1、Designation: B875 96 (Reapproved 2018)Standard Specification forAluminum Diffusion Coating Applied by Pack CementationProcess1This standard is issued under the fixed designation B875; 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.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers the requirements for aluminumdiffusion of metals by the pack cementation method
3、. 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 aluminum(source), a halide salt (activator), and an inert diluent su
4、ch asalumina (filler). When the mixture is heated, the activatorreacts to produce an atmosphere of aluminum halides whichtransfers aluminum to the substrate for subsequent diffusion.The aluminum-rich surface enhances corrosion, thermalstability, and wear-resistant properties.1.2 This standard does n
5、ot 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, health, and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.3 This international
6、standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
7、2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2B374 Terminology Relating to ElectroplatingB487 Test Method for Measurement of Metal and OxideCoating Thickness by Microscopical Examination ofCross SectionB602 Test Method for Attribute Sampling of Metallic andInorganic CoatingsB697 Guide for Selection of
8、Sampling Plans for Inspectionof Electrodeposited Metallic and Inorganic CoatingsB762 Test Method of Variables Sampling of Metallic andInorganic CoatingsC664 Test Methods for Thickness of Diffusion CoatingD3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging3. Terminology3.1 Definitions used in this specification
9、are in accordancewith Terminology B374.3.2 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.
10、3.2.2 retortscontainers in which powder 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
11、 article. These surfaces must beidentified 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 are
12、as whereno coating is allowed due 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
13、are three classes of aluminum diffusion defined bybase (basis) metal category.4.1.1 Class ICarbon steel and low alloy.4.1.2 Class IIStainless steels.4.1.3 Class IIINickel-based alloys.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B08 onMetallic and Inorganic Coatings and is the dir
14、ect responsibility of SubcommitteeB08.03 on Engineering Coatings.Current edition approved June 1, 2018. Published June 2018. Originallyapproved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as B875 96(2013). DOI:10.1520/B0875-96R18.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.o
15、rg, 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 International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United StatesThis internati
16、onal standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committ
17、ee.15. Ordering Information5.1 In order to make the application 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 classif
18、ication (see Section 4).5.1.3 Composition and metallurgical 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 (seeSec
19、tion 9).5.1.8 Any requirement for certification (see Section 11).6. Processing Requirements6.1 Substrate PreparationThe metal to be aluminizedshall be free of flaws and defects that will be detrimental to thecoating. Thorough cleaning is essential to ensure satisfactorydiffusion. Materials used for
20、cleaning should not damage thebase metal. Oils, dirt, grease, 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.6.2 Pack MixCan be categorized by the following:6.2.1 Types of Activity:6.2.1.1 High ActivityDeposit al
21、uminum rapidly and per-form at temperatures (1000 to 1500F). This is usually fol-lowed by a diffusion heat treatment at (1900 to 2000F).6.2.1.2 Low ActivityDeposit aluminum slowly and per-form at temperatures in excess of 1650F.6.2.2 Materials:6.2.2.1 Masteralloy with 50 to 100 % Pure AluminumSold u
22、nder a number of trade names in various mesh sizes.Percentage in mix depends on material being processed.6.2.2.2 ActivatorMost commonly used is ammoniumchloride, but many others are available. Percentage in mixdepends on material and type of activity.6.2.2.3 Inert FillerAluminum oxide or calcined al
23、uminais used and commercially available in numerous mesh sizes.Percentage 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 u
24、sed mixes by addition ofcoating elements, alloys, and activators. Chemical 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
25、 dimensions of furnace used for processing.6.4 Furnace Cycle:6.4.1 High-activity packs are heated to a temperature be-tween 1100 and 1500F and held for the amount of time neededto produce a sufficient deposit of aluminum which after ahigh-temperature diffusion cycle meets thickness requirements.Time
26、 is also dependent on activator(s) being used.6.4.2 Low-activity packs are heated to a temperature be-tween 1650 and 2100F and held for the amount of time neededto produce the desired depth of diffusion.NOTE 3Due to the high temperature of the process, a positive pressureof an inert gas, usually arg
