ASTM D3912-95

Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Coatings Used in Light-Water Nuclear Power Plants

SCOPE
1.1 This test method establishes procedures for the evaluation of the chemical resistance of coatings used in light-water nuclear power plants.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2000
• Technical Committee: D33 - Protective Coating and Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities
• Drafting Committee: D33.02 - Service and Material Parameters

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D3912-95(2001) - Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Coatings Used in Light-Water Nuclear Power Plants (Withdrawn 2010)
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Referred By: ASTM D6577-15(2019) - Standard Guide for Testing Industrial Protective Coatings
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Referred By: ASTM D5144-08(2021) - Standard Guide for Use of Protective Coating Standards in Nuclear Power Plants
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Referred By: ASTM D5139-19 - Standard Specification for Sample Preparation for Qualification Testing of Coatings to be Used in Nuclear Power Plants
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Referred By: ASTM D8157-19 - Standard Guide for Qualification Testing of Coatings Used in Coating Service Level I in Nuclear Power Plants
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 3912 – 95
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Standard Test Method for
Chemical Resistance of Coatings Used in Light-Water
1
Nuclear Power Plants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3912; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.2 The lining test may be used to evaluate the resistance
characteristics of coating systems for lining surfaces of tanks,
1.1 This test method establishes procedures for the evalua-
vessels and similar facilities used in a light-water nuclear
tion of the chemical resistance of coatings used in light-water
power plant.
nuclear power plants.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4. Sampling
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
4.1 Prepare individual specimens for testing in each of the
information only.
pertinent solutions.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.2 Prepare one additional specimen as a control. Multiple
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
tests may be performed.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5. Preparation of Test Specimens
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1 Steel Panels:
2. Referenced Documents 5.1.1 Prepare steel panels in accordance with Specification
D 5139.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.1.2 Use carbon steel panels in lining tests at least 7 by 7
D 714 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of
1
2 by ⁄4 in. (178 by 178 by 6.4 mm) thick for Procedure A only.
Paints
3
5.2 Concrete Blocks—Prepare blocks in accordance with
D 1193 Specification for Reagent Water
Specification D 5139 with the exception that the top and
D 5139 Specification for Sample Preparation for Qualifica-
bottom ends of the block shall be coated.
tion Testing of Coatings to be Used in Nuclear Power
4
Plants
6. Procedure
2.2 NACE Standard:
6.1 Test in accordance with NACE TM-01-74–91, Proce-
NACE TM-01-74–91 Laboratory Methods for the Evalua-
dure B, Immersion Testing, except use Procedure A, One-Side
tion of Protective Coatings Used as Lining Materials in
Testing (cold wall) when a significant temperature differential
5
Immersion Service
is anticipated across the coating film as for tank linings.
6.2 Lining Test:
3. Significance and Use
6.2.1 Immerse lining test specimens in the appropriate test
3.1 The specific chemical resistance tests to be performed
solutions listed in Fig. 1 or as otherwise specified for a
are dependent upon the relative severity of the service condi-
minimum of 180 days.
tions. Fig. 1 lists some chemical solutions that may be
6.2.2 Maintain a temperature of 72 6 5°F (226 3°C) unless
applicable to nuclear power plants and may be considered for
otherwise specified by the owner.
use in testing chemical resistance of coatings when applicable.
6.2.3 Use deionized water with an initial resistivity of not
Testing these, or other chemical solutions should not be
less than 2.5 mV/in. at 77°F (1 MV/cm at 25°C) and with a
construed as mand
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