ASTM D5894

1.1 This practice covers basic principles and operating practice for cyclic corrosion/UV exposure of paints on metal, using alternating periods of exposure in two different cabinets: a cycling salt fog/dry cabinet, and a fluorescent UV/condensation cabinet.

1.2 This practice is limited to the methods of obtaining, measuring, and controlling exposure conditions, and procedures. It does not specify specimen preparation nor evaluation of results.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.4 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

D1654 Test Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments
D4587 Practice for Fluorescent UV-Condensation Exposures of Paint and Related Coatings
D610 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted Steel Surfaces
D714 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints
G113 Terminology Relating to Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials
G147 Test Method for Measuring Abrasion Resistance Materials by Abrasive Loop Contact
G151 Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices That Use Laboratory Light Sources
G152 Practice for Operating Open Flame Carbon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
G154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Light Apparatus for UV Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
G155 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
G85 Practice for Modified Salt Spray (Fog) Testing

Index Terms

accelerated aging/testing-paints; corrosion; cyclic corrosion; rust; salt spray; ultraviolet; ICS Number Code 25.220.01 (Surface treatment and coating in general)

Citing ASTM Standards

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