Testing Standard:
TAPPI T410 Grammage of Paper and Paperboard (Weight Per Unit Area)
Standard Number
TAPPI T410
Standard Title
Grammage of Paper and Paperboard (Weight Per Unit Area), Test Method
Overview for TAPPI T410 Grammage of Paper:
TAPPI T410 Test Method is the measurement of mass per unit area of the material derived from a linear measurement and weight. Paper is generally sold by its grammage throughout the world and is necessary data when referring to many other physical properties such as bursting strength, thickness, and bulk. Purple Diamond Testing offers TAPPI T410 Grammage of Paper and Paperboard as part of our packaging compliance and validation services.
The test method involves cutting a sample of the paper or paperboard into a specific size and weighing it on an electronic balance. The area of the sample is then calculated and the Grammage is determined by dividing the weight of the sample by the area it represents.
This test method is used to ensure consistency in paper and paperboard manufacturing and to control the amount of raw materials used in the production process. It is also used in quality control to ensure that the final product meets the required specifications.
TAPPI T410 is commonly used in the pulp and paper industry as well as in research and development laboratories.
Rationale for TAPPI T410 Grammage of Paper:
Key Points:
- Correlates to other paper characteristics, such as TAPPI T403 for bursting strength
- Crucial when designing corrugated packaging
- Utilize this test method to ensure quality control
Related Standards:
- ISO 536 – Paper and Board – Determination of Grammage
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