Plastics - Determination of the viscosity of polymers in dilute solution using capillary viscometers - Part 2: Poly(vinyl chloride) resins (ISO 1628-2:2020)

1.1 This document specifies conditions for the determination of the reduced viscosity (also known
as viscosity number) and K-value of PVC resins. It is applicable to resins in powder form which consist
of homopolymers of the monomer vinyl chloride and copolymers, terpolymers, etc., of vinyl chloride
with one or more other monomers, but where vinyl chloride is the main constituent. The resins may
contain small amounts of unpolymerized substances (e.g. emulsifying or suspending agents, catalyst
residues, etc.) and other substances added during the course of the polymerization. This document
is not applicable, however, to resins having a volatile-matter content in excess of 0,5 % ± 0,1 %, when
determined in accordance with ISO 1269. In addition to this, it is not applicable to resins which are not
entirely soluble in cyclohexanone.
1.2 The reduced viscosity and K-value of a particular resin are related to its molecular mass, but the
relationship varies depending on the concentration and type(s) of other monomer(s) present. Hence,
homopolymers and copolymers having the same reduced viscosity or K-value might not have the same
molecular mass.
1.3 The values determined for reduced viscosity and K-value, for a particular sample of PVC resin, are
influenced differently by the concentration of the solution chosen for the determination. Hence the use
of the procedures described in this document only gives values for reduced viscosity and K-value that are
comparable when the concentrations of the solutions used are identical.
1.4 Limiting viscosity number is not used for PVC resins.
1.5 The experimental procedures described in this document can also be used to characterize the
polymeric fraction obtained during the chemical analysis of a PVC composition. However, the values
calculated for the reduced viscosity and K-value in these circumstances might not indicate the actual
values for the resin used to produce the composition because of the impure nature of the recovered
polymer fraction.

Kunststoffe - Bestimmung der Viskosität von Polymeren in verdünnter Lösung unter Verwendung von Kapillarviskosimetern - Teil 2: Vinylchlorid-Polymere (ISO 1628-2:2020)

1.1 Dieses Dokument legt Bedingungen für die Bestimmung der reduzierten Viskosität (auch bekannt als Viskositätszahl) und des K Wertes von VC Polymeren fest. Es ist anwendbar auf Polymere in pulvriger Form, die aus Homopolymeren des Monomers Vinylchlorid und Co  oder Terpolymeren usw. von Vinylchlorid mit einem oder mehreren anderen Monomeren bestehen, wobei aber Vinylchlorid den Hauptbestandteil darstellt. Die Polymere können kleine Mengen nicht polymerisierter Substanzen (z. B. Emulgatoren oder Suspensionshilfsmittel, Katalysatorreste usw.) sowie anderer Substanzen enthalten, die im Laufe der Polymerisation hinzugegeben werden. Dieses Dokument ist jedoch nicht anwendbar auf Polymere, die einen höheren Anteil als 0,5 % ± 0,1 % an flüchtigen Bestandteilen gemäß der Bestimmung nach ISO 1269 aufweisen. Darüber hinaus ist es nicht anwendbar auf Polymere, die nicht vollständig in Cyclohexanon löslich sind.
1.2 Die reduzierte Viskosität und der K Wert eines bestimmten Polymers sind abhängig von seiner molaren Masse, aber diese Abhängigkeit variiert mit der Konzentration und dem Typ anderer vorhandener Monomere. Deshalb ist es möglich, dass Homo  und Copolymere mit gleicher reduzierter Viskosität oder gleichem K Wert nicht dieselbe molare Masse aufweisen.
1.3 Die für eine bestimmte Probe eines VC Polymers ermittelten Werte für die reduzierte Viskosität und den K Wert werden unterschiedlich von der für die Messung gewählten Konzentration der Lösung beeinflusst. Deshalb ergeben sich durch die Anwendung der in diesem Dokument beschriebenen Verfahren nur dann vergleichbare Werte für die reduzierte Viskosität und den K Wert, wenn die Konzentrationen der verwendeten Lösungen identisch sind.
1.4 Die Grenzviskositätszahl (en: limiting viscosity number) findet für VC Polymere keine Anwendung.
1.5 Die in diesem Dokument beschriebenen Bestimmungsverfahren können auch zur Charakterisierung der im Rahmen einer chemischen Analyse einer PVC Formmasse erhaltenen Polymerfraktion benutzt werden. Die so berechneten Werte für die reduzierte Viskosität und den K Wert könnten in diesem Fall jedoch von dem tatsächlichen Wert für das in der Formmasse enthaltene Polymer abweichen, weil die erhaltene Polymerfraktion im Allgemeinen verunreinigt ist.

Plastiques - Détermination de la viscosité des polymères en solution diluée à l'aide de viscosimètres à capillaires - Partie 2: Résines de poly (chlorure de vinyle) (ISO 1628-2:2020)

1.1    Le présent document spécifie les conditions particulières nécessaires à la détermination de la viscosité réduite (également appelée « indice de viscosité ») et de la valeur K des résines PVC. Il est applicable aux résines sous forme de poudres composées d'homopolymères de chlorure de vinyle monomère et de copolymères, terpolymères, etc., de chlorure de vinyle combiné avec un ou plusieurs autres monomères, le chlorure de vinyle étant cependant le principal constituant. Ces résines peuvent contenir de petites quantités de substances non polymérisées (telles qu'émulsifiants ou agents de suspension, résidus de catalyseurs, etc.) ainsi que d'autres substances ajoutées au cours de la polymérisation. Cependant, le présent document ne s'applique pas aux résines dont la teneur en substances volatiles est supérieure à 0,5 % ± 0,1 %, la détermination ayant été effectuée conformément à l'ISO 1269. Il ne s'applique pas non plus aux résines qui ne sont pas entièrement solubles dans la cyclohexanone.
1.2    La viscosité réduite et la valeur K d'une résine donnée sont liées à la masse moléculaire de cette dernière, mais cette relation varie suivant la concentration et le type de l'autre (des autres) monomère(s) également présent(s). De ce fait, il se peut que des homopolymères et des copolymères ayant la même viscosité réduite ou présentant la même valeur K n'aient pas la même masse moléculaire.
1.3    Les valeurs déterminées de la viscosité réduite et de la valeur K, pour un échantillon particulier de résine PVC, sont influencées différemment par la concentration de la solution choisie pour effectuer les déterminations. Ainsi, l'utilisation de modes opératoires décrits dans le présent document donne des valeurs pour la viscosité réduite et la valeur K qui ne sont comparables que lorsque les concentrations des solutions utilisées sont identiques.
1.4    L'indice limite de viscosité n'est pas utilisé dans le cas des résines PVC.
1.5    Les modes opératoires d'essai décrits dans le présent document peuvent également être utilisés pour caractériser la fraction polymérique obtenue au cours de l'analyse chimique d'une composition PVC. Cependant, il est improbable que les valeurs de la viscosité réduite ou de K obtenues par calcul dans ces conditions indiquent les valeurs réelles qui caractérisent la résine utilisée pour obtenir ladite composition, étant donné le caractère impur de la fraction polymérique récupérée.

