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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.2
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 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
4.1 The thickness of a decorative chromium coating is often critical to its performance.
4.2 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 B504, B568, and B588.
4.3 This test assumes that the rate of dissolution of the chromium by the hydrochloric acid under the specified conditions is always the same.
Keywords
ICS Number Code 25.220.40 (Metallic coatings)
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Document Number
ASTM-B556-90(2012)
Revision Level
1990 R12 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Reapproval
Publication Date
Nov. 15, 2013
Document Type
Guide
Page Count
3 pages
Committee Number
B08.10