ASTM G85-98 - 10.4.1998
 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice sets forth conditions for five modifications in salt spray (fog) testing for specification purposes. These are in chronological order of their development:

1.1.1 Annex A1, acetic acid-salt spray test, continuous.

1.1.2 Annex A2, cyclic acidified salt spray test.

1.1.3 Annex A3, seawater acidified test, cyclic (SWAAT).

1.1.4 Annex A4, SO 2 salt spray test, cyclic.

1.1.5 Annex A5 , dilute electrolyte cyclic fog dry test.

1.2 This practice does not prescribe the type of modification, test specimen or exposure periods to be used for a specific product, nor the interpretation to be given to the results.

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 consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicablity of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E70-24

Standard Test Method for pH of Aqueous Solutions With the Glass Electrode

D609-17(2022)

Standard Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and Related Coating Products

D1654-08(2016)e1

Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments (Includes all amendments and changes 5/3/2017).

D1193-06(2018)

Standard Specification for Reagent Water

B117-19

Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus

D1141-98(2021)

Standard Practice for Preparation of Substitute Ocean Water