ASTM G5-12

Standard Reference Test Method for Making Potentiostatic and Potentiodynamic Anodic Polarization Measurements

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 The availability of a standard procedure, standard material, and a standard plot should make it easy for an investigator to check his techniques. This should lead to polarization curves in the literature which can be compared with confidence.  
3.2 Samples of a standard ferritic Type 430 stainless steel (UNS S43000) used in obtaining standard reference plot are available for those who wish to check their own test procedure and equipment.3  
3.3 Standard potentiostatic and potentiodynamic polarization plots are shown for a lot of material originally purchased in 1992. This test method is not applicable for standard material purchased before 1992. These reference data are based on the results from different laboratories that followed the standard procedure, using that material in 1.0 N H2SO4. The four sigma probability bands for current density values are shown at each potential to indicate the acceptable range of values.  
3.4 This test method may not be appropriate for polarization testing of all materials or in all environments.  
3.5 This test method is intended for use in evaluating the accuracy of a given electrochemical test apparatus, not for use in evaluating materials performance. Therefore, the use of the plots in Figs. 1 and 2 is not recommended to evaluate alloys other than Type 430, or lots of Type 430 other than those available through ASTM. The use of the data in this test method in this manner is beyond the scope and intended use of this test method. Users of this test method are advised to evaluate test results relative to the scatter bands corresponding to the particular lot of Type 430 stainless steel that was tested.CURRENT DENSITY (μA/cm2)
FIG. 1 Typical Standard Potentiostatic Anodic Polarization PlotCURRENT DENSITY (μA/cm2)
FIG. 2 Typical Standard Potentiodynamic Anodic Polarization Plot
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers an experimental procedure for checking experimental technique and instrumentation. If followed, this test method will provide repeatable potentiostatic and potentiodynamic anodic polarization measurements that will reproduce data determined by others at other times and in other laboratories provided all laboratories are testing reference samples from the same lot of Type 430 stainless steel.  
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Nov-2012
• ICS: 71.040.50 - Physicochemical methods of analysis
• Technical Committee: G01 - Corrosion of Metals
• Drafting Committee: G01.11 - Electrochemical Measurements in Corrosion Testing

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM G5-94(2011)e1 - Standard Reference Test Method for Making Potentiostatic and Potentiodynamic Anodic Polarization Measurements
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2012
• Replaced By: ASTM G5-13 - Standard Reference Test Method for Making Potentiodynamic Anodic Polarization Measurements
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F2129-19a - Standard Test Method for Conducting Cyclic Potentiodynamic Polarization Measurements to Determine the Corrosion Susceptibility of Small Implant Devices
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2012
• Referred By: ASTM G208-12(2020) - Standard Practice for Evaluating and Qualifying Oilfield and Refinery Corrosion Inhibitors Using Jet Impingement Apparatus
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2012
• Referred By: ASTM G102-23 - Standard Practice for Calculation of Corrosion Rates and Related Information from Electrochemical Measurements
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F1940-07a(2019) - Standard Test Method for Process Control Verification to Prevent Hydrogen Embrittlement in Plated or Coated Fasteners
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F3044-20 - Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Potential for Galvanic Corrosion for Medical Implants
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F519-18 - Standard Test Method for Mechanical Hydrogen Embrittlement Evaluation of Plating/Coating Processes and Service Environments
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2012
• Referred By: ASTM G61-86(2018) - Standard Test Method for Conducting Cyclic Potentiodynamic Polarization Measurements for Localized Corrosion Susceptibility of Iron-, Nickel-, or Cobalt-Based Alloys
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2012
• Referred By: ASTM G59-23 - Standard Test Method for Conducting Potentiodynamic Polarization Resistance Measurements
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2012
• Referred By: ASTM G127-15(2023) - Standard Guide for the Selection of Cleaning Agents for Oxygen-Enriched Systems
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F1875-98(2022) - Standard Practice for Fretting Corrosion Testing of Modular Implant Interfaces: Hip Femoral Head-Bore and Cone Taper Interface
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2012
• Referred By: ASTM G170-06(2020)e1 - Standard Guide for Evaluating and Qualifying Oilfield and Refinery Corrosion Inhibitors in the Laboratory
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2012
• Referred By: ASTM E1681-23 - Standard Test Method for Determining Threshold Stress Intensity Factor for Environment-Assisted Cracking of Metallic Materials
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2012
• Referred By: ASTM G192-08(2020)e1 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Crevice Repassivation Potential of Corrosion-Resistant Alloys Using a Potentiodynamic-Galvanostatic-Potentiostatic Technique
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2012

