IS : 1573 - 1986 ( Reatiemed 2006 ) Indian Standard SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTROPLATED COATINGS OF ZINC ON IRON AND STEEL { Second Revision ) ‘Second Reprint SEPTEMBER 1994 UDC 669.587:669.1:621.357 © Copyright 1974 BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG NEW DELHT 110002 Grs May 1974IS : 1573 - 1986 Indian Standard SPECIFICATION FOR, ELECTROPLATED COATINGS OF ZINC ON IRON AND STEEL ( Second Revision ) Metallic and Non-metallic F shes Sectional Committee, SMDC 23 Chairman Representing Da RC. Senna Eveready Flashlight Company, Lucknow Members Samy G. 8, Busrracrsnane Ministry of Defence ( R&D) Susi LN. Busta ( Alternate ) Sula. T Bows Premier Automobiles Ld, Bombay Shai A. Paani (Alternate) Sgt M$ Giagesvone Premier Metal Finishers ( P) Ltd Caleuta Sarr R, Ky Chtarsbeate (Alternate CCunest & Mixatiuncise, RDSO, Mioistry of Railways Teno ‘Chimist & Mezarponeasr, 1CF, Mapexs (Aline) Sunt avenpna DALAL, Kohinnor Elecro-Gilders, Bombay Deke. Dasma Indian Telephone Industries Ld, Bangalore Sherk. D- Dinara Pistewel Proceses de Chemicals Utd, Vadodara Sut Kausue Goxatoas Canning Mitra Phoesix L'a, Bombay Dr's, Ounuviat Centals Flecuechemial Research Insitute (CCSue), Karaikud! ‘Si. Koxcovt Kongowt Etronics PU Ltd, Bangalore Say PR BeA0 ( Allernate) eS Knisiasunsiey In siersonal capacity (“Shubhodaya’ 38, XT Main ‘Road. Maleswaram West, Bangolore}) Sung V. Kesscwsseunmay NGF Lid, Bangalore “Suni AswestuasianstaNA ( Alternate) Sunt MK. ALAG® ( dlternare IF) (Continued on page 2) (© Coppriehe 1987 BURFAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS This publication protected under the Indian Copyright et (IV of 1957) and Feproduction in whole or in part by any means except with written permission of RRA Oa Be decet 82 Bn ining of tomrigat uae te a NeeIs: 1573 - 1986 (Continued from page 1) Members Sing V.§. Konan "Semi Susi. Gonna ( Alienate ) Representing Graver & Weil India) Led, Bombay Sunt M, Prantiacan MaiNoALt” HMT L1d, Bangalore Sunt Kx fe Sarsvawanavana ( Alierate Siig R. C Mara ‘agi MR Guoset (Alternate) samt 1 Meme Das: K Rane Sunt R. S. RAGHAVAN Sieg R. Dava Sita K. Raouavenean, ‘Direcor ( Siruc & Met) Somasemauirs ‘Sui K. Nace (Alternare) ‘Minscy of Defence ( DGL) TL Cycles of India, Ambateur, Madras Reogail tahoe taboraton’ (CSIR), Development’ Commissioner ( Small Industries Sefvioss Institute), New Delhi Bharat Electrons Lid, Bangalore Peico Electronics and Eleetricals Lid, Pune Director General, BIS ( Exoficio Member ) Secretary Sims S, K. Gurra Deputy Director (Met) BISIS: 1573 - 1986 Indian Standard SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTROPLATED COATINGS OF ZINC ON IRON AND STEEL ( Second Revision } 0 FOREWORD 0.1 This Indian Standard ( Second Revision ) was adopted by the Indian ‘Standards Institution on 10 September 1986, after the draft finalized by the Metallic and Non-metallic Finishes Sectional Committee had been approved by the Structural and Metals Division Council 2 This anand wa abs in 196, eid i 1270 and covered three types of tne plating depending on the contng thickness. Ia the fst revision ofthe standard, grader of thickness were revised Keeping in. view the’ tlity ‘of the coatings and th trade practices Tolowed in the count. In this evision, effors have been made to oclude’ many details to make this standard.‘ comprehensive one. Additional terms ae included under terminology, limitations are referred. to regarding nish and. appearance Under coating requirements. More details are furnished under iformation to'be glen by the. purchaser and the manufacturer regarding. chromate pastvation, test for coatings, handling, inspection, packaging and service Fite of the coatings. 03 Unlike cadmium, zinc is of low toxicity and zine coatings are widely used. but prolonged contact with some liquids or damp foodstuffs which are acidic or liable to become acidic, should be avoided. 