Steel Alloy Testing Pro

No. 1599
INSTRUCTIONS

Includes Tests: Stainless Steels; 200, 300 and 400 Series Common Steels & Nickel Alloys Tool Steels Sulfurized Steels Low Alloy Steels 316 vs. 304 Stainless The Moly Test

Oct. 2011 Edition

Quality Since 1966

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION. ElectroSpot Sampling. Testing Tips.. STEELS AND NICKEL ALLOYS. Chromium Low Alloy and Tool Steels... Chromium Stainless Steels and Nickel Alloys. Nickel Steels, Nickel Alloys.... Molybdenum (SS 304/316 Test).... Low Moly Test (Low Alloy Steels).. Sulfur-in-Steels Cobalt-in-Nickel and Cobalt Alloys.... Copper-in-Steel.... Iron. Tungsten Metal.. Tungsten in Tools Steels and High Alloy Steels.. Tungsten in High Nickel Cobalt Alloys (Hastelloys, UD710, Haynes 25) Vanadium in Tool Steels. Carbon.. L-Grade Test: Stainless Steel 304/304L and 316/316L Test.. Titanium.... Niobium (Columbium), plus Tantalum.. Manganese in Steels, Nickel Alloys, Carbon, Low Alloy & Tool Steels. Manganese in Stainless Steels. 200 Vs. 300 Series Stainless. ElectroSpot Maintenance Replacing the Timer Batteries... Re-Order Information.. Alloy Composition Guide

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Your Steel Alloy Testing Pro No. 1599 Contains:

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Testing Solutions ElectroSpot II Current Supply #0100 Test Papers #0200 Passi-Test Pads #0300 Fiber Sheets #0400 Sulfur Test Paper Medicine Dropper Test Leads Aluminum Cathode Test Lead with Alligator Clip Packing Foam Instruction Manual Material Safety Data Sheets Medium Kit Case

INTRODUCTION
Is the metal I received the metal I specified? Can I conduct the same quality assurance inspections that my customers use? Can I assume foreign imports are what they claim to be? Is my stock labeled correctly? The use of color spot tests can isolate and identify a single distinguishing element that separates the alloy you want from the one you don't. Spot tests are easier, faster and cheaper than chemical analysis. Results are not quite as exact, but estimates of the concentrations can be made. This is usually sufficient for alloy identification, differentiation and verification. The KOSLOW Steel Alloy Testing Pro No. 1599 is comprised of individual tests for the following common alloying components: Chromium, Nickel, Molybdenum, Copper, Cobalt, Iron, Sulfur, Tungsten, Vanadium, Carbon, Titanium, Niobium (Columbium) + Tantalum, Manganese. ElectroSpot sampling is the heart of the KOSLOW Steel Alloy Testing Pro No.1599. A minute amount of the alloy is dissolved into a test paper by the passage of an electric current between the test metal and the probe, called the cathode. The greater the current or the longer the sampling time, the larger the amount of alloy dissolved, resulting in more intense color development. In this way, the amount of alloying component in the metal can be estimated. The Koslow ElectroSpot apparatus is a variable current source with a panel ammeter displaying the current and a digital timer, displaying the running seconds. Three current ranges are available high, medium, and low. High is used for trace components. Medium is used for moderate concentrations and Low for major elements of the alloy. A color develops as a result of the subsequent chemical reaction.

