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.
ASTM B893-98(2018) Referenced Document
ASTM B117 Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
ASTM B244 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
ASTM B322 Standard Guide for Cleaning Metals Prior to Electroplating*, 2020-11-01 Update
ASTM B374 Standard Terminology Relating to Electroplating
ASTM B487 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Metal and Oxide Coating Thickness by Microscopical Examination of Cross Section
ASTM B537 Standard Practice for Rating of Electroplated Panels Subjected to Atmospheric Exposure*, 2019-10-01 Update
ASTM B602 Standard Test Method for Attribute Sampling of Metallic and Inorganic Coatings
ASTM B697 Standard Guide for Selection of Sampling Plans for Inspection of Electrodeposited Metallic and Inorganic Coatings*, 2021-10-01 Update
ASTM B762 Standard Test Method of Variables Sampling of Metallic and Inorganic Coatings
ASTM D3951 Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
ASTM D4060 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser
ASTM B893-98(2018) history
2023ASTM B893-23 Standard Specification for Hard-Coat Anodizing of Magnesium for Engineering Applications
2018ASTM B893-98(2018) Standard Specification for Hard-Coat Anodizing of Magnesium for Engineering Applications
2013ASTM B893-98(2013) Standard Specification for Hard-Coat Anodizing of Magnesium for Engineering Applications
1998ASTM B893-98(2008) Standard Specification for Hard-Coat Anodizing of Magnesium for Engineering Applications
1998ASTM B893-98(2003) Specification for Hard-Coat Anodizing of Magnesium for Engineering Applications
1998ASTM B893-98 Specification for Hard-Coat Anodizing of Magnesium for Engineering Applications