ap Designation: G 12 - 83 (Reapproved 1992)" ‘Standard Test Method for sccuooer nae wovanmas epratotaceres ne Nondestructive Measurement of Film Thickness of Pipeline Coatings on Steel’ “This tandard is ied unde heft desiration G12: he number immedinely flowing de destnton incest yar of Sina adoption oi the ee of rein, he year oa esis, A Home pron adits oa st apa! A ‘Suber epulon (i isestes an eona chage sac ‘None Section 9 was added editorially ia Ociober 1992 1, Seope 1.1 This test method describes the nondestructive mea surement of the thickness of a dry, nonmagnetic coating applied to the external surface of steel pipe. The method is recommended for coating thicknesses up to 6 rom (0.240 in.) and for any diameter pipe, but not smaller than [0 min (0.5 in.) It does not apply 10 excessively soft films. 1.2 The values stated in SI units to three significant decimals are to be regarded as the standard 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use, 118 the responsibilty of the user ofthis standard to establish appro rite safety and health practices and devermine the applica. biliy of regulatory limitations prior to use 2, Summary of Test Method 2.1 The coating thickness is determined by an instrument ‘that measures thickness by nondestructive techniques, based on variations in magnetic flux or magnetic attraction be. tween its detection unit and the magnetic base material. 3. Significance and Use 3.1 Measurements of film thickness are an essential part of most ASTM test methods related to coatings on stee! pipe. Adequate thickness is important for 2 coating to fulfill its function of preventing or mitigating corrosion of steel pipelines. 3.2 The accuracy of the thickness measurements may be influenced by the deformability of the coating. This test method is not applicable 10 coatings that would be readily deformable under the force exerted by the probe of the measuring instrument, 4. Apparatus 4.1 The apparatus shall be a nondestructive-type t ness gage capable of being standardized over its range of intended use. It shall be designed so that variations in magnetic flux or magnetic attraction between its detection unit and the steel base can be calibrated to indicate the thickness of the coating material 4.2 It shall be suitable for measuring thicknesses of dry "That te met is under the jardin of ASTM. Commie 6-3 98 Dandy of Nonetlic Malents andi he Sect responsibly oF Som “C3. on Durability of Pipekne Coating nd Linings rent sian approved ne 24, 198). Pues Nagel 1983. Oriinaly publaied ss G 12-081 Lax previo eaiton G 12-77 nonmagnetic coatings on either a flat or a circular base 5, Standardization of Instruments 5.1 The instrument shall be standardized in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions before use by em. ploying suitable thickness standards, The standardization shall be checked at frequent intervals during use. 5.2 Nonmagnetie standards of uniform thickness are avail- abie in either of two types, foil or coated substrate, as supplied or recommended by the manufacturer of the instrument, 5.2.1. Foils ‘Shims)—The thickness of the foil should be as close as possible tothe expected thickness ofthe coating to be measured, The foil should be placed on @ smooth, cleun, low-carbon, steel plate, making certain that there is intimate contact between the foil and the substrate. It is recom ‘mended that single foils of proper thickness be used and that foils be replaced frequently, since they are subject to inden- tation, Foils are advantageous for standardizing on curved surfaces and are often more readily available than coated standards. Note |For some instruments there i an effective depth of penetsation of the field created by the instrument probe, This i the fritieal depth of thickness at which the instrument wll no longer be affected by increases of substrate thickness. Since it depends on the fnstrument and substrate, it should be determined experimentally 5.2.2 Coated Substrate Standards? —These standards con- sist of nonmagnetic coatings of known thickness perma- nently bonded to a low-carbon stee! (1010 grade) substrate, 8 mm (0.30 in,) thick. The thickness standard should be as. close as possible to the expected thickness of the coating to be measured, [Nore 2—if the carvature of the costing 4 be measured is suicient, 1 preclude standardization on a flat surfce, the standatcization should be done with a standard foil on a subsrate with the same curvature as the coating to be measured. 6. Procedure 6.1 Operate cach instrument in accordance with the ‘manufacturer’ instructions. 6.2 Take 2 minimum of twelve readings per piece of pipe as follows: Take three equally spaced readings along the top surface; rotate the pipe 90° three times, taking three equally "Conic saute standards may be obs fm the U.S, Depurtent of (Comers, National Bureau of Sunnde,Sandae Materials Unit, Washingon pewah G12 spaced readings after each rotation. Record the average, minimum, and maximum of the twelve readings as the coating thickness. Nore 3—Instruments with :wo contact poles shall be positioned on the coating surface wit the poles inthe same plane. Nove 4—The anchor pattern of the stel pipe substrate must be considered for its effet on the accuracy of the measurements if the anchor pattern is greater than 25 % ofthe coating thickness. ‘Nove 5—Foreign materials such as dit and grease call be removed by suitabe cleaning without emoving any coating materials Nave & Measuring instruments and methods may depend on the technique of the operator. For example, the pressure applied to 2 probe and the rate of applving a balancing force toa magnet wil vary from one dividual to another Often such differences can be reduced. oF sliminated cher by having the gage calibrated by the same operator ‘who wall make the measurement of by using constant-pressure probes. Probes must be positioned perpendicular to the surface ofthe specimen fat the point of measurement, Some magnetic instruments of the magnetiatracion type require the pole piece (0 be in a vertical postion. If a magnetio instrument is to be used in 2 horizontal or Upside-down poston, ts calibration for tht position should be verified ‘Non, J=dnstruments sing magnetic stiraction are sensitive vo the spsed with which the magnet is removed from the specimen. The ‘ragpet must be removed so that thickness measurements are not alfecied by speed of removal 7, Report 7.1 The report shall include the following: T.A.4 Complete identification of the specimen including name and code number of the coating: pipe diameter source; production data, including surface preparation of the substrate and depth of anchor pattern, if known; and production run number, 7.4.2 Name and type of instrument used, and method of standardization, and 7.1.3 Number of thickness measurements taken, nd the average, minimum, and maximum value of the measure- ments. 8. Pre 8.1 The repeatability and reproducibility of thickness measurements will depend on the instrument design, the operator, and the particular measuring application. B11 Repeatability-When the same instrument is used by the same operator, duplicate measurements on the same sample should agree with each other within +5 %, B12 Reproducibiliy—Separate operators using different instruments on a known thickness standard should obtain average results agreeing with each other within 10 % of the thickness standard 9. Keywords 9.4 coatings: film; nondestructive: nonmagnetic: pipeline: ‘thickness ‘The Amarin Solty fr Testing and Mato aes no gasien raspeing the key of any plat rights ascertain connect aay tm mnonag inh ta Uses 0! Standard av eneosy2orSe0 iat Garman ih vay 9 Wy 8 [ator rights, and thereto intingament of sich gh, are ene Par De rerpont This stand ee) revo tay tre by he rponsoe tonal conte ad mt be ravewad every va yar ad tna reset: raporovesorwibaraun. You cements oo ites ee fe rasino th andar fe adiona onder rd sould be adcresaed fo TH Headguarier. 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