1、Designation: B733 04 (Reapproved 2014)Standard Specification forAutocatalytic (Electroless) Nickel-Phosphorus Coatings onMetal1This standard is issued under the fixed designation B733; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision
2、, 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 use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.1. Scope1.1 This specification
3、 covers requirements for autocatalytic(electroless) nickel-phosphorus coatings applied from aqueoussolutions to metallic products for engineering (functional) uses.1.2 The coatings are alloys of nickel and phosphorus pro-duced by autocatalytic chemical reduction with hypophosphite.Because the deposi
4、ted nickel alloy is a catalyst for the reaction,the process is self-sustaining. The chemical and physicalproperties of the deposit vary primarily with its phosphoruscontent and subsequent heat treatment. The chemical makeupof the plating solution and the use of the solution can affect theporosity an
5、d corrosion resistance of the deposit. For moredetails, see ASTM STP 265 (1)2and Refs (2)(3)(4) and (5).1.3 The coatings are generally deposited from acidic solu-tions operating at elevated temperatures.1.4 The process produces coatings of uniform thickness onirregularly shaped parts, provided the p
6、lating solution circu-lates freely over their surfaces.1.5 The coatings have multifunctional properties, such ashardness, heat hardenability, abrasion, wear and corrosionresistance, magnetics, electrical conductivity provide diffusionbarrier, and solderability. They are also used for the salvage ofw
7、orn or mismachined parts.1.6 The low phosphorus (2 to 4 % P) coatings are microc-rystalline and possess high as-plated hardness (620 to 750 HK100). These coatings are used in applications requiring abra-sion and wear resistance.1.7 Lower phosphorus deposits in the range between 1 and3 % phosphorus a
8、re also microcrystalline. These coatings areused in electronic applications providing solderability,bondability, increased electrical conductivity, and resistance tostrong alkali solutions.1.8 The medium phosphorous coatings (5 to 9 % P) are mostwidely used to meet the general purpose requirements o
9、f wearand corrosion resistance.1.9 The high phosphorous (more than 10 % P) coatingshave superior salt-spray and acid resistance in a wide range ofapplications. They are used on beryllium and titanium parts forlow stress properties. Coatings with phosphorus contentsgreater than 11.2 % P are not consi
10、dered to be ferromagnetic.1.10 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.1.11 The following precautionary statement pertains only tothe test method portion, Section 9, of this specification.Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any, associated with
11、its use. It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3B368 Test Method for Copper-Accelerated Acetic Acid-SaltSpray (Fog) Tes
12、ting (CASS Test)B374 Terminology Relating to ElectroplatingB380 Test Method for Corrosion Testing of DecorativeElectrodeposited Coatings by the Corrodkote ProcedureB487 Test Method for Measurement of Metal and OxideCoating Thickness by Microscopical Examination ofCross SectionB499 Test Method for Me
13、asurement of Coating Thicknessesby the Magnetic Method: Nonmagnetic Coatings onMagnetic Basis MetalsB504 Test Method for Measurement of Thickness of Metal-lic Coatings by the Coulometric Method1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B08 onMetallic and Inorganic Coatings and i
14、s the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeB08.03 on Engineering Coatings.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2014. Published November 2014. Originallyapproved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as B733 09. DOI:10.1520/B0733-04R14.2The boldface numbers given in parentheses refer to a list
15、of references at theend of the text.3For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM Internatio
16、nal, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States1B537 Practice for Rating of Electroplated Panels Subjectedto Atmospheric ExposureB567 Test Method for Measurement of Coating Thicknessby the Beta Backscatter MethodB568 Test Method for Measurement of Coating Thi
17、cknessby X-Ray SpectrometryB571 Practice for Qualitative Adhesion Testing of MetallicCoatingsB578 Test Method for Microhardness of Electroplated Coat-ingsB602 Test Method for Attribute Sampling of Metallic andInorganic CoatingsB667 Practice for Construction and Use of a Probe forMeasuring Electrical
18、 Contact ResistanceB678 Test Method for Solderability of Metallic-CoatedProductsB697 Guide for Selection of Sampling Plans for Inspectionof Electrodeposited Metallic and Inorganic CoatingsB762 Test Method of Variables Sampling of Metallic andInorganic CoatingsB849 Specification for Pre-Treatments of