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SIST EN ISO 1628-2:2020
01-oktober-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 1628-2:2000
Polimerni materiali - Določanje viskoznosti polimerov v razredčenih raztopinah s
kapilarnimi viskozimetri - 2. del: Polivinilklorid (ISO 1628-2:2020)
Plastics - Determination of the viscosity of polymers in dilute solution using capillary
viscometers - Part 2: Poly(vinyl chloride) resins (ISO 1628-2:2020)
Kunststoffe - Bestimmung der Viskosität von Polymeren in verdünnter Lösung unter
Verwendung von Kapillarviskosimetern - Teil 2: Vinylchlorid-Polymere (ISO 1628-2:2020)
Plastiques - Détermination de la viscosité des polymères en solution diluée à l'aide de
viscosimètres à capillaires - Partie 2: Résines de poly (chlorure de vinyle) (ISO 1628-
2:2020)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 1628-2:2020
ICS:
83.080.20 Plastomeri Thermoplastic materials
SIST EN ISO 1628-2:2020 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EN ISO 1628-2
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

July 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 83.080.20 Supersedes EN ISO 1628-2:1998
English Version

Plastics - Determination of the viscosity of polymers in
dilute solution using capillary viscometers - Part 2:
Poly(vinyl chloride) resins (ISO 1628-2:2020)
Plastiques - Détermination de la viscosité des Kunststoffe - Bestimmung der Viskosität von
polymères en solution diluée à l'aide de viscosimètres Polymeren in verdünnter Lösung unter Verwendung
à capillaires - Partie 2: Résines de poly(chlorure de von Kapillarviskosimetern - Teil 2: Vinylchlorid-
vinyle) (ISO 1628-2:2020) Polymere (ISO 1628-2:2020)
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European foreword
This document (EN ISO 1628-2:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 61 "Plastics"
in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 249 “Plastics” the secretariat of which is held by
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This document supersedes EN ISO 1628-2:1998.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 1628-2
Third edition
2020-06
Plastics — Determination of the
viscosity of polymers in dilute solution
using capillary viscometers —
Part 2:
Poly(vinyl chloride) resins
Plastiques — Détermination de la viscosité des polymères en solution
diluée à l'aide de viscosimètres à capillaires —
Partie 2: Résines de poly(chlorure de vinyle)
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Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 Principle . 2
5 Materials . 2
6 Apparatus . 2
7 Sampling . 3
8 Number of determinations . 3
9 Procedure. 3
9.1 Preparation of solution . 3
9.2 Determination of efflux times . 3
10 Expression of results . 4
10.1 Reduced viscosity . 4
10.2 K-value. 4
11 Precision . 5
12 Test report . 5
Annex A (informative) Conversion of viscosity ratio (VR) to reduced viscosity (I) and K-value .6
Bibliography .15
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Foreword
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Plastics — Determination of the viscosity of polymers in
dilute solution using capillary viscometers —
Part 2:
Poly(vinyl chloride) resins
1 Scope
1.1 This document specifies conditions for the determination of the reduced viscosity (also known
as viscosity number) and K-value of PVC resins. It is applicable to resins in powder form which consist
of homopolymers of the monomer vinyl chloride and copolymers, terpolymers, etc., of vinyl chloride
with one or more other monomers, but where vinyl chloride is the main constituent. The resins may
contain small amounts of unpolymerized substances (e.g. emulsifying or suspending agents, catalyst
residues, etc.) and other substances added during the course of the polymerization. This document
is not applicable, however, to resins having a volatile-matter content in excess of 0,5 % ± 0,1 %, when
determined in accordance with ISO 1269. In addition to this, it is not applicable to resins which are not
entirely soluble in cyclohexanone.
1.2 The reduced viscosity and K-value of a particular resin are related to its molecular mass, but the
relationship varies depending on the concentration and type(s) of other monomer(s) present. Hence,
homopolymers and copolymers having the same reduced viscosity or K-value might not have the same
molecular mass.
1.3 The values determined for reduced viscosity and K-value, for a particular sample of PVC resin, are
influenced differently by the concentration of the solution chosen for the determination. Hence the use
of the procedures described in this document only gives values for reduced viscosity and K-value that are
comparable when the concentrations of the solutions used are identical.
1.4 Limiting viscosity number is not used for PVC resins.
1.5 The experimental procedures described in this document can also be used to characterize the
polymeric fraction obtained during the chemical analysis of a PVC composition. However, the values
calculated for the reduced viscosity and K-value in these circumstances might not indicate the actual
values for the resin used to produce the composition because of the impure nature of the recovered
polymer fraction.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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 1042, Laboratory glassware — One-mark volumetric flasks
ISO 1628-1:2009, Plastics — Determination of the viscosity of polymers in dilute solution using capillary
viscometers — Part 1: General principles
ISO 3105:1994, Glass capillary kinematic viscometers — Specifications and operating instructions
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 1628-1 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http:// www .electropedia .org/
4 Principle
4.1 A test portion is dissolved in a solvent. The reduced viscosity and the K-value are calculated from
the efflux times for the solvent and the solution in a capillary tube viscometer.
5 Materials
−6 2 –1
5.1 Cyclohexanone, having a viscosity/density ratio (kinematic viscosity) between 2,06 × 10 m s
−6 2 –1 2 –1 2 –1
and 2,33 × 10 m s (2,06 mm s and 2,33 mm s ) at 25 °C. The specified boiling point shall be
155 °C. Store the solvent in the dark in a dark-coloured bottle fitted with a ground-glass stopper. Check
the kinematic viscosity before use.
6 Apparatus
6.1 The apparatus required to carry out viscosity measurements on polymers in dilute solution are in
