ASTM G61-86(2003)e1
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Conducting Cyclic Potentiodynamic Polarization Measurements for Localized Corrosion Susceptibility of Iron-, Nickel-, or Cobalt-Based Alloys
Standard Test Method for Conducting Cyclic Potentiodynamic Polarization Measurements for Localized Corrosion Susceptibility of Iron-, Nickel-, or Cobalt-Based Alloys
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
An indication of the susceptibility to initiation of localized corrosion in this test method is given by the potential at which the anodic current increases rapidly. The more noble this potential, obtained at a fixed scan rate in this test, the less susceptible is the alloy to initiation of localized corrosion. The results of this test are not intended to correlate in a quantitative manner with the rate of propagation that one might observe in service when localized corrosion occurs.
In general, once initiated, localized corrosion can propagate at some potential more electropositive than that at which the hysteresis loop is completed. In this test method, the potential at which the hysteresis loop is completed is determined at a fixed scan rate. In these cases, the more electropositive the potential at which the hysteresis loop is completed the less likely it is that localized corrosion will occur.
If followed, this test method will provide cyclic potentiodynamic anodic polarization measurements that will reproduce data developed at other times in other laboratories using this test method for the two specified alloys discussed in 3.4. The procedure is used for iron-, nickel-, or cobalt-based alloys in a chloride environment.
A standard potentiodynamic polarization plot is included. These reference data are based on the results from five different laboratories that followed the standard procedure, using specific alloys of Type 304 stainless steel, UNS S30400 and Alloy C-276, UNS N10276.3 Curves are included which have been constructed using statistical analysis to indicate the acceptable range of polarization curves.
The availability of a standard test method, standard material, and standard plots should make it easy for an investigator to check his techniques to evaluate susceptibility to localized corrosion.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for conducting cyclic potentiodynamic polarization measurements to determine relative susceptibility to localized corrosion (pitting and crevice corrosion) for iron-, nickel-, or cobalt-based alloys in a chloride environment. This test method also describes an experimental procedure which can be used to check one's experimental technique and instrumentation.
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:G61–86(Reapproved2003)
Standard Test Method for
Conducting Cyclic Potentiodynamic Polarization
Measurements for Localized Corrosion Susceptibility of
Iron-, Nickel-, or Cobalt-Based Alloys
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1. Scope potential, obtained at a fixed scan rate in this test, the less
susceptible is the alloy to initiation of localized corrosion.The
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for conducting
resultsofthistestarenotintendedtocorrelateinaquantitative
cyclic potentiodynamic polarization measurements to deter-
manner with the rate of propagation that one might observe in
mine relative susceptibility to localized corrosion (pitting and
service when localized corrosion occurs.
crevicecorrosion)foriron-,nickel-,orcobalt-basedalloysina
3.2 Ingeneral,onceinitiated,localizedcorrosioncanpropa-
chloride environment. This test method also describes an
gate at some potential more electropositive than that at which
experimental procedure which can be used to check one’s
the hysteresis loop is completed. In this test method, the
experimental technique and instrumentation.
potential at which the hysteresis loop is completed is deter-
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
mined at a fixed scan rate. In these cases, the more electrop-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
ositive the potential at which the hysteresis loop is completed
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
the less likely it is that localized corrosion will occur.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.3 If followed, this test method will provide cyclic poten-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
tiodynamic anodic polarization measurements that will repro-
2. Referenced Documents
duce data developed at other times in other laboratories using
this test method for the two specified alloys discussed in 3.4.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
The procedure is used for iron-, nickel-, or cobalt-based alloys
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
in a chloride environment.
G3 PracticeforConventionsApplicabletoElectrochemical
3.4 A standard potentiodynamic polarization plot is in-
Measurements in Corrosion Testing
cluded.These reference data are based on the results from five
G5 Reference Test Method for Making Potentiostatic and
different laboratories that followed the standard procedure,
Potentiodynamic Anodic Polarization Measurements
using specific alloys of Type 304 stainless steel, UNS S30400
2.2 ASTM Adjuncts:
and Alloy C-276, UNS N10276. Curves are included which
Standard Samples (set of two)
have been constructed using statistical analysis to indicate the
3. Significance and Use
acceptable range of polarization curves.
