure 1). In addition, the clamping lines shall remain perpendicular to the direction of the applied
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a Clamping lines parallel to each other within a maximum angle of 1°.

b Centreline of test piece perpendicular to clamping lines to within a maximum angle of 1°.
c Tensile force parallel to the test piece centreline to within a maximum angle of 1°.

Figure 1 — Relationship between the clamping lines and the test piece

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5.2 Device for cutting test pieces, to the dimensions required (see 7.3).

5.3 Means of measuring the work done, (e.g. an integrator) with an accuracy of ± 1 %. Such devices
should be programmable to take account of different initial test lengths.

This apparatus is required if tensile energy absorption is to be determined.

5.4 Means of plotting the force-elongation curve and measuring the maximum slope of the curve,
required only if the modulus of elasticity is to be determined.

6 Calibration and adjustment of apparatus

Set up the apparatus as recommended by the manufacturer. If required, calibrate the force-measuring
component of the apparatus and the elongation-measuring mechanism as indicated in Annex A.

Position the clamps so that the test length, i.e. the mean distance between the clamping lines, is (180 ± 1) mm.

NOTE 1 In some circumstances, for example a high-stretch paper or a product of limited size (e.g. laboratory sheets), a
smaller test length can be used. When such a situation arises, it is recommended that the rate of elongation be adjusted
so that its numerical value is (10 ± 2,5) % of the unstressed test length. In such cases, it is advisable that the test length
used and the rate of elongation be stated in the test report.

Verify that the test length is correct by measuring the distance between the two impressions produced by the
clamps when strips of, for example, thin aluminium foil are clamped.
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Adjust the rate of separation of the clamps, i.e. the rate of elongation of the test piece, to (20 ± 5) mm/min.
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7 Sampling and preparation of test pieces

7.1 Sampling

If the tests are being made to evaluate a lot, the sample shall be selected in accordance with ISO 186. If the
tests are made on another type of sample, make sure that the specimens taken are representative of the
sample received.

7.2 Conditioning

Condition the specimens of paper and board as specified in ISO 187. Keep them in the conditioning
atmosphere throughout the test.

This test, like other mechanical tests, is very sensitive to changes in the moisture content of the test piece.
Handle the test pieces carefully and avoid touching with bare hands the part of the test piece to be placed
between the clamps. Keep the test pieces away from moisture, heat and other influences that may change
their moisture content.

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7.3 Preparation of test pieces

Carry out the preparation of the test pieces in the same atmospheric conditions used for conditioning the
specimens (see 7.2).

From specimens of undamaged paper and board, cut test pieces with a width of (15 ± 0,1) mm and long
enough to be clamped in the clamps. The test length, i.e. the distance between the clamping lines, is
(180 ± 1) mm. Avoid touching with bare hands the part of the test piece to be placed between the clamps, and
ensure that the test piece has no watermarks, folds and wrinkles. If it is necessary to include watermarks, this
fact shall be noted in the test report. The long edges of the test pieces shall be straight, parallel to within
± 0,1 mm over the total clamping length, cleanly cut and undamaged. Cut a sufficient number of test pieces to
enable at least ten tests to be made in each direction of interest (machine direction, cross-direction).

If the tensile index or tensile energy absorption index is required, determine the grammage of the specimens
as described in ISO 536.

If the modulus of elasticity is required, determine the mean thickness of each specimen in accordance with
ISO 534, using a pressure of (100 ± 10) kPa.

NOTE Some papers are difficult to cut cleanly. In such cases, a pad of two or three sheets of the paper, interleaved
with a harder paper, e.g. bond, can be prepared and test pieces cut from this pad.

When testing laboratory sheets, special instructions apply (see ISO 5270).

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Carry out the tests in the same atmospheric conditions used for the conditioning and preparation of test pieces
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Adjust the clamps to the required initial test length and place the test piece in the clamps, ensuring that the
test area between the clamping lines is not touched with bare hands. The use of disposable or light weight
cotton gloves is recommended when handling the test pieces. Align and tightly clamp the test piece so that
any observable slack is eliminated but the test piece is not placed under any significant stress. Ensure that the
test piece is clamped in such a manner that it is parallel to the direction of application of the tensile force (see
Figure 1).

Commence the test and continue it until the test piece breaks. Record the maximum tensile force exerted and,
if required, record either the elongation in millimetres or, for direct-reading instruments, the strain at break as a
percentage.

Test at least ten test pieces in each direction of interest (machine direction, cross-direction) to obtain ten valid
results in each direction of interest. Reject all readings for test pieces that break within 10 mm of the clamping
lines. If more than 20 % of the test pieces cut from a particular sample break within 10 mm of the clamps,
inspect the testing machine for conformity with the requirements of 5.1 and Clause 6. If the apparatus is faulty,
reject all the results and take appropriate remedial action. The number of test pieces that break within 10 mm
of the clamps shall be stated in the test report.

NOTE 1 For testing machines that hold the test piece in the vertical position, it can be convenient to attach a small
weight, e.g. a mass of 10 g for lightweight paper, to the lower end of the test piece whilst placing it in the clamp, in order to
eliminate the slack. This procedure is not necessarily suitable for high-elongation papers.

NOTE 2 With certain types of papers it can be difficult to take out the “observable slack” without applying stress to the
test piece. In such cases, a minimum amount of slack might be left in the test piece.

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