Designation: D 1748 – 00 An American National Standard

Designation: 366/84

Standard Test Method for

Rust Protection by Metal Preservatives in the Humidity
Cabinet1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1748; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This test method has been adopted for use by government agencies to replace Method 5310 of Federal Test Method Standard No 791 b.

1. Scope MIL-C-15074E Corrosive Preventive Compound Finger

1.1 This test method is used for evaluating the rust- Print Remover
preventive properties of metal preservatives under conditions 2.4 Society of Automotive Engineers:8
of high humidity. SAE 1009C Tee Reducer, Bulkhead on Side, Flareless Tube
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 3. Summary of Test Method
standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the 3.1 Steel panels are prepared to a prescribed surface finish,
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the dipped in the test oil, allowed to drain, and then suspended in
responsibility of the user of this standard to consult and a humidity cabinet at 48.9 6 °C (120°F) for a specified number
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter- of hours. The oil fails or passes the test in accordance with the
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. size and number of rust dots on the test surfaces of the panels.

2. Referenced Documents 4. Significance and Use

2.1 ASTM Standards: 4.1 This test method is used for measuring the relative
A 109/A 109M Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon, Cold- abilities of metal preservatives to prevent the rusting of steel
Rolled2 panels under conditions of high humidity. It should not be
D 512 Test Methods for Chloride Ion in Water3 relied upon to predict the effectiveness of a metal preservative
D 516 Test Method for Sulfate Ion in Water3 in which high humidity is not the principal factor in the rusting.
E 11 Specification for Wire-Cloth Sieves for testing Pur- 4.2 There are published data indicating a useful degree of
poses4 correlation with service performance, though these data are not
E 323 Specification for Perforated-Plate Sieves for testing extensive. Comparisons made by this test method should
Purposes4 normally be limited to similar metal preservative combinations
2.2 Federal Standards:5 designed for similar applications. The test life required for each
QQ-S-698 Steel Sheet and Strip, Low Carbon type of metal preservative and for each intended application
2.3 Military Standards:6 should be based on actual experience with that type of
MIL-C-5646F Cloth, Airplane7 preservative in the intended service.
4.3 Since the precision of the test method appears to be less
than desired, a number of repeat tests may be necessary to
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
establish the test life of a given metal preservative, and repeat
Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee tests by this test method in more than one cabinet are
D02.L0.03 on Corrosion Testing of Sheet Metal Processing Fluids. sometimes desirable.
Current edition approved Dec. 10, 2000. Published February 2001. Originally 4.4 The data obtained from this accelerated test is of interest
published as D1748 – 60 T. Last previous edition D1748 – 83 (1993)e1.
2
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.03. only in eliminating the most unsuitable materials or for
3
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 11.01. indicating a probable relative order of protection against rust
4
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02. under conditions of high humidity. This test method does not
5
Available from Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
prescribe the exposure periods to be used for a specific product,
6
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700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
7 8
Available from British Standards Institute, 2 Park St., London, England Available from Society of Automotive Engineers, 400 Commonwealth Dr.,
W1A2B5. Warrendale, PA 15096.