04 Zinc protects steels cathodically, that is by sacrificial protect most environments and this protection is given to. steel even at discont nuities in the coatings, But zinc plating looses its inital bright appearance due to environmental conditions like dust, condensed moisture at bigh relative humidities, acidity, high ambient temperatures, etc, and. forms Dalky, white corrosion products, usually of basic zine carbonate. One of the best methods of retarding this type of corrosion. is by the application of inhibitve chromate passivation hms. Passivation by chromate conver- sion coatings gives additional protection against corrosion and. should. be 3IS: 1573 - 1986 applied unless there is a reason to the contrary. Articles which are to be frequently painted may require alternative treatment such as phosphating to provide good adhesion. Chromated zine coatings may also be further protected, if necessary, by water-based lacquer, or nitrocellulose (NC ) Jacquer ( conforming’ to IS = 349-1981") or any transparent lacquer ‘coatings. NC lacquer coatings give betier corrosion protection under ‘tropical conditions than water-soluble lacquer. [Nout — Chromate passivated zine coatings contain hexavalent chromigm which may inate the akin and cause Ulcere_om the skin, Cotton, ayn or rubber hand ‘loves may be used to prevent skin ulceration while handling chromsited wine conted ‘Pans. This will also prevent Singer print corrosion on zine coatings 0.5 This standard includes the whole range of iron and steel products as ‘basis metals, Designers are advised, however, that all forms of iron and steel are not equally readily electroplated. Many castings can be satis- factorily plated but are apt (0 be more difficult than forgings. Acid zine plating baths or neutral chloride baths are available commercially to plate satisfactorily the carbo-nitrided steel castings and other diffcult-to-plate iron and steel substrates, Conventional eyanide and low cyanide baths ‘may also be used with adequate precleaning steps, 0.1 Attention is also drawn to the effects of the contour of the article to be plated. In general, the requirements for minimum thickness apply only to those portions of the article which can be described as significant surfaces. It helps to reduce process costs if the designer of an electroplated part consults @ plating specialist before the design is finally issued for production. (0.6 For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final value, observed or calculated, expressing the result of 2 test or analysis, shall be rounded off in accor. ‘dance with IS : 21960}. The number of significant places retained in the Founded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this stant 1. SCOPE. 11 This standard covers requirements for electrodeposited zinc coatings applied to iron or steel articles except for coatings applied to components having threads of basic major diameter from 1°25 to 12°S mm and coatings applied to sheet or wire in the unfabricated form of to close-coiled springs. “aeguer, clulose nitrate, clear, finishing, glossy for metal (firs revision) ‘Roles for rounding off aumerical values (revised). 4IS: 1573 - 1986 1.2 Requirements are specified for appearance, thickness, adhesion, heat treatment before or after plating, precleaning standards, and if the coating is chromate-passivated, the corrosion resistance. 2, TERMINOLOGY 2.0 For the purpose of this standard; the followitig definitions shall apply. 2.1 Surface — The part of the surfaces on which the eletoplater has to 22 Significant Surface — Significant surfaces are those surfaces, normally visible, which are essential to the appearance or serviceability of the atile ‘when assembled in normal postion, or which may be the source of corzo- Sion. products that deface visible surfaces on the assembled article and are subject 16 wear of corrosion ot both, oF surfaces on which the coating is otherwise functionally necessary. This applies also” to surfaces visible by reflection 1 — The sigicant surfs may be sencally defined a5 that part of the isthe torte whch can te touched wiht ball of ameter 3) mm oF date {gre pom by te manufacture and the purchaser Note 2—The designation of signifcant, surface shall, be agreed upon by the ‘manufacturer and the purchaser and may be indicated inthe drawings. 