ElectroSpot Sampling
Here is how a test is carried out: Attach the clip lead to the test metal, or press it against it if the piece is too large for the clip to "bite." Add the solution to the test paper and place it on a cleaned, sanded area of the metal surface. Select the appropriate current range and gently press the aluminum rod into the test paper as described below holding for the prescribed time. Remove the test paper, turn it over, and add the color developer solution. Video demonstration link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KXZFzXLW30&feature=related

Alloying Element Level 0.3% - 2% 1% - 10% 10% - 100%

Set Current Range, Time in Seconds HIGH 10 Seconds MEDIUM 5 to 10 Seconds LOW 5 to 10 Seconds

Allow some trial and error to find the best sampling time for your alloy. A copper cathode is provided for aluminum containing tests. The timer starts counting automatically when the probe is touched to the paper and shuts off automatically when contact is broken. It is reset to zero seconds by pushing in the button on the front of the unit. It can be difficult to compare the relative intensities of vivid color spots. Therefore, sampling time and current should be as small as possible, just long enough to result in a light recognizable color. Begin by testing an of unknown alloy composition, use the high current range so that traces will not be missed. Avoid unnecessarily high currents because the tests are "cleaner" when not too much of the alloy dissolves in the paper. When in doubt, use the medium current range and sample for 10 seconds. The panel meter is used to visually check the current range. The needle can indicate a fall off in current, which in normal. The analog meter also indicates that the current is in fact, flowing. If no current flows, the instrument may be in the "off" position, or the clip is not making good electrical contact. Alternatively, it may indicate that the battery is dead. Turn the ElectroSpot apparatus off when not in use. Avoid shorting the leads together which is harmful to the battery and the meter.

TESTING TIPS
Screening Multiple Pieces
The test time for each piece can be significantly decreased by testing 10 or more pieces at the same time. Place the pieces on a conducting surface, such as a large sheet of steel or aluminum foil. Clip the test lead to this metal conductor. Now add the appropriate solution on to 10 test papers and place one paper on each metal. Press the probe into each paper for the required length of time, then turn each paper over on a paper towel and add the color developing solution. It is then possible to sort those metals which did show color development from those which did not. Of course, this procedure can only be used with relatively small pieces, and is not limited to only 10 test pieces.

Small Parts
Small parts can be tested similar to the above method. The alligator clip is not needed to make contact with small parts. 1) Lay a sheet of aluminum foil, or any other type of conductive plate, over your work bench area. 2) Attach the alligator clip to the foil. 3) Perform tests as prescribed. Very tiny metal chards, splinters and parts can be tested using the Speck Checker 1224 accessory. http://www.koslow.com/1224.html

Test Metals
Metals which can be identified are the following: 201, 202, 205, 303, (302, 304), (309, 310), (316, 317), 316L, 321, 347, (414, 431), (400 Series), (Monels), (Nickel Silvers), Inconel 600, Inconel 625, Inconel 750, Incoloy 825, Carpenter 20Cb3, (Incoloy 800 Series), Crucible 26-1, Hastelloy B, Hastelloy C, 4340, Hastelloy X Stellite Haynes 25, Multimet, 1020, 1040, (4130, 4140), 8620, 6150, 5160, (1100 Series Steels), 1200 Series Steels), D2, A2, A6, O2, L6 and many others. Note: alloys in brackets are indistinguishable from each other, but can be distinguished from the other alloys in this list.

Reagent Handling
Like the handling of any chemical reagent, good housekeeping practices are imperative. Kit solutions may be hazardous. Caution should be exercised in kit use. Wear a shop coat or protective clothing. Some solutions can stain or damage clothing. Use eye protection or splash resistant goggles. Use gloves to prevent unnecessary exposure to skin. Do not breath vapors. Wash hands after kit use. Wipe spills quickly. Dispose of kit contents according to local regulations. Consult your physician immediately if ingested.

For complete information, consult the M.S.D.S. sheets inside kit.

Getting Started
1. Review composition of suspect alloys. See list of common alloys on last page of instructions or visit koslow.com 2. Select distinctive elements from chart. 3. Choose test from contents page. (See page 1) 4. Follow listed test procedure. 5. Compare results to alloy guide or known standard; i.e. The Metal Standards Collection.

