ASTM D3912-10
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Coatings and Linings for Use in Nuclear Power Plants
Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Coatings and Linings for Use in Nuclear Power Plants
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
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.
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.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: D3912 − 10
Standard Test Method for
Chemical Resistance of Coatings and Linings for Use in
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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 D5139 Specification for Sample Preparation for Qualifica-
tion Testing of Coatings to be Used in Nuclear Power
1.1 This test method establishes procedures for the evalua-
Plants
tion of the chemical resistance of coatings and linings for use
D7230 Guide for Evaluating Polymeric Lining Systems for
in Coating Service Level I and II applications in nuclear power
Water Immersion in Coating Service Level III Safety-
plants.
Related Applications on Metal Substrates
1.2 This test method is intended to be used as a screening
2.2 NACE Standard:
test to evaluate coatings and linings on steel and concrete
NACE Standard TM-01-74–2002 Laboratory Methods for
substrates.
the Evaluation of Protective Coatings Used as Lining
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Materials in Immersion Service
1.3 This test method addresses two exposure intervals:
(1) Short Term (Typically 5 days): Such exposures are
3. Significance and Use
primarilyapplicableforcoatingsexposedtochemicalsplashor
3.1 The lining test described in 6.2 may be used to evaluate
spill.
the chemical resistance characteristics of coating systems for
(2) Long Term (Typically 180 days): Such exposures are
lining surfaces of tanks, vessels and similar facilities used in
primarily applicable for linings exposed to continuous or
Coating Service Level I and II applications in a nuclear power
near-continuous chemical immersion.
plant. For the evaluation of linings in Coating Service Level III
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
water immersion applications in nuclear power plants use the
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
test methods and guidance found in Guide D7230.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.2 The specific chemical resistance tests described in 6.1
and are not considered standard.
are dependent upon the relative severity of the service condi-
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
tions. The specific chemical reagents to be used shall be
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
specified to reflect the intended service conditions.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 3.3 At the discretion of the user, the methods presented may
also be used to evaluate coatings and linings for applications in
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
other types of power plants or other industrial services.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Sampling
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1 Prepare individual specimens for testing.
D714 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of
4.2 Prepare one additional specimen as a control. Multiple
Paints
tests may be performed.
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
5. Preparation of Test Specimens
5.1 Steel Panels:
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D33 on
5.1.1 Prepare steel panels in accordance with Specification
ProtectiveCoatingandLiningWorkforPowerGenerationFacilitiesandisthedirect
responsibility of Subcommittee D33.02 on Service and Material Parameters.
D5139.
Current edition approved May 15, 2010. Published June 2010. Originally
5.2 Concrete Blocks—Prepare blocks in accordance with
approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D3912 – 95 (2001)
which was withdrawn January 2010 and reinstated in May 2010. DOI: 10.1520/
SpecificationD5139withtheexceptionthatthetopandbottom
D3912-10.
ends of the block shall be coated.
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6. Procedure blistering (Test Method D714), cracking, checking, discolor-
ation of coating or test solution, softening, any other indica-
6.1 Short Term Tests:
tions of physical degradation, and as specified by the licensee.
6.1.1 Test the chemical resistance properties of the coatings
NOTE 2—Aqualitative rating scale such as “slight, moderate, extreme”
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