1. Scope
1.1 This stress corrosion practice is intended for statically loaded smooth non-welded or welded specimen tests of 7XXX series Al-Zn-Mg alloys containing less than 0.26% copper.
1.2 This practice is concerned primarily with the test medium which may be used with a variety of test specimens and methods for applying stress. Exposure times, criteria of failure, and so on, are variable and not specified.
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. See Section 8 for additional precautions.
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
B580 Specification for Anodic Oxide Coatings on Aluminum
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
G30 Practice for Making and Using U-Bend Stress-Corrosion Test Specimens
G38 Practice for Making and Using C-Ring Stress-Corrosion Test Specimens
G39 Practice for Preparation and Use of Bent-Beam Stress-Corrosion Test Specimens
G44 Practice for Exposure of Metals and Alloys by Alternate Immersion in Neutral 3.5 % Sodium Chloride Solution
G49 Practice for Preparation and Use of Direct Tension Stress-Corrosion Test Specimens
G58 Practice for Preparation of Stress-Corrosion Test Specimens for Weldments
Keywords
accelerated test environment; aluminum-zinc-magnesium-copper alloys; boiling sodium chloride solution; continuous immersion;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 77.120.10 (Aluminium and aluminium alloys)
DOI: 10.1520/G0103-97
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