STEELS AND NICKEL ALLOYS

Chromium Low Alloy and Tool Steels
Solutions required: Solutions 1 and 2; #0100 Test Papers 1. Surface preparation: Abrade the surface with emery paper or a grinding wheel until shiny. Rub the metal surface with a dry paper towel or cloth until the fine dust particles are completely removed. Subsequent testing is best done in one or preferably 2 hours. This will allow the surface to be passivated. When screening many samples for chromium, waiting 24 hours is especially recommended. However, testing can be done immediately, but an occasional false negative result is possible. Confirm negative results. 2. Add to test paper: 1 drop Solution 1 3. ElectroSpot: Hi range, 10 15 seconds 4. Tilt the aluminum cylinder about 45 degrees so that only the rim is pressed into the paper. The current usually reads a40 60 mA and falls during the testing. 5. Add: 1 drop Solution 2, immediately, without waiting, to the side of the paper that faced the test metal. Do not wait or the color may not develop. 6. Observe: The instant appearance of a red-violet color at the point in the center of the paper which was pressed against the metal. The color fades in about 1 minute. Note, a purple color develops over the whole paper after a few minutes, and this is not a positive chromium test! This color is due to Solution 2. A violet color before the addition of Solution 2 is due to manganese and will not interfere with the test. This test will detect chromium in 4130, 4340, 8620, 6150 and similar low chrome alloy steels. It can be used to distinguish 1 Cr, Mo from 2 Cr, 1 mo, with a little practice. The lower limit is about 0.2 0.3% chrome.

Chromium - Stainless Steels and Nickel Alloys

Solutions required: Solution 1 and 2; #0100 Test Papers 1. Surface preparation: abrade with emery paper if the surface is dirty. 2. Add to test paper: 1 drop Solution 1 3. ElectroSpot: Medium range, 1-5 seconds as in the illustration. Then add: 2-4 drops Solution 2 4. Observe: an intense violet spot, usually yellow in the center. 5

Nickel Steels, Nickel Alloys

Solutions required: Solution 3 and 4; #0100 Test Papers. 1. Surface preparation: Clean metal surface removing paint or rust to insure electrical contact. Wipe away any metal dust with a cloth or paper towel. Abrade the surface if necessary to remove any scale. 2. Add to the test paper: 2 drops Solution 3 3. ElectroSpot: As in the illustration. 10% Ni and up - lo current, 5-10 seconds 2-10% Ni - Med current, 10 seconds 0.2-2% Ni - Hi current, 10-30 seconds 4. Add: 2-5 drops Solution 4, gradually, drop-by-drop 5. Observe: A pink circle or spot is a positive test, showing that the steel contains nickel. Examine the test paper in good light and compare it with a standard prepared from a known alloy. Alloys with lower nickel content tend to produce a pink-orange color and higher alloys are pink-crimson.

Molybdenum - (SS304/316 Test)

Solutions required: Solution 1 and 5; # 0100 Test Papers 1. Surface preparation: If the metal has scale or is otherwise dirty, abrade with emery paper and wipe grit away with a paper towel. No treatment is needed for clean steel. 2. Add to test paper: 2 drops Solution 1 3. ElectroSpot: 3% moly, such as SS316 or 20Cb3, Medium current, 5-10 seconds. 4. Add: 1-2 drops Solution 5, followed by drop-by-drop addition of Solution 1, up to 5 drops if necessary. 5. Observe: development of a pink color, in 1-5 seconds for SS316, after the brown test has faded. The moly test will not work if Solution 5 is old and has thrown down a great deal of sediment. Test the solution with a standard steel coupon. This solution has a shelf-life of 12 months. Refer to the expiration date on the bottle.