accordance with ISO 1628-1:2009, Clause 5. In addition, the following particular items are required for
the procedures described in this document.
6.2 Viscometer. From the viscometers described in ISO 1628-1:2009, 5.1, model 1C, with a capillary
diameter of 0,77 (1 ± 2 %) mm, from ISO 3105:1994, Table B.4, shall be used as the reference viscometer.
Other viscometers described in ISO 1628-1 may be used provided the correlation between the chosen
viscometer and the reference viscometer has been established over the range of reduced viscosities and
K-values to be measured, and the results are corrected accordingly.
6.3 Graduated flask (one-mark volumetric flask), class A, as specified in ISO 1042, with a volume
of 50 ml.
NOTE The use of a flask calibrated at a temperature of 20 °C, as specified in ISO 1042, causes a systematic
error which can, however, be neglected.
6.4 Filter funnel, with fritted-glass filter disc of medium porosity (pore size 40 µm to 50 µm), or glass
funnel with paper filter.
6.5 Mechanical agitator, equipped with a heating device to keep the flask (6.3) and its contents at a
temperature between 80 °C and 85 °C.
As an alternative, a rotary agitator or shaker may be placed in an oven at a temperature between 80 °C
and 85 °C.
6.6 Analytical balance, accurate to 0,1 mg.
6.7 Temperature-regulated bath, capable of being set at 25,0 °C ± 0,5 °C in steps of 0,1 °C and
maintaining a stability of ± 0,05 °C around the set temperature.
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6.8 Thermometer, with a sensitivity of 0,05 °C.
6.9 Time-measuring device, with a sensitivity of 0,1 s.
7 Sampling
Take a sample which is representative of the resin whose properties are to be determined and large
enough for at least two determinations.
8 Number of determinations
Carry out two complete determinations, starting each with a fresh test portion.
9 Procedure
9.1 Preparation of solution
General requirements for the dissolution of polymer in solvent are given in ISO 1628-1:2009, Clause 6.
3 3
Prepare a solution with a concentration of 5 kg/m ± 0,1 kg/ m at 25 °C ± 1 °C, as follows.
Weigh, to the nearest 0,2 mg, 0,250 g ± 0,005 g of resin and transfer it quantitatively to the 50 ml
flask (6.3). Add about 40 ml of cyclohexanone (5.1) to the flask, swirling the flask by hand to prevent
coagulation or the formation of lumps. Continue dissolution by agitating for 1 h between 80 °C and
85 °C using the agitator (6.5). Check visually that dissolution is complete. If gelatinized particles are
still visible, start again with a new portion of the resin. Cool the solution to 25 °C ± 1 °C and make up to
the mark with cyclohexanone at the same temperature. Mix the solution thoroughly by shaking.
Determine the actual concentration of the solution to an accuracy of ± 0,1 %.
If a mass of 0,250 g ± 0,000 25 g is taken and made up to 50 ml of solution as described above, Table A.1
in Annex A can be used to read off the reduced viscosity and K-value from the ratio of the efflux time of
the solution to that of the solvent (the so-called viscosity ratio).
Alternative methods for the preparation of the solution may be used, for example the addition of a
measured volume of solvent to a measured mass of test portion, provided that the values obtained for
the reduced viscosity and K-value can be shown to be equivalent to those obtained with the method
of solution preparation described above. Such alternative methods of solution preparation requires
the amounts of solvent and test portion taken to be determined by experiment, and can also require
compensation for loss of solvent by evaporation during the dissolution process.
With resins having K-values greater than 85, the ratio of the efflux time of the solution to that of
the solvent will exceed the maximum value of 2,0, which is contrary to the requirement specified in
ISO 1628-1:2009, 6.2. In order to ensure uniformity of testing for PVC, this non-conformity shall be
ignored, and all currently available resins tested using the same test-portion mass.
9.2 Determination of efflux times
The procedure is described in ISO 1628-1:2009, Clause 8.
The temperature of the thermostat (6.7) shall be set such that the actual temperature which is measured
by the thermometer (6.8) lies in the range 25 °C ± 0,5 °C. The measured temperature shall be stable to
±0,05 °C around the temperature at which the thermostat has been set.
When filling the viscometer, filter the solvent and the solution using a filter funnel or a glass funnel and
paper filter (see 6.4).
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Particular care shall be taken over viscometer cleaning, which shall be based on the procedure described
in ISO 1628-1:2009, Annex A. Efflux times with the control solvent cyclohexanone shall remain constant
to within 0,2 s for a given viscometer. With the solution, repeat the measurement of the efflux time until
two successive measurements differ by less than 0,25 %. Always discard the first efflux time reading.
NOTE This is a manual procedure. Proprietary equipment is available which will organize the charging of
the viscometer with solution and solvent and measure the respective efflux times automatically. The use of such
equipment is included in the scope of this document provided that all the procedures and verification checks
described above are followed by the automated procedure.
10 Expression of results
10.1 Reduced viscosity
Calculate the reduced viscosity, I, for each test portion as specified in ISO 1628-1:2009, Clause 9, using
Formula (1):
tt−
0
I= (1)
tc
0
where
t and t are the efflux times, in seconds, of the solution and solvent, respectively;
0
3 3 3
c is the concentration of the solution, in 10 kg/m , i.e. g/cm .
Calculate the reduced viscosity I for the sample as the mean value of the two individual values obtained
in the two determinations, expressing the result to the nearest whole number. If the I values obtained
in the two determinations deviate by more than ± 0,4 % from the mean value, these results shall be
rejected and further determinations carried out with fresh test portions.
3 3
If the solution concentration is 5 kg/m ± 0,005 kg/m , it is more convenient to read off the values of I
3 −3 3
from Table A.1, expressing I in (m /kg) · 10 , i.e. cm /g, rounded to the first place of decimals.
10.2 K-value
For each test portion, calculate the K-value as specified in ISO 1628-1:2009, Clause 9, using Formula (2):
2
 
