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ASTM B183-18

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Standard Practice for Preparation of Low-Carbon Steel for Electroplating

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1.1 This practice is intended as an aid to electroplaters in setting up a suitable cleaning cycle preparatory to electroplating of low-carbon steel (Note 1) containing less than 0.35 mass % of carbon and to indicate some of the precautions that must be taken to maintain this cycle in good operating condition.

Note 1: The preparation of high-carbon steel for electroplating is covered in Guide B242.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3 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.

1.4 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.


This practice provides an aid for setting up a suitable cleaning cycle preparatory to electroplating of low-carbon steel and indicates some of the precautions that must be taken to maintain this cycle in good operating condition. The preparatory procedure involves three basic steps in the following order: (1) removal of oils, grease, and caked-on dirt; (2) removal of scale and oxide films by pickling; and (3) removal of any smut left on the surface and activation of the steel. The cleaning of racked parts, which shall subsequently be electroplated in still tanks, agitated tanks, and semi- and full-automatic equipment, should be performed following this cycle: (1) precleaning; (2) electrocleaning; (3) water rinse; (4) acid pickling; (5) alkaline descaling; and (6) water rinse. Parts in bulk, which shall subsequently be electroplated in hand-operated or automatic barrels, should follow this cleaning cycle: (1) alkaline cleaning; (2) water rinse; (3) acid pickling; and (4) water rinse.


SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number B183
Publication Date June 1, 2018
Language en - English
Page Count 3
Revision Level 18
Supercedes
Committee B08.02
Publish Date Document Id Type View
June 1, 2018 B0183-18 Revision
Oct. 1, 2022 B0183-18R22 Reaffirmation
Nov. 1, 2014 B0183-79R14 Reaffirmation
Sept. 1, 2009 B0183-79R09 Reaffirmation
April 1, 2004 B0183-79R04E01 Reaffirmation
Jan. 1, 1997 B0183-79R97 Reaffirmation