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nor the interpretation to be given to the results. NOTE 3—Details of the cabinet operation described in 7.1 and 7.2 and
the details of panel preparation described in Section 8, must be carefully
5. Apparatus carried out. Only by such standardization can results be obtained that are
5.1 The apparatus shall conform to the details shown in the significant and comparable to those run at another time or in another
laboratory.
Annex A1.
6. Panel Cleaning Materials 8. Panel Preparation
6.1 Aluminum Oxide Cloth, 240-grit. 8.1 Remove the protective packaging from all the panels to
be used for a particular day and wash away the rust preventive
NOTE 1—Paper-backed abrasives, wet or dry, waterproof, or iron oxide
abrasives are prohibited.
material in a beaker of solvent selected in 6.3 (swabbing is
permissible). Carefully inspect each panel and use only those
6.2 Silica Sand, white, dry, sharp, chloride free, or alumi- which comply with requirements given in Annex A1.10.
num oxide, blasting grade. (The size shall be such that it meets Identify each panel by an appropriate number in the right-hand
the following sieve requirements of Specifications E 11 and lower corner, outside of the significant area, or by attaching a
E 323. small metal tag to the outside wire hook after the panel is
6.2.1 One hundred percent must pass through a No. 10 polished.
(2.00-mm) sieve. 8.2 The following are pertinent to the polishing operations:
6.2.2 Minimum of 90 % must pass through a No. 20 8.2.1 Do not allow the bare fingers to touch the panel.
(850-µm) sieve. Tongs, metal hooks, or pieces of lint-free paper are suitable
6.2.3 Maximum of 10 % permitted to pass through a No. 50 helpers for manipulating and holding the panel.
(300-µm) sieve. 8.2.2 Always keep the panel on a clean, dry surface.
6.3 Solvent, safe, non-filming, non-chlorinated. (Naphtha,
8.3 Alternative Surface Finishes—Polishing:
petroleum naphtha, precipitation naphtha, and methanol were
8.3.1 The amount of polishing of the panel by the operator
formerly selected as solvents to be used in this test method but
conducting the humidity cabinet test should only be that
have been eliminated due to possible toxic effects. Each user
required to give it a fresh, clean, and active surface. This
shall select a solvent that can meet applicable safety standards
requires only a few minutes per panel. A fast-moving belt
and that can thoroughly clean all parts.)
sander should not be used since the heat of friction may change
7. Humidity Cabinet Operating Conditions the surface characteristics of the panel. Surface finish limits for
7.1 During evaluation of a sample the cabinet shall be run the panel are not defined here. There should be no appreciable
continuously with the following standard conditions being change of the finish from the 0.25 to .51 µm (10 to 20 µm)
maintained: obtained by the original surface grinding A1.10.1.3.
Air temperature:
8.3.2 Divide the 240-grit aluminum oxide abrasive cloth
Inside the cabinet 48.9 6 1.1°C (120 6 2°F) into convenient size strips for the subsequent polishing opera-
Outside the cabinet 24.1 6 5.5°C (75 6 10°F) tions. Observing the precautions given in 8.2 and 8.3, buff all
Rate of air to the cabinet 0.878 (31 6 1 ft3/h) at 25°C and 760
6 0.028 m3/h mm Hg
four of the rounded edges with even strokes in the direction of
Water in cabinet: each edge. Ream out the two holes used for suspension and
Level 203 6 6.4 mm (8 6 1⁄4 in.) wipe clean, using gauze wet with solvent selected in 6.3.
pH 5.5 to 7.5
Oil content clear with no evidence of oil 8.3.3 While polishing, place the panel on a clean, dry
Chlorides less than 20 ppm (Test Method surface with a suitable thickness of clean paper under it to help
D 512) prevent contamination. The panel may be held by hand, using
Sulfates and sulfitesA less than 20 ppm as sulfate (Test
Method D 516) paper between the fingers and the steel surface. Alternatively it
may be held in a special holder such as a wooden block, having
A
Boil the water sample with 10 mL of saturated bromine water before making
about a 1.6-mm (1⁄16-in.) depression slightly larger in area than
the test for sulfates. the 51- by 102-mm (2- by 4-in.) dimension of the panel. The
Speed of rotating 0.33 6 0.03 rpm abrasive cloth may be held in the palm of the hand with the
Cover close fitting fingers applying pressure to the panel. Alternatively, the
Cloth layers in cover shall not be torn, contaminated,
nor contain droplets of water aluminum oxide cloth may be held on a block of size
Cover opening to a height of 355 mm (14 in.) at convenient to the hand and convenient for polishing with
the front smooth strokes without marking the ends of the panel.
7.2 Rate of air to the cabinet, air temperature, pH, and water 8.3.4 Polish the unnumbered or leading surface of the panel
level shall be checked and regulated if necessary in the with careful even strokes, always parallel to the 102-mm (4-in.)
morning and afternoon of each day. Remaining standard dimension. Use a polishing pressure of about 4.5 to 8.9 N (1 to
conditions shall be closely checked once each week. The pH 2 lb). Do not scratch the surface by using short or curved
measurement may be made with wide-range indicator paper. strokes. Ensure that the panel is held firmly so that only the
abrasive cloth moves. After several polishing strokes, inspect
NOTE 2—Values for pH outside the limits shown indicate contamina-
tion that should be investigated and corrected. A persistent low pH along
the abrasive cloth and when necessary make another fold to
with a positive sulfate test indicates that the air supply is contaminated expose a new and effective area. Continue to polish the leading
with sulfur oxides. In this case, the water in the cabinet should be surface until it contains a completely fresh surface. The finish
replaced, and a suitable alkali scrubber system installed in the air train. should be within the range from 0.25 to 0.51 µm (10 to 20 µin)