27、on, must be maintained in retorts throughout theentire 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 Diffusion Heat TreatmentParts process
28、ed in high ac-tivity packs are placed in the retort and under inert atmosphereof argon or hydrogen are heated to 1900 to 2000F and held forthe amount of time needed to produce the desired level ofdiffusion.6.7 Post-StraighteningLong tubes may have distortiondue to the high temperature of process. Us
29、e rotary straighteneror hydraulic press to restore straightness and ovality.6.8 Visual InspectionInspect in accordance with 7.3.6.9 Marking and PackagingTo be defined by the pur-chaser in the purchase order. Parts processed for the U.S.government and military, including subcontracts, shall bepackage
30、d in accordance with Practice D3951.7. 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.Class Minimu
31、m, in.Class I (carbon and low alloy) 0.005Class II (stainless steels) 0.003Class III (nickel-base alloys) 0.0017.2 Aluminum ContentThe outer 15 % of coating shallcontain a minimum of 28 % (by weight) aluminum.7.3 AppearanceThe diffusion zone shall be nonporousand adherent to the base metal and shall
32、 have a uniform surfacefree from objectionable imperfections. Minor variations incolor and surface appearance shall be considered acceptable,providing the requirements of 7.1 and 7.2 are met (see 8.6).8. Test Methods8.1 Special Test Specimens:8.1.1 The permission or the requirements to use special t
33、estspecimens, the number to be used, the material from whichthey are to be made, and their shape and size shall be stated bythe purchaser.NOTE 4Test 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
34、 if it is preferred not to submit articles to a destructive test,because, for example, the articles are expensive or few in number. Thespecimen should duplicate the characteristics of the article that influencethe property being tested.8.1.2 Special test specimens used to represent articles in anadh
35、esion, weldability, corrosion resistance, or appearance testshall be made of the same material, shall be in the samemetallurgical condition, and shall have the same surfaceB875 96 (2018)2condition as the articles they represent, and they shall be placedand processed in the production lot along with
36、the articles theyrepresent.8.2 ThicknessPerform the destructive test on samples inaccordance with Test Methods C664. Read and record theresults in accordance with Test Method B487.8.3 Aluminum ContentShall be performed by beta back-scatter or X-ray fluorescence.8.4 Mechanical Properties (if required
37、) Tensile testing onsamples from each process batch.8.5 Hardness Testing (if required) Macrohardness andmicrohardness testing are both acceptable means.8.6 AppearanceThe coating can be examined at up to 5magnification for conformance to appearance requirements.9. Sampling9.1 The sampling plan used f
38、or inspection of a quantity 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 samp
39、le, is selectedat random and 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 procedur
40、eis known as sampling inspection. Three standards, Test Method B602,Guide B697, and Method B762, contain sampling plans that are designedfor the sampling inspection of coatings.Test Method B602 contains four sampling plans, three for use with teststhat are nondestructive and one for tests that are d
41、estructive. The buyerand seller may agree on the plan or plans to be used. If they do not, TestMethod B602 designates the plan to be used.Guide B697 provides a large number of plans and also gives guidancein the selection of a plan. When Guide B697 is specified, the buyer and theseller need to agree
42、 on the plan to be used.Method B762 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. MethodB762 contains several plans and also gives instructions for designating
43、plans to meet special needs. The buyer and the seller may agree on theplan or plans to be used. If they do not, Method B762 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
44、used so that the proper sampling plan is selected.Atest 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.
45、9.2 An inspection 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 identicalconditions, and that are submitted for acceptance or rejection
46、as a group.9.3 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
47、 promptly in 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 t
48、hat the samplesrepresenting 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 rec
49、ords and samples fora period of two years unless the purchaser requires a longerperiod.13. Keywords13.1 aluminizing; corrosion-resistant coatings; diffusioncoating; pack cementationASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights, and the riskof infringement of such rights, are entirely their own responsibility.This standard is subject to re