15,lg,ηη−+11++21+ 51lg ,l5 gη
 
rr r
c
 
K = ×1000 (2)
150+300c
where
η t
is the ratio of the viscosities (efflux times) of the solution and solvent;
η ==
r
η t
00
t and t are the efflux times, in seconds, of the solution and solvent, respectively;
0
3 3 3
c is the concentration of the solution, in 10 kg/m , i.e. g/cm .
Calculate the K-value for the sample as the mean value of the two individual K-values obtained in the
two determinations, expressing the result to the first place of decimals. If the K-values obtained in the
two determinations deviate by more than ± 0,4 % from the mean value, these results shall be rejected
and further determinations carried out with fresh test portions.
3 3
If the solution concentration is 5 kg/m ± 0,005 kg/m , it is more convenient to read off the K-value
from Table A.1, rounding to the second place of decimals.
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11 Precision
Interlaboratory trials were conducted on three resins in 11 laboratories on four different dates. These
interlaboratory trials gave the following results for the repeatability standard deviation s (within the
r
same laboratory) and the reproducibility standard deviation s (among different laboratories).
R
See Table 1.
Table 1 — Results for s , s of K-value and reduced viscosity
r R
K-value Reduced viscosity
Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately
50 70 90 61 124 227
s 0,132 0,115 0,120 0,313 0,458 0,742
r
s 0,420 0,291 0,495 0,984 1,202 3,042
R
12 Test report
The test report shall include the following information:
a) a reference to this document, i.e. ISO 1628-2:2020;
b) all details necessary for complete identification of the material under test;
c) the reduced viscosity and/or K-value of the resin sample;
d) any difference between the type of viscometer used and the reference viscometer specified in this
document;
e) the date of the test.
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Annex A
(informative)

Conversion of viscosity ratio (VR) to reduced viscosity (I) and
K-value
See Table A.1.
Table A.1 — Conversion of viscosity ratio (VR) to reduced viscosity (I) and K-value
3 −3 3
Unit for reduced viscosity: (m /kg) × 10 , i.e. cm /g
3
Concentration of resin in solution = 5 g/cm
VR I K VR I K VR I K
1,195 39,0 39,74 1,237 47,4 44,02 1,279 55,8 47,87
1,196 39,2 39,85 1,238 47,6 44,12 1,280 56,0 47,95
1,197 39,4 39,95 1,239 47,8 44,22 1,281 56,2 48,04
1,198 39,6 40,06 1,240 48,0 44,31 1,282 56,4 48,13
1,199 39,8 40,17 1,241 48,2 44,41 1,283 56,6 48,21
1,200 40,0 40,27 1,242 48,4 44,50 1,284 56,8 48,30
1,201 40,2 40,38 1,243 48,6 44,60 1,285 57,0 48,38
1,202 40,4 40,49 1,244 48,8 44,69 1,286 57,2 48,47
1,203 40,6 40,59 1,245 49,0 44,79 1,287 57,4 48,55
1,204 40,8 40,70 1,246 49,2 44,88 1,288 57,6 48,64
1,205 41,0 40,80 1,247 49,4 44,98 1,289 57,8 48,72
1,206 41,2 40,91 1,248 49,6 45,07 1,290 58,0 48,81
1,207 41,4 41,01 1,249 49,8 45,16 1,291 58,2 48,89
1,208 41,6 41,12 1,250 50,0 45,26 1,292 58,4 48,98
1,209 41,8 41,22 1,251 50,2 45,35 1,293 58,6 49,06
1,210 42,0 41,33 1,252 50,4 45,44 1,294 58,8 49,15
1,211 42,2 41,43 1,253 50,6 45,53 1,295 59,0 49,23
1,212 42,4 41,53 1,254 50,8 45,63 1,296 59,2 49,32
1,213 42,6 41,64 1,255 51,0 45,72 1,297 59,4 49,40
1,214 42,8 41,74 1,256 51,2 45,81 1,298 59,6 49,48
1,215 43,0 41,84 1,257 51,4 45,90 1,299 59,8 49,57
1,216 43,2 41,94 1,258 51,6 45,99 1,300 60,0 49,65
1,217 43,4 42,05 1,259 51,8 46,09 1,301 60,2 49,73
1,218 43,6 42,15 1,260 52,0 46,18 1,302 60,4 49,81
1,219 43,8 42,25 1,261 52,2 46,27 1,303 60,6 49,90
1,220 44,0 42,35 1,262 52,4 46,36 1,304 60,8 49,98
1,221 44,2 42,45 1,263 52,6 46,45 1,305 61,0 50,06
1,222 44,4 42,55 1,264 52,8 46,54 1,306 61,2 50,14
1,223 44,6 42,65 1,265 53,0 46,63 1,307 61,4 50,23
1,224 44,8 42,75 1,266 53,2 46,72 1,308 61,6 50,31
1,225 45,0 42,85 1,267 53,4 46,81 1,309 61,8 50,39
1,226 45,2 42,95 1,268 53,6 46,90 1,310 62,0 50,47
1,227 45,4 43,05 1,269 53,8 46,99 1,311 62,2 50,55
1,228 45,6 43,15 1,270 54,0 47,07 1,312 62,4 50,63
1,229 45,8 43,25 1,271 54,2 47,16 1,313 62,6 50,71
1,230 46,0 43,34 1,272 54,4 47,25 1,314 62,8 50,79
1,231 46,2 43,44 1,273 54,6 47,34 1,315 63,0 50,87
1,232 46,4 43,54 1,274 54,8 47,43 1,316 63,2 50,95
1,233 46,6 43,64 1,275 55,0 47,52 1,317 63,4 51,03
1,234 46,8 43,73 1,276 55,2 47,60 1,318 63,6 51,11
1,235 47,0 43,83 1,277 55,4 47,69 1,319 63,8 51,19
1,236 47,2 43,93 1,278 55,6 47,78 1,320 64,0 51,27
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Table A.1 (continued)
VR I K VR I K VR I K
1,321 64,2 51,35 1,371 74,2 55,14 1,421 84,2 58,59
1,322 64,4 51,43 1,372 74,4 55,21 1,422 84,4 58,65
1,323 34,6 51,51 1,373 74,6 55,28 1,423 84,6 58,72
1,324 34,8 51,59 1,374 74,8 55,35 1,424 84,8 58,79
1,325 65,0 51,67 1,375 75,0 55,42 1,425 85,0 58,85
1,326 65,2 51,75 1,376 75,2 55,49 1,426 85,2 58,92
1,327 65,4 51,83 1,377 75,4 55,57 1,427 85,4 58,98
1,328 65,6 51,91 1,378 75,6 55,64 1,428 85,6 59,05
1,329 65,8 51,98 1,379 75,8 55,71 1,429 85,8 59,11
1,330 66,0 52,06 1,380 76,0 55,78 1,430 86,0 59,18
1,331 66,2 52,14 1,381 76,2 55,85 1,431 86,2 59,24
1,332 66,4 52,22 1,382 76,4 55,92 1,432 86,4 59,31
1,333 66,6 52,29 1,383 76,6 55,99 1,433 86,6 59,37
1,334 66,8 52,37 1,384 76,8 56,06 1,434 86,8 59,44
1,335 67,0 52,45 1,385 77,0 56,13 1,435 87,0 59,50
1,336 67,2 52,5
...

