SIST EN ISO 3613:2021
(Main)Metallic and other inorganic coatings - Chromate conversion coatings on zinc, cadmium, aluminium-zinc alloys and zinc-aluminium alloys - Test methods (ISO 3613:2021)
Metallic and other inorganic coatings - Chromate conversion coatings on zinc, cadmium, aluminium-zinc alloys and zinc-aluminium alloys - Test methods (ISO 3613:2021)
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
— chromate coatings that are free from any supplementary coatings, such as oil, water or solventbased
polymers or wax.
Metallische und andere anorganische Überzüge - Chromatierüberzüge auf Zink, Cadmium, Aluminium-Zink- und Zink-Aluminium-Legierungen - Prüfverfahren (ISO 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 veränder-lichen Anteilen enthalten und durch chemische oder elektrochemische Verfahren erzeugt wurden, und
- nur auf Chromatierüberzüge, die frei von weiteren Schichten sind, wie Öl, in Wasser oder Lösungsmittel 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 3613:2021)
Le présent document spécifie des méthodes permettant de déterminer:
— la présence de couches de conversion au chromate incolores;
— la présence de chrome hexavalent dans les couches incolores ou colorées sur zinc, cadmium ou alliages d’aluminium-zinc (fraction massique d’aluminium de 55 %, dans une plage de 54 % à 56 %) et de zinc-aluminium (fraction massique d’aluminium de 5 %);
— la teneur totale en chrome par unité de surface sur zinc et cadmium;
— la masse par unité de surface des couches incolores et colorées;
— le degré d’adhérence des couches de conversion au chromate;
— la qualité des couches de chromate.
Ces méthodes s’appliquent:
— aux couches de conversion au chromate incolores et colorées contenant du chrome trivalent et hexavalent en diverses proportions et produites par un procédé chimique ou électrochimique;
— aux couches de chromate exemptes de tout revêtement supplémentaire tel que huile, polymère à base d’eau ou de solvant, ou cire.
Kovinske in druge anorganske prevleke - S kromanjem nanesene plasti na cinku, kadmiju, zlitinah aluminij-cink in cink-aluminij - Metode preskušanja (ISO 3613:2021)
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SIST EN ISO 3613:2021
01-julij-2021
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 3613:2011
Kovinske in druge anorganske prevleke - S kromanjem nanesene plasti na cinku,
kadmiju, zlitinah aluminij-cink in cink-aluminij - Metode preskušanja (ISO
3613:2021)
Metallic and other inorganic coatings - Chromate conversion coatings on zinc, cadmium,
aluminium-zinc alloys and zinc-aluminium alloys - Test methods (ISO 3613:2021)
Metallische und andere anorganische Überzüge - Chromatierüberzüge auf Zink,
Cadmium, Aluminium-Zink- und Zink-Aluminium-Legierungen - Prüfverfahren (ISO
3613:2021)
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 3613:2021)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 3613:2021
ICS:
25.220.20 Površinska obdelava Surface treatment
SIST EN ISO 3613:2021 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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SIST EN ISO 3613:2021
EN ISO 3613
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 25.220.20 Supersedes EN ISO 3613:2010
English Version
Metallic and other inorganic coatings - Chromate
conversion coatings on zinc, cadmium, aluminium-zinc
alloys and zinc-aluminium alloys - Test methods (ISO
3613:2021)
Revêtements métalliques et autres revêtements Metallische und andere anorganische Überzüge -
inorganiques - Couches de conversion au chromate sur Chromatierüberzüge auf Zink, Cadmium, Aluminium-
zinc, cadmium et alliages d'aluminium-zinc et de zinc- Zink- und Zink-Aluminium-Legierungen -
aluminium - Méthodes d'essai (ISO 3613:2021) Prüfverfahren (ISO 3613:2021)
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European foreword . 3
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European foreword
This document (EN ISO 3613:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 107 "Metallic
and other inorganic coatings" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 262 “Metallic and
other inorganic coatings, including for corrosion protection and corrosion testing of metals and alloys”
the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2021, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 3613:2010.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 3613:2021 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 3613:2021 without any modification.
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SIST EN ISO 3613:2021
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 3613
Fourth edition
2021-05
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
Reference number
ISO 3613:2021(E)
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Contents Page
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 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 General. 5
6.5.2 Test method employing test solution C 1 . 5
6.5.3 Test method employing alternative test solution C 2 (destructive) . 5
6.5.4 Expression of results . 7
6.5.5 Calibration of spectrophotometer . 7
6.6 Determination of hexavalent chromium content of coloured chromate coatings . 8
6.6.1 Preparation of calibration graph . 8
6.6.2 Blank test . 8
6.6.3 Determination . 8
6.6.4 Expression of results . 8
6.7 Determination of total chromium content of coloured chromate coatings . 9
6.7.1 Preparation of calibration graph . 9
6.7.2 Blank test . 9
6.7.3 Determination . 9
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 .10
7 Test report .10
Bibliography .11
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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 107, Metallic and other inorganic coatings,
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metals and alloys, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN
(Vienna Agreement).
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition (ISO 3613:2010), which has been technically
revised. The main changes compared with the previous edition are as follows:
— Table 1 has been revised;
— analysis method described in 6.5 was aligned with the method described in IEC 62321-7-1;
— procedure for the preparation of test solution C 2 in 4.3.2 has been revised and a second standard
solution has been added;
— limiting time has been amended in 6.1;
— procedure for testing with test solution C 2 has been revised in 6.5.2;
— description of the calibration of spectrophotometer has been added.
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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, as it does not conform to the ISO 2080 designation,
and is therefore deprecated.
