1、Designation: B 874 96 (Reapproved 2003)Standard Specification forChromium Diffusion Coating Applied by Pack CementationProcess1This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 874; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revisio
2、n, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers the requirements for chromiumdiffusion of metals by the pack cementation met
3、hod. Packdiffusion employs the chemical vapor deposition of a metalwhich is subsequently diffused into the surface of a substrate athigh temperature. The material to be coated (substrate) isimmersed or suspended in a powder containing chromium(source), a halide salt (activator), and an inert diluent
4、 such asalumina (filler). When the mixture is heated, the activatorreacts to produce an atmosphere of chromium halides whichtransfers chromium to the substrate for subsequent diffusion.The chromium-rich surface enhances corrosion, thermal stabil-ity, and wear-resistant properties.1.2 This standard d
5、oes not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It 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 St
6、andards:2B 374 Terminology Relating to ElectroplatingB 487 Test Method for Measurement of Metal and OxideCoating Thickness by Microscopical Examination of aCross SectionB 602 Test Method for Attribute Sampling of Metallic andInorganic CoatingsB 697 Guide for Selection of Sampling Plans for Inspectio
7、nof Electrodeposited Metallic and Inorganic CoatingsB 762 Test Method of Variables Sampling of Metallic andInorganic CoatingsC 664 Test Methods for Thickness of Diffusion CoatingD 3951 Practice for Commercial PackagingE 3 Practice for Preparation of Metallographic SpecimensE 766 Practice for Calibra
8、ting Magnification of a ScanningElectron MicroscopeE 1077 Test Method for Estimating the Depth of Decarbur-ization of Steel SpecimensF 1330 Guide for Metallic Abrasive Blasting to Descale theInterior of Pipe3. Terminology3.1 Definitions used in this specification are in accordancewith Terminology B
9、374.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 diffusion coatinga diffusion coating is one producedby causing an element to react with or diffuse into, or both, thesurface of a metallic substrate, thus, chemically altering thesurface of the substrate.3.2.2 retortscontainers in which po
10、wder and parts arepacked for processing. They can be constructed of carbon,stainless, or high alloys and fabricated in all shapes and sizesto accommodate parts being processed.3.2.3 significant surfaceareas that are essential to theserviceability or function of the article. These surfaces must beide
11、ntified on a drawing or marked-up sample of product. Areascan fall into one of three categories as follows:3.2.4 coating requiredthese surfaces must be in accor-dance with all quality requirements of this specification.3.2.5 no coating requiredthese surfaces are areas whereno coating is allowed due
12、to a number of reasons includingdimensional, fabrication, and welding, as well as others.Materials used for masking are commercially available.3.2.6 optionalthese surfaces do not require coating, but atthe same time do not require masking.4. Classification4.1 There are four classes of chromium diffu
13、sion defined bybase (basis) metal category.4.1.1 Class ICarbon steel.4.1.2 Class IILow-alloy steels.4.1.3 Class IIIStainless steels.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B08 onMetallic and Inorganic Coatings and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeB08.08.01 on Engin
14、eering Coatings.Current edition approved Sept. 10, 2003. Published Sept. 2003. Originallyapproved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 1996 as B 874 96.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of A
15、STMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.4.1.4 Class IVNickel-based alloys.5. Ordering Information5.1 In order to make the applic
16、ation of this specificationcomplete, the purchaser shall supply the following informationto the vendor through a purchase order and drawings:5.1.1 Title, ASTM designation number, and date of issue ofthis specification.5.1.2 Deposit by classification (see Section 4).5.1.3 Composition and metallurgica
17、l condition of substrateto be coated.5.1.4 Location of significant surfaces (see 3.2.3).5.1.5 Samples for destructive metallurgical test (see 8.1).5.1.6 Any post heat treatment required.5.1.7 Acceptance inspection procedure to be used (seeSection 9).5.1.8 Any requirement for certification (see Secti
18、on 11).6. Processing Requirements6.1 Substrate PreparationThe metal to be chromizedshall be free of flaws and defects that will be detrimental to thecoating. Thorough cleaning is essential to ensure satisfactorydiffusion. Materials used for cleaning should not damage thebase metal. Oils, dirt, greas
19、e, and stains must be removed.When blasting is also required, use aluminum oxide (90 to 220mesh) at 60 to 80 psi from 4 to 6 in. standoff. (Refer to GuideF 1330.)6.2 Materials:6.2.1 Masteralloy with 50 to 100 % Pure ChromiumSoldunder a number of trade names, in various mesh sizes.Percentage in mix d
20、epends on material being processed.6.2.2 ActivatorMost commonly used is ammonium chlo-ride, but many others are available. Percentage in mix dependson material and type of activity.6.2.3 Inert FillerAluminum oxide or calcined alumina isused and commercially available in numerous mesh sizes.Percentag
21、e in mix depends on material being processed andmesh size being used.NOTE 1It is important that both proper equipment is used and timeestablished to guarantee uniform blend of pack mix.NOTE 2It is common practice to rejuvenate used mixes by addition ofcoating elements, alloys, and activators. Chemic
22、al analysis of used mixesfacilitates control of critical constituents. Disposal of used mixes must beperformed in compliance with environmental regulations.6.3 LoadingPlace pack mix and parts in retorts. Retortsize is limited by dimensions of furnace used for processing.6.4 Furnace CycleParts are he
23、ated to a temperature be-tween 1900 and 2400F depending on base material and packmix and held for amount of time needed to produce desireddepth of diffusion.NOTE 3Due to the high temperature of the process, a positive pressureof an inert gas, usually argon, must be maintained in retorts throughout t
24、heentire furnace cycle.6.5 Post-CleaningRetorts should be allowed to cool suf-ficiently before opening. When parts are removed from retorts,residual pack mix is removed from surfaces by a supplier-approved method.6.6 Post-StraighteningLong tubes may have distortiondue to the high temperature of proc