23 Non-significant Surfaces —Surfuces such as holes. recesses, bases of agges and similar areas where a controlled deposit ordinarily cannot be ‘obtained, are designated as non-significant surfaces. 24 Minimum Local Thickness — This is defined as the lowest value of the ‘coating thickness at any point on the significant surfaces. 28 Minimum Average Thickness — This is the average of thicknesses at a ‘number of points on the significant surfaces. 2.6 Iridescent Passivation — When a stable and adherent chromate coating is formed over zinc electrodeposits by reaction with an acidified dichromate solution under suitable pH and duration of passivation, producing more than one or two intermingling colours, the passivation is termed as itidescent passivation 2.7 Post-Plating ‘Treatment — Heat treatment for relief of hydrogen embrittlement, bright dipping, chromate passivation, dyeing, lacquering, painting or other organic coatings after plating are termed ‘post-plating. ‘Meatments.IS: 1573 - 1986 28 Hydrogen Embrittlemeat — Embrittlement caused by the entry of hydrogen into a metal. 3. COATING CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 3.1 Manner of Specifying Requirements — When ordering the electroplating of articles, the purchaser shal! state the number of this standard, the date of issue, the class or service condition number and type ( see 3.2 and 3.3). BLL If necessary, the purchaser shall include, on his part, drawings or purchase order giving the following: 2) Electroplating application to‘ high-strength steel, if specified; ») Thickness, if other than that specified in this standard; ©) Lustre; 4) Location of significant surface; ©) Corrosion resistance test, if specified; f) Hydrogen embrittlement test, if required; 8) Sample size for inspection, if other than the specified; and hy Supplementary treatment, if applicable as per Table 1 32 Grading of Service Conditions —In order of increasing severity of service conditions, numbers 1 to 4 have been allotted to be referred to as Service Grade Numbers. The purchaser shall specify the service grade number and, if desired, also the classification number ( see 3.3.1 ), Typical service conditions which correspond to various service grade numbers have been explained in Appendix A for guidance. 32.1 Service life of zine coatings has been given in Appendix B for ‘guidance only. 33 Classification of Coating 3341 The classification number comprises: 4) chemical symbol for the basis metal (iron or steel), Fe; ) chemical symbol for zine, Zn; and ¢) a number indicating the minimum local thickness of zine in micrometres.IS: 1873 - 1986 "TABLE 1 SUPPLEMENTARY TREATMENTS (Clauses 3.1.1,332. 431.2, 451 and 9.23 ) Sue, Tv “Tynieat ‘Armoxmare Trees Arrestance Rurbewry —— Chonaun ‘Conner ay @ @) @) sit maim 1. Chromate Comer- Sion Coatings aS ‘Transparent Up tos s ce ree th Colours ve B Bleached ‘Transparent Upr10 St010 sae denen Ysee ite Ost015 S09 100 Coloured D Opaque tive grea, Morethan 100 t026¢ Sidon 5 i Seve 2. phophate Coates: ME phosphate conversion coating (se Note 2) Nore 1 — The supplementary treatment, types, A, B, C and D_ shall be futher protected by ofeanioprotetve, cong Tie rater Zlib aeger, alroesiaaae Feoquer or paints spesined by the pu Nope! —Tne Ratll te eg by pang, apie ihe pre order, The wpe Of phosphate eng ahel be specibed 2 light, medium ot heavy edi oS SeRbeeSsccaton or punptateweatnea oon and for protection against corrosion’). 