ISO/TC 156/WG 7 - Accelerated corrosion tests

This document specifies a method for assessing the resistance of materials or products to a humid atmosphere containing sulfur dioxide. This method is applicable to testing metals and alloys, metallic and non-organic coatings and organic coatings.

This document specifies the apparatus and test procedure to be used in conducting accelerated corrosion tests for the comparative evaluation of metallic materials with or without permanent corrosion protection or temporary corrosion protection in salt-contaminated outdoor environments. The test involves cyclic exposure of the specimens to neutral salt mist, "dry" and "wet" conditions. The type of test specimen and the exposure period are not specified. The particular advantages of this test over common accelerated tests such as the neutral salt spray (NSS) test lie in its ability to better reproduce the corrosion that occurs in outdoor salt-contaminated environments. This document is applicable to — metals and their alloys, — metallic coatings (anodic and cathodic), — conversion coatings, — anodic oxide coatings, and — organic coatings on metallic materials. NOTE Methods of test for coatings to determine their resistance, in the presence of scribe marks through to the substrate, to various cyclic corrosion conditions which include the condensation of water on the test specimens during periods of humidity are given in ISO 11997-1.

This document specifies two accelerated corrosion-test procedures, Methods A and B, for the comparative evaluation of metallic materials with or without permanent corrosion protection or temporary corrosion protection in outdoor salt and/or acid rain environments. It also specifies the apparatus used. The two tests involve cyclic exposure of the specimens to acidified salt spray, "dry" and "wet" conditions. The particular advantages of the two tests over conventional accelerated tests, such as the neutral salt spray (NSS) test as specified in ISO 9227 lie in their better ability to reproduce the corrosion that occurs in outdoor salt and/or acid rain environments. They are also useful for evaluating cosmetic corrosion. Method A is applicable to — metals and their alloys, — metallic coatings (cathodic), — anodic oxide coatings, and — organic coatings on metallic materials. Method B is applicable to — steel coated with anodic coatings, and — steel coated with anodic coatings covered with conversion coatings.

ISO 11130:2017 specifies a method for assessing the corrosion resistance of metals by an alternate immersion test in salt solution, with or without applied stress. The test is particularly suitable for quality control during the manufacture of metals including aluminium alloys and ferrous materials, and also for assessment purposes during alloy development. Depending upon the chemical composition of the test solution, the test can be used to simulate the corrosive effects of marine splash zones, de-icing fluids and acid salt environments. The term "metal" as used in this document includes metallic materials with or without corrosion protection. ISO 11130:2017 is applicable to - metals and their alloys, - certain metallic coatings (anodic and cathodic with respect to the substrate), - certain conversion coatings, - certain anodic oxide coating, and - organic coatings on metals.

ISO 9227:2017 specifies the apparatus, the reagents and the procedure to be used in conducting the neutral salt spray (NSS), acetic acid salt spray (AASS) and copper-accelerated acetic acid salt spray (CASS) tests for assessment of the corrosion resistance of metallic materials, with or without permanent or temporary corrosion protection. It also describes the method employed to evaluate the corrosivity of the test cabinet environment. It does not specify the dimensions or types of test specimens, the exposure period to be used for a particular product, or the interpretation of results. Such details are provided in the appropriate product specifications. The salt spray tests are particularly useful for detecting discontinuities, such as pores and other defects, in certain metallic, organic, anodic oxide and conversion coatings. The neutral salt spray (NSS) test particularly applies to - metals and their alloys, - metallic coatings (anodic and cathodic), - conversion coatings, - anodic oxide coatings, and - organic coatings on metallic materials. The acetic acid salt spray (AASS) test is especially useful for testing decorative coatings of copper + nickel + chromium, or nickel + chromium. It has also been found suitable for testing anodic and organic coatings on aluminium. The copper-accelerated acetic acid salt spray (CASS) test is useful for testing decorative coatings of copper + nickel + chromium, or nickel + chromium. It has also been found suitable for testing anodic and organic coatings on aluminium. The salt spray methods are all suitable for checking that the quality of a metallic material, with or without corrosion protection, is maintained. They are not intended to be used for comparative testing as a means of ranking different materials relative to each other with respect to corrosion resistance or as means of predicting long-term corrosion resistance of the tested material.

ISO 21207:2015 defines two accelerated corrosion test methods to be used in assessing the corrosion resistance of products with metals in environments where there is a significant influence of chloride ions, mainly as sodium chloride from a marine source or by winter road de-icing salt, and of corrosion-promoting gases from industrial or traffic air pollution. ISO 21207:2015 specifies both the test apparatus and test procedures to be used in executing the accelerated corrosion tests. The methods are especially suitable for assessing the corrosion resistance of sensitive products with metals, e.g. electronic components, used in traffic and industrial environments.

ISO 16071:2015 specifies the test method, the reagents, and the procedure to be used in an accelerated atmospheric corrosion test constituting a 6 h exposure to a slightly acidified solution of 1 % NaCl twice weekly, followed by a condition of controlled humidity cycling between 95 % RH and 50 % RH at a constant temperature of 35 °C. It does not specify the dimensions of the tests specimens, the exposure period to be used for a particular product, or the interpretation of the results. Such details are provided in the appropriate product specifications. The accelerated laboratory corrosion test applies to metals and their alloys, metallic coatings (anodic or cathodic), chemical conversion coatings, and organic coatings on metallic materials.

