FprEN ISO 3613

Metallic and other inorganic coatings - Chromate conversion coatings on zinc, cadmium, aluminium-zinc alloys and zinc-aluminium alloys - Test methods (ISO/FDIS 3613:2021)

Metallische und andere anorganische Überzüge - Chromatierüberzüge auf Zink, Cadmium, Aluminium-Zink- und Zink-Aluminium-Legierungen - Prüfverfahren (ISO/FDIS 3613:2021)

Dieses Dokument legt Verfahren fest zur Bestimmung
- der Anwesenheit farbloser Chromatierüberzüge,
- der Anwesenheit von sechswertigem Chrom in farblosen und farbigen Überzügen auf Zink oder Cadmium oder Legierungen aus Aluminium-Zink (mit einem Massenanteil von 55 % Aluminium in einem Bereich von 54 % bis 56 % Massenanteil) und aus Zink-Aluminium (mit einem Massenanteil von 5 % Aluminium),
- des Gesamtchromgehalts je Flächeneinheit auf Zink und Cadmium,
- der flächenbezogenen Masse farbloser und farbiger Überzüge,
- der zufriedenstellenden Haftfestigkeit von Chromatierüberzügen und
- der Qualität von Chromatierüberzügen.
Diese Verfahren sind anwendbar
- auf farblose und farbige Chromatierüberzüge, die dreiwertiges und sechswertiges Chrom in veränderlichen Anteilen enthalten und durch chemische oder elektrochemische Verfahren erzeugt wurden, und
- auf Chromatierüberzüge, die frei von weiteren Schichten sind, wie Öl, in Wasser oder Lösemittel gelösten Polymeren oder Wachs.

Revêtements métalliques et autres revêtements inorganiques - Couches de conversion au chromate sur zinc, cadmium et alliages d'aluminium-zinc et de zinc-aluminium - Méthodes d'essai (ISO/FDIS 3613:2021)

Kovinske in druge anorganske prevleke - S kromanjem nanesene plasti na cinku, kadmiju, zlitinah aluminij-cink in cink-aluminij - Metode preskušanja (ISO/DIS 3613:2020)

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN ISO 3613:2020
01-september-2020
Kovinske in druge anorganske prevleke - S kromanjem nanesene plasti na cinku,
kadmiju, zlitinah aluminij-cink in cink-aluminij - Metode preskušanja (ISO/DIS
3613:2020)

Metallic and other inorganic coatings - Chromate conversion coatings on zinc, cadmium,

aluminium-zinc alloys and zinc-aluminium alloys - Test methods (ISO/DIS 3613:2020)

Metallische und andere anorganische Überzüge - Chromatierüberzüge auf Zink,
Cadmium, Aluminium-Zink- und Zink-Aluminium-Legierungen - Prüfverfahren (ISO/DIS
3613:2020)

Revêtements métalliques et autres revêtements inorganiques - Couches de conversion

au chromate sur zinc, cadmium et alliages d'aluminium-zinc et de zinc-aluminium -

Méthodes d'essai (ISO/DIS 3613:2020)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 3613
ICS:
25.220.20 Površinska obdelava Surface treatment
oSIST prEN ISO 3613:2020 en,fr,de

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
ISO/DIS 3613
ISO/TC 107 Secretariat: KATS
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2020-06-22 2020-09-14
Metallic and other inorganic coatings — Chromate
conversion coatings on zinc, cadmium, aluminium-zinc
alloys and zinc-aluminium alloys — Test methods

Revêtements métalliques et autres revêtements inorganiques — Couches de conversion au chromate sur

zinc, cadmium et alliages d'aluminium-zinc et de zinc-aluminium — Méthodes d'essai

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Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................iv

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v

1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

2 Normative references ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

3 Terms and definitions ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

4 Reagents ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

5 Apparatus ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

6 Test methods ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

6.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

6.2 Test for the presence of a colourless chromate coating on zinc ................................................................... 4

6.3 Test for the presence of a colourless chromate coating on zinc and cadmium ............................... 4

6.4 Test for the presence of a colourless chromate coating on and zinc-aluminium

(mass fraction of aluminium: 5 %) alloys ........................................................................................................................ 5

6.5 Test for the presence of hexavalent chromium in both colourless and coloured

chromate coatings ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

6.5.1 Test method employing test solution C 1 ................................................................................................... 5

