Standard Test Method for Corrosion Characteristics of Solid Film Lubricants

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1.1 This test method  covers the evaluation of the corrosion characteristics of dry solid film lubricants under conditions of high humidity.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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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An American National Standard
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Designation:D2649–99
Standard Test Method for
Corrosion Characteristics of Solid Film Lubricants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2649; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
e NOTE—Paragraph 8.2.1 was corrected editorially in February 2000.
1. Scope D 4175 Terminology Relating to Petroleum, Petroleum
2 Products, and Lubricants
1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of the corrosion
2.2 U. S. Military Specifications:
characteristics of dry solid film lubricants under conditions of
MIL-S-7742 Screw Threads, Standard, Optimum Selected
high humidity.
Series
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
MIL-R-3043 Resin-Coating, Permanent (for Internal En-
standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for
gine Parts)
information only.
2.3 Government Standard:
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
P-D-680 Dry Cleaning and Degreasing Solvent
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3. Terminology
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.1 Definitions:
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.1 lubricant, n—any material interposed between two
2. Referenced Documents surfaces that reduces the friction or wear between them (see
Test Method D 4175).
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
B 209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
3.2.1 dry solid film lubricant, n—on an aluminum surface,
Sheet and Plate
one consisting of friction-reducing powders bonded in tight
B 211 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
matrix to the surface of the metal.
Bar, Rod, and Wire
B 308/B 308 M Specification forAluminum-Alloy 6061-T6
4. Summary of Test Method
Standard Structural Profiles
4.1 An aluminum panel having solid film deposited on one
D 235 Specification for Mineral Spirits (Petroleum Spirits)
4 surface is contacted under load with the surface of an unlubri-
(Hydrocarbon Cleaning Solvent)
cated panel. The specimen is subjected to 95 6 3 % relative
D 1730 Practices for Preparation of Aluminum and
5 humidity at 49°C (120°F) for a period of 500 h. After this
Aluminum-Alloy Surfaces for Painting
period, the surface of the unlubricated panel is examined for
D 1748 Test Method for Rust Protection by Metal Preser-
6 evidence of corrosion.
vatives in the Humidity Cabinet
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Surfaces are examined for signs of corrosion. Any sign
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-2 on
Petroleum Products and Lubricantsand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
of corrosion is an indication of potential field failure.
D02.Lon Industrial Lubricants.
Current edition approved July 10, 1999. Published September 1999. Originally
published as D 2649 – 67. Last previous edition D 2649 – 93.
Reference may be made to Military Specification MIL-L-8937 (ASG), Jan. 22,
1963, and Method 3814 of Federal Test Method Standard No. 791. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.03.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 06.04. Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.01. Office, Washington, DC 20402.
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6. Apparatus 8. Sampling, Test Specimens, and Test Units
6.1 Bolt, No. ⁄8-24UNF-3A, made of aluminum alloy 2024,
8.1 Be certain there is sufficient quantity of solid film
conforming to Specification B 211 and nut No. ⁄8-24UNF-3B
lubricant mixture to perform the test.
having threads conforming to Military Specification MIL-S-
8.2 Prepare the apparatus and specimens as follows:
7742.
8.2.1 Liquid degrease the aluminum channel, nuts, bolts,
6.2 Channel, made of aluminum alloy 2024, conforming to
and test panels with hydrocarbon dry cleaning solvent (see
Specification B 308, 179 mm (7 in.) long, 76 mm (3 in.) wide,
7.2).
and 35 mm (1 ⁄8 in.) high.
8.2.2 Deposit a film of resin coating on the surface of the
6.3 Humidity Environmental Test Chamber, capable of pro-
aluminum channel and cure in a
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