Low Moly Test - (Low Alloy Steels)

Solutions required: Solution 5 & 6; # 0100 Test Papers 1. Surface Preparation: Scrape the surface of the test metal with emery paper or a grinder until shiny, to remove protective surface layer or scale. 2. Add to test paper: 2 drops of Solution 6 3. ElectroSpot: 10 seconds, HI range. Firmly press the probe into the test paper. 4. Turn the test paper over so that the side which had faced the metal is now facing up, and add 2 drops of Solution 5. After 1 2 seconds, during which the spot on the paper turns brown, add 1 drop of Solution 6 and, after 2 seconds, another drop of Solution 6, to the brown spot on the paper. 5. Observe: A pink colored halo around a dark center as the brown color fades. This is a positive molybdenum test. This test reveals molybdenum down to 0.15/0.25% in low alloy steels. The pink color fades in a matter of minutes, but can be revived briefly by consecutive addition of Solutions 5 & 6. Wipe the test metal clean after testing with a damp cloth or a soap solution and then dry, because the acid in the paper promotes rusting. Use coupons of moly-containing and moly-free steel for comparison testing.

Sulfur-in-Steel
Solutions required: Solution 6 and #0400 Sulfur Test Papers 1. Add to metal surface: 1 2 drops Solution 6 2. ElectroSpot: not required 3. Press glossy side of sulfur test paper against metal and hold for 5 15 seconds. 4. Observe: Dark brown spot. Intensity of color increases with length of time paper is held against metal. 6

Note: Estimate amount of sulfur by comparison with a standard metal coupon. This test will identify SS303 (high Sulfur) compared with the rest of 300 series, and can be used to differentiate carbon and low alloy steels of differing sulfur content.

Cobalt-in-Nickel and Cobalt Alloys

Solution required: Solution 7; #0300 Fiber Sheets 1. Add to Fiber sheet test paper: 1 drop Solution 7 1. ElectroSpot: 5% and up cobalt low current, 3 seconds 2. 1 5% cobalt, Med current, 5 seconds. 3. Observe: A blue-green spot is a positive test for cobalt. Lay the fiber sheet on a white paper background for good viewing.

Copper-in-Steel
Solutions required: Solution 3 and 9; # 0100 Test Papers 1. Add to test paper: 2 drops Solution 3 2. ElectroSpot: 10% copper and up, Lo current, 5 seconds 1-5% copper, Med current, 5 - 10 seconds, Less than 1% copper, Hi current, 10 seconds. 3. Add: 2-5 drops Solution 9, gradually, drop-by-drop 4. Observe: a pink color (violet at high copper levels) is a positive test for copper.

Iron
Solutions required: Solution 6 and 10; # 0100 Test Papers 1. Add to test paper: 1 drop Solution 6 2. ElectroSpot: 10% iron and up, LO current, 5 seconds 1-5% iron, LO current, 10 seconds; Less than 1% iron, Med current, 10 seconds Add: 5 drops Solution 10, gradually, drop-by-drop until the color persists. 3. Observe: a pink-red color is a positive test for iron. Note: This test is used to identify nickel alloys, because of the low generally low iron content. Electronic surface free iron measurements can be obtained by The Passivation Testers 2026 and the new Flash Probe 3036, available from Koslow Scientific Company. http://www.koslow.com/2026

Tungsten Metal
Solutions required: Solution 8 and 11; #0300 Fiber Sheets 1. Add to test paper: 1 drop Solution 8. Abrade the surface with emery paper. 2. Electro-Spot: Hi current, 5 10 seconds, flat cathode, Fig. 1. 3. Add: 3 drops Solution 11, waiting a few seconds between drops. 4. Observe: A dark blue color persisting 5 10 minutes is a positive test for tungsten.

Tungsten in Tool Steels and High Alloy Steels

Solutions required: Solution 3, 8 and 11; #0300 Fiber Sheets 1. Add to test paper: 2 drops Solution 3. Abrade surface with emery paper. 1. ElectroSpot: Hi current, 15 seconds. 2. Discard the test paper. Note mark left on metal. 3. Add to fresh piece of Fiber sheet test paper: 1 drop Solution 8. 4. ElectroSpot: 15 30 seconds, Hi current on same mark formed in previous step. 5. Add to Fiber sheet test paper: 3 drops Solution 11, waiting a few seconds between drops. 6. Observe: A bluish-grey color develops, and is more apparent on the reverse side (cathode side) of the test sheet. The spot remains in the center, spreading only slightly. A light aquamarine spot which spreads out on the paper is not due to tungsten. It can be bleached out with a drop of water. 7

This test is sensitive to about 1 2% tungsten and may require a little practice. Caution: Test paper is very acid after a test and should not be handled. Rinse it with tap water before disposing.