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: G5 − 12
StandardReference Test Method for
Making Potentiostatic and Potentiodynamic Anodic
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Polarization Measurements
This standard is issued under the fixed designation G5; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.2 Samples of a standard ferritic Type 430 stainless steel
(UNS S43000) used in obtaining standard reference plot are
1.1 This test method covers an experimental procedure for
available for those who wish to check their own test procedure
checking experimental technique and instrumentation. If
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and equipment.
followed, this test method will provide repeatable potentio-
static and potentiodynamic anodic polarization measurements 3.3 Standard potentiostatic and potentiodynamic polariza-
that will reproduce data determined by others at other times
tion plots are shown for a lot of material originally purchased
and in other laboratories provided all laboratories are testing in 1992. This test method is not applicable for standard
referencesamplesfromthesamelotofType430stainlesssteel.
materialpurchasedbefore1992.Thesereferencedataarebased
on the results from different laboratories that followed the
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
standard procedure, using that material in 1.0 N H SO . The
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asstandard.Nootherunitsofmeasurementareincludedinthis
four sigma probability bands for current density values are
standard.
shown at each potential to indicate the acceptable range of
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
values.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.4 Thistestmethodmaynotbeappropriateforpolarization
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
testing of all materials or in all environments.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.5 This test method is intended for use in evaluating the
accuracy of a given electrochemical test apparatus, not for use
2. Referenced Documents
in evaluating materials performance. Therefore, the use of the
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
plots in Figs. 1 and 2 is not recommended to evaluate alloys
E1338Guide for Identification of Metals and Alloys in
other than Type 430, or lots of Type 430 other than those
Computerized Material Property Databases
available through ASTM. The use of the data in this test
G3Practice for Conventions Applicable to Electrochemical
methodinthismannerisbeyondthescopeandintendeduseof
Measurements in Corrosion Testing
this test method. Users of this test method are advised to
G107Guide for Formats for Collection and Compilation of
evaluate test results relative to the scatter bands corresponding
Corrosion Data for Metals for Computerized Database
to the particular lot of Type 430 stainless steel that was tested.
Input
4. Apparatus
3. Significance and Use
4.1 The test cell should be constructed to allow the follow-
3.1 The availability of a standard procedure, standard
ing items to be inserted into the solution chamber: the test
material, and a standard plot should make it easy for an
electrode, two auxiliary electrodes, a Luggin capillary with
investigator to check his techniques. This should lead to
salt-bridge connection to the reference electrode, inlet and
polarization curves in the literature which can be compared
outletforaninertgas,andathermometer.Thetestcellshallbe
with confidence.
constructed of materials that will not corrode, deteriorate, or
1 otherwise contaminate the test solution.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee G01 on
Corrosion of Metals and is the direct responsibility of G01.11 on Electrochemical
NOTE 1—Borosilicate glass and TFE-fluorocarbon have been found
Measurements in Corrosion Testing.
suitable.
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2012. Published February 2013. Originally
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approved in 1969. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as G5–94(2011) . DOI:
10.1520/G0005-12.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM These standard samples are available from Metal Samples, P.O. Box 8,
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Mumford,AL36268. Generally, one sample can be repolished and reused for many
the ASTM website. runs. This procedure is suggested to conserve the available material.
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Designation: G5 − 94 (Reapproved 2011) G5 − 12
Standard Reference Test Method for
Making Potentiostatic and Potentiodynamic Anodic
1
Polarization Measurements
This standard is issued under the fixed designation G5; 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.
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ε NOTE—Updated units statement and text editorially in November 2011.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers an experimental procedure for checking experimental technique and instrumentation. If followed,
this test method will provide repeatable potentiostatic and potentiodynamic anodic polarization measurements that will reproduce
data determined by others at other times and in other laboratories provided all laboratories are testing reference samples from the
same lot of Type 430 stainless steel.
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E1338 Guide for Identification of Metals and Alloys in Computerized Material Property Databases
G3 Practice for Conventions Applicable to Electrochemical Measurements in Corrosion Testing
G107 Guide for Formats for Collection and Compilation of Corrosion Data for Metals for Computerized Database Input
3. Significance and Use
3.1 The availability of a standard procedure, standard material, and a standard plot should make it easy for an investigator to
check his techniques. This should lead to polarization curves in the literature which can be compared with confidence.
3.2 Samples of a standard ferritic Type 430 stainless steel (UNS S43000) used in obtaining standard reference plot are available
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for those who wish to check their own test procedure and equipment.
3.3 Standard potentiostatic and potentiodynamic polarization plots are supplied with the purchase of the reference material.
shown for a lot of material originally purchased in 1992. This test method is not applicable for standard material purchased before
1992. These reference data are based on the results from different laboratories that followed the standard procedure, using that
material in 1.0 N H SO . Maximum and minimum current The four sigma probability bands for current density values are shown
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at each potential to indicate the acceptable range of values.
3.4 This test method may not be appropriate for polarization testing of all materials or in all environments.
3.5 This test method is intended for use in evaluating the accuracy of a given electrochemical test apparatus, not for use in
evaluating materials performance. Therefore, the use of the plots in Figs. 1 and 2 or Appendix X2is not recommended to evaluate
alloys other than Type 430, or lots of Type 430 other than those available through ASTM. The use of the data in this test method
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee G01 on Corrosion of Metals and is the direct responsibility of G01.11 on Electrochemical Measurements
in Corrosion Testing.
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2011Nov. 15, 2012. Published May 2012February 2013. Originally approved in 1969. Last previous edition approved in 20042011 as
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G5–94(2004).G5–94(2011) . DOI: 10.1520/G0005-94R11E01.10.1520/G0005-12.
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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’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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These standard samples are available from Metal Samples, P.O. Box 8, Mumford, AL 36268. Generally, one sample can be repolished and reused for many runs. This
procedure is suggested to conserve the available material.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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FIG. 1 Typical Standard Potentiostatic Anodic Polarization Plot
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FIG. 2 Typical Standard Potentiodynamic
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