19、 Iron or Steel forReducing Risk of Hydrogen EmbrittlementB850 Guide for Post-Coating Treatments of Steel for Reduc-ing the Risk of Hydrogen EmbrittlementB851 Specification for Automated Controlled Shot Peeningof Metallic Articles Prior to Nickel, Autocatalytic Nickel,or Chromium Plating, or as Final
20、 FinishD1193 Specification for Reagent WaterD2670 Test Method for Measuring Wear Properties of FluidLubricants (Falex Pin and Vee Block Method)D2714 Test Method for Calibration and Operation of theFalex Block-on-Ring Friction and Wear Testing MachineD3951 Practice for Commercial PackagingD4060 Test
21、Method for Abrasion Resistance of OrganicCoatings by the Taber AbraserE60 Practice for Analysis of Metals, Ores, and RelatedMaterials by SpectrophotometryE140 Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals RelationshipAmong Brinell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, RockwellHardness, Superficial Hardness, Knoop Har
22、dness, Sclero-scope Hardness, and Leeb HardnessE156 Test Method for Determination of Phosphorus inHigh-Phosphorus Brazing Alloys (Photometric Method)(Withdrawn 1993)4E352 Test Methods for ChemicalAnalysis ofTool Steels andOther Similar Medium- and High-Alloy SteelsF519 Test Method for Mechanical Hyd
23、rogen EmbrittlementEvaluation of Plating/Coating Processes and Service En-vironmentsG5 Reference Test Method for Making PotentiodynamicAnodic Polarization MeasurementsG31 Guide for Laboratory Immersion Corrosion Testing ofMetalsG59 Test Method for Conducting Potentiodynamic Polariza-tion Resistance
24、MeasurementsG85 Practice for Modified Salt Spray (Fog) Testing2.2 Military Standards:MIL-R-81841 Rotary Flap Peening of Metal Parts5MIL-S-13165 Shot Peening of Metal Parts5MIL-STD-105 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspec-tion by Attribute52.3 ISO Standards:ISO 4527 Autocatalytic Nickel-Phosphor
25、us CoatingsSpecification and Test Methods63. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 significant surfacesthose substrate surfaces whichthe coating must protect from corrosion or wear, or both, andthat are essential to the performance.3.2 Other DefinitionsTerminology B374 defines most ofthe technical terms
26、used in this specification.4. Coating Classification4.1 The coating classification system provides for a schemeto select an electroless nickel coating to meet specific perfor-mance requirements based on alloy composition, thickness andhardness.4.1.1 TYPE describes the general composition of the de-p
27、osit with respect to the phosphorus content and is divided intofive categories which establish deposit properties (see Table 1).NOTE 1Due to the precision of some phosphorus analysis methods adeviation of 0.5 % has been designed into this classification scheme.Rounding of the test results due to the
28、 precision of the limits provides foran effective limit of 4.5 and 9.5 % respectively. For example, coating witha test result for phosphorus of 9.7 % would have a classification of TYPEV, see Appendix X5, Alloy TYPEs.4.2 Service Condition Based on Thickness:4.2.1 Service condition numbers are based
29、on the severity ofthe exposure in which the coating is intended to perform andminimum coating thickness to provide satisfactory perfor-mance (see Table 2).4.2.2 SC0 Minimum Service, 0.1 mThis is defined by aminimum coating thickness to provide specific material prop-erties and extend the life of a p
30、art or its function. Applicationsinclude requirements for diffusion barrier, undercoat, electricalconductivity and wear and corrosion protection in specializedenvironments.4The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.5Available from Standardization Documents Or
31、der Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.6Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http:/www.ansi.org.TABLE 1 Deposit Alloy TypesType Phosphorus % wtI No Requirement for PhosphorusII 1to3I
32、II 2to4IV 5to9V 10 and aboveB733 04 (2014)24.2.3 SC1 Light Service,5mThis is defined by aminimum coating thickness of 5 m for extending the life ofthe part. Typical environments include light-load lubricatedwear, indoor corrosion protection to prevent rusting, and forsoldering and mild abrasive wear
33、.4.2.4 SC2 Mild Service,13mThis is defined by mildcorrosion and wear environments. It is characterized by indus-trial atmosphere exposure on steel substrates in dry or oiledenvironments.4.2.5 SC3 Moderate Service,25mThis is defined bymoderate environments such as non marine outdoor exposure,alkali s
34、alts at elevated temperature, and moderate wear.4.2.6 SC4 Severe Service,75mThis is defined by a veryaggressive environment. Typical environments would includeacid solutions, elevated temperature and pressure, hydrogensulfide and carbon dioxide oil service, high-temperature chlo-ride systems, very s
