ASTM B651-83(2006)

1.1 This test method provides a means for measuring the average dimensions and number of corrosion sites in an electroplated decorative nickel plus chromium or copper plus nickel plus chromium coating on steel after the coating has been subjected to corrosion tests. This test method is useful for comparing the relative corrosion resistances of different electroplating systems and for comparing the relative corrosivities of different corrosive environments. The numbers and sizes of corrosion sites are related to deterioration of appearance. Penetration of the electroplated coatings leads to appearance of basis metal corrosion products.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

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Keywords

copper-nickel-chromium-electrodeposited coatings; corrosion-electrodeposited coatings; double-beam interference microscopy; electroplated coatings; electroplated coatings-chromium; electroplated coatings-nickel; microscopic examination-metallic/inorganic coatings; nickel-chromium alloys-electrodeposited; corrosion site measurement-nickel + chromium/copper + nickel + chromium; surfaces, by double-beam interference microscopy;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 25.220.40 (Metallic coatings); 77.060 (Corrosion of metals)

Citing ASTM Standards

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