3.3.2 The type number indicating the nature of conversion coatings applied is given in Table 1, 4. COATING REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Finish and Appearance 4.1 Over the significant surface, the plated article shall be free from clearly visible plating defects such as blisters, pits, roughness, nodules, cracks, burning or unplated areas vnd shall not be stained or discoloured, ‘On articles, usually where a contact mark is inevitable, this contact mark is excluded for inspection of appearance. Superficial stains that result from 71S: 1573 - 1986 rinsing or slight discolouration resulting from drying or heating. operation to relieve hydrogen embrittlement shall not be the cause for rejection. Nort 1— als otherwise sete the Anh shal be righ, se veh oe dat ld vie thal howere cee ade am aay fags Nowe2— Det one urate base tlh a sae, potty, a 2c al peed eas aac YP isang ic, Sande gate ent Seeing Mat secret aap ees Shc ee ae Serato mad 4.12 Supplementary Treatments ~ Appearance of supplementary treat ments shall be aspen in Table 4:2 Thekness and Type of Zine Coating {424 Thickness — The minimum thickness of zine coating is designated by the classification number ( see 3.3 ). 4241 Local thickness —The minimum local thisknes of the zine coating shall be menured at polis on te uehiinntsfes esagrecd Setvet the puch andthe Sapp ans ss the seus orrable ‘TABLE 2 REQUIREMENTS OF ZINC COATINGS ON IRON AND STEEL (Clauses 42.1.1 and 42.1.2 ) Sevice Grave C.assrcaTion Loca Trucs, AVERAGE Trucks, ‘Now ‘No. Me Min a @) 3) © “= am ‘ Fe/za 25 2 38 3 Feza 125 Bs 18 2 Feza 75 1s 2 1 Fez 5 5 8 No Ina eon he te ig aa ance rea ets als eat Whea very Tong service ite iste Salted, for ele, srscual sea aponents,, {he thicker ane Goings required sre wstally applied’ by ‘hot-cip_ galvanizing, or by Mn Nereus me he msn ty, ely eS SAR Bes Sh ger a soos, ore ee ity eld fr oa put nd fee we nl ER1 : 1573 - 1986 421.2 Average thickness —In cases, where it is not possible to ‘measure local thickness, the average thickness of zinc coating. shall satisfy the appropriate requirements of Table 2. 4.3 The zine coating shall not contain mercury, unless otherwise desired by the purchaser. 44 Lustre — Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, a bright, semi- ‘right or dull lustre shall be acceptable, 45 Corrosion Resistance 45.1 Coloured Coatings — Coloured coatings ( Types C and D as. given in. Table 1) on zine coatings shall be subjected to neutral salt spray test as Specified in 1S 9844-1981", White corrosion products shall not be visite within 96 hours. 452 Colourless Coatings — Colourless coatings ( Types A and D as given in. Table 1) on zinc coatings shal be subjected to neutral salt spray test without break-down of the coating or any appearance of white corro- sion products within 12 and 24 hours respectively, when carried out by the procedure given in IS : 9844-1981", Nore 1 — Black spots shall be ignored for corrosion interpretations and shall not be the criteria for rejection Nore 2— The failure of the tet is defined as the frst appearance ofthe whit gprosion products on surfaces Vibe to the unaided eye at normal reading tans. However “eppearance-of black spot and, white corosion prodocts on very low front dena areas, heared edge, formed ges, very eeatpered/appedind foits lot, sonacrvrin poi, tases of angles, curves and thread porflons shall belgnored Roms =i contact pointe of Mind Roles stall be rotted wtb guna! glvanie corrosion 5. BASIS METAL S.1 Cleaning of Basis Metal— Proper preparatory procedures and thorough cleaning of the basis metal are essential to ensure satisfactory adhesion and corrosion resistance performance of the coating. The cleaning, shall be done in accordance with the method prescribed in IS : 3194-1980. 5.2 Unless otherwise epecited, high-strength steels having a tensile strength greater than 1500 MPa (corresponding hardness 45 HRC, 440 HV or “‘Rethods of testing corrosion resistance of electroplated and anodized aluminium comtngt by seural tal pray tos ‘Recommended practice for cleaning metals prior to electroplating (first revision ). 9IS : 1573 - 1986 41S HB approx) should not be electroplated with zinc by conventional methods. 6. HEAT TREATMENT 6.1 Heat treatment shall be performed on certain basis metals to reduce ¢ Tisk of damage by hydrogen embrittlement. In all cases, the duration Of heat treatment shall commence from the time at which the whole of each part attains the specified temperature. 