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN ISO 1628-2:2020
01-april-2020
Polimerni materiali - Določanje viskoznosti polimerov v razredčenih raztopinah s
kapilarnimi viskozimetri - 2. del: Polivinilklorid (ISO/FDIS 1628-2:2020)
Plastics - Determination of the viscosity of polymers in dilute solution using capillary
viscometers - Part 2: Poly(vinyl chloride) resins (ISO/FDIS 1628-2:2020)
Plastiques - Détermination de la viscosité des polymères en solution diluée à l'aide de
viscosimètres à capillaires - Partie 2: Résines de poly (chlorure de vinyle) (ISO/FDIS
1628-2:2020)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 1628-2
ICS:
83.080.20 Plastomeri Thermoplastic materials
oSIST prEN ISO 1628-2:2020 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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STANDARD 1628-2
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Plastics — Determination of the
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viscosity of polymers in dilute solution
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Poly(vinyl chloride) resins
Plastiques — Détermination de la viscosité des polymères en solution
diluée à l'aide de viscosimètres à capillaires —
Partie 2: Résines de poly(chlorure de vinyle)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 Principle . 2
5 Materials . 2
6 Apparatus . 2
7 Sampling . 3
8 Number of determinations . 3
9 Procedure. 3
9.1 Preparation of solution . 3
9.2 Determination of efflux times . 3
10 Expression of results . 4
10.1 Reduced viscosity . 4
10.2 K-value. 4
11 Precision . 5
12 Test report . 5
Bibliography .15
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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 61, Plastics, Subcommittee SC 9,
Thermoplastic materials, in collaboration with the European Committee for Standardization (CEN)
Technical Committee CEN/TC 249, Plastics, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation
between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This third edition cancels and replaces ISO 1628-2:1998, of which it constitutes a minor revision.
The change compared to the previous edition is as follows:
— Clause 2 has been updated.
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Plastics — Determination of the viscosity of polymers in
dilute solution using capillary viscometers —
Part 2:
Poly(vinyl chloride) resins
1 Scope
1.1 This document specifies conditions for the determination of the reduced viscosity (also known
as viscosity number) and K-value of PVC resins. It is applicable to resins in powder form which consist
of homopolymers of the monomer vinyl chloride and copolymers, terpolymers, etc., of vinyl chloride
with one or more other monomers, but where vinyl chloride is the main constituent. The resins may
contain small amounts of unpolymerized substances (e.g. emulsifying or suspending agents, catalyst
residues, etc.) and other substances added during the course of the polymerization. This document
is not applicable, however, to resins having a volatile-matter content in excess of 0,5 % ± 0,1 %, when
determined in accordance with ISO 1269. In addition to this, it is not applicable to resins which are not
entirely soluble in cyclohexanone.
1.2 The reduced viscosity and K-value of a particular resin are related to its molecular mass, but the
relationship varies depending on the concentration and type(s) of other monomer(s) present. Hence,
homopolymers and copolymers having the same reduced viscosity or K-value might not have the same
molecular mass.
1.3 The values determined for reduced viscosity and K-value, for a particular sample of PVC resin, are
influenced differently by the concentration of the solution chosen for the determination. Hence the use
of the procedures described in this document only gives values for reduced viscosity and K-value that are
comparable when the concentrations of the solutions used are identical.
1.4 Limiting viscosity number is not used for PVC resins.
1.5 The experimental procedures described in this document can also be used to characterize the
polymeric fraction obtained during the chemical analysis of a PVC composition. However, the values
calculated for the reduced viscosity and K-value in these circumstances might not indicate the actual
values for the resin used to produce the composition because of the impure nature of the recovered
polymer fraction.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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 1042, Laboratory glassware — One-mark volumetric flasks
ISO 1628-1:2009, Plastics — Determination of the viscosity of polymers in dilute solution using
capillary viscometers — Part 1: General principles
ISO 3105:1994, Glass capillary kinematic viscometers — Specifications and operating instructions
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 1628-1 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
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4 Principle
4.1 A test portion is dissolved in a solvent. The reduced viscosity and the K-value are calculated from
the efflux times for the solvent and the solution in a capillary tube viscometer.
5 Materials
−6 2 –1
5.1 Cyclohexanone, having a viscosity/density ratio (kinematic viscosity) between 2,06 × 10 m s
−6 2 –1 2 –1 2 –1
and 2,33 × 10 m s (2,06 mm s and 2,33 mm s ) at 25 °C. The specified boiling point shall be
155 °C. Store the solvent in the dark in a dark-coloured bottle fitted with a ground-glass stopper. Check
the kinematic viscosity before use.
6 Apparatus
6.1 The apparatus required to carry out viscosity measurements on polymers in dilute solution are in
accordance with ISO 1628-1:2009, Clause 5. In addition, the following particular items are required for
the procedures described in this document.
6.2 Viscometer. From the viscometers described in ISO 1628-1:2009, 5.1, model 1C, with a capillary
diameter of 0,77 mm ± 2 %, from ISO 3105:1994, Table B.4, shall be used as the reference viscometer.
