ASTM G52-00 - 10.5.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers conditions for exposure of metals and alloys to surface seawater, and sets forth the general procedures that should be followed in conducting seawater exposures tests so that meaningful comparisons may be made for different locations.

1.2 This practice lists suggested procedures for the evaluation of the effects of seawater on metals and alloys.

Note 1-Terms relative to this subject matter can be found in Terminology G15.

1.3 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

G46-21

Standard Guide for Examination and Evaluation of Pitting Corrosion

G39-99(2021)

Standard Practice for Preparation and Use of Bent-Beam Stress-Corrosion Test Specimens

G38-01(2021)

Standard Practice for Making and Using C-Ring Stress-Corrosion Test Specimens

G30-22

Standard Practice for Making and Using U-Bend Stress-Corrosion Test Specimens

G1-03(2017)e1

Standard Practice for Preparing, Cleaning, and Evaluating Corrosion Test Specimens (Includes all amendments and changes 12/8/2017).

D3623-78a(2020)

Standard Test Method for Testing Antifouling Panels in Shallow Submergence (Includes all amendments and changes 8/10/2020).

G78-20

Standard Guide for Crevice Corrosion Testing of Iron-Base and Nickel-Base Stainless Alloys in Seawater and Other Chloride-Containing Aqueous Environments

G58-85(2023)

Standard Practice for Preparation of Stress-Corrosion Test Specimens for Weldments

G193-22

Standard Terminology and Acronyms Relating to Corrosion