ASTM B995-15a(2021)
Standard Test Method for Chloride Resistance Test for Chromium Electroplated Parts (Russian Mud Test)

Standard No.

ASTM B995-15a(2021)

Release Date

2021

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM B995-15a(2021)

Scope

1.1 This standard details a laboratory method to accelerate the effects of exposure to hygroscopic corrosive chloride compounds on electroplated chromium components. It is applicable to any substrate and coating system that utilizes electroplated chromium as the final metallic coating. 1.2 Field experience has shown that hygroscopic chlorides are significantly more aggressive than sodium chloride toward chromium electroplated deposits. The most common of which is calcium chloride. 1.3 The standard does not specify exposure periods to be used for a specific product nor the interpretation to be given to the results. The suitability of this test and correlation of results with service experience should be determined before it is specified for coating systems. 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.5 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. 1.6 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 B995-15a(2021) Referenced Document

• ASTM B117 Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
• ASTM B368 Standard Method for Copper-Accelerated Acetic Acid-Salt Spray (Fog) Testing (CASS Test)
• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water

ASTM B995-15a(2021) history

• 2021 ASTM B995-15a(2021) Standard Test Method for Chloride Resistance Test for Chromium Electroplated Parts (Russian Mud Test)
• 2015 ASTM B995-15a Standard Test Method for Chloride Resistance Test for Chromium Electroplated Parts (Russian Mud Test)
• 2015 ASTM B995-15 Standard Test Method for Chloride Resistance Test for Chromium Electroplated Parts (Russian Mud Test)