Other viscometers described in ISO 1628-1 may be used provided the correlation between the chosen
viscometer and the reference viscometer has been established over the range of reduced viscosities and
K-values to be measured, and the results are corrected accordingly.
6.3 Graduated flask (one-mark volumetric flask), class A, as specified in ISO 1042, with a volume
of 50 ml.
NOTE The use of a flask calibrated at a temperature of 20 °C, as specified in ISO 1042, causes a systematic
error which can, however, be neglected.
6.4 Filter funnel, with fritted-glass filter disc of medium porosity (pore size 40 µm to 50 µm), or glass
funnel with paper filter.
6.5 Mechanical agitator, equipped with a heating device to keep the flask (6.3) and its contents at a
temperature between 80 °C and 85 °C.
As an alternative, a rotary agitator or shaker may be placed in an oven at a temperature between 80 °C
and 85 °C.
6.6 Analytical balance, accurate to 0,1 mg.
6.7 Temperature-regulated bath, capable of being set at 25,0 °C ± 0,5 °C in steps of 0,1 °C and
maintaining a stability of ± 0,05 °C around the set temperature.
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6.8 Thermometer, with a sensitivity of 0,05 °C.
6.9 Time-measuring device, with a sensitivity of 0,1 s.
7 Sampling
Take a sample which is representative of the resin whose properties are to be determined and large
enough for at least two determinations.
8 Number of determinations
Carry out two complete determinations, starting each with a fresh test portion.
9 Procedure
9.1 Preparation of solution
General requirements for the dissolution of polymer in solvent are given in ISO 1628-1:2009, Clause 6.
3 3
Prepare a solution with a concentration of 5 g/cm ± 0,1 g/ cm at 25 °C ± 1 °C, as follows.
Weigh, to the nearest 0,2 mg, 0,250 g ± 0,005 g of resin and transfer it quantitatively to the 50 ml
flask (6.3). Add about 40 ml of cyclohexanone (5.1) to the flask, swirling the flask by hand to prevent
coagulation or the formation of lumps. Continue dissolution by agitating for 1 h between 80 °C and
85 °C using the agitator (6.5). Check visually that dissolution is complete. If gelatinized particles are
still visible, start again with a new portion of the resin. Cool the solution to 25 °C ± 1 °C and make up to
the mark with cyclohexanone at the same temperature. Mix the solution thoroughly by shaking.
Determine the actual concentration of the solution to an accuracy of ± 0,1 %.
If a mass of 0,250 g ± 0,000 25 g is taken and made up to 50 ml of solution as described above, Table 1
can be used to read off the reduced viscosity and K-value from the ratio of the efflux time of the solution
to that of the solvent (the so-called viscosity ratio).
Alternative methods for the preparation of the solution may be used, for example the addition of a
measured volume of solvent to a measured mass of test portion, provided that the values obtained for
the reduced viscosity and K-value can be shown to be equivalent to those obtained with the method
of solution preparation described above. Such alternative methods of solution preparation requires
the amounts of solvent and test portion taken to be determined by experiment, and can also require
compensation for loss of solvent by evaporation during the dissolution process.
With resins having K-values greater than 85, the ratio of the efflux time of the solution to that of
the solvent will exceed the maximum value of 2,0, which is contrary to the requirement specified in
ISO 1628-1:2009, 6.2. In order to ensure uniformity of testing for PVC, this non-conformity shall be
ignored, and all currently available resins tested using the same test-portion mass.
9.2 Determination of efflux times
The procedure is described in ISO 1628-1:2009, Clause 8.
The temperature of the thermostat (6.7) shall be set such that the actual temperature which is measured
by the thermometer (6.8) lies in the range 25 °C ± 0,5 °C. The measured temperature shall be stable to
−0,05 °C around the temperature at which the thermostat has been set.
When filling the viscometer, filter the solvent and the solution using a filter funnel or a glass funnel and
paper filter (see 6.4).
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Particular care shall be taken over viscometer cleaning, which shall be based on the procedure described
in ISO 1628-1:2009, Annex A. Efflux times with the control solvent cyclohexanone shall remain constant
to within 0,2 s for a given viscometer. With the solution, repeat the measurement of the efflux time until
two successive measurements differ by less than 0,25 %. Always discard the first efflux time reading.
NOTE This is a manual procedure. Proprietary equipment is available which will organize the charging of
the viscometer with solution and solvent and measure the respective efflux times automatically. The use of such
equipment is included in the scope of this document provided that all the procedures and verification checks
described above are followed by the automated procedure.
10 Expression of results
10.1 Reduced viscosity
Calculate the reduced viscosity, I, for each test portion as specified in ISO 1628:2009, Clause 9, using
Formula (1):
tt−
0
I= (1)
tc
0
where
t and t are the efflux times, in seconds, of the solution and solvent, respectively;
0
3 3 3
c is the concentration of the solution, in 10 kg/m , i.e. g/cm .
Calculate the reduced viscosity I for the sample as the mean value of the two individual values obtained
in the two determinations, expressing the result to the nearest whole number. If the I values obtained
in the two determinations deviate by more than ± 0,4 % from the mean value, these results shall be
rejected and further determinations carried out with fresh test portions.
3 3
If the solution concentration is 5 g/cm ± 0,005 g/cm , it is more convenient to read off the values of I
3 −3 3
from Table 1, expressing I in (m /kg) · 10 , i.e. cm /g, rounded to the first place of decimals.
10.2 K-value
For each test portion, calculate the K-value as specified in ISO 1628-1:2009, Clause 9, using Formula (2):
2
 
