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Standard Test Method for Measurement of Metal and Oxide Coating Thickness by Microscopical Examination of a Cross Section
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Scope
1.1 This test method covers measurement of the local thickness of metal and oxide coatings by the microscopical examination of cross sections using an optical microscope.
1.2 Under good conditions, when using an optical microscope, the method is capable of giving an absolute measuring accuracy of 0.8 m. This will determine the suitability of the method for measuring the thickness of thin coatings.
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. (This is especially applicable to the chemicals cited in X2.1.)
Significance and Use
Coating thickness is an important factor in the performance of a coating in service and is usually specified in a coating specification.
This method is suitable for acceptance testing.
Keywords
metal; oxide coating; ICS Number Code 17.040.20 (Properties of surfaces)
To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:
02.05 (Metallic and Inorganic Coatings; Metal Powders and Metal Powder Products)
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17.040.20 (Properties of surfaces)
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Document Number
ASTM-B487-85(2007)
Revision Level
1985 R07 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Reapproval
Publication Date
Feb. 1, 2007
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
4 pages
Committee Number
B08.10