6.1.1 Parts made from steels with maximum specified tensile strengths of 1 050 MPa or higher (corresponding hardness values of approximately 34 HRC, 340 HV of 325 HB) and susface-hardened parts shall require hheat treatment, It is recommended that unless otherwise specified, steels having tensile sirength greater than 1 450 MPa ( corresponding hardness 4S HRC, 440 HV or 415 HB) should mot be electropiated with zinc by conventional methods. 6.2 With the exception of surface-hardened parts, the heat treatment conditions shall be selected on the basis of the specified maximum tensile strength. Steels shall be categorized according to specified maximum tensile strength according to Table 3. If the steel specification is only in terms of minimum tensile steength, the corresponding maximum tensile strength shall be determined from Table 3. ‘TABLE 3 CATEGORIES OF STEELS AND MAXIMUM TENSILE STRENGTH ‘CORRESPONDING TO SPECIFIED MINIMUM TENSILE STRENGTH. SLNo. ‘Minoo Speci Tense ‘Connesronpive Maxam STRENGTH, Rn “Tenstbe SraancrH, 2 Min ‘Max a @) @) MPa MPa Bm Min <1 000 Rm Max <1.050 1 000 < Rm Min < 1 400 1 080 < Rm Max <1 450 1400 < Rm Min <1 750 1.450 < Rm Max < 1800 1750 < Rm Min 1.800 < Rm Max 6.3 Stress-Relief Before Plating — All steel parts having an_ ultimate tensile strength of 1 050 MPa ( corresponding hardness 34 HRC, 340 HV or 325 HB approx ) and above, and that have been machined, ground or cold- formed, or cold-strengthened, shall be heat-treated for stress-rlief. AS @ 10IS: 1573 - 1986 guide, they may be heat-treated at the highest temperature within the limit imposed by the tempering temperature for 30 minutes or maintained at a temperature of 190 to 220°C for not less than I hour. Nowe 1— If suesscclist is glen afte shotpecaing or other cold working proceses, the temperate shall ot exceed 230°C * [Nore 2 — Some steels which have ben carburized, fame hardened oF induction hardened, and subsequent)” ground would be impaired by the Wweataeat given ia Note and should instead be stesereleved st a fowettemperatre, for example, at 10°C for not less than | hour, Gusdance given in Table 4 TABLE4 GUIDANCE OF HEAT TREATMENT. FOR STRESS-RELIEF BEFORE ELECTROPLATING (EXCLUDING SURFACE-HARDENED PARTS ) SLNo. Maxawon Sreco> ‘Towrenarune Toe Tessas Srtenore, ‘Ron Max 2) @ aw MPa *c h Fm Max <1 050 Not required = i 1050 < Rn Max < 1450 190-220 1 ia) 1450 < Rm Mar © 1 800 190-220, 8 i» 1800 < Rm Max 190-220 2% GA Heat-Trestment After Plating Hydrogen Embritlement Relief — Components subject to fatigue of sustained loading stress in service and made from severely cold-worked steels or nitrided steels or steels of tensile strength of | 050 MPa ( corresponding hardness 34 HRC, 340 HV, 325 HB appEoR) or preter should be heat-treated after plating, Guidance given in Table 5. GA.F In. case the heat-treatment temperature would be harmful, for example, to surface-hardened steels (except for nitrided steels , it may be necessary to apply a lower temperature for a longer time. [Note 1— The baking should be done as soon a pote fer decoplaing and before any supplementary chemical treatment of the plated surfaces. The ime and temperate in some cies shall be established by experiment. Nore 2 — Electro rts subject to flexure shall not be excl frre te drogen. Ebner eet reste. Stet springs hal be ‘eated in boiling water for not ess than ? hours. ‘The spring rating may be afected sta higher temperature narticular part and are acceptable 10 above thelr tempering temperature, ‘TADLE GUIDANCE OF HEAT TREATMENT FOR HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT RELIEF AFTER ELECTROPLATING (EXCLUDING SURFACE-HARDENED PARTS ) SLNo. Mexnwus SeecircD ‘Tuarrnarune Tow Tense StmncrM, ‘im Mas © ay o «@ MPa “c A Rem Max $1050 Not required = 1 050-< Rm Max < 1450 190-220 8 1480 < Rm Max & 1 800 150-200 is 1800 < Rm Max 130-270 2 65 Activation Treatment — Electroplated surfaces passivated asa result of the baking operation shall be reactivated before receiving a supplementary ‘treatment. Surface