Specialty nonelectrical properties testing refers to the measurement and evaluation of various physical and chemical properties of materials or substances that are not related to electrical conductivity or electrical characteristics. Here are some common specialty nonelectrical properties testing methods:

1. Mechanical Testing:
• Tensile Testing: Measures the strength and ductility of a material under tension.
• Compression Testing: Determines the resistance of a material to compression forces.
• Hardness Testing: Measures the resistance of a material to indentation or scratching.
• Impact Testing: Evaluates the ability of a material to withstand sudden loading or impact.
• Fatigue Testing: Assess the behavior of a material under cyclic loading.
2. Thermal Analysis:
• Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC): Measures heat flow and temperature changes in a material to analyze phase transitions, crystallization, and thermal properties.
• Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA): Measures weight changes in a material as a function of temperature to analyze thermal stability and decomposition.
3. Rheology Testing:
• Viscometry: Measures the viscosity of liquids or the flow behavior of materials.
• Oscillatory Rheology: Analyzes the elastic and viscous properties of materials under oscillating shear stress.
• Creep Testing: Evaluates the deformation and flow behavior of materials under constant stress over time.
4. Chemical Analysis:
• Spectroscopy: Uses various techniques such as UV-Vis, IR, or NMR spectroscopy to analyze the chemical composition and molecular structure of materials.
• Chromatography: Separates and analyzes the components of a mixture based on their different affinities to a stationary and mobile phase.
• Mass Spectrometry: Determines the mass-to-charge ratio of ions to identify and quantify chemical compounds.
5. Surface Analysis:
• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM): Provides detailed images and analysis of a material's surface topography and composition.
• Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM): Produces high-resolution images of a material's surface and measures surface forces.
• X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS): Analyzes the elemental composition and chemical state of a material's surface.
6. Environmental Testing:
• Accelerated Aging Testing: Simulates the effect of aging on materials under accelerated conditions, such as temperature, humidity, or UV exposure.
• Corrosion Testing: Evaluates the resistance of materials to corrosion or degradation in different environments.
• Weathering Testing: Assess the effects of outdoor exposure, such as sunlight, heat, and moisture, on the properties of materials.

These are just a few examples of specialty nonelectrical properties testing methods. Depending on the specific properties of interest, there are various other techniques and tests available to measure and evaluate different aspects of materials, substances, or products. The selection of the appropriate testing method depends on the specific properties being assessed and the desired outcome or application.