Tungsten in High Nickel Cobalt Alloys (Hastelloys, UD710, Haynes 25)

Solution required: Solution 3 and 11; #0300 Fiber Sheets 1. Clean surface with emery paper until shiny and wipe powder off with damp cloth. 2. Add to test paper: 2 drops Solution 3 3. ElectroSpot: Hi current, 30 seconds 4. l, add 2 drops Solution 11 to the center of the test paper and wait one minute. Then remove the test paper and turn it over so that the side facing the test metal now faces up. 5. Add: 2 drops Solution 11 to the center. 6. Observe: A deep blue spot in the center of the paper if the alloy contains 2% or more tungsten. Observe against a white background. In case of doubt, add a drop of water to the center after a minute to remove other colors possibly covering the tungsten blue. This is especially necessary with UD710, Hastelloy X (0.6% tungsten) and Hastelloy B (0% tungsten) give negative results. Hastelloy C (4%) and UD710 (2%) give positive results. Note: Haynes 25 (15% tungsten) give a negative test, but a blue spot remains on the surface of the metal. Add a drop of solution 11 to this spot. A blue solution confirms Haynes 25. Caution: Solution 11 is a highly corrosive acid. Do not handle wet papers. Rinse with water before disposal.

Vanadium in Tool Steels

Solutions required: Solution 12 and 13; # 0100 Test Paper and #0200 Passi-Pads 1. Surface preparation: Abrade with emery until shiny 2. Add to test paper: 1 2 drops Solution 12 3. Add to test pad: 2 drops Solution 12 4. ElectroSpot: Hi range, flat cathode, 50 seconds. Proceed as follows: Place test paper on the metal surface. Lay the test pad directly on top of the test paper to act as a backing. Press ElectroSpot probe into the test pad and hold for 30 60 seconds. The test sandwich consists of layers: test metal, test paper, test pad and probe. 5. Add: 1 drop Solution 13 to the side of the test paper which was in contact with the metal. Discard the test pad. Place the test paper on another square test paper for viewing. Note the gradual development of a faint gray-blue-green spot in about 2 5 minutes. Add another drop of Solution 13, after about 5 minutes if the color isnt clear, and wait for the liquid to soak in. Comparison with the color of vanadium free steel is essential. Caution: The test papers are strongly acid and should be rinsed with tap water before discarding. This test will distinguish between 6150 (0.15%V min.) and 4150 (no V).

Carbon
Low Alloy and Carbon Steels Solution required: Solution 1, #0200 Passi-Pads 1. Surface preparation: Degrease, abrade with wet emery paper until the metal is shiny. Wipe dry with a cloth. 2. Add to test pad: 2 drops Solution 1 3. ElectroSpot: Hi range, 10 seconds, longer for steels having less than 0.15% carbon. Press probe firmly into paper and watch the current. The current should read about 90 100 mA. If the current falls abruptly from about 100 to 60 or 80 mA, quickly raise the probe and immediately replace it on the same spot, which should bring the current back to 90 100 mA. If not, begin test over on a different spot on the surface. Discard test paper. 8

4. Observe: a brownish-black circle on the metal surface. The higher the carbon content the blacker the spot. To estimate the percent carbon, compare the blackness of the spot with that on a known standard alloy, using identical ElectroSpot sampling times. Standards may be kept on file by oiling the surface to prevent rusting. This test will distinguish between steels containing 0.2%C and 0.4%C, e.g. 1018 vs 1045. Note 1: This test is sensitive to surface carbon content. If steel is carburized or decarburized during heat treatment, the test may show a higher or lower carbon content. Note 2: This test may not be used to compare carbon or alloy steels with tool steels. The latter, while high in carbon (1 2%), often contain considerable amounts of carbides of chrome, tungsten and others. The carbides will not appear as dark as cementite and this can lead to a false conclusion. Comparison of the test results with a known standard should precede using this test with tool steels.

