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Standard Guide for Measurement of Thin Chromium Coatings by Spot Test

ASTM-B556 - 1990 R07 EDITION - SUPERSEDED
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Standard Guide for Measurement of Thin Chromium Coatings by Spot Test
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Scope

1.1 This guide covers the use of the spot test for the measurement of thicknesses of electrodeposited chromium coatings over nickel and stainless steel with an accuracy of about ±20 % (Section 9). It is applicable to thicknesses up to 1.2 μm.

Note 1—Although this test can be used for coating thicknesses up to 1.2 μm, there is evidence that the results obtained by this method are high at thicknesses greater than 0.5 μm. In addition, for coating thicknesses above 0.5 μm, it is advisable to use a double drop of acid to prevent depletion of the test solution before completion of the test.

1.2 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.

Significance and Use

The thickness of a decorative chromium coating is often critical to its performance.

This procedure is useful for an approximate determination when the best possible accuracy is not required. For more reliable determinations, the following methods are available: Methods B 504, B 568, and B 588.

This test assumes that the rate of dissolution of the chromium by the hydrochloric acid under the specified conditions is always the same.

Keywords

chromium-coatings; coating thickness; nickel-electrodeposition; spot test; stainless steel; steel products-electrodeposited coatings; ICS Number Code 25.220.40 (Metallic coatings)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

02.05 (Metallic and Inorganic Coatings; Metal Powders and Metal Powder Products)

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25.220.40 (Metallic coatings Including electrolytic depositions, cathodic coatings, autocatalytic coatings, etc.)

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Document Number

ASTM-B556-90(2007)

Revision Level

1990 R07 EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Reapproval

Publication Date

Feb. 1, 2007

Document Type

Guide

Page Count

3 pages

Committee Number

B08.10