ISO/TR 16335:2013 is applicable for the selection of suitable accelerated atmospheric corrosion tests for qualification of products with metallic materials without or with permanent corrosion protection or temporary corrosion protection. The characteristics of a number of standardized accelerated corrosion tests are also given to serve as a guide in the preparation of test specifications. In ISO/TR 16335:2013 the following aspects are taken into account: categories of accelerated atmospheric corrosion tests; recommended fields of application for the different kinds of tests and their suitability; corrosivity of tests and relative corrosion rates of standard metals; requirements for test equipment, criteria for reproducibility and correlation with in-service performance; recommended procedures for product qualification The main purpose of ISO/TR 16335:2013 is to present a framework for comparing the different accelerated corrosion test methods, which presently are available as International Standards. The suitability of a test method varies with the requirements set by the intended application of the product.

This International Standard specifies two accelerated corrosion test procedures, Methods A and B, for the evaluation of corrosion behaviour of surface-treated metals and their alloys with and without paint on them in atmospheric environments. It also specifies the apparatus used. The two tests involve salt deposition and dry/wet conditions at a constant absolute humidity. Method A applies to: metals and their alloys (including corrosion-resistance alloys) Method B applies to: metals and their alloys metals and their alloys with coatings [including metallic coatings (anodic or cathodic), organic coatings, and conversion coatings]

ISO 10062:2006 specifies tests which are intended to determine the influence of one or more flowing polluting gas(es) at volume fractions less than or equal to 0,000001 on test samples and/or articles of metals and alloys with or without corrosion protection under determined conditions of temperature and relative humidity. These tests apply to metals and their alloys, metallic coatings (anodic and cathodic), metals with conversion coatings, metals with anodic oxide coatings, and metals with organic coatings.

Specifies specimens, apparatus and procedure of corrosion tests. Applies to metals and alloys with and without permanent corrosion protection or temporary corrosion protection. The requirements specified in ISO 7384 are intended for application in other International Standards dealing with corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres as well as in accelerated methods of test and the construction of new chambers.

ISO 11130:2010 specifies a method for assessing the corrosion resistance of metals by an alternate immersion test in salt solution, with or without applied stress. The test is particularly suitable for quality control during the manufacture of metals including aluminium alloys and ferrous materials, and also for assessment purposes during alloy development. Depending upon the chemical composition of the test solution, the test can be used to simulate the corrosive effects of marine splash zones, de-icing fluids and acid salt environments. The term “metal” as used in ISO 11130:2010 includes metallic materials with or without corrosion protection. The alternate immersion test applies to metals and their alloys, certain metallic coatings (anodic and cathodic with respect to the substrate), certain conversion coatings, certain anodic oxide coating, and organic coatings on metals. ISO 11130:2010 is not applicable to stainless steel.

ISO 9227:2006 specifies the apparatus, the reagents and the procedure to be used in conducting the neutral salt spray (NSS), acetic acid salt spray (AASS) and copper-accelerated acetic acid salt spray (CASS) tests for assessment of the corrosion resistance of metallic materials, with or without permanent or temporary corrosion protection. It also describes the method employed to evaluate the corrosivity of the test-cabinet environment.

ISO 16151:2005 specifies two accelerated corrosion-test procedures, Methods A and B, for the comparative evaluation of metallic materials with or without permanent corrosion protection or temporary corrosion protection in outdoor salt/acid rain environments. It also specifies the apparatus used. The two tests involve cyclic exposure of the specimens to acidified salt spray, dry and wet conditions.

ISO 21207:2004 defines two accelerated corrosion test methods to be used in assessing the corrosion resistance of products with metals in environments where there is a significant influence of chloride ions, mainly as sodium chloride from a marine source or by winter road de-icing salt, and of corrosion-promoting gases from industrial or traffic air pollution. This International Standard specifies both the test apparatus and test procedures to be used in executing the accelerated corrosion tests. The methods are especially suitable for assessing the corrosion resistance of sensitive products with metals, e.g. electronic components, used in traffic and industrial environments.

ISO 16701:2003 defines an accelerated corrosion test method to be used in assessing the corrosion resistance of metals in environments where there is a significant influence of chloride ions, mainly as sodium chloride from a marine source or road de-icing salt. ISO 16701:2003 specifies the test apparatus and test procedure to be used in conducting the accelerated corrosion test to simulate, in a very controlled way, atmospheric corrosion conditions. In this International Standard, the term "metal" includes metallic materials with or without corrosion protection. The accelerated laboratory corrosion test applies to metals and their alloys; metallic coatings (anodic and cathodic); chemical conversion coatings; organic coatings on metals. The method is especially suitable for comparative testing in the optimization of surface treatment systems.

The principle of the procedure specified is to expose a coated test panel to specified humid atmospheres containing sulfur dioxide. A volume of 0,2 litre, measured at atmospheric pressure, is generally recommended for testing coatings of thickness not exceeding approximately 40 µm. The effects of exposure are evaluated by criteria agreed in advance between the interested parties, these criteria being usually of a subjective nature. Applies to single-coat film or a multi-coat system of paints.

Specifies tests which apply to: metals and their alloys; certain metallic coatings; certain conversion coatings; certain anodic oxide coatings; organic coatings on metallic materials. Annex A forms an integral part of this Standard. Annex B is for information only.

Specifies the neutral salt spray (NSS), acetic acid salt spray (AASS) and copper-accelerated acetic acid salt spray (CASS) tests for assessment of the corrosion resistance of metallic materials with or without permanent corrosion protection or temporary corrosion protection. It also describes the method employed to evaluate the corrosivity of the test cabinet environment. Specific details (dimensions of test specimens, exposure periods, interpretation of results) are not included. Describes test solutions, apparatus, test specimens, operating conditions, duration of tests, treatment of specimens after test, evaluation of results and test report.

Specifies a method for assessing the resistance of materials or products to condensed moisture containing sulfur dioxids. The method has been found to be suitable for testing metallic and non-organic coatings. Gives apparatus and material, test specimens, methods of exposure, procedure, test duration, cleaning of specimens, evaluation of results and test report.