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(rms). Examine the entire surface, and if scratches or other store in a desiccator until cool.
imperfections are noted, continue polishing until corrected. In 8.4.8 Panels are to be used the same day as prepared.
the same manner polish the second side of the panel, unless the
test specification requires only one polished side per panel. 9. Procedure
9.1 Bring the sample oil to a temperature of 23.3 6 0.5°C
NOTE 4—It is advisable for each operator to finish several panels to
determine exactly what technique is required to attain the correct surface
(74 6 1°F) and pour into a clean, dry 400-mL tall-form glass
finish using a profilometer or other surface roughness gage. After beaker9 to a height of at least 114 mm (about 375 mL). By use
techniques have been established, the use of visual comparison standards of one clean suspension hook remove a panel from the
is sufficient as a check on surface roughness. methanol and hang it in the vapor space above boiling solvent
8.3.5 Remove the dust from the abrasive operation, using selected in 6.3 for 5 min, ensuring that the panel is completely
clean gauze wet with solvent selected in 6.3. Finally, wipe with wet with the refluxing solvent.
clean surgical gauze until there is no dark stain on a clean NOTE 6—Cleaning the panel with solvent vapors is conveniently done
section of the gauze. Remove any dust in the holes by use of a using approximately 100 mL of solvent selected in 6.3 in a 400- to
pipe cleaner. (This may be followed by an ultrasonic cleaning 600-mL tall-form beaker. Perform this operation in a well-ventilated hood
and make sure there are no sources of ignition in the area. Heat-resistant
bath procedure.) Submerge the panel completely in solvent
glass beakers have been used for this purpose, but use of a metal beaker
selected in 6.3 at room temperature. is preferred from the standpoint of possible breakage.
NOTE 5—The following should be carried out periodically as a check 9.2 Then slush the panel for 10 s in a beaker of boiling
on surface cleanliness: Place the cleaned panel directly under a buret on solvent selected in 6.3. Withdraw it from the solvent and
a table free of vibrations and drafts. Place the buret so that its tip is exactly
300 mm above the panel. The buret contains distilled water and shall have
observe for any stains on the surfaces, with attention to any
a tip of proper dimensions to deliver 0.05 6 0.01 mL of distilled water per contamination from the holes. If stains are present, repeat the
drop. Allow one drop of distilled water to fall onto the panel surface. If the panel preparation beginning at 8.3.2. After 10 to 20 s in the air,
surface is absolutely clean, successive droplets on various parts of the place the clean panel in the sample oil and agitate for 10 s
surface will spread out completely in spots of closely reproducible while submerged in the oil. Withdraw the panel with a
dimensions. A clean panel should give a spread of 21 to 23 mm for each continuous motion, drain for 10 s, and replace in the sample oil
0.05 mL of distilled water. This test is considered necessary and important
for 1 min with slight agitation. Remove from the test oil with
because of variations found in different abrasive materials and the
personal factors involved in the procedure require some method of check a continuous motion, taking from 2 to 4 s. Handle the panel
on final results. Panels used for this cleanliness check test are not suitable carefully and do not jar nor shake it. Dip the end of a second
for use in the protection test. clean suspension hook into the sample oil and insert it into the
second hole of the panel. Drain the panel suspended by two
8.3.6 To minimize differences in activity of the steel sur-
hooks in the box described in the Annex A1 (Fig. A1.8), at a
faces as a result of time in various air atmospheres, cleaning
temperature of 24.1 6 3°C (75 6 5°F) for 2 h 6 20 min, unless
and polishing of the panels should be standardized in respect to
another draining time is specified (see Note 7). More than one
time. For this reason, carry out the procedure described in
panel may be dipped in one beaker of the preservative oil,
8.3.2-8.3.5 one panel at a time, and after each one is prepared,
provided its temperature does not rise above 26.7°C (80°F). If
store it immediately in solvent selected in 6.3 at room
this occurs, then dip subsequent panels in a second beaker of
temperature until all the panels for one day’s operations are
the test oil at 23.3 6 0.5°C (74 6 1°F).
prepared.
8.4 Alternative Surface Finishes—Sand or Aluminum Oxide NOTE 7—Sample holders, rates of removal of panel from the test
Blasting: sample, and draining time for some preservatives may differ from those
given above—in accordance with particular specifications. For example,
8.4.1 Blast the edges and lightly blast the backs of the
for some of the more highly compounded preservatives that have been cut
panels with the blasting material. back with volatile solvents, the panel is removed using two hooks at the
8.4.2 Blast the unnumbered side, or test surface, of the rate of 102 mm (4 in.)/min, and a 24 6 1 h draining period is used.
panels to a fresh, uniformly abraded surface. (Operation
9.3 At the end of the draining period, suspend the panels in
177.9–355.8 N of the blasting equipment at 40- to 80-lb.
the humidity cabinet described in Annex A1, with the“ back,”
pressure and holding the workpiece 50.8 to 76.2 mm (2 to 3 in.)
that is, the numbered side of the panel, trailing as the stage
from the nozzle is recommended.)
rotates. Allow the one or more test panels treated with the
8.4.3 Immediately after blasting, place the panels in a sample oil to remain in the humidity cabinet for the number of
beaker of nonreactive solvent or an ultrasonic cleaning bath hours specified. Maintain operating conditions as specified in
containing nonreactive solvent. Section 7. Check and adjust the air temperatures, pH, air rate,
8.4.4 Heat the solvent selected in 6.3 so that the solvent will and water level twice each day, at 7- to 8-h intervals.
evaporate from the panels immediately upon withdrawal from 9.4 Open the humidity cabinet twice each day, except
the solvent. Saturday and Sunday, as follows: (1) For a 15-min period, and
8.4.5 Remove remaining residue by holding the panels in a (2) after an interval of at least 3 h (preferably 6 to 8 h to permit
rack at 20° from the vertical and spraying downward with checking of operating conditions during these openings) from
solvent selected in 6.3. the first opening, for a 5-min period. Generally, it will be found
8.4.6 Spray the test surface, then the back of the panel, and
the test surface again.
8.4.7 Rinse the panels in hot solvent selected in 6.3 and 9
Borosilicate glass has been found satisfactory for this purpose.