15,lg,ηη−+11++21+ 51lg ,l5 gη
 
rr r
c
 
K = ×1000 (2)
150+300c
where
η t
is the ratio of the viscosities (efflux times) of the solution and solvent;
η ==
r
η t
00
t and t are the efflux times, in seconds, of the solution and solvent, respectively;
0
3 3 3
c is the concentration of the solution, in 10 kg/m , i.e. g/cm .
Calculate the K-value for the sample as the mean value of the two individual K-values obtained in the
two determinations, expressing the result to the first place of decimals. If the K-values obtained in the
two determinations deviate by more than ± 0,4 % from the mean value, these results shall be rejected
and further determinations carried out with fresh test portions.
3 3
If the solution concentration is 5 g/cm ± 0,005 g/cm , it is more convenient to read off the K-value from
Table 1, rounding to the second place of decimals.
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11 Precision
Interlaboratory trials were conducted on three resins in 11 laboratories on four different dates. These
interlaboratory trials gave the following results for the repeatability standard deviation s (within the
r
same laboratory) and the reproducibility standard deviation s (among different laboratories):
R
Table 1 — Results for s , s of K-value and reduced viscosity
r R
K-value Reduced viscosity
Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately
50 70 90 61 124 227
s 0,132 0,115 0,120 0,313 0,458 0,742
r
s 0,420 0,291 0,495 0,984 1,202 3,042
R
12 Test report
The test report shall include the following information:
a) a reference to this document, i.e. ISO 1628-2:2020;
b) all details necessary for complete identification of the material under test;
c) the reduced viscosity and/or K-value of the resin sample;
d) any difference between the type of viscometer used and the reference viscometer specified in this
document;
e) the date of the test.
See Table 2.
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Table 2 — Conversion of viscosity ratio (VR) to reduced viscosity (I) and K-value
3 −3 3
Unit for reduced viscosity: (m /kg) × 10 , i.e. cm /g
3
Concentration of resin in solution = 5 g/cm
VR I K VR I K VR I K
1,195 39,0 39,74 1,237 47,4 44,02 1,279 55,8 47,87
1,196 39,2 39,85 1,238 47,6 44,12 1,280 56,0 47,95
1,197 39,4 39,95 1,239 47,8 44,22 1,281 56,2 48,04
1,198 39,6 40,06 1,240 48,0 44,31 1,282 56,4 48,13
1,199 39,8 40,17 1,241 48,2 44,41 1,283 56,6 48,21
1,200 40,0 40,27 1,242 48,4 44,50 1,284 56,8 48,30
1,201 40,2 40,38 1,243 48,6 44,60 1,285 57,0 48,38
1,202 40,4 40,49 1,244 48,8 44,69 1,286 57,2 48,47
1,203 40,6 40,59 1,245 49,0 44,79 1,287 57,4 48,55
1,204 40,8 40,70 1,246 49,2 44,88 1,288 57,6 48,64
1,205 41,0 40,80 1,247 49,4 44,98 1,289 57,8 48,72
1,206 41,2 40,91 1,248 49,6 45,07 1,290 58,0 48,81
1,207 41,4 41,01 1,249 49,8 45,16 1,291 58,2 48,89
1,208 41,6 41,12 1,250 50,0 45,26 1,292 58,4 48,98
1,209 41,8 41,22 1,251 50,2 45,35 1,293 58,6 49,06
1,210 42,0 41,33 1,252 50,4 45,44 1,294 58,8 49,15
1,211 42,2 41,43 1,253 50,6 45,53 1,295 59,0 49,23
1,212 42,4 41,53 1,254 50,8 45,63 1,296 59,2 49,32
1,213 42,6 41,64 1,255 51,0 45,72 1,297 59,4 49,40
1,214 42,8 41,74 1,256 51,2 45,81 1,298 59,6 49,48
1,215 43,0 41,84 1,257 51,4 45,90 1,299 59,8 49,57
1,216 43,2 41,94 1,258 51,6 45,99 1,300 60,0 49,65
1,217 43,4 42,05 1,259 51,8 46,09 1,301 60,2 49,73
1,218 43,6 42,15 1,260 52,0 46,18 1,302 60,4 49,81
1,219 43,8 42,25 1,261 52,2 46,27 1,303 60,6 49,90
1,220 44,0 42,35 1,262 52,4 46,36 1,304 60,8 49,98
1,221 44,2 42,45 1,263 52,6 46,45 1,305 61,0 50,06
1,222 44,4 42,55 1,264 52,8 46,54 1,306 61,2 50,14
1,223 44,6 42,65 1,265 53,0 46,63 1,307 61,4 50,23
1,224 44,8 42,75 1,266 53,2 46,72 1,308 61,6 50,31
1,225 45,0 42,85 1,267 53,4 46,81 1,309 61,8 50,39
1,226 45,2 42,95 1,268 53,6 46,90 1,310 62,0 50,47
1,227 45,4 43,05 1,269 53,8 46,99 1,311 62,2 50,55
1,228 45,6 43,15 1,270 54,0 47,07 1,312 62,4 50,63
1,229 45,8 43,25 1,271 54,2 47,16 1,313 62,6 50,71
1,230 46,0 43,34 1,272 54,4 47,25 1,314 62,8 50,79
1,231 46,2 43,44 1,273 54,6 47,34 1,315 63,0 50,87
1,232 46,4 43,54 1,274 54,8 47,43 1,316 63,2 50,95
1,233 46,6 43,64 1,275 55,0 47,52 1,317 63,4 51,03
1,234 46,8 43,73 1,276 55,2 47,60 1,318 63,6 51,11
1,235 47,0 43,83 1,277 55,4 47,69 1,319 63,8 51,19
1,236 47,2 43,93 1,278 55,6 47,78 1,320 64,0 51,27
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Table 2 (continued)
VR I K VR I K VR I K
