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ASTM D5139-90(2001)

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Standard Specification for Sample Preparation for Qualification Testing of Coatings to be Used in Nuclear Power Plants (Withdrawn 2010)

Standard Specification for Sample Preparation for Qualification Testing of Coatings to be Used in Nuclear Power Plants (Withdrawn 2010)

ABSTRACT
This specification defines the size composition and surface preparation requirements for the preparation of test samples used for qualification testing of coatings utilized in nuclear power plant construction and maintenance. All panels should be carbon steel. Materials shall be tested for abrasion, and shall conform to specified requirements of steel samples, and concrete blocks.
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1.1 This specification defines the size composition and surface preparation requirements for test samples used to evaluate coatings according to the following ASTM test procedures.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification defines the size composition and surface preparation requirements for test samples used to evaluate coatings according to the following ASTM test procedures.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D33 on Protective Coating and Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities, this specification was withdrawn in January 2010 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

General Information

Status
Historical
Publication Date
31-Dec-2000
Withdrawal Date
31-Jan-2010
ICS
27.120.20 - Nuclear power plants. Safety
Technical Committee
D33 - Protective Coating and Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities
Drafting Committee
D33.02 - Service and Material Parameters
Current Stage
Ref Project

Relations

Replaces
ASTM D5139-90(1996) - Standard Specification for Sample Preparation for Qualification Testing of Coatings to be Used in Nuclear Power Plants
Effective Date
01-Jan-2001
Replaced By
ASTM D5139-10 - Standard Specification for Sample Preparation for Qualification Testing of Coatings to be Used in Nuclear Power Plants
Effective Date
15-Apr-2010
Referred By
ASTM D3912-10(2023) - Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Coatings and Linings for Use in Nuclear Power Plants
Effective Date
01-Jan-2001
Referred By
ASTM D4082-10(2023) - Standard Test Method for Effects of Gamma Radiation on Coatings for Use in Nuclear Power Plants
Effective Date
01-Jan-2001
Referred By
ASTM D6943-15(2019) - Standard Practice for Immersion Testing of Industrial Protective Coatings and Linings
Effective Date
01-Jan-2001
Referred By
ASTM D7230-06(2021) - Standard Guide for Evaluating Polymeric Lining Systems for Water Immersion in Coating Service Level III Safety-Related Applications on Metal Substrates
Effective Date
01-Jan-2001
Referred By
ASTM D8157-19 - Standard Guide for Qualification Testing of Coatings Used in Coating Service Level I in Nuclear Power Plants
Effective Date
01-Jan-2001
Referred By
ASTM D3911-16(2021) - Standard Test Method for Evaluating Coatings Used in Light-Water Nuclear Power Plants at Simulated Design Basis Accident (DBA) Conditions
Effective Date
01-Jan-2001
Referred By
ASTM D8104-17(2023) - Standard Guide for Determining Coating Qualification Test Data Applicability
Effective Date
01-Jan-2001
Referred By
ASTM D5144-08(2021) - Standard Guide for Use of Protective Coating Standards in Nuclear Power Plants
Effective Date
01-Jan-2001