35、evere wear, and marine immersion.NOTE 2The performance of the autocatalytic nickel coating dependsto a large extent on the surface finish of the article to be plated and howit was pretreated. Rough, non uniform surfaces require thicker coatingsthan smooth surfaces to achieve maximum corrosion resist
36、ance andminimum porosity.4.3 Post Heat Treatment ClassThe nickel-phosphoruscoatings shall be classified by heat treatment after plating toincrease coating adhesion and or hardness (see Table 3).4.3.1 Class 1As-deposited, no heat treatment.4.3.2 Class 2Heat treatment at 260 to 400C to produce aminimu
37、m hardness of 850 HK100.4.3.3 Class 3Heat treatment at 180 to 200C for 2 to 4 hto improve coating adhesion on steel and to provide forhydrogen embrittlement relief (see section 6.6).4.3.4 Class 4Heat treatment at 120 to 130C for at least 1h to increase adhesion of heat-treatable (age-hardened) alumi
38、-num alloys and carburized steel (see Note 3).4.3.5 Class 5Heat treatment at 140 to 150C for at least 1h to improve coating adhesion for aluminum, non age-hardened aluminum alloys, copper, copper alloys and beryl-lium.4.3.6 Class 6Heat treatment at 300 to 320C for at least 1h to improve coating adhe
39、sion for titanium alloys.NOTE 3Heat-treatable aluminum alloys such as Type 7075 canundergo microstructural changes and lose strength when heated to over130C.5. Ordering Information5.1 The following information shall be supplied by thepurchaser in either the purchase order or on the engineeringdrawin
40、g of the part to be plated:5.1.1 Title, ASTM designation number, and year of issue ofthis specification.5.1.2 Classification of the deposit by type, servicecondition, class, (see 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3).5.1.3 Specify maximum dimension and tolerancerequirements, if any.5.1.4 Peening, if required (see 6.5).
41、5.1.5 The tensile strength of the material in MPa (see 6.3.1and 6.6).5.1.6 Stress relief heat treatment before plating, (see 6.3).5.1.7 Hydrogen Embrittlement Relief after plating, (see6.6).5.1.8 Significant surfaces and surfaces not to be plated mustbe indicated on drawings or sample.5.1.9 Suppleme
42、ntal or Special Government Requirementssuch as, specific phosphorus content, abrasion wear or corro-sion resistance of the coating, solderability, contact resistanceand packaging selected from Supplemental Requirements.5.1.10 Requirement for a vacuum, inert or reducing atmo-sphere for heat treatment
43、 above 260C to prevent surfaceoxidation of the coating (see S3).5.1.11 Test methods for coating adhesion, composition,thickness, porosity, wear and corrosion resistance, if required,selected from those found in Section 9 and SupplementalRequirements.5.1.12 Requirements for sampling (see Section 8).N
44、OTE 4The purchaser should furnish separate test specimens orcoupons of the basis metal for test purposes to be plated concurrently withthe articles to be plated (see 8.4).6. Materials and Manufacture6.1 SubstrateDefects in the surface of the basis metal suchas scratches, porosity, pits, inclusions,
45、roll and die marks, laps,cracks, burrs, cold shuts, and roughness may adversely affectthe appearance and performance of the deposit, despite theobservance of the best plating practice. Any such defects onsignificant surfaces shall be brought to the attention of thepurchaser before plating. The produ
46、cer shall not be responsiblefor coatings defects resulting from surface conditions of themetal, if these conditions have been brought to the attention ofthe purchaser.TABLE 2 Service ConditionsCoating Thickness RequirementsService ConditionMinimum CoatingThicknessSpecificationm in.SC0 Minimum Thickn
47、ess 0.1 0.000004SC1 Light Service 5 0.0002SC2 Mild Service 13 0.0005SC3 Moderate Service 25 0.001SC4 Severe Service 75 0.003TABLE 3 Classification of Post Heat TreatmentCLASS DescriptionTemperature(C)Time (h)1 No Heat Treatment, As Plated2 Heat Treatment for Maximum HardnessTYPE I 260 20285 16320 84
48、00 1TYPE II 350 to 380 1TYPE III 360 to 390 1TYPE IV 365 to 400 1TYPE V 375 to 400 13 Adhesion on Steel 180 to 200 2 to 44 Adhesion, Carburized Steel andAge Hardened Aluminum120 to 130 1 to 65 Adhesion on Beryllium andAluminum140 to 150 1 to 26 Adhesion on Titanium 300320 14B733 04 (2014)36.2 Pretre
49、atmentA suitable method shall activate the sur-face and remove oxide and foreign materials, which may causepoor adhesion and coating porosity.NOTE 5Heat treatment of the base material may effect its metallur-gical properties. An example is leaded steel which may exhibit liquid orsolid embrittlement after heat treatment. Careful selection of the pre andpost heat treatments are recommended.6.3 Stress Relief:6.3.1 Pretreatment of Iron and Steel for Reducing the Risk ofHydrogen EmbrittlementParts that are made of steel withultimate tensile stre
