ASTM D2765 – Gel Content Tester in PEX Materials Using 6 Station Tester
How can we evaluate whether polyethylene has been adequately crosslinked? One of the most widely used approaches is to determine its Gel Content and, when required, its Swell Ratio. ASTM D2765 describes test methods for determining the insoluble fraction produced by crosslinking in ethylene plastics. The methods are applicable to crosslinked polyethylene materials of different…