intened for supplementary treatment, namely, A, B, C and D types may be activated by immersion in a dilute acid solution. ‘Surfaces shall be activated as soon as possible following baking and should ‘be handled carefully to avoid contamination, 7. SELECTION OF SAMPLES 7 Out of each lot of similar parts, a number of samples. shall he selected at random. The size of the lot and the number of samples to be selected ‘hall be agreed upon between the manufacturer and. the purchaser. All the ‘samples selected shall be visually examined for any defects referred to in, 8, TEST SPECIMENS 8.1 If separate test specimens are used to represent the coated articles in a test, the specimens shall be of the same nature, size and number and be processed as required in the purchaser's order. 8.1.1 Unless a nced can be demonstrated, separately prepared specimens shall ‘not be used in place of production items for non-destructive and visual examinations. 82 Thickness and Adhesion Test —If separate specimens for thickness and adhesion tests are required, the strips shall be used approxi- ‘mately 25 mm in width, 100 mm in length and 1 mm ia thickness, 21S: 1573 - 1986 83 Corresion Resistance Test Specimens —If separa specimens for Corrosion resistance. tests are sequed, the panels not less then 150 man in fenath, 100 mm ia width and approximately { mum ia thickness shallbe used. ‘84 Hydrogen Embrittlement Test Specimens — If specimens are required, the configuration shall be specified by the purchaser. 9. TEST METHODS ‘9.1 Supplementary Treatments 9.1.1 The supplementary film treatments (sce Table 1 ) for Types A, B,C and D shall be in accordance with IS :9839-1981*. The treatment required for conversion to Type E (phosphate coating) shall be in accordance with IS : 3618-19664. ery Je ses aly penny ater, nig Dn tes, eel, meen, saa 941A Appearance of chromate coating — The appearance of a chromate film on zine coating may vary from as olive drab, olive green shading to brown or bronze, iridescent to colourless. In ease of iridescent passivation, the combination of colours will vary according to the process ‘conditions like pH, conditions. of the basis metal and zine deposit, tempe- ‘alure, time of feaction, agitation and composition of the passivation bath. 9.1.1.2 Performance of chromate coating — The passivated article shall be subjected to the humidity test described in Appendix C. Breakdown of the film of the appearance of white corrosion products after 2 cycles of the ‘est constitutes failure to comply with this standard. 9.1.1.3 Covering — A chromate film shall be free from bare patches. The presence of the film is verified by the test method prescribed in Appendix D for colourless and bleached passivation. 9.1.1.4 Adhesion — A chromate film shall be adherent, when tested by one of the methods described in IS : 8602-19773. ‘pecication Tor chromate conversion contigs oF electroplated zine and cadmium coatings. Speciation for phospbate treatment of icon and steel for proteion agaiat TMebods of es fo chromate conversion coatings on rnc and cai fee. 131S: 1573 - 1986 9.2 Thickness 92.1 Local Thickness —The local thickness of the coating may be determined by methods as given in IS : 3203-1982*. 92.2 The method given in Appendix E shall be used for determining average thickness in case of zinc plated fastener hardware. None 1 — Other methods may. also_ be used if it oan be demonstrated thatthe ‘uncerainty of the measurement wit these methods is less than 10 percent. Nore2 — I the coatings are rough or matt, the microscopical and_profilometric methods may give uareable requ, and masbeteeddy‘crrent metbods may give Seeasurements which ar somewhat greatet than those obulned on tooth coatings 92.3 Thickness measurements of zinc coatings may be made ( for Types A,B,C, D and E) after application of the supplementary treatments. When BNF jet test method as given in IS : 3203-1982" is used, the supplementary ireatment prior to testing shall be removed. The chromate film may be removed from Types A, B, C and D as given in Table 1 by using a very mild abrasive (as paste of fevigated alumina rubbed on with the finger). Type E coating may be treated with a concentrated (28 percent ) ammonia solution to quickly dissolve the phosphate coating without affecting the underlying zinc. 9.3 Adhesion — Adhesion of the coating shall be such that when examined in accordance with Appendix F, the coating shall not show separation from the basis metal at the interface. 