1. Scope
1.1 This test method gives a procedure for conducting cyclic galvanostaircase polarization (GSCP) to determine relative susceptibility to localized corrosion (pitting and crevice corrosion) for aluminum alloy 3003-H14 (UNS A93003) (1). It may serve as guide for examination of other alloys (2-5). This test method also describes a procedure that can be used as a check for one's experimental technique and instrumentation.
1.2 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.
ASTM Standards
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
G1 Practice for Preparing, Cleaning, and Evaluating Corrosion Test Specimens
G5 Reference Test Method for Making Potentiostatic and Potentiodynamic Anodic Polarization Measurements
G59 Test Method for Conducting Potentiodynamic Polarization Resistance Measurements
G69 Test Method for Measurement of Corrosion Potentials of Aluminum Alloys
Keywords
aluminum; corrosion; electrochemical measurement; galvanostaircase; localized corrosion; polarization; UNS A93003 (Wr. alum. alloy); Alloys; Aluminum alloys--corrosion testing; Breakdown potential (Eb); Crevice corrosion; Cyclic corrosion testing; Electrochemical measurements/testing; Galvanostaircase polarization (GSCP); Pitting corrosion; Protection potential (Eprot); Reference electrode;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 25.220.20 (Surface treatment)
DOI: 10.1520/G0100-89R99
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