3.5 The availability of a standard test method, standard
3.1 An indication of the susceptibility to initiation of local-
material, and standard plots should make it easy for an
ized corrosion in this test method is given by the potential at
investigator to check his techniques to evaluate susceptibility
whichtheanodiccurrentincreasesrapidly.Themorenoblethis
to localized corrosion.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee G01 on 4. Apparatus
Corrosion of Metals and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee G01.11 on
4.1 The polarization cell should be similar to the one
Electrochemical Measurements in Corrosion Testing.
described in Practice G5. Other polarization cells may be
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G61–86 (2003)
TABLE 1 Chemical Composition of Alloys Used in the Round
Robin, Weight %
Type 304
Alloy C-276
Element Stainless Steel
(UNS N10276)
(UNS S30400)
Carbon 0.003 0.060
Chromium 15.29 18.46
Cobalt 2.05 .
Columbium . 0.11
Copper . 0.17
Iron 5.78 balance
Manganese 0.48 1.43
Molybdenum 16.03 0.17
Nickel balance 8.74
Phosphorus 0.018 0.029
Silicon 0.05 0.60
Sulfur 0.006 0.014
Vanadium 0.20 .
Tungsten 3.62 .
4.5 Current-Measuring Instruments (Note 1)—An instru-
mentthatiscapableofmeasuringacurrentaccuratelytowithin
1%oftheabsolutevalueoveracurrentrangebetween1.0and
10 µAshouldbeused.Manycommercialunitshaveabuild-in
instrument with an output as a voltage, which is preferred for
1,1
FIG. 1 Schematic Diagram of Specimen Holder
recording purposes. For the purpose of the present test a
logarithmic output is desirable.
4.6 Anodic Polarization Circuit—Ascanning potentiostat is
thesaturatedcalomelreferenceelectrode.Theprobetipshould
used for potentiodynamic measurements. Potential and current
beadjustablesothatitcanbebroughtintocloseproximitywith
are plotted continuously using an X-Y recorder and a logarith-
the working electrode.
mic converter (contained in the potentiostat or incorporated
4.2 Specimen Holder:
into the circuit) for the current. Commercially available units
4.2.1 Specimens should be mounted in a suitable holder
are suitable.
designed for flat strip, exposing 1 cm to the test solution (Fig.
4.7 Electrodes:
1). Such specimen holders have been described in the litera- 4.7.1 The standard Type 304 stainless steel (UNS S30400)
ture. It is important that the circular TFE-fluorocarbon gasket
andAlloy C-276 (UNS N10276) should be machined into flat
be drilled and machined flat in order to minimize crevices. 0.625-in. (14-mm) diameter disks. The chemical compositions
4.3 Potentiostat (Note 1)—Apotentiostat that will maintain
of the alloys used in the round robin are listed in Table 1.
an electrode potential within 1 mV of a preset value over a 4.7.2 Counter Electrodes—The counter electrodes may be
widerangeofappliedcurrentsshouldbeused.Forthetypeand
prepared as described in PracticeG5 or may be prepared from
size of standard specimen supplied, the potentiostat should
high-purity platinum flat stock and wire. A suitable method
have a potential range of−1.0 to+1.6 V and an anodic current
would be to seal the platinum wire in glass tubing and
output range of 1.0 to 10 µA. Most commercial potentiostats
introduce the platinum electrode assembly through a sliding
meet the specific requirements for these types of measure-
seal. Counter electrodes should have an area at least twice as
ments.
large as the test electrode.
4.7.3 Reference Electrode —A saturated calomel electrode
NOTE 1—These instrumental requirements are based upon values typi-
with a controlled rate of leakage (about 3 µL/h) is recom-
cal of the instruments in the five laboratories that have provided the data
mended. This type of electrode is durable, reliable, and
used in determining the standard polarization plot.
commerically available. Precautions should be taken to ensure
4.4 Potential-Measuring Instruments (Note 1)—The
that it is maintained in the proper condition. The potential of
potential-measuring circuit should have a high input imped-
11 14 thecalomelelectrodeshouldbecheckedatperiodicintervalsto
ance on the order of 10 to 10 V to minimize current drawn
ensure the accuracy of the electrode.
from the system during measurements. Instruments should
have sufficient sensitivity and accuracy to detect a change in
5. Reagents and Materials
potential of 61 mV, usually included in commercial poten-
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