How to Perform a Tensile Strength Test According to ASTM D412 ASTM D412 is the most common standard for determining the tensile properties of vulcanized (thermoset) rubber and thermoplastic elastomers. Compounds in this family are used to create a vast array of consumer goods such as tires, footballs, and rubber bands. What does it Measure? ASTM D412 measures the elasticity of a material while und...