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convenient to do the inspection of panels during the 15-min 11. Report
opening, and the insertion of new panels during the 5-min 11.1 The report shall include the following:
opening. To standardize the effect of panel cooling and other 11.1.1 Hours in the humidity cabinet,
variables, keep the cabinet open for the entire 15- and 5-min 11.1.2 Number of test surfaces (or panels),
periods, even though the time required to inspect or install 11.1.3 Number of passing test surfaces (or panels), and
panels may be less. The front edge of the cover should be 11.1.4 Type of panel preparation (sandblasted or polished).
propped open to a distance of 356 mm (14 in.) from the top of
the cabinet. NOTE 8—This test method is intended as a detailed standardized
procedure for running the humidity test. Whether a metal preservative
9.5 Panels being evaluated against specified times in the
passes or fails the test depends upon the criteria given in the specification
cabinet should not be withdrawn, except at the end of the or requirement for which the test method is being used.
required time. Panels used in hours-to-failure evaluations, such
as in developmental studies, should be very carefully with- 12. Precision and Bias10 (See 4.4)
drawn and inspected one at a time: a panel should not leave the 12.1 This test method is believed to represent the best
cabinet, except for the actual time each day required for its available practice. Operational procedures that might affect
inspection. precision have been defined as closely as appears practicable.
12.2 Table 1 summarizes the effect of panel preparation on
10. Examination
the repeatability and reproducibility of Test Method D 1748
10.1 Remove the panels at the completion of the specified (95 % confidence level).
time in the cabinet. Wash them with solvent selected in 6.3, and
within 10 min, examine each one under a fluorescent light for 13. Keywords
pass or failure as follows: 13.1 humidity; humidity cabinet; metal preservatives; rust
10.2 Consider the significant area, as indicated in the Annex protection
A1 (Fig. A1.7) of each side of each panel as a separate test
surface; each panel thus represents two test surfaces. Rate each
test surface as follows: 10
Supporting data have been filed with ASTM Headquarters. Request RR:D02-
10.2.1 Pass: A test surface shall pass if it contains no more 1136.
than three dots of rust, no one of which is larger than 1 mm in
diameter. TABLE 1 Panel Preparation
10.2.2 Fail: A test surface shall fail if it contains one or A12O3
Sandblasted, Polished,
more dots of rust larger than 1 mm in diameter or if it contains %A
Blasted,
%
%
four or more dots of any size. Repeatability 27.8 46.1 97.3
10.3 Alternately, the panels may be rated for pass or failure Reproducibility 141.0 71.2 264.0
in accordance with the criteria stated in the specification or A
The sandblasted panels used in obtaining the precision data all came from one
requirement for which the method is being used. source.

