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IS 13212 (1991): Blackoxide coatings for iron and steel

parts [MTD 7: Light Metals and their Alloys]

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 IS 13212:1991
( Reaffirmed 2006 )

Indian Standard
BLACK OXIDE COATING FOR IRON AND
STEEL PARTS- SPECIFICATION

UDC 621’793 : 669'1

6 BIS 1991

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002

September 1991 Price Group I

Metallic and Non-Metallic Finishes Sectional Committee, MTD 20

FOREWORD

This Indian Standard was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by the
Metallic and Non-Metallic Finishes Sectional Committee had been approved by the Metallurgical
Engineering Division Council.
The coating presents a black appearance that can be used for decorative purposes. Highly glossy black
appearance and non-reflective surface produce dull black appearance. This coating is particularly
suited for parts that cannot tolerate any dimensional build-up. This finish produces no noticeable
dimensional change.
In the preparation of this standard assistance has been derived from MIL-C-13924 B, US Military
specification.

Indian Standard
BLACK OXIDE COATING FOR'IRON AND
STEEL P-ARTS- SPECIFICATWN
1 SCOPE
1.1 This -standard specifies the requirements of
black oxide coating ( also known as chemical
blackening ) on iron and steel parts.
1.1.1 This finish should not be specified for use
where protection against humid or corrosive
environment is required, and on assemblies
containing other than iron and steel parts, and in
places where the areas are capable of trapping the
blackening chemical.
1.1.2 This coating shall be applied after all
machining, forming, welding, cold straightening,
and heat-treatment processes.
2 REFERENCE
The Indian standard IS 11826 : 1986 ‘Recomm-
ended practice for chemical colouring for engineer-
ing components in genera1 and for bicycle compo-
nents is necessary adjunct to this standard.
3 GENERAL REQUIREMENT
The iron and steel parts may, as far as practicabie,
be coated, in accordance with IS 11826 : 1986.
4 COATING REQUIREMENTS
Black oxide coating shall meet the requirements
given in 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3. The test shall be carried
out before the application of preservative oil or
after degreasing.
IA A Poor Quality Coating 18 A Borderline Quality Coating
FIG. 1 ASSESSMENT
OF QUALITYOFBLACK OXIDECOATINGS
fs 13212: 1991
4.1 Freedom from Defects
The coating shall be uniform in colour with glossy
black appearance to dull black appearance depend-
ing on the condition of the basis metal before’
coating. Coloured metal components shall be -free
from untreated patches and flaky and uneven
deposit. They shall be free from scratches, pits
and residues of processing solution or it may
initiate deterioration of the organic coatiqg or
premature corrosion.
4.2 Visual Tests
There shall be no indication of any reddish brown
or green smut when inspected visually under strong
light. The sample shall also be wiped with a clean
white cloth for indication of smut.
4.3 Quality of Oxide Coatlog ( Oxalic Acid Test )
Three drops of 5 percent oxalic acid is deposited
on black oxide~coated surface. The reaction shall
be observed up to 8 minutes. After 8 minutes the
surface shall be rinsed and compared to Fig. 1.
A light grey centre with a light border colour
( Fig. 1A ) indicates a poor quality coating. A
grey black centre with a light border ( Fig. 1-B)
indicates adborder line quality coating. A black or
dark brown centre with a light border ( Fig 1C )
indicatesja good quality coating. .
IC A Good Quality Coating
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l&;t3212 : 1991

5 HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT 6.2 Sampling for Acceptance of a Lot

High’strength steel parts having an ultimate tensile For the purpose ofthis sampling, a lot shall be
strength of I 647 N/mm2 and above shall be baked divided into sub-lots consisting of 100 articles or
at 191” f 14°C for more than, three hours after part thereof any such articles, as are coloured at
application of the oxide coating for embrittlement one time in the same bath. Two samples shall be
relief. Coated springs or other parts subject to selected from each sub lot and subjected to-the
flaxure shall not be flexed prior to the baking tests specified in 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3.
operation. 6.3 Criteria of Acceptance
If these samples pass the tests, the sub-lot repre-
6 SAMPLING sented by them shall be accepted. If one or both
the samples should fail, two further samples shall
6.1 SampIing for Production Control be selected from the same sub-lot and subjected to
Statistical quality control is cecownded for the tests. If both these samples pass the tests, the
controlling the quality of chemical colouring of sub-lot shall be considered as conforming to the
components. For this purpose, it is recommended standard. If either of them fails in any of the tests,
that the articles that are eoloured shall be taken the sub-lot shall be rejected.
from a place in the bath which is Iikely to give 7 MARKING
light shade and subjected to tha test specified in
4.1, 4.2 and 4.3. The coated articles may be marked with the name
or trade mark.

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