1. Scope
1.1 This practice describes procedures for preparing and conducting the polythionic acid test at room temperature, 22 to 25°C (72 to 77°F), to determine the relative susceptibility of stainless steels or other related materials (nickel-chromium-iron alloys) to intergranular stress corrosion cracking.
1.2 This practice can be used to evaluate stainless steels or other materials in the "as received" condition or after being subjected to high-temperature service, 482 to 815°C (900 to 1500°F), for prolonged periods of time.
1.3 This practice can be applied to wrought products, castings, and weld metal of stainless steels or other related materials to be used in environments containing sulfur or sulfides. Other materials capable of being sensitized can also be tested in accordance with this test.
1.4 This practice may be used with a variety of stress corrosion test specimens, surface finishes, and methods of applying stress.
1.5 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems 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. For more specific precautionary statements, see Section 7.
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
G15 Terminology Relating to Corrosion and Corrosion Testing
G30 Practice for Making and Using U-Bend Stress-Corrosion Test Specimens
Keywords
accelerated test; nickel-chromium-iron alloys; polythionic acids; stainless steels; stress-corrosion cracking;: Accelerated aging/testing--corrosion; Castings; Continuous immersion; Copper-ammonium sulfate solution; Corrosion--stress-corrosion; Nickel-chromium-iron alloys; Nonferrous metals/alloys; Polythionic acid test; Stainless steel (corrosion testing); Steel castings; Stress corrosion cracking (SCC); Sulfide/sulfur environments; Sulfur--steel; Welding/welds;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 77.040.10 (Mechanical testing of metals); 77.060 (Corrosion of metals)
DOI: 10.1520/G0035-98R04
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