ASTM B893-23 - 1.5.2023
 
1. Scope

1.1?This specification covers requirements for electrolytically formed oxide coatings on magnesium and magnesium alloy parts where appearance, abrasion resistance, and protection against corrosion are important.

1.2?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.

1.3?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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

B537-22

Standard Practice for Rating of Electroplated Panels Subjected to Atmospheric Exposure

B487-20

Standard Test Method for Measurement of Metal and Oxide Coating Thickness by Microscopical Examination of Cross Section

B762-21

Standard Guide of Variables Sampling of Metallic and Inorganic Coatings

D4060-19

Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser

B117-19

Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus

B697-88(2021)

Standard Guide for Selection of Sampling Plans for Inspection of Electrodeposited Metallic and Inorganic Coatings

D3951-18(2023)

Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging

B244-09(2021)

Standard Test Method for Measurement of Thickness of Anodic Coatings on Aluminum and of Other Nonconductive Coatings on Nonmagnetic Basis Metals with Eddy-Current Instruments

B602-21

Standard Guide for Attribute Sampling of Metallic and Inorganic Coatings

B374-21

Standard Terminology Relating to Electroplating

B322-99(2020)e1

Standard Guide for Cleaning Metals Prior to Electroplating (Includes all amendments and changes 12/7/2020).