Chromate conversion coatings are based on a solution containing Cr(VI). Both the process solution and
the coating contain hexavalent chromium. The term passivation is nowadays often used for Cr(VI)-free
coatings replacing chromate conversion coatings. Products containing Cr(VI) are not allowed within
EU and processes using Cr(VI) are strictly regulated.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 3613:2021(E)
Metallic and other inorganic coatings — Chromate
conversion coatings on zinc, cadmium, aluminium-zinc
alloys and zinc-aluminium alloys — Test methods
WARNING — This document calls for the use of substances and/or procedures that can be injurious
to health if adequate safety measures are not taken. This document does not address any health
hazards, safety or environmental matters associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the
user of this document to establish appropriate health, safety and environmentally acceptable
practices and take suitable actions for any national and international regulations.
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
— 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
3
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 can be losses due to evaporation and the concentration can alter so it is discarded after
six 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
3 2 2
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 can result in precipitation of diphenylcarbazide). Keep the solution in a dark glass bottle in
the refrigerator. The solution shall be discarded after four 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
2 2 7
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 nine 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 0,10 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).
2
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.
2
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.
3
Slowly add one volume of concentrated sulfuric acid (ρ = 1,84 g/cm ) to three volumes of water.
4.6 Ammonium persulfate [(NH ) S O ].
4 2 2 8
4.7 Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), 240 g/l solution.
4.8 Silver nitrate (AgNO ), 17 g/l solution.
3
4.9 Potassium dichromate (K Cr O ), standard solution.
2 2 7
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.
2 4 2
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
3
equivalent purity. Adequate cleanliness should be demonstrated through the analysis of method blanks.
5.1 Photoelectric absorptiometer (colorimeter), with a filter having a mean transmission of 520 nm.
The absorptiometer shall be used with an absorption cell having an optical path length of 10 mm.
5.2 Spectrophotometer, with wavelength set at 540 nm. The spectrophotometer shall be used with
an absorption cell having an optical path length of 10 mm.
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5.3 Analytical balance, with an accuracy of 0,10 mg.
6 Test methods
6.1 General
The test surface, prior to the following tests, shall be free of all contaminants, fingerprints and other
extraneous stains. If the surface is coated with a thin oil film, this shall be removed prior to the test
by degreasing using a suitable solvent at room temperature (not exceeding 35 °C). If it is necessary
to store samples, they shall be stored at temperatures not exceeding 40 °C and at a relative humidity
below 70 %. For test purposes, the samples shall not be subjected to forced drying at temperatures in
excess of 35 °C. Treatment in alkaline solutions shall not be performed as chromate conversion coatings
are broken down by alkalis. Spot tests are not always a precise means of determining the presence of
chromate coatings.
The test methods for the following are given in 6.2 to 6.7:
a) the presence of a colourless chromate coating on zinc, cadmium and aluminium-zinc alloys;
b) the presence of hexavalent chromium in both coloured and colourless chromate coatings;
c) the determination of hexavalent chromium content;
d) the determination of total chromium content.
The test methods for the following are given in 6.8, 6.9 and 6.10, respectively:
e) the determination of mass per unit area of chromate conversion coatings;
f) adhesion by abrasion;
g) the evaluation of the quality of chromate layer.
The tests shall be carried out within the following time limits:
— a minimum of 24 h after the application of the chromate conversion coating for almost all tests (6.2
to 6.4, 6.5.2 and 6.6 to 6.10);
— a minimum of 5 d after the application of the chromate conversion coating for the test specified in
6.5.3 to 6.5.5;
— a maximum of 3 d for the tests specified in 6.2 to 6.4 and 6.5.2;
— a maximum of 30 d for the tests specified in 6.6 and 6.7. It could be recommendable to apply this
limit also to the test specified in 6.5.3 to 6.5.5.
6.2 Test for the presence of a colourless chromate coating on zinc
Apply one drop of test solution A (4.1) to the chromated zinc surface. The formation of a red or red-
violet colour in the drop shall be deemed to indicate the presence of a chromate film.
6.3 Test for the presence of a colourless chromate coating on zinc and cadmium
Place one drop of test solution B (4.2) on the surface to be tested.
In the case of a zinc substrate, observe the appearance of the spot for 3 min. The formation of a dark
or black stain, at least 1 min after the application of the test solution, shall be deemed to indicate the
presence of a colourless chromate conversion coating.
Black stain formation after more than 3 min can be indicative of the presence of supplementary
coatings, such as wax or oil.
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In the case of a cadmium substrate, observe the appearance of the spot for 1 min. The formation of a
dark or black stain at least 5 s after the application of the test solution shall be deemed to indicate the
presence of a colourless chromate conversion coating.
Black stain formation after more than 1 min can be indicative of the presence of supplementary
coatings, such as wax or oil.
For comparison purposes, test an untreated surface similarly. Untreated zinc and cadmium surfaces, or
the surfaces that have been treated for the chromate conversion coating but do not have a continuous
coating, will react with the lead acetate solution to form a black stain on the untreated or bare zinc and
cadmium surfaces almost immediately, within 2 s to 5 s, after the application of the test solution.
No significance is to be placed upon any differences in the reaction time to black-spot formation between
1 min and 3 min on a zinc substrate, or between 5 s and 60 s on a cadmium substrate, with a colourless
chromate conversion treatment. Factors such as substrate surface texture (rou
...
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:
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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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Contents Page
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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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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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
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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
3
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
3 2 2
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
2 2 7
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).
2
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.
2
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.
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 ].
4 2 2 8
4.7 Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), 240 g/l solution.
4.8 Silver nitrate (AgNO ), 17 g/l solution.
3
4.9 Potassium dichromate (K Cr O ), standard solution.
2 2 7
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.
2 4 2
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
3
equivalent purity. Adequate cleanliness should be demonstrated throug
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