6.5.2 Test method employing alternative test solution C 2 (destructive) .................................... 5

6.5.3 Expression of results .................................................................................................................................................... 6

6.5.4 Calibration of spectrophotometer .................................................................................................................... 7

6.6 Determination of hexavalent chromium content of coloured chromate coatings ........................ 7

6.6.1 Preparation of calibration graph ........................................................................................................................ 7

6.6.2 Blank test ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

6.6.3 Determination .................................................................................................................................................................... 8

6.6.4 Expression of results .................................................................................................................................................... 8

6.7 Determination of total chromium content of coloured chromate coatings ........................................ 8

6.7.1 Preparation of calibration graph ........................................................................................................................ 8

6.7.2 Blank test ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

6.7.3 Determination .................................................................................................................................................................... 8

6.7.4 Expression of results .................................................................................................................................................... 9

6.8 Determination of mass per unit area of both colourless and coloured chromate

coatings by gravimetric method .............................................................................................................................................. 9

6.9 Test for adhesion by abrasion .................................................................................................................................................... 9

6.10 Quality evaluation test of chromate layers on zinc and cadmium surfaces ........................................ 9

7 Test report ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Bibliography .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................10

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Foreword

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Introduction

This document specifies methods for the qualitative determination of the presence of chromate

conversion coatings as well as the total chromium content of chromate conversion coatings.

The application of very thin, colourless, practically invisible chromate conversion coatings is frequently

called “passivation”, while the application of thicker, coloured chromate conversion coatings is called

“chromating”. The term “passivation” is not correct, does not comply with the ISO 2080 designation and

is therefore deprecated.
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DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/DIS 3613:2020(E)
Metallic and other inorganic coatings — Chromate
conversion coatings on zinc, cadmium, aluminium-zinc
alloys and zinc-aluminium alloys — Test methods

WARNING — This International Standard calls for the use of substances and/or procedures

that may be injurious to health if adequate safety measures are not taken. This International

Standard does not address any health hazards, safety or environmental matters associated with

its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this International Standard to establish appropriate

health, safety and environmentally acceptable practices and take suitable actions for any

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1 Scope
This document specifies methods for the determination of
— the presence of colourless chromate conversion coatings,

— the presence of hexavalent chromium in colourless and coloured coatings on zinc or cadmium or

aluminium-zinc (mass fraction of aluminium: 55 %, within a range of 54 % to 56 % mass fraction)

and zinc-aluminium (mass fraction of aluminium: 5 %) alloys,
— the total chromium content per unit area on zinc and cadmium,
— the mass per unit area of both colourless and coloured coatings,
— the satisfactory adhesion of chromate conversion coatings, and
— the quality of chromate coatings.
These methods are applicable

— to colourless and coloured chromate conversion coatings containing trivalent and hexavalent

chromium in varying proportions and produced by either chemical or electrochemical processes, and

— only to chromate coatings that are free from any supplementary coatings, such as oil, water or

solvent-based polymers or wax.
2 Normative references

The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content

constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For

undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

ISO 3892, Conversion coatings on metallic materials — Determination of coating mass per unit area —

Gravimetric methods

ISO 4520, Chromate conversion coatings on electroplated zinc and cadmium coatings

IEC 60068-2-30, Environmental testing — Part 2-30: Tests — Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h + 12 h cycle)

3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
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4 Reagents

Use only reagents of recognized analytical grade and distilled water or water of equivalent purity,

unless otherwise specified, for analysis.
4.1 Test solution A (see 6.2).

Dissolve 1 g of diphenylcarbazide in a mixture of 20 ml of acetone, 60 ml of glacial acetic acid and 40 ml

of distilled water contained in a beaker. Add 15 ml of concentrated hydrochloric acid (ρ = 1,18 g/cm ),

stir and add slowly 30 ml of sodium hypochlorite solution (10 % to 15 % available chlorine). Add 5 ml

of hydrogen peroxide (30 % volume fraction) slowly with continuous stirring. Leave the solution in the

open beaker for 24 h in a fume cupboard, to allow excess chlorine to escape, before use.

The solution does not deteriorate with age and can be kept in a bottle with a loosely fitted stopper.

However, there may be losses due to evaporation and the concentration may alter so it is discarded

after 6 months.
4.2 Test solution B (see 6.3).