L-Grade Test: Stainless Steel 304/304L and 316/316L Test

Solution required: Solution 6; # 0100 Test Papers 1. Surface preparation: The test results are much improved by prior sensitization of the test stainless. Heat the piece or a portion of a large piece in the flame of a propane torch to redness and hold there for about one minute. Quench in water (or, if not possible, in air). The sample should be at room temperature before continuing. Abrade with emery paper and remove all grit by rubbing clean with a paper towel. 2. Add to the test paper: 2 drops Solution 6 3. ElectroSpot: Hi range, 15 seconds. The current should read between 80 -100mA, at least initially. If it reads near 60mA or less, the battery may need to be replaced. Do not press the probe too firmly. 4. Then add: to side of paper facing the metal, gradually, 3 drops Solution 6 and place the paper, face up, on a fresh dry square of test paper. Now add 3-5 drops of tap water with a medicine dropper, the bottom paper acting as an absorbent. 5. Observe: View the test paper from an angle, that is, not straight down. Notice a dark brown spot in the center of the paper, which is more intense for 304 than 304L or for 316 than for 316L. The difference is more easily seen after about 1-2 minutes. If too much bluish-green or yellow color obscures the dark spot, add an additional 1-2 drops of water to disperse the color. 7. Comparison with known samples of 304L or 315L is essential for the proper interpretation of the results. A normal grade 304 or 316 has a maximum carbon content of 0.08%; if it should be much lower than this, say 0.04-0.05%, it could be confused with "L" grade having 0.03% maximum. The dark spot due to grains of stainless steel exfoliated by sensitization is clearly visible. The scale remaining on the steel after heating can be removed with emery paper or any accepted descaling bath.

TITANIUM
Titanium Alloys and SS 321 Solutions required: Solutions 6, 12 and 14; # 0100 Test Paper 1. Scrape surface with emery paper until shiny 2. Add to test paper: 2 drops Solution 6 3. ElectroSpot: Medium current, 10 seconds 4. Then add: Powder 14 to center of paper, using a toothpick; only a few crystals are required. Add 1 2 drops Solution 12 to the center of the paper. 5. Observe: a brownish-red wine color, which turns pink-red in a few minutes, especially near the crystals of Powder 14. Ignore a yellow-brown color. Sensitivity: approximately 0.4% titanium Note 1: This procedure will identify SS321. Steel 321 can be confirmed by obtaining an intense iron (65%), nickel (10%) and chromium (18%) test. Compare with a known piece of 321. Note 2: Alloys containing small amounts of cobalt, such as Inconel 600 also give a pink color which can be mistaken for titanium. 9

Note 3: Titanium, CP and other alloys can be identified with this test. Scrape the surface with emery paper until shiny. When ElectroSpot sampling, notice that the meter falls to about 1 or 2 divisions (4 8mA) with titanium, but not with steels or aluminum, where the current remains high, near 20mA. Then notice that the paper is virtually colorless. Aluminum may leave a grey deposit. If the alloy it titanium, the metal surface will have a characteristic golden bronze spot where dissolution took place. This may suffice for identification: tantalum behaves similarly, but the bronze spot does not develop. Titanium may be confirmed with Powder 14 and Solution 12, as in test for SS321.

