MATERIAL

Fiat Group STANDARD

Automobiles CORROSION TESTS 50180
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Date: 12/10/2007
GIANCARLO LUNAZZI

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PAOLO FAUSSONE

SUPERVISOR Department : E.D. -- E.M.M. Ingegneria dei Materiali

TMD
MANAGER Department : E.D. -- E.M.M. Ingegneria dei Materiali

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Ch.
PURPOSE
Supervisor:

This Standard covers procedures and equipment for corrosion testing, and specifies scope of the vari-
Manager:

ous tests.

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This Standard cancels and substitutes Stds. 50182, 50469/01, 50493, 50493/01, 50507 and

Edition
7.G2050.

Change Date Description

= May 1988 Edition 9 --- Revised. Composition of solution for method C2 corrected.
A Sept. ’90 Paragraph 7.2.1.3 revised. (BM)

= Nov. ’98 Edition 10 --- Modified point 7.2.5.4. Editorial modifications (FD)

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A 12/17/03 § 5.1.3 : temperature corrected . (FD)

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B 11/05/04 § 6 : acetic acid composition to the methods A2 and A3 changed . (FD)

= 12/10/07 Edition 11 --- Modified point 8.1 . (FD) THE ONLY VALID REFERENCE IS THE ORIGINAL ITALIAN EDITION
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GENERAL

1.1
This Standard covers procedure (time, ambient conditions and apparatus) for the following cor-
rosion tests:
--- Method A1 --- Salt spray test
--- Method A2 --- Acetic acid --- salt spray test
--- Method A3 --- Copper --- accelerated acetic acid salt spray test
--- Method B 1 --- Sub --- surface salt spray corrosion test on scribed specimens
--- Method B 2 --- Dip --- type sub --- surface corrosion test after punching (Stone --- Chipping)
--- Method C1 --- Corrosion test by immersion in acid solution
--- Method C2 --- Corrosion test by immersion in basic solution
--- Method C3 --- Corrosion test by immersion in copper --- accelerated acetic acid salt solution
--- Method D 1 --- Kesternich corrosion test (industrial atmosphere)
--- Method D 2 --- Kesternich corrosion test (in reduced concentration of industrial atmos-
phere)
--- Method D 3 --- Corrosion test in forced draught of industrial atmosphere

1.2
Purpose
These standardized tests provide an accelerated means of simulating the effects of on --- vehicle
service in corrosive environments on materials, coatings, parts and components.

1.3
Scope
--- Method A1 --- For metallic materials and miscellaneous organic, inorganic, chemi-
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cal and electrolytic coatings.

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--- Method A2 --- Preferable for inorganic chemical coatings and electrolytic coatings,
which are only slightly reactive (e.g.: chrome on steel or zinc alloy,
anodic oxidation on aluminium etc.).
THE ONLY VALID REFERENCE IS THE ORIGINAL ITALIAN EDITION

--- Method A3 --- For the same coatings as Method A 2 . This method has a corrosion
speed approximately 5 times greater than that of Method A 2 .
--- Method B 1 and B 2 --- For organic coatings.
--- Method C1 --- For exhaust silencers.
CONFIDENTIAL

--- Method C2 and C3 --- Preferably for use on metallized coating produced by sublimation
and condensation under high vacuum.
--- Method D 1 --- For metallic materials and inorganic, chemical and electrolytic coa-
tings.
--- Method D 2 --- For organic coatings.
--- Method D 3 --- For protective oil coatings on sheet metal, lubricants for pressing
and for protective products used after pressing.
In addition to the above specifications, selection of type of test shall be based on exposure condi-
tions of the material, coating, part or component during service as well as the chemical composi-
tion of corrosive agents with which it may come into contact.

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PRINCIPLES OF TEST METHODS

2.1
Methods A1 , A2 , A3 , C2 , C3 , D 1 , D 2 and D 3
These methods are based on the appearance, in a given time and under attack of corrosive ag-
ents, of marks or spots differing in colour or appearance from the surface being inspected.