1,321 64,2 51,35 1,371 74,2 55,14 1,421 84,2 58,59
1,322 64,4 51,43 1,372 74,4 55,21 1,422 84,4 58,65
1,323 34,6 51,51 1,373 74,6 55,28 1,423 84,6 58,72
1,324 34,8 51,59 1,374 74,8 55,35 1,424 84,8 58,79
1,325 65,0 51,67 1,375 75,0 55,42 1,425 85,0 58,85
1,326 65,2 51,75 1,376 75,2 55,49 1,426 85,2 58,92
1,327 65,4 51,83 1,377 75,4 55,57 1,427 85,4 58,98
1,328 65,6 51,91 1,378 75,6 55,64 1,428 85,6 59,05
1,329 65,8 51,98 1,379 75,8 55,71 1,429 85,8 59,11
1,330 66,0 52,06 1,380 76,0 55,78 1,430 86,0 59,18
1,331 66,2 52,14 1,381 76,2 55,85 1,431 86,2 59,24
1,332 66,4 52,22 1,382 76,4 55,92 1,432 86,4 59,31
1,333 66,6 52,29 1,383 76,6 55,99 1,433 86,6 59,37
1,334 66,8 52,37 1,384 76,8 56,06 1,434 86,8 59,44
1,335 67,0 52,45 1,385 77,0 56,13 1,435 87,0 59,50
1,336 67,2 52,53 1,386 77,2 56,20 1,436 87,2 59,57
1,337 67,4 52,60 1,387 77,4 56,27 1,437 87,4 59,63
1,338 67,6 52,68 1,388 77,6 56,34 1,438 87,6 59,70
1,339 67,8 52,76 1,389 77,8 56,41 1,439 87,8 59,76
1,340 68,0 52,83 1,390 78,0 56,48 1,440 88,0 59,82
1,341 68,2 52,91 1,391 78,2 56,55 1,441 88,2 59,89
1,342 68,4 52,99 1,392 78,4 56,62 1,442 88,4 59,95
1,343 68,6 53,06 1,393 78,6 56,69 1,443 88,6 60,02
1,344 68,8 53,14 1,394 78,8 56,76 1,444 88,8 60,08
1,345 69,0 53,21 1,395 79,0 56,83 1,445 89,0 60,14
1,346 69,2 53,29 1,396 79,2 56,90 1,446 89,2 60,21
1,347 69,4 53,37 1,397 79,4 56,97 1,447 89,4 60,27
1,348 69,6 53,44 1,398 79,6 57,04 1,448 89,6 60,33
1,349 69,8 53,52 1,399 79,8 57,11 1,449 89,8 60,40
1,350 70,0 53,59 1,400 80,0 57,17 1,450 90,0 60,46
1,351 70,2 53,67 1,401 80,2 57,24 1,451 90,2 60,52
1,352 70,4 53,74 1,402 80,4 57,31 1,452 90,4 60,59
1,353 70,6 53,82 1,403 80,6 57,38 1,453 90,6 60,65
1,354 70,8 53,89 1,404 80,8 57,45 1,454 90,8 60,71
1,355 71,0 53,96 1,405 81,0 57,51 1,455 91,0 60,78
1,356 71,2 54,04 1,406 81,2 57,58 1,456 91,2 60,84
1,357 71,4 54,11 1,407 81,4 57,65 1,457 91,4 60,90
1,358 71,6 54,19 1,408 81,6 57,72 1,458 91,6 60,96
1,359 71,8 54,26 1,409 81,8 57,79 1,459 91,8 61,03
1,360 72,0 54,33 1,410 82,0 57,85 1,460 92,0 61,09
1,361 72,2 54,41 1,411 82,2 57,92 1,461 92,2 61,15
1,362 72,4 54,48 1,412 82,4 57,99 1,462 92,4 61,21
1,363 72,6 54,55 1,413 82,6 58,05 1,463 92,6 61,27
1,364 72,8 54,63 1,414 82,8 58,12 1,464 92,8 61,34
1,365 73,0 54,70 1,415 83,0 58,19 1,465 93,0 61,40
1,366 73,2 54,77 1,416 83,2 58,26 1,466 93,2 61,46
1,367 73,4 54,85 1,417 83,4 58,32 1,467 93,4 61,52
1,368 73,6 54,92 1,418 83,6 58,39 1,468 93,6 61,58
1,369 73,8 54,99 1,419 83,8 58,45 1,469 93,8 61,64
1,370 74,0 55,06 1,420 84,0 58,52 1,470 94,0 61,70
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Table 2 (continued)
VR I K VR I K VR I K
1,471 94,2 61,77 1,521 104,2 64,71 1,571 114,2 67,46
1,472 94,4 61,83 1,522 104,4 64,77 1,572 114,4 67,51
1,473 94,6 61,89 1,523 104,6 64,83 1,573, 114,6 67,57
1,474 94,8 61,95 1,524 104,8 64,88 1,574 114,8 67,62
1,475 95,0 62,01 1,525 105,0 64,94 1,575 115,0 67,67
1,476 95,2 62,07 1,526 105,2 65,00 1,576 115,2 67,73
1,477 95,4 62,13 1,527 105,4 65,05 1,577 115,4 67,78
1,478 95,6 62,19 1,528 105,6 65,11 1,578 115,6 67,83
1,479 95,8 62,25 1,529 105,8 65,17 1,579 115,8 67,88
1,480 96,0 62,31 1,530 106,0 65,22 1,580 116,0 67,94
1,481 96,2 62,37 1,531 106,2 65,28 1,581 116,2 67,99
1,482 96,4 62,43 1,532 106,4 65,33 1,582 116,4 68,04
1,483 96,6 62,49 1,533 106,6 65,39 1,583 116,6 68,09
1,484 96,8 62,55 1,534 106,8 65,45 1,584 116,8 68,15
1,485 97,0 62,61 1,535 107,0 65,50 1,585 117,0 68,20
1,486 97,2 62,67 1,536 107,2 65,56 1,586 117,2 68,25
1,487 97,4 62,73 1,537 107,4 65,61 1,587 117,4 68,30
1,488 97,6 62,79 1,538 107,6 65,67 1,588 117,6 68,36
1,489 97,8 62,85 1,539 107,8 65,72 1,589 117,8 68,41
1,490 98,0 62,91 1,540 108,0 65,78 1,590 118,0 68,46
1,491 98,2 62,97 1,541 108,2 65,83 1,591 118,2 68,51
1,492 98,4 63,03 1,542 108,4 65,89 1,592 118,4 68,56
1,493 98,6 63,09 1,543 108,6 65,95 1,593 118,6 68,61
1,494 98,8 63,15 1,544 108,8 66,00 1,594 118,8 68,67
1,495 99,0 63,21 1,545 109,0 66,06 1,595 119,0 68,72
1,496 99,2 63,27 1,546 109,2 66,11 1,596 119,2 68,77
1,497 99,4 63,33 1,547 109,4 66,17 1,597 119,4 68,82
1,498 99,6 63,38 1,548 109,6 66,22 1,598 119,6 68,87
1,499 99,8 63,44 1,549 109,8 66,27 1,599 119,8 68,92
1,500 100,0 63,50 1,550 110,0 66,33 1,600 120,0 68,97
1,501 100,2 63,56 1,551 110,2 66,38 1,601 120,2 69,03
1,502 100,4 63,62 1,552 110,4 66,44 1,602 120,4 69
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