NIOBIUM (Columbium) , plus TANTALUM

Identifies stainless steels 347 vs. 304 Solution required: Solution 6; # 0100 Test papers 1. Scrape surface and wipe filings away with a paper towel until no trace of metal dust remains! 2. Add to the test paper: 2 drops Solution 6. 3. ElectroSpot: Hi current, 5 seconds. 4. Turn paper over and place it on a test pad to serve as a blotter. 5. Add: 3 5 drops of Solution 6 to disperse the green (or yellow) color. 6. Observe: Black color in the center of the paper which is not flushed away by Solution 6. In case of doubt, wait five minutes. The black color due to Cb (Nb) + Ta does not fade. View against a white background. Note: Alloy 20Cb3 and other (Nb + Ta) containing steels react similarly. Rule out 20Cb3 with a test for molybdenum or copper, both absent in 347. The color for the iron, nickel and chromium tests are very intense when testing 347. This test does not work with nickel alloys such as Inconels.

MANGANESE in Steels, Nickel Alloys, Carbon, Low Alloy and Tool Steels
Solution required: Solution 1; # 0100 Test Papers 1. Surface Preparation: Abrade the surface with dry emery paper and wipe away all traces of fillings with a paper towel. 2. Add to the test paper: 1 drop Solution 1 3. ElectroSpot: Hi current, tilting the cathode cylinder to a 45 decree angle so that only the rim or edge contacts the test paper, 15 seconds, apply pressure. Current must fall below 20mA during this time, otherwise continue sampling until it does. 4. Observe: On the side of the paper facing the test metal a pink color which fades quickly if the manganese content is near 1%, and more slowly (15 30 seconds) if it is near 1 % 2% Mn. Note: The lower limit of detection is about 0.8% Mn. This sometimes fails in the 0.6/0.0 Mn range. A negative test should be repeated once or twice, on a different spot on the surface. Check battery life as described under ElectroSpot maintenance.

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200 VS. 300 SERIES STAINLESS STEEL

Nominal Compositions of 200 Series and 300 Series

Stainless Steel 201 Stainless Steel 304 Manganese Content 5.5 to 7.5% 2.0% Nickel Content 3.5% 8 to 10.5%

The 200 vs. 300 Manganese Test

Solutions required: Solution number 1 and Fiber Test Sheets (Part Number 0300) 1. Surface preparation: Should be clean, but do not abrade. 2. Add 2 drops of Solution number 1 to a fiber sheet. 3. ElectroSpot Process for 10 seconds on High. 4. Observe an pink-orange color which gradually fades to yellow. A vivid pink spot is a indicates a high manganese content, found in a 200 series stainless steel. The 300 series stainless can develop a faint orange-pink color thats slowly turns yellow. Compare results to standards.

The 200 vs 300 Nickel Test

Solutions required: Solutions Number 3 & Number 4 and Test Papers (part number 0100) 1. Surface preparation: Should be a clean metal surface, removing paint, rust or scale to insure electrical contact. Wipe with a paper towel. 2. Add 2 drops of Solution #3 to test paper. 3. ElectroSpot Process for one second or less on high. NOTE: It is important to use the ElectroSpot Process for the same amount of time for each sample. Turn the paper over. 4. Add one drop of Solution #4. Observe an instant pink color. A vivid spot is a positive test for nickel, found in 300 series stainless steel. The SS200 can give a lightly positive test, but never as much color as SS300.