2.2
Methods B1 and B2
These methods are based on evaluation of propagation of corrosion (beneath film of coating)
beyond incision lines or punched points, made before exposure to attack.

2.3
Method C1
The method is based on measurement of weight loss of surface being examined, after immersion
in corrosive agent.

3
CLASSIFICATION AND TEST CONDITIONS
On the basis of test conditions, environmental tests are classified according to severity level so
that effects of differing intensity with respect to those encountered during service on vehicle may
be simulated.

3.1
Parameters
The severity level of each corrosion test will be a function of the following parameters:
--- Concentration of corrosive agent selected (Method D 3 only);
--- Degree of corrosiveness of agent selected;
--- Duration of test.

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graphs shall be adhered to in establishing severity level for each test.

3.1.1
THE ONLY VALID REFERENCE IS THE ORIGINAL ITALIAN EDITION
Concentration of corrosive agent selected (Method D 3 only)
Fill supply cylinder described in para. 5.5 for this test with SO2 and O2 in such proportions as to
obtain a final mixture of SO2 and air, relative to product being examined of about 8 to 12 or 20 to
25 p.p.m. of SO2 . The SO2 --- O2 mixture introduced in the cylinder shall be sufficient to supply
the bell jar containing the test specimens for at least 200 h.
CONFIDENTIAL

For example, to obtain a final mixture of 8 to 12 p.p.m. of SO2 (10 p.p.m. on average) calculate
the number of cm3 /min. of SO2 which flow into the mixing apparatus  (see fig. 2) through capil-
lary tube § so as to be mixed with the cm3/min. of air coming from capillary tube ¦.
If, for example, the air flow from capillary tube ¦ is 3130 cm3/min. with a head of water of 40 mm, and
x are the cm3/min. of SO2 to flow into the mixing apparatus 

x : 3130 = 10 : 106

NOTE: The ratio should be “x : (3130 + x) = 10 : 10 6”, but since value x summed with the 3130 cm 3/min.
of air is negligible, said value has been omitted.

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Thus
{3130 × 10}
x= = 0, 0313cm3∕min. = 1, 88cm 2∕min
10 6
Should control of a flow of this magnitude prove difficult, the SO2 may be diluted in O2 , so as to
use a capillary tube § which will allow a greater flow. If the capillary tube § chosen permits a
flow of 775 cm3 /h, quantity y in P.P.M. of SO2 present in the SO2 --- O2 mixture in the supply cylinder
can be determined from the following ratio:
y : 106 = 1.88 : 775
Thus
{10 6 × 1, 88}
y= = 2426 p.p.m. of SO2 in the SO2 --- O2 mixture
775

NOTE: The O2 content has been ignored in the calculation as it is negligible com-
pared to the air flow.

The following is a practical system of filling the supply cylinder: define desired pressure of SO2
--- O2 mixture in the cylinder and then determine the pressure exerted by SO2 alone. Introduce
SO2 in the cylinder and add O2 until total required pressure has been reached.
If, for example, required pressure in cylinder is 8360 mm of Hg, pressure z exerted by SO2 alone
(in a mixture at 2426 p.p.m.) can be determined from the following equation:
Thus
z : 8360 = 2426 : 106
Thus
{8360 × 2426}
z= = 20, 28mmHg
10 6

3.1.2
Degree of corrosiveness of agent
Since the degree of corrosiveness of the agent selected depends not only on its chemical com-
position (see para. 6) but also on its reactivity with the given material or coating, It Is impossible
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to classify the degree of corrosiveness of agents in this Standard. However, as a guide for selec-
tion of the corrosive agent, specifications in para. 1.3 and para. 6 should be kept in mind.
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3.1.3
Duration of test
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Duration of test (with a tolerance of ± 15 min or ± 1% according to the chosen exposure period)
depend on the ageing period which is to be simulated, as well as on the corrosive effect of agent
selected on sample being tested. In general, it shall be selected from the following:

Duration of test in hours

CONFIDENTIAL

24 72 120 250 500

48 96 150 300 750

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DESIGNATION

4.1
On the basis of specification in para. 3, designation of the test to be cited each time on the Stan-
dard, shall consist of:
1) Description of test method according to para. 1
2) Duration of test according to para. 3.1.3

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4.2
Example of designation
Salt spray test (96 h), as per Std. 50180 --- Method A 1 .

