1、Designation: B201 80 (Reapproved 2014) Endorsed by AmericanElectroplaters SocietyEndorsed by NationalAssociation of Metal FinishersStandard Practice forTesting Chromate Coatings on Zinc and Cadmium Surfaces1This standard is issued under the fixed designation B201; the number immediately following th
2、e designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for
3、use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.1. Scope1.1 This practice covers a procedure for evaluating theprotective value of chemical and electrochemical conversioncoatings produced by chromate treatments of zinc and cad-mium surfaces.1.2 The protective value of a chromate coating is usually
4、determined by salt-spray test and by determining whether ornot the coating possesses adequate abrasion resistance.1.3 Other methods, such as exposure to a humidityenvironment, can be used, but are generally of too long aduration to be of practical value. “Steam Tests” using pressurecookers have also
5、 been used for testing chromate films onhot-dip galvanized surfaces.1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard. No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It
6、 is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus3. Terminology3.1 Definiti
7、ons of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 time to failuretime to failure will depend on the typeof coating tested. A list of some expected protective valuesobtainable in a given salt spray test is shown in Appendix X2.3.1.1.1 DiscussionIn most instances, failure is defined asthe first appearance
8、on significant surfaces of white corrosionproducts visible to the unaided eye at normal reading distance,except that the presence of white corrosion products at sharpedges (for example, on threaded fasteners) and at junctionsbetween dissimilar metals should not be considered failure. Insome instance
9、s, it may be desirable to regard the first appear-ance of red rust as failure.3.1.2 significant surfacesin general, significant surfacesare those surfaces that are visible and subject to corrosion orwear, or both, except that surfaces that are normally difficult tocoat by electroplating or mechanica
10、l deposition may be ex-empt. The designation of significant surfaces may be indicatedon the drawing.4. Significance and Use4.1 This practice is applicable to chromate coatings of thecolorless (both one and two-dip), iridescent yellow or bronze,olive drab, black, colorless anodic, yellow or black ano
11、dictypes, and of the dyed variety, when applied to surfaces ofelectrodeposited zinc, mechanically deposited zinc, hot-dippedzinc, rolled zinc, electrodeposited cadmium, mechanicallydeposited cadmium, and zinc die castings.NOTE 1Colorless coatings are also referred to as clear-bright orblue-bright co
12、atings.4.2 Because of variables inherent in the salt-spray test,which may differ from one test cabinet to another, interpreta-tion of test results for compliance with expected performanceshould be specified by the purchaser.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B08 on Metallican
13、d Inorganic Coatings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B08.07 onConversion Coatings.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2014. Published November 2014. Originallyapproved in 1945. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as B201 80 (2009)1.DOI: 10.1520/B0201-80R14.2For referenced ASTM stand
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15、 19428-2959. United States14.3 Properties such as thickness, color, luster, and ability toprovide good paint adhesion are not covered in this practice,nor are the chemical composition and the method of applica-tion of these finishes.5. Conditioning5.1 AgingBefore subjecting a chromate coating to tes
16、t, itmust be aged at room temperature in a clean environment forat least 24 h after the chromating treatment.5.2 Preparation of SpecimenThe test surface must be freeof fingerprints and other extraneous stains and must not becleaned except by gentle wiping with a clean, dry, soft cloth toremove loose
17、 particles. Oily or greasy surfaces should not beused for testing, and degreasing with organic solvents is notrecommended.6. Procedure6.1 Salt Spray TestExpose the clean specimen to a 5 %solution salt spray and conduct the test in accordance with thelatest revision of Practice B117. Unless otherwise
18、 specified,only those surfaces that are positioned in the test chamber inaccordance with Practice B117 are considered pertinent forevaluating failure.6.2 Abrasion Resistance TestTo determine whether thecoating is adherent, nonpowdery, and abrasion resistant, rubthe chromated surface with a gritless,
19、 soft gum eraser (art-gum)for2to3sbyhand (about ten strokes) using normal pressure(about 70 kPa (10 psi) and a stroke approximately 50 mmlong. The chromate coating should not be removed or wornthrough to the underlying metal as a result of this treatment.6.3 Test for Colorless (Clear) CoatingsThis t
20、est appliesonly to coatings that are free of secondary supplementarycoatings, such as oil, water or solvent-based polymers, or wax.6.3.1 Determine the presence of a colorless (clear) coatingby placing a drop of lead acetate testing solution on the surface.Allow the drop to remain on the surface for
21、5 s. Remove thetesting solution by blotting gently, taking care not to disturbany deposit that may have formed.Adark deposit or black stainis indicative of the absence of a coating.6.3.2 Prepare the test solution by dissolving 50 g of leadacetate trihydrate (Pb(C2H3O2)23H2O) in 1 L of distilled orde
22、ionized water. The pH of the solution should be between 5.5and 6.8. Any white precipitate formed during the initialpreparation of the solution may be dissolved by small additionsof acetic acid; provided that the pH is not reduced to a valuebelow 5.5. Upon formation of a white precipitate thereafter,
23、 thesolution should be discarded.6.3.3 For comparative purposes, treat an untreated surfacesimilarly. On an untreated surface, a black spot forms almostimmediately.APPENDIXES(Nonmandatory Information)X1. NATURE OF COATINGSX1.1 The primary purpose of chromate finishes is to retardthe formation of whi
24、te corrosion products upon exposure tostagnant water, moist atmosphere, or stagnant environmentscontaining organic vapors, such as may emanate from certainplastics, paints, and other organic materials. Chromate finisheswill not prevent the growth of metallic filaments, commonlyknown as “whiskers.”X1
25、.2 Coatings covered by this practice generally containoxides of the basis metal and tri- and hexavalent chromium invarying proportions, except that colorless coatings containlittle or no hexavalent chromium. They may be produced byeither chemical or electrochemical processes from solutionscontaining
26、 hexavalent chromium compounds with one or moreof certain anions which act as activators, film formers or both.There is evidence that over an extended period, chromatecoatings undergo some chemical changes even under ordinaryconditions. These changes increase with increase in tempera-ture. At temper
27、atures above approximately 65C, thesechanges take place fairly rapidly, converting the solublehexavalent chromium ion into an insoluble compound andthereby reducing its protective value under salt spray andhumid conditions. Colorless or light iridescent coatings appearto be less sensitive to elevate
28、d temperatures than are heavychromate coatings.X1.3 The quality of the chromate film depends to a largeextent on the chemical purity and the physical condition of thebasis surface to which it is applied. In order to produce anacceptable coating, it is essential that the surface be properlycleaned an
29、d free of heavy metallic impurities such as lead,copper, and contamination (specific for zinc), such as bright-ener occlusions, and oxides, which interfere with the chromat-ing reaction.X1.4 The thickness of the coating to be chromated shouldbe not less than 5.0 m and the thickness requirement on th
30、ecoating and chromated finish should apply after the chromatetreatment. The color and luster produced by a given treatmentwill depend to some extent on the surface condition of themetal to which it is applied and may vary from part to part, oreven on one single part.B201 80 (2014)2X2. PROTECTION BY
31、CHROMATE COATINGSX2.1 Table X2.1 illustrates the minimum degree of protec-tion that can be expected from the various types of chromatecoatings on electrodeposited zinc when subjected to a 5 % saltspray test.X2.2 These values are shown for guidance purposes onlyand are not to be construed as endpoint
32、 requirements. All typesof zinc and cadmium coatings can be chromated, and there mayor may not be differences in the protection afforded by thechromate depending on the type of coating and the method ofprocessing, so the actual protection required should be estab-lished to the satisfaction of the ma
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