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==Definition of terms==

The formation of creepage refers to the progressive formation of conductive paths that are formed on the [[Surface|surface]] and/or inside a solid insulating material as a result of the combined effects of electrical stress and electrolytic contamination.

This test determines the resistance of [[Plastics|plastics]] to tracking. The resistance is related to the electrode spacing specified in DIN EN 60112. The surface, which is under electrical voltage up to a maximum of 600 V, is wetted drop by drop with test solutions. If no creepage traces occur at this defined maximum voltage ([[Creep Current Resistance|creep current resistance]] not measurable due to exceeding the measuring range), erosion may occur, the depth of which must be measured. Some plastics may ignite during this test.

==See also==

* [[Electrical Strength|Electrical strength]]
* [[Electrical Conductivity|Electrical conductivity]]
* [[Insulation Resistance|Insulation resistance]]
* [[Creep Current Resistance|Creep current resistance]]

'''References'''

* Hellerich, W., Harsch, G., Haenle, S.: Werkstoffführer Kunststoffe: Eigenschaften, Prüfungen, Kennwerte. Carl Hanser, Munich Vienna (2004) (ISBN 978-2-446-17617-1; see [[AMK-Büchersammlung|AMK-Library]] under G 1)
* DIN EN IEC 60112 (2024-11); VDE 0303-11: 2024-11: Method for the Determination of the Proof and the Comparative Tracking Indices of Solid Insulating Materials (IEC 112/643/CDV:2024) (Draft)
* DIN EN IEC 60587 (2022-12); VDE 0303-10: 2022-12: Electrical Insulating Materials used under Ambient Conditions – Test Methods for Evaluating Resistance to Tracking and Erosion (IEC 60587:2022)

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