Standard Test Method for Corrosion Testing of Products of Zirconium, Hafnium, and Their Alloys in Water at 680°F (360°C) or in Steam at 750°F (400°C)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is primarily used as an acceptance test for products of zirconium, hafnium, and their alloys. This standard has been widely used in the development of new alloys, heat treating practices, and for evaluation of welding techniques.  
5.2 Specimens are normally tested after careful etching and rinsing. Specimens with as-manufactured surfaces may also be tested without further surface removal.  
5.3 When tubing with a second material clad on the inner surface is to be tested, the inner cladding shall be removed prior to the test.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers (1) the determination of mass gain, and (2) the surface inspection of products of zirconium, hafnium, and their alloys when corrosion tested in water at 680°F [360°C] or in steam at 750°F [400°C].  
1.2 This test method is to be utilized in its entirety to the extent specified herein as a product acceptance test.  
1.3 This test method may be used on wrought products, castings, powder metallurgy products, and weld metals.  
1.4 Unless a single unit is used, for example corrosion mass gain in mg/dm2, the values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore each system must be used independently of the other. SI values cannot be mixed with inch-pound values.  
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 specific precautionary statements, see Section 9.  
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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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.
Designation: G2/G2M − 19
Standard Test Method for
Corrosion Testing of Products of Zirconium, Hafnium, and
Their Alloys in Water at 680°F (360°C) or in Steam at 750°F
1
(400°C)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation G2/G2M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope E29Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Determine Conformance with Specifications
1.1 This test method covers (1) the determination of mass
gain, and (2) the surface inspection of products of zirconium,
3. Terminology
hafnium, and their alloys when corrosion tested in water at
680°F [360°C] or in steam at 750°F [400°C]. 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 control coupons, n—zirconium alloy specimens of
1.2 This test method is to be utilized in its entirety to the
known performance used to monitor the validity of the test.
extent specified herein as a product acceptance test.
3.1.2 etching, n—a process for removal of surface metal by
1.3 This test method may be used on wrought products,
action of acids in water.
castings, powder metallurgy products, and weld metals.
3.1.3 GradeAwater,n—purifiedwaterhavingapHof5.0to
1.4 Unlessasingleunitisused,forexamplecorrosionmass
8.0 and an electrical resistivity of not less than 1.0 MΩ·cm.
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gain in mg/dm , the values stated in either inch-pound or SI
3.1.4 Grade B water, n—water prepared with deionized or
units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values
demineralized water having a minimum electrical resistivity of
stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore each
0.5 MΩ·cm.
system must be used independently of the other. SI values
cannot be mixed with inch-pound values.
3.1.5 ThestatedvaluesofpHandelectricalresistivityareto
be met after the measured values are corrected to 77°F [25°C].
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.6 high mass gain coupons, n—zirconium alloy speci-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
mens that have been specially heat-treated to produce a mass
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
gain higher than the maximum specified as acceptable value
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
used for verifying the severity of the test.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
For specific precautionary statements, see Section 9.
NOTE 1—For the purpose of standardization the term “mass gain” is
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
used, however within industry the terms “mass gain” and “weight gain”
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- are used interchangeably.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.1.7 reagent grade, n—the grade of chemicals normally
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
used for analytical purposes.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Specimens of zirconium, hafnium, or their alloys are
2. Referenced Documents
2 exposed to high-pressure water or steam at elevated tempera-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
tures for 72 or 336 h. The corrosion is normally measured by
D888Test Methods for Dissolved Oxygen in Water
thegaininmassofthespecimensandbytheappearanceofthe
oxidefilmonthespecimensurfaces.Insomeinstances,suchas
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeB10onReactive
weld evaluation, mass gain measurements are either impracti-
and Refractory Metals andAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
B10.02 on Zirconium and Hafnium.
cal to make or not required. When so specified, appearance of
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2019. Published February 2019. Originally
the specimen shall be the sole criterion for acceptance.
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approvedin1967.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2011asG2/G2M–06(2011) .
DOI: 10.1520/G0002_G0002M-19.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 5. Significance and Use
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.1 This test method is primarily used as an acceptance test
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. for products of zirconium, hafnium, and their alloys. This
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
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Designation: G2/G2M − 06 (Reapproved 2011) G2/G2M − 19
Standard Test Method for
Corrosion Testing of Products of Zirconium, Hafnium, and
Their Alloys in Water at 680°F (360°C) or in Steam at 750°F
1
(400°C)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation G2/G2M; 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—Editorial corrections were made in Section 14.3.4.1 in October 2013.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers (1) the determination of mass gain, and (2) the surface inspection of products of zirconium,
hafnium, and their alloys when corrosion tested in water at 680°F [360°C] or in steam at 750°F [400°C].
1.2 This test method is to be utilized in its entirety to the extent specified herein as a product acceptance test.
1.3 This test method may be used on wrought products, castings, powder metallurgy products, and weld metals.
2
1.4 Unless a single unit is used, for example corrosion mass gain in mg/dm , the values stated in either inch-pound or SI units
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore each system must
be used independently of the other. SI values cannot be mixed with inch-pound values.
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. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 9.
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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D888 Test Methods for Dissolved Oxygen in Water
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 control coupons, n—zirconium alloy specimens of known performance used to monitor the validity of the test.
3.1.2 etching, n—a process for removal of surface metal by action of acids in water.
3.1.3 Grade A water, n—purified water having a pH of 5.0 to 8.0 and an electrical resistivity of not less than 1.0 MΩ·cm.
3.1.4 Grade B water, n—water prepared with deionized or demineralized water having a minimum electrical resistivity of 0.5
MΩ·cm.
3.1.5 The stated values of pH and electrical resistivity are to be met after the measured values are corrected to 77°F [25°C].
3.1.6 high mass gain coupons, n—zirconium alloy specimens that have been specially heat-treated to produce a mass gain higher
than the maximum specified as acceptable value used for verifying the severity of the test.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B10 on Reactive and Refractory Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B10.02
on Zirconium and Hafnium.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2011Jan. 1, 2019. Published September 2011February 2019. Originally approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 20062011
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as G2/G2M – 06.G2/G2M – 06 (2011) . DOI: 10.1520/G0002_G0002M-06R11E01.10.1520/G0002_G0002M-19.
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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 the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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G2/G2M − 19
NOTE 1—For the purpose of standardization the term “mass gain” is used, however within industry the terms “mass gain” and “weight gain” are used
interchangeably.
3.1.7 reagent grade, n—the grade of chemicals normally used for analytical purposes.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Specimens of zirconium, hafnium, or their alloys are exposed to high-pressure water or steam at elevated temperatures for
72 or 336 h. The corrosion is normally measured by the gain in mass of th
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