ASTM D3912-10(2017)

Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Coatings and Linings for Use in Nuclear Power Plants

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 The lining test described in 6.2 may be used to evaluate the chemical resistance characteristics of coating systems for lining surfaces of tanks, vessels and similar facilities used in Coating Service Level I and II applications in a nuclear power plant. For the evaluation of linings in Coating Service Level III water immersion applications in nuclear power plants use the test methods and guidance found in Guide D7230.  
3.2 The specific chemical resistance tests described in 6.1 are dependent upon the relative severity of the service conditions. The specific chemical reagents to be used shall be specified to reflect the intended service conditions.  
3.3 At the discretion of the user, the methods presented may also be used to evaluate coatings and linings for applications in other types of power plants or other industrial services.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method establishes procedures for the evaluation of the chemical resistance of coatings and linings for use in Coating Service Level I and II applications in nuclear power plants.  
1.2 This test method is intended to be used as a screening test to evaluate coatings and linings on steel and concrete substrates.  
1.3 This test method addresses two exposure intervals:
(1) Short Term (Typically 5 days): Such exposures are primarily applicable for coatings exposed to chemical splash or spill.
(2) Long Term (Typically 180 days): Such exposures are primarily applicable for linings exposed to continuous or near-continuous chemical immersion.  
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2017
• ICS: 87.040 - Paints and varnishes
• Technical Committee: D33 - Protective Coating and Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities
• Drafting Committee: D33.02 - Service and Material Parameters

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D3912 − 10 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Test Method for
Chemical Resistance of Coatings and Linings for Use in
Nuclear Power Plants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3912; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This test method establishes procedures for the evalua- 2.1 ASTM Standards:
tion of the chemical resistance of coatings and linings for use D714 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of
in Coating Service Level I and II applications in nuclear power Paints
plants. D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D5139 Specification for Sample Preparation for Qualifica-
1.2 This test method is intended to be used as a screening
tion Testing of Coatings to be Used in Nuclear Power
test to evaluate coatings and linings on steel and concrete
Plants
substrates.
D7230 Guide for Evaluating Polymeric Lining Systems for
1.3 This test method addresses two exposure intervals:
Water Immersion in Coating Service Level III Safety-
(1) Short Term (Typically 5 days): Such exposures are
Related Applications on Metal Substrates
primarily applicable for coatings exposed to chemical splash or
2.2 NACE Standard:
spill.
NACE Standard TM-01-74–2002 Laboratory Methods for
(2) Long Term (Typically 180 days): Such exposures are
the Evaluation of Protective Coatings Used as Lining
primarily applicable for linings exposed to continuous or
Materials in Immersion Service
near-continuous chemical immersion.
3. Significance and Use
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.1 The lining test described in 6.2 may be used to evaluate
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only the chemical resistance characteristics of coating systems for
lining surfaces of tanks, vessels and similar facilities used in
and are not considered standard.
Coating Service Level I and II applications in a nuclear power
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
plant. For the evaluation of linings in Coating Service Level III
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
water immersion applications in nuclear power plants use the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
test methods and guidance found in Guide D7230.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2 The specific chemical resistance tests described in 6.1
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor- are dependent upon the relative severity of the service condi-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- tions. The specific chemical reagents to be used shall be
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the specified to reflect the intended service conditions.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.3 At the discretion of the user, the methods presented may
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
also be used to evaluate coatings and linings for applications in
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
other types of power plants or other industrial services.
1 2
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D33 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Protective Coating and Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities and is the direct contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
responsibility of Subcommittee D33.02 on Service and Material Parameters. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2017. Published September 2017. Originally the ASTM website.
approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D3912 – 10. DOI: Available from NACE International (NACE), 15835 Park Ten Pl., Houston, TX
10.1520/D3912-10R17. 77084, http://www.nace.org.
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D3912 − 10 (2017)
4. Sampling 7.1.1 Examine the test specimens at the end of the test
period.
4.1 Prepare individual specimens for testing.
7.1.2 Evaluate the condition of the specimens within 1 h
4.2 Prepare one additional specimen as a control.
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Designation: D3912 − 10 D3912 − 10 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Test Method for
Chemical Resistance of Coatings and Linings for Use in
Nuclear Power Plants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3912; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method establishes procedures for the evaluation of the chemical resistance of coatings and linings for use in
Coating Service Level I and II applications in nuclear power plants.
1.2 This test method is intended to be used as a screening test to evaluate coatings and linings on steel and concrete substrates.
1.3 This test method addresses two exposure intervals:
(1) Short Term (Typically 5 days): Such exposures are primarily applicable for coatings exposed to chemical splash or spill.
(2) Long Term (Typically 180 days): Such exposures are primarily applicable for linings exposed to continuous or
near-continuous chemical immersion.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D714 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D5139 Specification for Sample Preparation for Qualification Testing of Coatings to be Used in Nuclear Power Plants
D7230 Guide for Evaluating Polymeric Lining Systems for Water Immersion in Coating Service Level III Safety-Related
Applications on Metal Substrates
2.2 NACE Standard:
NACE Standard TM-01-74–2002 Laboratory Methods for the Evaluation of Protective Coatings Used as Lining Materials in
Immersion Service
3. Significance and Use
3.1 The lining test described in 6.2 may be used to evaluate the chemical resistance characteristics of coating systems for lining
surfaces of tanks, vessels and similar facilities used in Coating Service Level I and II applications in a nuclear power plant. For
the evaluation of linings in Coating Service Level III water immersion applications in nuclear power plants use the test methods
and guidance found in Guide D7230.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D33 on Protective Coating and Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities and is the direct responsibility
of Subcommittee D33.02 on Service and Material Parameters.
Current edition approved May 15, 2010Sept. 1, 2017. Published June 2010September 2017. Originally approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 20012010 as
D3912 – 95 (2001)D3912 – 10. which was withdrawn January 2010 and reinstated in May 2010. DOI: 10.1520/D3912-10.DOI: 10.1520/D3912-10R17.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Available from NACE International (NACE), 1440 South Creek Dr.,15835 Park Ten Pl., Houston, TX 77084-4906,77084, http://www.nace.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
D3912 − 10 (2017)
3.2 The specific chemical resistance tests described in 6.1 are dependent upon the relative severity of the service conditions. The
specific chemical reagents to be used shall be specified to reflect the intended service conditions.
3.3 At the discretion of the user, the methods presented may also be used to evaluate coatings and linings for applications in
other types of power plants or other industrial services.
4. Sampling
4.1 Prepare individual s
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