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APPARATUS

5.1
Methods A1, A2, A3 and B1

5.1.1
Fog chamber
Fog chamber preferably cubic, in which corrosive solution is atomised.
Fog chamber shall be coated internally with inert material (hard rubber, polyvinyl chloride, poly-
ester resin, glass, methacrylate ester, stoneware). If possible, exterior of chamber shall be
coated with a layer of insulating material (cork and derivatives, glass wool, rock wool, tiles or ce-
ment). Chamber shall also be provided with an air --- tight door or cover and two apertures measur-
ing a few square centimeters. Of the latter, the aperture in the highest part of the chamber serves
as an outlet for the salt fog and should therefore be connected to a tube in inert material leading
to the outside of the building. The aperture at the base of the chamber is to drain drops of solution
which accumulate through condensation on interior of chamber or which fall from specimens
being tested.

NOTE: There are no dimensional requirements for the chamber, though there should be little differ-
ence between length, width and height. Ceiling or cover of the chamber shall be such as to
prevent drops of solution accumulating through condensation from failing on specimens
being tested.

5.1.2
Heater
Heater capable of reaching and maintaining chamber temperature specified in para. 6. The
heater shall be equipped with an adequately sensitive thermostat (see para. 5.1.6) and shall en-

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sure uniformity of temperature inside the chamber.

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5.1.3
Air supply and conditioning system
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Air supply and conditioning system consisting of:
--- A source of compressed air at a pressure of 0.7 to 1.7 bar free from oil and from impurities
(after 1 min. of spray there shall be no traces of oil or other impurities on a piece of filter
paper placed at a distance of approx. 20 cm from the dry --- type nozzle);
--- A pressure regulator valve, where compressed air pressure exceeds 1.7 bar;
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--- A humidifier to maintain the solution at the temperature in the chamber (i.e. to prevent
evaporation of droplets). The humidifier shall allow air bubbles to pass through at least 30
cm of distilled water at 55 to 60 °C.
The resulting air shall have a temperature of above 35 °C (50 °C for Method A3) and relative
humidity of approximately 95%.
The humidifier must be provided with a thermostat to stabilize the water temperature.

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5.1.4
Atomizer
Atomizer constructed in inert material (e.g. glass or methacrylate ester). Atomizer shown in fig.
1 as an example is sufficient for a 200 dm3 chamber and consumes approx. 4 liters of solution
every 24 hours. Larger chambers can be provided with nozzles either proportionally larger or in
greater number provided that pluviometric conditions in para. 6 are maintained. Spray shall not
strike specimens under test directly.

5.1.5
Reservoir
A reservoir in corrosion resistant material of sufficient capacity to hold enough solution for at
least 3 or 4 days operation.
5.1.6
Thermometer
Thermometer, direct reading, to measure temperature in the chamber. The thermometer and
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sensor of the thermostat as per para. 5.1.2 shall be adjacent; both shall be at least 10 cm from
the walls of the test chamber.
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5.1.7
Fog collector
THE ONLY VALID REFERENCE IS THE ORIGINAL ITALIAN EDITION

Consisting of a 100 mm glass funnel (collecting area of 80 cm2 ) with the stem inserted through
a rubber stopper into a 250 cm3 graduated cylinder.
5.1.8
Scriber (Method B1 only).
5.1.9
CONFIDENTIAL

Adhesive tape
In flexible vinyl plastic as per P.S. 9.55367/06 (Methods B 1 and B2 only: also see para. 5.2.3).
5.2
Methods B 2 , C2 and C3
5.2.1
Basin
In plexiglass of suitable dimensions.

