Conditioning
The time interval between vulcanization and testing shall be in accordance with ISO 23529.
Samples and test pieces shall be stored in accordance with ISO 23529 during the interval between vulcanization and testing.
The material shall be conditioned before testing for a minimum of 16 h at standard laboratory temperature and humidity as specified in ISO 23529.
Metal foil, liquid and conductive elastomeric electrodes shall be applied after conditioning. This shall be carried out either in the conditioning atmosphere or as soon as possible after removal from the conditioning atmosphere. Moisture-permeable electrodes can be applied before conditioning.
For a material which has a resistivity of more than 106 ohm m short-circuit two metal plates placed on either side of the test piece during conditioning to avoid the effects of residual charge.