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ASTM B368-97

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Standard Test Method for Copper-Accelerated Acetic Acid-Salt Spray (Fog) Testing (CASS Test)

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1.1 This method prescribes the conditions required in copper-accelerated acetic acid-salt spray (CASS) testing for specification purposes. The standard does not specify the type of test specimen or exposure periods to be used for a specific product, nor the interpretation to be given to the results.

1.2 This method is applicable to evaluating the corrosive performance of decorative copper/nickel/chromium or nickel/chromium coatings on steel, zinc alloys, aluminum alloys, and plastics designed for severe service. It is also applicable to the testing of anodized aluminum. The suitability of this test and correlation of results with service experience should be determined before it is specified for coating systems or materials other than those mentioned in this paragraph.

Note 1-The following standards are not requirements. They are referenced for information only: Practices B537 and E50, Specifications B456 and B604, and Test Method B602.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For more specific safety precautionary information see 8.1.1.


SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number B368
Publication Date Jan. 1, 1997
Language en - English
Page Count 4
Revision Level 97
Supercedes
Committee B08.10
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April 1, 2021 B0368-21 Revision
April 15, 2009 B0368-09 Revision
Jan. 1, 1997 B0368-97 Revision
May 1, 2014 B0368-09R14 Reaffirmation
May 10, 2003 B0368-97R03E01 Reaffirmation