25、ess. Use rotary straighteneror hydraulic press to restore straightness and ovality.6.7 Visual InspectionInspect in accordance with 7.3.6.8 Marking and PackagingTo be defined by the pur-chaser in the purchase order. Parts processed for the U.S.government and military, including subcontract, shall be
26、pack-aged in accordance with Practice D 3951.7. Coating Requirements7.1 Diffusion ThicknessThe following are minimums forthe different classes of materials based on standard processparameters. Thicker coatings require special processing andmust be called out for in the purchase order if required.Cla
27、ss Minimum, in.Class I (carbon) 0.003Class II (low alloys) 0.003Class III (stainless steels) 0.002Class IV (nickel base alloys) 0.0017.2 DecarburizationFor certain Class I and Class II ma-terials, the maximum depth of decarburization to be defined bythe purchaser.7.3 Chromium ContentThe outer 15 % o
28、f coating shallcontain a minimum of 20 % (by weight) chromium.7.4 AppearanceThe diffusion zone shall be nonporousand adherent to the base metal and shall have a uniform surfacefree from objectionable imperfections. Minor variations incolor and surface appearance shall be considered acceptable,provid
29、ing the requirements of 7.1 and 7.2 are met (see 8.7).8. Test Methods8.1 Special Test Specimens:8.1.1 The permission or the requirements to use special testspecimens, the number to be used, the material from whichthey are to be made, and their shape and size shall be stated bythe purchaser.NOTE 4Tes
30、t specimens are often used to represent coated articles in atest if these articles are of a size, shape, or material that is not suitable forthe test, or if it is preferred not to submit articles to a destructive testbecause, for example, the articles are expensive or few in number. Thespecimen shou
31、ld duplicate the characteristics of the article that influencethe property being tested.8.1.2 Special test specimens used to represent articles in anadhesion, weldability, corrosion resistance, or appearance testshall be made of the same material, shall be in the samemetallurgical condition, and sha
32、ll have the same surfacecondition as the articles they represent, and they shall be placedand processed in the production lot along with the articles theyrepresent.8.2 ThicknessPerform the destructive test on samples inaccordance with Test Methods C 664. Read and record thethickness of samples in ac
33、cordance with Test Method B 487.8.3 DecarburizationDetermined by metallographic ex-amination in accordance with Test Method E 1077.8.4 Chromium ContentPerform by scanning electron mi-croscope (refer to Practice E 766).8.5 Mechanical Properties (if required)Tensile testing onsamples from each process
34、 batch.B 874 96 (2003)28.6 Hardness Testing (if required)Macrohardness and mi-crohardness testing are both acceptable means.8.7 AppearanceThe coating can be examined at up to 53magnification for conformance to appearance requirements.9. Sampling9.1 The sampling plan used for inspection of a quantity
35、 ofcoated articles shall be agreed upon by the purchaser and thesupplier.NOTE 5Usually, when a collection of coated articles, the inspectionlot (9.2), is examined for compliance with the requirements placed on thecoating, a relatively small number of the articles, the sample, is selectedat random an
36、d is inspected. The inspection lot is then classified ascomplying or not complying with the requirements based on the results ofthe inspection of the sample. The size of the sample and the criteria ofcompliance are determined by the application of statistics. This procedureis known as sampling inspe
37、ction. Three standards, Test Method B 602,Guide B 697, and Method B 762, contain sampling plans that are designedfor the sampling inspection of coatings.Test Method B 602 contains four sampling plans, three for use with teststhat are nondestructive and one for tests that are destructive. The buyeran
38、d seller may agree on the plan or plans to be used. If they do not, TestMethod B 602 designates the plan to be used.Guide B 697 provides a large number of plans and also gives guidancein the selection of a plan. When Guide B 697 is specified, the buyer andthe seller need to agree on the plan to be u
39、sed.Method B 762 can be used only for coating requirements that have anumerical limit, such as a coating thickness. The test must yield anumerical value, and certain statistical requirements must be met. MethodB 762 contains several plans and also gives instructions for designatingplans to meet spec
40、ial needs. The buyer and the seller may agree on theplan or plans to be used. If they do not, Method B 762 designates the planto be used.NOTE 6When both destructive and nondestructive tests exist for themeasurement of a characteristic, the purchaser needs to state which one isto be used so that the
41、proper sampling plan is selected. A test may destroythe coating, but in a noncritical area; or, although it may destroy thecoating, a tested part may be reclaimed by stripping and recoating. Thepurchaser needs to state whether the test is to be considered destructive ornondestructive.9.2 An inspecti
42、on lot shall be defined as a collection ofcoated articles of the same kind that have been produced to thesame specifications, coated by a single supplier at one time orapproximately the same time under essentially identical con-ditions, and that are submitted for acceptance or rejection as agroup.9.
43、3 If special test specimens are used to represent the coatedarticles in a test, the number used shall be that required in 8.1.1.10. Rejection and Rehearing10.1 Parts that fail to conform to the requirements of thisspecification may be rejected. Rejection shall be reported to theproducer promptly in
44、writing. In the case of dissatisfactionwith the results of a test, the producer may make a claim for arehearing. Coatings that show imperfections may be rejected.11. Certification11.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, thepurchaser shall be furnished with certifications that the sampl
45、esrepresenting each lot have been either tested or inspected asdirected by this specification and the requirements have beenmet. When specified in the purchase order or contract, a reportof the test results must be furnished.12. Record Retention12.1 The seller is to maintain all job records and samp
46、les fora period of two years unless the purchaser requires a longerperiod.13. Keywords13.1 chromizing; corrosion-resistant coatings; diffusioncoating; pack cementationASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin th
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