ASTM B651-83(2010)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Measurement of Corrosion Sites in Nickel Plus Chromium or Copper Plus Nickel Plus Chromium Electroplated Surfaces with Double-Beam Interference Microscope
Standard Test Method for Measurement of Corrosion Sites in Nickel Plus Chromium or Copper Plus Nickel Plus Chromium Electroplated Surfaces with Double-Beam Interference Microscope
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Different electroplating systems can be corroded under the same conditions for the same length of time. Differences in the average values of the radius or half-width or of penetration into an underlying metal layer are significant measures of the relative corrosion resistance of the systems. Thus, if the pit radii are substantially higher on samples with a given electroplating system, when compared to other systems, a tendency for earlier failure of the former by formation of visible pits is indicated. If penetration into the semi-bright nickel layer is substantially higher, a tendency for earlier failure by corrosion of basis metal is evident.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method provides a means for measuring the average dimensions and number of corrosion sites in an electroplated decorative nickel plus chromium or copper plus nickel plus chromium coating on steel after the coating has been subjected to corrosion tests. This test method is useful for comparing the relative corrosion resistances of different electroplating systems and for comparing the relative corrosivities of different corrosive environments. The numbers and sizes of corrosion sites are related to deterioration of appearance. Penetration of the electroplated coatings leads to appearance of basis metal corrosion products.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 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.
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Designation: B651 − 83(Reapproved 2010)
Standard Test Method for
Measurement of Corrosion Sites in Nickel Plus Chromium
or Copper Plus Nickel Plus Chromium Electroplated
Surfaces with Double-Beam Interference Microscope
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B651; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope microscope, and interference microscope). The values are
compared to dimensions and numbers of corrosion sites
1.1 This test method provides a means for measuring the
obtained from other specimens.
average dimensions and number of corrosion sites in an
electroplated decorative nickel plus chromium or copper plus
4. Significance and Use
nickel plus chromium coating on steel after the coating has
4.1 Different electroplating systems can be corroded under
beensubjectedtocorrosiontests.Thistestmethodisusefulfor
thesameconditionsforthesamelengthoftime.Differencesin
comparing the relative corrosion resistances of different elec-
the average values of the radius or half-width or of penetration
troplating systems and for comparing the relative corrosivities
into an underlying metal layer are significant measures of the
of different corrosive environments. The numbers and sizes of
relative corrosion resistance of the systems. Thus, if the pit
corrosion sites are related to deterioration of appearance.
radii are substantially higher on samples with a given electro-
Penetrationoftheelectroplatedcoatingsleadstoappearanceof
plating system, when compared to other systems, a tendency
basis metal corrosion products.
for earlier failure of the former by formation of visible pits is
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
indicated. If penetration into the semi-bright nickel layer is
standard.
substantially higher, a tendency for earlier failure by corrosion
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
of basis metal is evident.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5. Apparatus
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.1 Double-Beam Interference Microscope (lateral magnifi-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
cation about 100×), capable of producing, with white light, a
visible group of interference fringes, and equipped with a
2. Referenced Documents
calibrated fine focus and a graduated bifilar (movable cross
2.1 ASTM Standards:
hair) eyepiece.
B487Test Method for Measurement of Metal and Oxide
5.2 Magnifier or Microscope (10× to 20×), with light
Coating Thickness by Microscopical Examination of
source.
Cross Section
5.3 Rule, graduated in millimetres, and a scriber for pro-
3. Summary of Test Method ducing visible lines on the specimen surface.
3.1 The depths and diameter of corrosion pits or the widths
5.4 Microscope, with a magnification capability of 500×,
of corrosion crevices, and the number of pits per square equipped with a bifilar eyepiece, for making measurements on
millimetre or crevices per linear millimetre on a specimen
opaque surfaces.
surface, are determined using optical aids (magnifier,
5.5 Equipmentformountingandpolishingofspecimensfor
microscopical cross-sectional measurements.
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeB08onMetallic
6. Specimen Preparation
and Inorganic Coatings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B08.05 on
Decorative Coatings.
6.1 Clean the corroded specimen surface with an agent or
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2010. Published November 2010. Originally
agents that remove soil and corrosion products, but do not
approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as B651–83 (2006).
DOI: 10.1520/B0651-83R10.
significantlychangethesurfaceofthecorrosionsites.Scouring
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
powder may be used to remove insoluble corrosion products,
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
organic solvent to remove road tar, water accompanied by
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. gentleabrasionwithaclothtoremovelightlyadherentsoil,etc.
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B651 − 83 (2010)
6.2 Mask with paint or tape that portion of the specimen 7.1.3 For surfaces with more than about five cracks per
surface on which no measurements of pits or cracks will be millimetre, count the number of cracks on the surface image
made. Alternatively, a gasketed cell pressed onto the surface that cross a 100× microscope reticle line of known length.
may be used. The opening in the gasket will define the area to 7.1.4 For a surface with fewer than about five cracks per
be stripped. millimetre, lightly scribe a straight line up to 50 mm long on
the specimen surface. Using a magnifier or, if necessary, a
NOTE 1—If pitted, the area selected for measurement should contain at
100× microscope, count the number of cracks in a known
least 100 pits or be as large as 50 by 50 mm. If the area contains cracks,
length of line, or all the cracks in 50 mm length, whichever
the location for measurement should contain at least 100 cracks, or be at
least 50 mm long.
comes first.
6.3 Strip the chromium anodically at 6 to 8 V in a solution
NOTE3—Ifthecrackstendtobeoriented,scribethelineapproximately
containing about 50 g/L of sodium carbonate (Na CO ).
perpendicular to the predominant crack direction.
2 3
6.4 Remove masking material, if desired. 7.2 Calculate the number of pits as pits per square
millimetre, or the number of cracks as cracks per millimetre.
NOTE 2—If tape was employed for masking, its removal is recom-
Enter result in Table 1 under “pit density” or “crack density.”
mended. When the specimen rests on tape, it will allow the specimen to
settle slowly. This gradual movement interferes with measurements of
8. Determination of Mean Dimensions of Pits or Cracks
penetration with the interference microscope.
8.1 Observe one pit or crack with the interference micro-
7. Procedure for Determination of Average Number of
scope.
Pits or Cracks
8.1.1 Using the bifilar eyepiece, count the number of eye-
piece scale units occupied by the major diameter of the pit, or
7.1 Using the 10× to 20× magnifier, count the number of
bythewidthofthecrack.Ifthecrackwidthvaries,orifthepit
pitsinaknownareaorthenumberofcracksintersectingaline
outline is irregular, estimate the average. Enter “width” value
of known length. Where uncertainty exists as to whether
in Table 1.
localized blemishes are corrosion sites when the magnifier is
8.1.2 Adjust the elevation of the microscope tube so that
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