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5.2.2
Rack
For moving specimen, part or component under test.
5.2.3
Adhesive tape
As per para. 5.1.9 (Method B2 only).
5.2.4
Striker
Spring --- type, 5000 to 5500 g load (ECCILIPSE type No. 171), Method B2 only.
5.3
Method C1
5.3.1
Cylindrical glass vessel
300 mm dia. and 450 mm in height, provided with immersion type resistance with thermo --- regu-
lator and leak proof cover. A central hole is provided in the cover so that a glass specimen carrier
may be moved vertically by means of a rod so that specimens may be immersed in the acid sol-
ution.
5.3.2
Thermostat chamber
As per Std. 50184 (described for Method A).
5.4
Methods D 1 and D 2
5.4.1
Sheet metal chamber
Internally coated with air --- tight sheets of lead, with inspection port and capacity of 300 l.
5.4.2

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Heating device

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With suitable temperature control.
5.4.3
THE ONLY VALID REFERENCE IS THE ORIGINAL ITALIAN EDITION
Gas (sulphur dioxide) measuring device
5.4.4
Thermometer
For controlling temperature inside the chamber.
CONFIDENTIAL

5.4.5
Specimen carrier
In plexiglass
5.5
Method D 3
The test apparatus for producing an atmosphere with constant humidity and SO2 content shown
in Fig. 2, consist of the following:

5.5.1
Air source (pump) ¡ capable of maintaining a constant flow of 3130 crn3/min.

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5.5.2
Norgren filter © equipped with reducer.

5.5.3
500 cm3 Drechseel bottle ¢ filled with glass wool.

5.5.4
500 cm3 Drechseel bottle £ containing 250 cm3 of 2 to 30% NaOH.

5.5.5
Three or more 500 cm3 Drechseel bottles ¤ each containing 250 cm3 of distilled H2 O.

5.5.6
5000 cm3 container ¥ provided with hydrometer and thermometer.

5.5.7
Flowmeter ¦ provided with a capillary tube allowing a flow of between 1500 and 5000 cm3 /min.

5.5.8
Flowmeter § provided with a capillary tube allowing a flow of between 300 and 1200 cm3 /h.

5.5.9
Supply cylinder ¨ provided with manometers and gas cocks and containing a SO2 --- O2 mixture
prepared as per para. 3.1.1.

5.5.10
100 cm3 Cylinder  for initial mixing of gasses.

5.5.11

2000 cm3 Flask for final gas mixing.

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5.5.12
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Glass bell jar height 320 mm, dia. 180 mm, air tight (specimen cell).
THE ONLY VALID REFERENCE IS THE ORIGINAL ITALIAN EDITION

5.5.13

Support height 270 mm, dia. 150 mm.

5.5.14
CONFIDENTIAL

Hooks stainless steel, for suspending test samples.

5.5.15

Manometer for control of pressure inside bell jar.

5.5.16

250 cm3 Drechseel bottle containing 125 cm3 12M H2 O2 for discharge Of SO2 --- O2 --- air mix-
ture.

5.5.17

Diffusors

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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENTS TEST

SAMPLES
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Composition of corrosive solution "

Pluviometric constantt
48% Idrobromic acid
Hydrogen peroxide

38% sulphuric acid

Anhydrous sodium
Sodium chloride F

Water or humidity
Sulphur dioxide

Temperature
Cypric chloride

cm 3/h B
dihydrate
pH

Oxygen
Method Test

120 M

°C
Acid
-

6.5÷7,2
A1 Salt spray test

z
35±2

ty
Relative Humidity
Acetic acid salt
A2 spray test

Hu

3,1÷3,3
∼ 0.1%
50±5g/l

Copper accel-
0,26⁄±0,02

erated acetic 1÷2

A3 50±2
g/l

acid salt spray

test

∼ 95%
9
Sub --- surface
salt spray cor-

6.5÷7,2
B1 rosion test on 35±2

z
scribed speci-
mens
20% by weight

Dip --- type

3% by volume

sub --- surface

corrosion test Ambient
B2 after punching Temperature
(Stone--- Chip-
ping)
1,14 cm3 /l