ElectroSpot Maintenance
The ElectroSpot II variable current source is virtually maintenance-free. The battery is good for over one year or about 10,000 tests under normal use. It is tested by shorting the leads together. The current reading should be about 20-25mA on the medium range and over 100mA on the high scale. (Caution: do not leave the switch in the Hi setting for more than a few seconds to avoid damaging the meter). In the Lo range, the current is about 510mA. When the battery needs replacement, use an alkaline 9v battery only. Remove the battery gently to avoid loosening the bracket from the plastic case. The timer meter has its own internal batteries which need replacement after several years. Consult the factory for battery type and replacement procedure. The aluminum cylinder cathode probe should be cleaned with emery paper occasionally, especially when dull looking or having a black deposit on the bottom. Replacing the Timer Batteries 1. Remove the four screws on the back of the Electro-Spot II. 2. There is a small rectangular slot on the bottom of the timer unit. Insert the blade of a small screwdriver and gently pry the catch open. This may take some slight twisting of the screwdriver and pull up on the bracket. Replace batteries with same type1.5 Volt. 3. To reset the timer to seconds, briefly touch the wire on position 4 to the jumper on pins 5 & 6. The meter should read house (H) and 0.0. Again touch the wire to the jumper and hold in contact. The meter now reads all nines and is blinking. While holding the contact, press the reset button on the front of the meter twice. The meter is now set to seconds (S) and 0.0. Bend the wire out of the contact with 5 % 6 and close the ElectroSpot II unit. 11

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Metal Standards Collection - No. 1900

Applications + Reference material for metal identification with the Alloy ID Lab + An aid in familiarizing personnel with spot test techniques + Compact, convenient + Testing of spot test solution shelf-life Kit Contents: Steel, Nickel, Copper and Aluminum Alloy Standards, 24 pieces, 1" x 1" x 1/16", each stamped with alloy identification number. List of Alloys: Monel, Inconel 600, 625 & 718, (F11) 1 1/4 Chrome, (F22) 2 1/4 Chrome, Incoloy 825, Carpenter 20Cb3, 4140, 4340, 17-4 PH, Hastelloy B2, C-276, and X, 410 SS, 303, 304 SS, 316L SS, 321 SS, Haynes 25 (Cobalt), Admiralty Brass, Aluminum Bronze CDA 614, Aluminum 7075 and 2024.

Re-Order Information
Item Testing Solutions Test Papers Passi-Test Pads Fiber Sheets Sulfur Test Paper Metal Standards Collection Order Part Number Number on Bottle 0100 0200 0300 0400 1900 Quantity 30 mL bottle 1,000 pieces 600 pieces 300 pieces 400 pieces 24 pieces

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ALLOY COMPOSITION GUIDE

Alloy Name 202 303 304 316 321 410 17-4 PH 17-7 PH 20Cb3 26-1 304L 316L 904L Hastelloy B Hastelloy D Hastelloy X Hastelloy C276 Haynes Stellite I-600 I-625 I-718 I-800 I-804 I-825 I-840 Invar I-X750 Kovar Monel 400 Monel K500 Nichrome Chrome Nickel Iron Moly Cobalt Copper Sulfur Carbon Other Elements TE Reading 18 18 19 17 18 12.5 16 17 20 26 19 17 20 1 1 22 15 20 15 21 19 21 29 21 20 0 15 0 0 0 20 5 9 9 12 10.5 0 4 7 34 0.5 10 12 25 64 92 50 60 10 76 61 52 32 42 42 20 33-42 73 29 66 66 80 Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. 75 75 36 75 Bal. Bal. 50 5 2 18 5 3 8 2.5 18 25 46 30 60 Bal. 7 Bal. 1 0 0 0 0.6 0 2.5 0 0 0 0 2.5 1 0 2.5 4.5 28 0 9 16 0 0 9 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.5 1.5 1.5 2.5 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 3.5 0 0 0 1.5 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 31 29 0 0.03 0.15 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0 0 0 0 0.03 0.03 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.15 0.15 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.15 0 0 0 0 0.03 0.03 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mn. 8.5 N.25 0 0 0 Ti5XC Min. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.6 Tung. 4 Tung. 15 Tung. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Ti 0 3 Alum 0 -3 4 4 4 4 150 72 X 20 X 4 4 9 135 X 37 60 X 125 60 50 X X 32 X X X X -225 -275 X

The above data is a useful as a guide for the chemical spot test method. *Thermoelectric readings are obtained from actual samples. Refer to KOSLOW Alloy Sorter TE-3000. 13