SIST EN ISO 11844-2:2020

Corrosion of metals and alloys - Classification of low corrosivity of indoor atmospheres - Part 2: Determination of corrosion attack in indoor atmospheres (ISO 11844-2:2020)

This document specifies methods for determining corrosion rates with standard specimens of metals in indoor atmospheres with low corrosivity. For this direct method of evaluation corrosivity, different sensitive methods can be applied using standard specimens of the following metals: copper, silver, zinc, steel and lead. The values obtained from the measurements are used as classification criteria for the determination of indoor atmospheric corrosivity.

Korrosion von Metallen und Legierungen - Einteilung der Korrosivität in Räumen mit geringer Korrosivität - Teil 2: Bestimmung der korrosiven Belastung in Räumen (ISO 11844-2:2020)

Dieses Dokument legt Verfahren zur Bestimmung von Korrosionsgeschwindigkeiten an Metall-Standard¬proben in Innenräumen mit geringer Korrosivität fest. Für diese direkte Bewertung der Korrosivität können Methoden mit unterschiedlicher Empfindlichkeit angewendet werden, bei denen metallene Standardproben aus Kupfer, Silber, Zink, Stahl und Blei verwendet werden. Die bei den Messungen bestimmten Werte werden als Einteilungskriterien zur Bestimmung der atmosphärischen Korrosivität in Innenräumen ange¬wendet.

Corrosion des métaux et alliages - Classification de la corrosivité faible des atmosphères d'intérieur - Partie 2: Détermination de l'attaque par corrosion dans les atmosphères d'intérieur (ISO 11844-2:2020)

Le présent document spécifie des méthodes de détermination de la vitesse de corrosion avec des éprouvettes normalisées de métaux dans des atmosphères d'intérieur à faible corrosivité. Pour cette évaluation directe de la corrosivité, différentes méthodes sensibles peuvent être appliquées à des éprouvettes normalisées des métaux suivants: cuivre, argent, zinc, acier et plomb. Les valeurs obtenues par mesurage servent de critères de classification pour la détermination de la corrosivité des atmosphères d'intérieur.

Korozija kovin in zlitin - Klasifikacija notranjih atmosfer z nizko korozivnostjo - 2. del: Ugotavljanje napada korozije v zaprtih prostorih (ISO 11844-2:2020)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 24-Jan-2019
• Publication Date: 10-Aug-2020
• ICS: 77.060 - Corrosion of metals
• Technical Committee: IPKZ - Protection of metals against corrosion
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 14-Jul-2020
• Due Date: 18-Sep-2020
• Completion Date: 11-Aug-2020
• Ref Project: EN ISO 11844-2:2020 - Corrosion of metals and alloys - Classification of low corrosivity of indoor atmospheres - Part 2: Determination of corrosion attack in indoor atmospheres (ISO 11844-2:2020)

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN ISO 11844-2:2008 - Corrosion of metals and alloys - Classification of low corrosivity of indoor atmospheres - Part 2: Determination of corrosion attack in indoor atmospheres (ISO 11844-2:2005)
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2020

Overview

EN ISO 11844-2:2020 (CEN adoption of ISO 11844-2:2020) defines methods for determining corrosion attack in indoor atmospheres with low corrosivity. It establishes how to use standard specimens of metals and alloys to measure corrosion rates and to classify indoor atmospheric corrosivity. The standard is the second edition (2020), superseding the earlier 2008 version; notable updates include the addition of lead as a standard specimen and a new Annex D.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and purpose: Direct assessment of indoor corrosivity using standard specimens to derive classification criteria based on measured corrosion rates.
• Standard specimens: Metals specified include copper, silver, zinc, carbon steel and lead (purity ranges and steel grade given in the standard).
• Specimen preparation: Guidance covers specimen geometry (example 10 mm × 50 mm, ~0.5 mm thick), surface abrasion (e.g. silicon carbide grades indicated for different metals), cleaning, ultrasonic degreasing and controlled storage before weighing.
• Exposure procedures: Specimens are to be mounted vertically (sheltered or unsheltered), with recommended clearances (minimum ~10 mm), placed in representative airflow locations (e.g. ~1 m above floor), and logged (identity, date, exposure type). Minimum exposure is six months; preferred exposure is one year.
• Measurement methods (Annexes):
  • Annex A: Mass change (micro-balance measurements - balance accuracy and weighing procedure described).
  • Annex B: Electrolytic cathodic reduction.
  • Annex C: Resistance measurements (for continuous or periodic monitoring).
  • Annex D: Quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) methodology (added in this edition).
• Method selection considerations: Sensitivity, continuous vs. periodic monitoring, available space and local environment influences are factors when choosing the appropriate technique.