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NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information.
Designation: D5139 – 90 (Reapproved 2001)
Standard Specification for
Sample Preparation for Qualification Testing of Coatings to
be Used in Nuclear Power Plants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5139; 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 D4082 Test Method for Effects of Gamma Radiation on
Coatings for Use in Light-Water Nuclear Power Plants
1.1 This specification defines the size composition and
D4256 Test Method for Determination of the Decontamin-
surface preparation requirements for test samples used to
ability of Coatings Used in Light-Water Nuclear Power
evaluate coatings according to the following ASTM test
Plants
procedures.
D4258 Practice for Surface Cleaning Concrete for Coating
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
D4259 Practice for Abrading Concrete
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
D4260 Practice for Liquid and Gelled Acid Etching of
information only.
Concrete
2. Referenced Documents D4541 Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using
Portable Adhesion Testers
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2.2 Other Standards:
A36/A36M Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
American Concrete Institute, ACI 301 Specifications for
C33/C33M Specification for Concrete Aggregates
Structural Concrete for Buildings
C150/C150M Specification for Portland Cement
SSPC-SP-1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, or 11
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete
Test Specimens in the Laboratory
3. Significance and Use
C260 Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Con-
3.1 This specification provide uniform requirements for the
crete
preparation of test samples used for qualification testing of
C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
coatings used in nuclear power plant construction and mainte-
Concrete
nance.
C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
4. Steel Samples
C3911 Test Method for Evaluating Coatings Used in Light-
4.1 Sample size shall be a minimum of 2-in. wide by 4-in.
Water Nuclear Power Plants at Simulated Design Basis
3 long by ⁄8-in. thick (50.8-mm wide by 101.6-mm long by
Accident (DBA) Conditions
3.175-mm thick). Edges and corners may be rounded. A ⁄4 in.
D3912 Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Coatings
diameter hole suitably located may be in the test panel as
Used in Light-Water Nuclear Power Plants
appropriate for the test samples in Test Methods C3911,
D4060 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic
D3912, D4082 and D4256.
Coatings by the Taber Abraser
4.1.1 For Test Method D4541 the minimum size shall be
3-in. wide by 5 in.-long by ⁄4 in.-thick (76.2-mm wide by
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D33 on 127-mm long by 6.35-mm thick).
ProtectiveCoatingandLiningWorkforPowerGenerationFacilitiesandisthedirect
4.2 All panels should be carbon steel, meeting the require-
responsibility of Subcommittee D33.02 on Service and Material Parameters.
ments of Specification A36/A36M.
Current edition approved July 10, 2001. Published July 2001 Originally
4.3 Surface preparation shall be in accordance with
approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 1996 as D5139 - 90 (1996).
DOI: 10.1520/D5139-90R01.
SSPC-SP10 for qualification testing. Other surface preparation
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available fromAmerican Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington
the ASTM website. Hills, MI 48333-9094, http://www.concrete.org.
3 5
Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced Surface Preparation Standards are available Society for Protective Coatings
on www.astm.org. (SSPC), 40 24th St., 6th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4656, http://www.sspc.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
D5139 – 90 (2001)
as required by the project or specific conditions may be used 5.8 All surfaces of the blocks shall be coated in accordance
when testing for evaluation over surfaces other than SSPC-SP with Test Method D3912. The upper and/or lower ends of the
10, such as SSPC-SP 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, or 11. blocks shall be left uncoated for all other testing.
5.9 A suitable hanger compatible with the testing apparatus
shall be affixed at the mid-point of the upper end of the block
5. Concrete Blocks
where applicable.
5.1 Applicable to Test Methods C3911, D3912, D4082,
5.10 Large bug-holes, rock pockets and other coating de-
D4256 and D4541. The minimum size shall be 2-in. by 2-in.
fects may be simulated by drilling holes to test coating systems
deep by 4-in. long (50.8-mm by 50.8-mm deep by 101.6-mm
for patching surface defects.
long). The edges may be chamfered up to ⁄4 in. (6.35 mm)
maximum.
6. Miscellaneous Materials
5.2 Composition shall be as follows:
6.1 Follow 4.1 and 4.3 for metallic materials
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1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard; units that are not SI can be found in Terminology E170 and are to be regarded as standard. Any values in parentheses are for information only.  
1.3 This practice is applicable to all pressurized water reactors whose vessel supports will experience a lifetime neutron fluence (E > 1 MeV) that exceeds 1 × 1017 neutrons/cm2 or exceeds 3.0 × 10−4 dpa (1).2 (See Terminology E170.)  
1.4 Exposure of vessel support structures by gamma radiation is not included in the scope of this practice, but see the brief discussion of this issue in 3.2.  
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. (For example, (2).)  
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.

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