1,40 cm3 /l

Corrosion test
C1 by immersion 80±2
in acid sol.
Water q.s.
s.
0,2 % by weight

Corrosion test
C2 by immersion
in basic sol.
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Ambient
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Temperature
Corrosion test
2% by volume
5% by weight

by immersion
0,1 g/l

in copper--- ac-
C3 celerated
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acetic salt sol-

ution
el. Humidity

0,66%
D1
J
Kestenich cor-
rosion test
CONFIDENTIAL

40±2
95÷100% Re

(Ind. atmos-
phere)
0,25%
D2
L
∼ 95% Rel. Humidity

Corrosion test
in forced Ambient
D3 draught of Ind.
See p. 3.1.1
Temperature
atmos.

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" Solution collected in fog collector (Methods A 1 , A2 , A3 and B1 only) shall be of same com-
position as original solution. Composition shall be tested by argentometric analysis. If dilu-
tion occurs, atomized air is too humid, in which case reduce temperature of water in the
humidifier. Should the collected liquid be more concentrated than the original solution, in-
crease humidity by raising the water temperature in the humidifier or decreasing supply
of air bubbles.
Once optimum conditions have been reached, solution may be used for long periods.
- So as to prevent the presence of CO2 which would render the pH of the solution unstable,
it is advisable to use water which has just been boiled.
F Sodium chloride shall be free from Cu and Ni ions and shall not contain more than 0,1% of
Nal nor more than 0.3 of total impurities.
J Test conditions are obtained by introducing 2 l of SO2 in the Kesternich chamber (capacity
approx. 300 l) in which 4 l of distilled water have previously been introduced.
L Test conditions are obtained by introducing 0.75 l of SO2 in the Kesternich chamber (capac-
ity approx. 300 l) in which 2 l ot distilled water have previously been introduced.
z If necessary, pH shall be corrected by adding a few drops per liter of HC1 N/1 or NaOH N/1
to the solution to lower or raise pH respectively.
B The pluviometric constant, which is a function of the fog concentration, is found by collect-
ing the fine condensate precipitating from the fog over a known area, ideally over a horizon-
tal plane.
To determine pluviometric constant, use fog collector positioned as far as possible from
the nozzle so that it does not collect drops failing from specimens exposed to the fog.
Average quantity of solution collected (with fog collector in chamber for at least 24 hours)
shall correspond to specified values.

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TEST PROCEDURE

7.1
Preparation of surfaces

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7.1.1

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Methods A1 , A2 , A3 , C2 , C3 , D 1 , D 2

7.1.1.1
THE ONLY VALID REFERENCE IS THE ORIGINAL ITALIAN EDITION
Unless otherwise specified the surface under test (coated or not), shall be thoroughly degreased
using solvent vapours and then be cleaned using a suitable detergent. After washing with water,
the film of water on surface being tested shall not be broken.

7.1.1.2
CONFIDENTIAL

In the case of conversion layers or layers which have been purposely impregnated with organic
substances for protection, preparation of surfaces shall be as specified on drawing or related
Standard.

7.1.1.3
If specimens have been prepared from coated pieces, cut edges shall be covered with suitable
adhesive tape so that corrosion propagating from edges does not interfere with results.

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7.1.2
Method B 1

7.1.2.1
Carry out operations in para. 7.1.1

7.1.2.2
Using scriber as per para. 5.1.8, cut two intersecting diagonals over half of the surface. Scribed
lines shall not extend to edges of panel, part or component under test.

