1. Scope
1.1 This practice defines conditions for exposure of metals and alloys to the weather. It sets forth the general procedures that should be followed in any atmospheric test. It is presented as an aid in conducting atmospheric corrosion tests so that some of the pitfalls of such testing may be avoided. As such, it is concerned mainly with panel exposures to obtain data for comparison purposes.
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
A380 Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems
D2010/D2010M Test Methods for Evaluation of Total Sulfation Activity in the Atmosphere by the Lead Dioxide Technique
G1 Practice for Preparing, Cleaning, and Evaluating Corrosion Test Specimens
G33 Practice for Recording Data from Atmospheric Corrosion Tests of Metallic-Coated Steel Specimens
G46 Guide for Examination and Evaluation of Pitting Corrosion
G84 Practice for Measurement of Time-of-Wetness on Surfaces Exposed to Wetting Conditions as in Atmospheric Corrosion Testing
G91 Practice for Monitoring Atmospheric SO2 Deposition Rate for Atmospheric Corrosivity Evaluation
G92 Practice for Characterization of Atmospheric Test Sites
G140 Test Method for Determining Atmospheric Chloride Deposition Rate by Wet Candle Method
Keywords
atmospheric corrosion; exposure angle; evaluationatmospheric test; exposure site design; frames; marine exposures; racks; specimens; specimen preparation; Atmospheric corrosion analysis ;
DOI: 10.1520/G0050-76R97E01
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