Meaning
Quantitative testing of moisture levels in polymer resins relies on heating a sample in an oven and transporting the evolved water vapor to a titration cell via a dry carrier gas. Adherence to iso 15512 method b2 ensures that the moisture measurement is accurate for materials that are sensitive to hydrolysis. This method is specifically suited for resins where water is tightly bound or where the material does not dissolve easily.
Oven Parameter
Thermal extraction of moisture requires heating the polymer to a point below its melting temperature. In the execution of iso 15512 method b2, the sample stays in a sealed vial while nitrogen flows over it.
Titration Chemistry
Iodine reacts with water in the presence of sulfur dioxide and a base within the measurement cell to determine the mass of the moisture. Because iso 15512 method b2 uses a coulometric approach, the instrument generates iodine electrically to match the amount of water present. This technique provides high sensitivity for very low moisture levels, often down to ten parts per million.
Results are expressed as a percentage or in milligrams per kilogram.
Hydrolysis Prevention
Polymers like polyester or polyamide degrade quickly if processed with even small amounts of internal moisture. Using iso 15512 method b2 allows the verification that the drying process has reached the necessary threshold before the material enters the injection unit. High moisture levels lead to chain scission, which reduces the mechanical strength and impact resistance of the finished part.
Reliable testing prevents the costly production of brittle components.