7.1.3
Method B 2

7.1.3.1
Carry out operations in para. 7.1.1

7.1.3.2
Using spring loaded striker as per para. 5.2.4 make 9 punch marks exposing underlying metal.
Punch marks shall be evenly spaced and approximately 20 mm apart.

7.1.4
Method C1

7.1.4.1
Clean surface being tested by rubbing with a brass brush and damp CaSO4 powder; first wash
with water and then with acetone, blow --- dry and then weigh to an accuracy of 0.5 mg. Protect
specimen edges with peelable resin coating (P.S. 9.56483) for a height of approx. 0.5 cm.

7.1.5
Method D 3
As per specific Procurement Specification for protective oil coating, protective product or lubric-
ant being tested.
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7.2
Procedure
THE ONLY VALID REFERENCE IS THE ORIGINAL ITALIAN EDITION

7.2.1
Methods A1 , A2 , A3 and B 1

7.2.1.1
Exposure
CONFIDENTIAL

Exposure conditions in chamber are as follows:

--- Specimen shall be positioned in chamber so that solution spray does not impinge upon it;
--- Specimen support shall be inert non metallic material (pitch --- pine, glass, plastic). The
specimen may also be suspended with synthetic fibre or cotton thread. Metal wire may not
be used under any circumstances;
--- The significant surface of the specimen shall face upwards so as to form an angle of 30 ±
5° from the vertical. When evaluating results, surfaces facing downwards shall not be taken
into account;
--- Several layers of specimens may be exposed at the same time in the chamber provided that
solution from one specimen does not drip on any other specimen, as this would affect test
results;

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--- Specimens shall not contact each other; furthermore, their positions in relation to each other shall
permit free settling of fog over relevant surfaces.
7.2.1.2
Extraction
During extraction care must be taken not to touch significant surfaces of the specimens with the
fingers; the use of laboratory forceps is advised.
After extraction immerse samples in clean running water, wash with distilled water and lightly
blowdry with compressed air free from water and oil. During this operation take care to prevent
corrosion products from being separated or removed, especially in the case of light alloy test
specimens.
7.2.1.3
For Method B1 , allow specimen to dry in air for 2 hours following extraction and then carry out
operations in paras. 7.2.2.4 and 7.2.2.5.
7.2.2
Method B 2
7.2.2.1
Immerse test specimen, prepared as per para. 7.1.3 in solution as per para. 6. Soak for specified
time.
7.2.2.2
Add 0.5% 120 M hydrogen peroxide daily and if necessary top up level with deionised water.
7.2.2.3
Extract specimen under test from solution and allow to dry in air for 1 hr.
7.2.2.4
Apply a length of adhesive tape (para. 5.2.3) to incisions according to specifications given for
adhesion tests in Procurement Specification for tapes (9.55367).
7.2.2.5
After ensuring that adherence is complete, quickly remove tape from coated support by pulling
upwards manually.
7.2.3

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7.2.3.1
Hang test specimen as per para. 7.1.4 from glass rod positioned in testing apparatus as per para.
5.3.1 containing acid solution as per para. 6.
THE ONLY VALID REFERENCE IS THE ORIGINAL ITALIAN EDITION
7.2.3.2
Carry out the following cycle 20 times;
--- 5 sec of immersion in acid solution;
--- 59 min and 55 sec of exposure to vapours.
CONFIDENTIAL

7.2.3.3
After above cycle, extract test specimen, free from peelable coating without washing and posi-
tion in thermostat chamber as per para. 5.3.2 for 90 min at 150 ± 2 °C.

7.2.3.4
Protect edges of test specimens again using peelable resin (see para. 7.1.4.1) and repeat oper-
ations of paras. 7.2.3.1, 7.2.3.2 and 7.2.3.3. 9 times for a total of 200 cycles, renewing acid sol-
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7.2.3.5
At the end of test, extract test specimen from thermostat chamber, cool rapidly under water spray
then carefully remove corrosion products by mechanical, chemical or electrolytic means. Avoid
as far as possible damaging metal surface.