Dissolve 50 g of lead acetate trihydrate [(CH COO) Pb⋅3H O] in 1 l of distilled water or water of

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equivalent purity. Ensure that the pH of the solution is between 5,5 and 6,8 as prepared. If the pH of the

solution is outside this range, discard the solution and obtain a new supply of lead acetate.

Any white precipitate formed during the initial preparation of the solution may be dissolved by small

additions of glacial acetic acid, provided that the pH is not reduced to a value below 5,5. Discard the

stock solution if the white precipitate does not disappear.
4.3 Test solution C (see 6.5)
4.3.1 Test solution C 1

Dissolve 0,4 g of diphenylcarbazide in a mixture of 20 ml of acetone and 20 ml of ethanol (96 %). After

dissolution, add 20 ml of 75 % orthophosphoric acid solution and 20 ml of distilled water. Prepare this

solution not more than 8 h prior to use.
4.3.2 Test solution C 2

Add 700 ml of orthophosphoric acid, of specific gravity 1,7, to 250 ml of distilled water or water of

equivalent purity and make up to 1 000 ml.

Dissolve 0,5 g of 1,5-diphenylcarbazide of analytical reagent grade in 50 ml of acetone of analytical

reagent grade. Dilute slowly, while stirring, with 50 ml of distilled water or water of equivalent purity

(rapid mixing may result in precipitation of dipehnylcarbazide). Keep the solution in a dark glass bottle

in the refrigerator. The solution shall be discarded after 4 weeks or earlier when the solution becomes

discoloured.

For the Cr(VI) stock solution, dissolve 0,113 g of K Cr O of analytical reagent grade (dried for 1 h at

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100 °C before use) in distilled water or water of equivalent purity and make up to the mark in a 1 000 ml

volumetric flask. The solution shall be discarded after 9 months.
From this stock solution prepare two Cr(VI) standard solutions.
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For 0,10 µg/ml Cr(VI): Measure 2,5 ml of this solution into a second 1 000 ml volumetric flask and make

up to the mark. 1 ml of this standard solution contains 0,1 µg of Cr(VI).

For 0,13 µg/ml Cr(VI): Measure 3,3 ml of this solution into a third 1 000 ml volumetric flask and make

up to the mark. 1 ml of this standard solution contains 0,13 µg of Cr(VI).

For the preparation of the comparison solution for 0,10 µg/cm Cr(VI), add 1 ml of orthophosphoric

acid and 1 ml of diphenylcarbazide solution to 50 ml of the standard Cr(VI) solution solution with 0,10

µg/ml Cr(VI) and mix thoroughly. Then add 2 ml of the diphenylcarbazide solution and mix .Allow the

solution to stand for 10 min for the colour reaction to be completed.

For the preparation of the comparison solution for 0,13 µg/cm Cr(VI), add 1 ml of orthophosphoric

acid to 50 ml of the standard Cr(VI) solution with 0,13 µg/ml Cr(VI) and mix thoroughly. Then add 2 ml

of the diphenylcarbazide solution and mix. Allow the solution to stand for 10 min for the colour reaction

to be completed.
4.4 Test solution D (see 6.6 and 6.7).

Dissolve 0,50 g of diphenylcarbazide in 50 ml of acetone. Dilute slowly, while stirring, with 50 ml of

water (rapid mixing can result in precipitation of diphenylcarbazide).

For maximum stability, store the solution under refrigeration in an amber-coloured glass bottle.

4.5 Sulfuric acid, diluted 1 + 3.

Slowly add 1 volume of concentrated sulfuric acid (ρ = 1,84 g/cm ) to 3 volumes of water.

4.6 Ammonium persulfate [(NH ) S O ].
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4.7 Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), 240 g/l solution.
4.8 Silver nitrate (AgNO ), 17 g/l solution.
4.9 Potassium dichromate (K Cr O ), standard solution.
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Dilute 2 ml of standard volumetric potassium dichromate solution (4,9 g/l) to 1 000 ml.

4.10 Phosphate buffer solution.

Dissolve 55 g of sodium dihydrogen orthophosphate monohydrate (NaH PO ⋅H O) in 100 ml of water.

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5 Apparatus
Use normal laboratory apparatus and the following.
Glassware shall be of grade A. Pipettes shall be calibrated.

Clean all glassware thoroughly. It is recommended that cleaning be done by boiling the glassware with

nitric acid (HNO ) of 30 % mass fraction and then rinsing thoroughly with distilled water or water of

equivalent purity. Adequate cleanliness should be demonstrated throug
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