Applications

• Evaluating corrosivity in indoor environments such as control rooms, electrical cabinets, storage facilities, museums, and transport enclosures.
• Supporting risk assessment for electronic and electrical equipment, metallic structural components, museum artifacts and archival collections.
• Providing baseline data for environmental control, material selection, maintenance planning and warranty assessments.

Who should use this standard

• Corrosion engineers and testing laboratories
• Facilities and maintenance managers (industrial, data centres, museums)
• Manufacturers of electrical, electronic and metal products
• Conservators and cultural heritage professionals
• HVAC and environmental monitoring specialists

Related standards

• Other parts of the ISO 11844 series (for broader context on classification of low corrosivity of indoor atmospheres).
• Adopted as EN ISO 11844-2:2020 by CEN; users should consider national implementation details where applicable.

Keywords: EN ISO 11844-2:2020, corrosion of metals, indoor atmospheres, corrosion rate, standard specimens, mass change, electrolytic cathodic reduction, quartz crystal microbalance, resistance measurements.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 11844-2:2008
Korozija kovin in zlitin - Klasifikacija notranjih atmosfer z nizko korozivnostjo - 2.
del: Ugotavljanje napada korozije v zaprtih prostorih (ISO 11844-2:2020)
Corrosion of metals and alloys - Classification of low corrosivity of indoor atmospheres -
Part 2: Determination of corrosion attack in indoor atmospheres (ISO 11844-2:2020)
Korrosion von Metallen und Legierungen - Einteilung der Korrosivität in Räumen mit
geringer Korrosivität - Teil 2: Bestimmung der korrosiven Belastung in Räumen (ISO
11844-2:2020)
Corrosion des métaux et alliages - Classification de la corrosivité faible des atmosphères
d'intérieur - Partie 2: Détermination de l'attaque par corrosion dans les atmosphères
d'intérieur (ISO 11844-2:2020)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 11844-2:2020
ICS:
77.060 Korozija kovin Corrosion of metals
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 11844-2
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
June 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 77.060 Supersedes EN ISO 11844-2:2008
English Version
Corrosion of metals and alloys - Classification of low
corrosivity of indoor atmospheres - Part 2: Determination
of corrosion attack in indoor atmospheres (ISO 11844-
2:2020)
Corrosion des métaux et alliages - Classification de la Korrosion von Metallen und Legierungen - Einteilung
corrosivité faible des atmosphères d'intérieur - Partie der Korrosivität in Räumen mit geringer Korrosivität -
2: Détermination de l'attaque par corrosion dans les Teil 2: Bestimmung der korrosiven Belastung in
atmosphères d'intérieur (ISO 11844-2:2020) Räumen (ISO 11844-2:2020)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 26 April 2020.

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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 11844-2:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 156
"Corrosion of metals and alloys" 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 December 2020, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2020.
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 11844-2:2008.
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 11844-2:2020 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 11844-2:2020 without any
modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 11844-2
Second edition
2020-05
Corrosion of metals and alloys —
Classification of low corrosivity of
indoor atmospheres —
Part 2:
Determination of corrosion attack in
indoor atmospheres
Corrosion des métaux et alliages — Classification de la corrosivité
faible des atmosphères d'intérieur —
Partie 2: Détermination de l'attaque par corrosion dans les
atmosphères d'intérieur
Reference number
ISO 11844-2:2020(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 1
5 Methods . 1
Annex A (informative) Determination of corrosion rate by mass change measurement .4
Annex B (informative) Determination of corrosion rate by electrolytic cathodic reduction .8
Annex C (informative) Determination of corrosion rate by resistance measurements .10
Annex D (informative) Determination of corrosion rate by quartz crystal micro-balance
methodology .12
Bibliography .15
ISO 11844-2:2020(E)
Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 156, Corrosion of metals and alloys, in
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TC 262, Metallic and other inorganic coatings, including for corrosion protection and corrosion testing of
metals and alloys, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN
(Vienna Agreement).
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 11844-2:2005), which has been
technically revised. The main changes compared with the previous edition are as follows:
— lead has been included as a standard specimen with high sensitivity to vapour organic acids;
— Annex D has been added.
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Introduction
This document describes standard specimens, exposure and evaluation for the derivation of indoor
corrosivity categories.
The determination of the corrosion attack is, at the present state of knowledge, the most reliable
and, usually, also an economical way for evaluating corrosivity, taking into account all the main local
environmental influences.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 11844-2:2020(E)
Corrosion of metals and alloys — Classification of low
corrosivity of indoor atmospheres —
Part 2:
Determination of corrosion attack in indoor atmospheres
1 Scope
This document specifies methods for determining corrosion rates with standard specimens of metals
in indoor atmospheres with low corrosivity. For this direct method of evaluation corrosivity, different
sensitive methods can be applied using standard specimens of the following metals: copper, silver, zinc,
steel and lead. The values obtained from the measurements are used as classification criteria for the
determination of indoor atmospheric corrosivity.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
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4 Principle
The corrosivity of the indoor location (e.g. control rooms, electric boxes, storage rooms, during
transportation, in museums) is determined from the corrosion rate calculated from the mass change
or resistance change per unit area of standard specimens of metals after exposure for a certain time
period. Different materials are sensitive to different environmental parameters or their combinations.
5 Methods
The following methods, described in Annexes A and B, are available for the evaluation of the
corrosion attack:
— determination of corrosion rate by mass change measurements (see Annex A);
— determination of corrosion rate by electrolytic cathodic reduction (see Annex B).
The methods described in Annexes C and D are suitable for continuous or periodic monitoring of the
corrosion attack:
— determination of corrosion rate by resistance measurements (see Annex C);
— determination of corrosion rate by quartz crystal micro-balance methodology (see Annex D).
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Special features of the methods, such as sensitivity, possibility for continuous or periodic assessment of
corrosion attack, available space, etc., should be considered when choosing the most suitable methods.
Examples of suitable racks for exposure of specimens are given in Figures 1 and 2.

Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 specimens
2 support ∅ approximately 15
Figure 1 — Example of exposure racks for the sheltered exposure of specimens
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Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 specimens 4 open air flow
2 distance pins 5 plastic screws
3 plastic plates
Figure 2 — A mounting plate for the unsheltered exposure of specimens
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Annex A
(informative)
Determination of corrosion rate by mass change measurement
A.1 Principle
Mass increase measurements can be performed on all metals and comparatively large surfaces can be
evaluated. The technique is relatively easy to operate.
The mass loss determination gives a best estimate of the corrosion effect. The method is not yet
applicable to all metals. Both mass increase and mass loss determination using an ultra-micro-balance
has a precision of about ±10 mg/m with the method described below.
Due to the difficulty of distinguishing corrosion effects from other surface-related phenomena, such as
sorption and contamination by particulate matter, the specimens should preferably be exposed under
shelter.
A.2 Specimens
It is preferable to use rectangular specimens in the form of flat sheets, as they can be readily weighed.
A convenient specimen size is 10 mm × 50 mm. Specimens may be larger provided that they can be
accurately weighed. The specimen thickness may preferably be 0,5 mm.
The materials used to prepare the specimens are of following quality:
Silver: 99,98 % min.
Copper: 99,85 % min.
Zinc: 99,45 % min.
Carbon steel: CR 1, max. 0,15 % C, max. 0,04 % P, max. 0,05 % S, max. 0,6 % Mn
Lead: 99,97 % min.
The specimens should, before weighing, be prepared as follows.
a) A hole with the diameter 4 mm is cut at the upper side of the specimen.
b) Abrading:
1) silver and copper with silicon carbide paper to 1 200 P (600 grit);
2) zinc, carbon steel and lead to 500 P (320 grit).
To avoid risk of contamination, an abrading paper shall not be used for polishing specimens of
different metals.
c) Cleaning in de-ionised water.
d) Degreasing in ethanol in an ultrasonic bath for 5 min.
e) Drying.
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f) Storing in plastic tubes with a hole in the top. The plastic tubes are placed in a desiccator or sealed
into plastic bags with desiccant before and after the weighing and the exposure.
After the final surface cleaning before exposure, it is important that limited handling occurs. Before and
after weighing, the specimens are placed in tubes and are only handled with a clean pair of tweezers. To
avoid marking on the specimens, the identity of the specimens may preferably be marked on the tubes.
A.3 Exposure
The specimens shall be exposed vertically, either with or without a shelter against settling particles (see
Figure 1). The specimens shall be mounted between plastic plates or racks to permit free air circulation.
A distance of a minimum of 10 mm between the surfaces and/or the surface and the mounting plate
is recommended. The plastic racks or mounting plates are placed at a site with free air circulation,
preferably at a height of 1 m above the floor. The exposure should be performed in an area with airflow
rates characteristic of the site.
A map of specimen identity on the plastic rack, exposure date and location of the exposure rack should
be established. The type of exposure, with or without a shelter, should be noted.
The test specimens (at least three) should be exposed preferably for one year, but at least for six months.
A.4 Mass increase
The specimens shall be weighed on a micro-balance, with an accuracy of ±0,1 mg. Each test specimen
is weighed twice in relation to a reference balance standard of stainless steel having a similar mass to
the specimen. The difference between the first mass o
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