7.2.3.6
Wash specimen first in water and then with acetone, blow --- dry and re --- weigh to within ± 0.5 mg.

7.2.4
Methods C2 and C3

7.2.4.1
Immerse test specimen as per para. 7.1.1 for the specified time in solution as per para. 6 con-
tained in reservoir as per para. 5.2.1.

7.2.4.2
After immersion, extract specimen from bath, wash in running water and dry with filter paper.

7.2.5
Methods D 1 and D 2

7.2.5.1
Position specimen as per para. 7.1.1 on support as per para 5.4.

7.2.5.2
Fill base of chamber of para. 5.4 with the quantity of distilled water specified in para. 6.

7.2.5.3
Seal chamber and introduce sulphur dioxide using appropriate supply device. Quantity of gas
introduced shall be as specified in para. 6.

7.2.5.4
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Heat until a temperature of 40 ± 2 °C is reached inside the chamber. Maintain said temperature
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7.2.5.5
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Disconnect heating device and open chamber.

7.2.5.6
Leave specimen inside chamber at ambient temperature for 16 h.
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7.2.5.7
Remove water from inside chamber.

7.2.5.8
Repeat operations of paras. 7.2.5.2 and 7.2.5.7.

7.2.5.9
After testing wash specimen in abundant water and blow --- dry with compressed air.

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7.2.6
Method D 3

7.2.6.1
Preparation of apparatus (also see para. 3.1.1)

7.2.6.1.1
Operate pump ¡ (see para. 5.5) and open cylinder ¨ tap so that air (at 20 to 25 °C with 95% R.H.)
and SO2 --- O2 mixture reach the diffuser .

7.2.6.1.2
Adjust flow of the gasses using reducer © and cylinder gas cock, checking by means of head
water in capillary tubes ¦ and §

7.2.6.1.3

Check the base of bell jar has perfect seal and check pressure inside same using manometer
(40 mm head of water) adjusting flow of mixture through Drechseel bottle outlet tube.

7.2.6.1.4
Before proceeding with test, check SO2 content with Drager type gas detector and check that
SO2 concentration in bell jar is 6 ± 1 p.p.m.

7.2.6.2
Test procedure

7.2.6.2.1

Hang test specimens inside bell jar using hooks (see para. 5.5) with surface being tested
facing inwards.

7.2.6.2.2
Pass SO2 --- O2 mixture and air into bell jar for specified time.

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7.2.6.2.3

After testing shut off pump ¡, close cylinder ¨ and extract test specimen from bell jar .
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EVALUATION

8.1
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Methods A1 , A2 and A3
Corrosion resistance shall be evaluated with the naked eye at normal reading distance. Taking
into account specifications on relevant standards test results shall be evaluated in one of the fol-
lowing ways:
1) Number of corrosion spots per unit of surface after a given exposure period. Unless other-
wise specified, the number of spots allowed after specified exposure period is normally 1
per dm2 of meaningful surface under test.
2) Time taken for the first corrosion spot to appear or changes to occur.

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3) Deterioration of mechanical properties after a given exposure period.

4) Weight loss.

8.2
Methods B 1 and B 2
Evaluate extent of corrosion by measuring propagation under coating in mm from scribed lines
or punch marks.

8.3
Method C1
Evaluate extent of corrosion by measuring weight loss (in mg/cm2 ) of test specimen.

8.4
Methods C2 , C3 , D 1 and D 2
Evaluate surface being tested by visual inspection and compare it with a control surface.

8.5
Method D 3
Evaluate extent of corrosion by measuring percentage of surface under test which shows oxida-
tion phenomena (rust or darkening in general).

8.6
Measured values shall satisfy specifications on Standards for material or coating under test.

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REFERENCES
50184 --- 9.55367 --- 9.55367/06 --- 9.56483.
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