What is BS EN 60754-2 – Acidity and conductivity about?
BS EN 60754-2 is a European standard that discusses the determination of acidity and conductivity for Tests on gases evolved during the combustion of materials from cables. pH and conductivity measurements are used in a variety of applications, including boiler maintenance and agriculture, as well as aquariums and aquaculture.
BS EN 60754-2 specifies the apparatus and procedure for the determination of the potential corrosivity of gases evolved during the combustion of materials taken from electric or optical fibre cable constructions by measuring the acidity (pH) and conductivity of an aqueous solution resulting from the gases evolved during the combustion.
The general method specified in BS EN 60754-2 is intended for the testing of individual components used in cable construction. Formulae are given for the calculation of a weighted value for a combination of materials found in a specified cable. The use of this method will enable the verification of relevant requirements for either individual components or combined components of a cable construction stated in the appropriate cable specification.
BS EN 60754-2 included for the testing of individual components where it is required only to demonstrate compliance with a stated performance requirement for quality control purposes.
Who is BS EN 60754-2 – Acidity and conductivity for?
BS EN 60754-2 on the determination of acidity and conductivity applies to:
- Laboratory testing
Why should you use BS EN 60754-2 – Acidity and conductivity?
pH value is a pH of an aqueous solution resulting from the gases that evolved during the combustion of the material under the conditions given in BS EN 60754-2. Conductivity value is a conductivity of an aqueous solution from the gases that evolved during the combustion of the material under the conditions given in BS EN 60754-2.
BS EN 60754-2 provides a method for determining the acidity (by pH measurement) and conductivity of an aqueous solution of gases evolved during the combustion of materials so that limits can be agreed upon for cable specifications. The method provides an indirect assessment of corrosivity. As recommended limits of pH and conductivity can only be regarded as an indication, the relationship between corrosion and these two parameters does not necessarily embrace all materials.
BS EN 60754-2 gives test procedures such as heating procedure, washing procedure and determination of the pH value and conductivity. These test procedures help you in the determination of acidity and conductivity for testing on gases evolved during the combustion of materials from cables.