ANNEX

(Mandatory Information)

A1. HUMIDITY CABINET APPARATUS

A1.1 Location consists of a metal-lined wooden cabinet, with the open top
A1.1.1 The location of the humidity cabinet shall provide equipped with a hinged lid consisting of two thicknesses of
for continuous controlled operation during the test. The humid- desized airplane cloth. The cabinet holds approximately 94 L
ity cabinet shall be in a room maintained at a temperature (25 gal) of distilled water, up to the prescribed level automati-
between 24.1 6 5.5°C (75 6 10°F). The room shall be free of cally maintained during operation. The water is heated by
strong air drafts and of exposure to any acid fumes or gases means of electric immersion heaters to maintain an air tem-
known to promote corrosion, such as sulfur dioxide, hydrogen perature of 48.9 6 1.1°C (120 6 2°F) above the water at
sulfide, ammonia, and so forth. operating conditions. The temperature is controlled by means
of a thermostat located in the air space and an auxiliary
A1.2 Humidity Cabinet11 thermostat located under the water level to prevent temperature
A1.2.1 The equipment used in this test method is the overshoot. Air is introduced under the water by means of a
humidity cabinet conforming to Annex A1. The general ar- circular manifold and air-diffuser stones. A rotating stage, from
rangement of the cabinet components is shown in Fig. A1.1. It which test panels are suspended, is provided within the air
space of the cabinet, and rotates at 0.33 6 0.03 rpm. A drip pan
11
The Humidity Cabinet can be obtained from Koehler Instrument Co., Inc., is provided to prevent contamination of the distilled water by
1595 Sycamore Ave., Bohemia, L.I., NY 11716. catching the oil and condensed water from the panels.

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FIG. A1.1 Humidity Cabinet

A1.3 Cabinet Cover the excess not required for makeup being rejected to waste
A1.3.1 The cover shall consist of a metal frame on which lines. When these conditions do not exist, a level control must
are tautly secured two thicknesses of desized cotton cloth be provided so as to operate from carboys of distilled water.
conforming to Military Specification MIL-C-5646F . The cloth Fig. A1.2 shows a satisfactory arrangement.
shall have a regular, standard, commercial finish with no added
materials that would lessen its wetting-out properties. The A1.5 Heaters and Control
double thickness of cloth on the cover serves to permit free exit A1.5.1 The cabinet is provided with two 500-W immersion
of air from the cabinet, while preventing drippage of con- heaters, wired as shown in Fig. A1.3. One of these, known as
densed moisture onto the test panels. The cover shall provide a the“ fixed” or “auxiliary” heater, is used only when bringing
tight seal all the way around the top of the cabinet. If the cover the cabinet up to operating conditions. The other heater, known
becomes warped, it shall be held down with spring clamps. The as the “intermittent” or “control” heater, is connected through
cloth should be changed at six-month intervals, or sooner, if it a thermostat located in the air space of the cabinet, and set so
becomes ripped or soiled. as to control the air temperature at 48.9 6 1.1°C (120 6 2°F).
The operation of the intermittent heater is indicated by a pilot
A1.4 Water Level Control light. Both heater circuits are also connected through an
A1.4.1 The water level is held automatically at the 203-mm auxiliary thermostat, located below water level in the cabinet,
(8-in.) level, which is at the top of the shoulder of the central which breaks both heater circuits when the water temperature
shaft. The level control provided with the cabinet is satisfac- exceeds the auxiliary thermostat setting. The auxiliary thermo-
tory if a continuous supply of distilled water is available, with stat must be regulated so as to be within the range from 50 to

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that is free of oil and industrial fumes, particularly gases that
promote corrosion, such as compounds containing sulfur,
chloride, or nitrogen. The system supplying air to the humidity
cabinet shall be capable of maintaining a minimum air pressure
of 50 psig (345 kPa).
A1.6.2 The air metering system shall consist of the follow-
ing parts: trap and filter, pressure regulator, pressure gage,
rotometer, needle valve, and glass wool tower. These shall be
arranged as shown in Fig. A1.4 and shall supply air at a rate of
0.878 6 0.02832 m3/h (316 1 ft3/h) at 25°C and 760 mm.
A1.7 Air Manifold and Diffusers
A1.7.1 The air to the cabinet shall be distributed by means
of a ring manifold near the bottom of the cabinet with 20 air
diffuser stones spaced equally around the ring as shown in Fig.
A1.1. Diffuser stones should be connected to the ring by the
use of vinyl tubing. These stones should be inspected periodi-
cally to detect possible plugging.
A1.8 Rotating Stage
A1.8.1 The steel test panels shall be suspended in the
humidity cabinet on the rotating stage as shown in Fig. A1.5.
FIG. A1.2 Water Level Regulating System (Alternative) It shall rotate at 0.33 6 0.03 rpm by use of an electric motor
as shown in Fig. A1.1.
A1.9 Drip Pan
A1.9.1 A circular drip pan shall be mounted under the
rotating stage, as shown in Fig. A1.1, to catch any oil and
condensed water dripping from the panels. Liquid from the
drip pan shall be piped to a drain outside the cabinet.
A1.10 Steel Panels
A1.10.1 Only panels that meet the following manufacturing
requirements shall be used:
A1.10.1.1 Dimensions shall be 51 by 102 by 3.2 mm (2 by
4 by 1⁄3 in.) (maximum) with two holes of from 3.2 to 2.3 mm
(1⁄8to 3⁄32 in.) in diameter in the corners along one 102-mm
(4-in.) (maximum) edge. They shall weigh 110 6 15 g.
A1.10.1.2 Panels shall be fabricated from openhearth,
“killed” type low-carbon, No. 4 soft-temper, cold-rolled sheet

FIG. A1.3 Humidity Cabinet Wiring Diagram

52.1°C (122 to 125°F). This acts as a safety feature to prevent

overheating of the cabinet in case the controlling thermostat
fails, or in case the auxiliary heater is accidentally left on after
warmup. Breaking of the circuits by the auxiliary thermostats
is indicated by a pilot light, which should be red so as to
indicate failure or overshoot.
A1.6 Air Supply and Metering System
A1.6.1 The air supply should deliver a constant flow of air FIG. A1.4 Air Supply and Metering System

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Metric Equivalents
in. ⁄
3 32 ⁄
18 .047 31⁄2 4 6
mm 2.38 3.2 1.194 89 102 152

FIG. A1.6 Panel and Suspension Hooks

A1.11 Dummy Panels

A1.11.1 These panels shall fill spaces on the rotating stage
Metric Equivalents
that are not occupied by test panels. They shall also be placed
in. ⁄
1 16 ⁄
18 3⁄4 17⁄32 21⁄4 14 26 under the three arm supports of the rotating stage. The dummy
mm 1.6 3.2 19.1 30.9 63.5 356 660 panels shall be fabricated from stainless steel or poly(methyl
FIG. A1.5 Rotating Stage methacrylate) (PMMA) and have the same dimensions as the
test panels.

or strip steel in accordance with Specification A 109, or Federal A1.12 Suspension Hooks
Specification QQ-S-698 and SAE 1009C or from Aircraft Steel A1.12.1 Test panels shall be suspended by use of hooks
to BS 5.511. Cold-drawn bar stock is not satisfactory. made from 1.19-mm (0.047-in.) diameter Monel or stainless-
A1.10.1.3 All edges of the panel shall be fully rounded. steel wire as shown in Fig. A1.6 (see also Fig. A1.7). They are
Faces of the test panels must be entirely free of pits, scratches, designed so that water condensed on the hooks and rotating
rust, or other imperfections. They shall be prepared by surface stage will not run down onto the panels, but will drip off the
grinding in the direction of the 102-mm (4-in.) dimension to a lower bend of the hooks. To insulate the panel from the cabinet,
finish of from 250 to 500 nm (10 to 20 µin.) (rms). The place about 25 mm (1 in.) of insulating tube over the end of the
profilometer reading should be taken across the panel, that is, wire that hangs onto the rotating stage.
in a direction parallel to the 51-mm (2-in.) edge.
A1.10.2 If the finishing operation is done with aqueous
coolants, the panels should be treated with a water-displacing
compound to Military Specification MIL-C-D. If contaminated
with fingerprints, these should be removed from the test panels
by use of fingerprint removing compound conforming to
Specification MIL-C-15074E.
A1.10.3 Immediately after the panels have been properly
finished, the manufacturer shall coat them with nonvolatile,
water-insoluble-type rust-preventive material and place them
in a moisture-proof package for shipment.
NOTE A1.1—Panels from a previous test run may be used provided they
contain only rust stains that are easily removed by abrading with 240-grit
aluminum cloth. Do not use panels with rust pits. FIG. A1.7 Significant Area of Test Panel

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A1.13 Chamber For Panel Draining A1.14 Additional Apparatus
A1.13.1 After dipping in the test material, the panels shall A1.14.1 Profilometer, or other suitable means for periodi-
cally checking the surface of representative test panels should
be drained in a box having details similar to those shown in
be available.
Fig. A1.8. A removable top of the box shall consist of a frame A1.14.2 Shaded Fluorescent Light—The 12-W analytical
with two thicknesses of cheesecloth stretched across it to allow balance illuminator type, suspended so that the panel may be
for evaporation of solvents from the test material. If the held at a distance of approximately 305 mm (12 in.) from the
ambient humidity is above 50 %, a tray containing saturated light, has been found satisfactory. A fluorescent light with an
magnesium nitrate solution shall be placed in the bottom of the integrated magnifying viewing glass has been found conve-
box. nient for scanning the specimens. However, a magnifier should
not be used when making critical observation of the diameter
of rust areas.

Metric Equivalents
in. ⁄
3 16 ⁄
14 ⁄
34 ⁄
12 1 11⁄2 2 4 9 10 14 15 241⁄2 25 251⁄2 26
mm 4.7 6.4 19.1 12.7 25 38.1 51 102 289 254 356 381 622 635 648 660

FIG. A1.8 Draining Box or Panels

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