94 (Corrosion Resistance — When specified in the contract or purchase ‘order, corrosion resistance shall be determi accordance with IS : SeaaCi98t fs The. samples shall be subjected tose spray test the len of time to be applicable for the type of supplementary coating shall be in accordance with the requirements given in IS : 9839-19813. To secure uniformity of results, Types A, B,C and D supplementary coatings shall be ‘aged at room temperature for 24 hours before subjecting to salt spray test. 9. Visual Examination — Each article shall be examined for compliance with requirements of lustre (4.4 ) and appearance (4.1 and 9.1.1.1) after electroplating and passivation. Methods of testing Toca thickness of electroplated coatings (fst revision). ‘Methods of testing corrosion resistance of electroplated and anodized aluesoium coatings by neutral alt spray tent {Specification for chromate conversion coatings on electroplated zine and cadmium coatings. 4IS: 1573 1986 10, REJECTION 1041 Coatings not conforming to this speciation oF to authorized modi- fiations shal be rejected vee M1. TEST REPORT Ht Hf mutually agreed, the manufacturersupplie, shall furnish the test report and test certificate stating that the finished product conforms to this standard. 32, PACKAGING AND PACKING 121 Presentation, packaging, and packing methods for zine electroplated pparts or articles employed by'a supplier shall be such as to preclude any ‘damage during shipment and handling. 13. MARKING 13.1 The marking related to the coating shall include service grade and classification numbers as specitied in this standard and the name or trade ‘mark of the manufacturer. 13,11 The coated article may also be marked with the Standard Mark which shall relate to the coating of the article, 13.1.2 The use of the Standard Mark is governed by the provisions of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 and tbe Rules and Regulations made thereunder, The details of conditions under which the licence for the use of ‘Standard Mark may be granted to manufacturers or producers may be obtained from the Bureau of Indian StandardsIS: 1573 - 1986 APPENDIX A (Clause 3.2) EXAMPLES OF SERVICE CONDITIONS ‘Aci. SERVICE GRADE NUMBER 4 A-1.1 Severe involving either continuous or intermittent outdoor exposures and prone to scratching and abrasive wear examples of articles subjected :to Such conditions are tubular furniture, screws,, window fiings, builders hnardware, military hardware, washing machine parts, bicycle parts, etc ‘Ad, SERVICE GRADE NUMBER 3 ‘A-21 Severe involving indoor exposures and prone to scratching and abra- ‘ive wear to some extent. Example of articles subjected to such conditions are tools, zippers, machine parts, ete A-3. SERVICE GRADE NUMBER 2 A-2 Involving indoor exposures normally with occasional condensation, and subjected to minimum wear or abrasion, Examples. of articles subject. d'to such conditions are barreLplated items like fasteners, washers, nuts, serews, bolts, etc. ‘cd, SERVICE GRADE NUMBER 1 ‘Ac4.1 Mild involving indoor exposures without condensation and subjected to thinimum wear or abrasion. APPENDIX B (Clause 3.2.1) RECOMMENDED SERVICE LIFE OF ZINC BA. SERVICE LIFE OF ZINC BALd ‘The service life of zinc coating is a function of thickness and the type of environment to which it is exposed. Though it is not possible to redict-the exact life, guidelines ( very approximate } are available on the basis of world-wide collection of corrosion data. 16IS: 1573 - 1986 Atmospher. ‘Mean Corrosion Rate Industrial $56 naoiyear Urban, non-industrial 15 fmiyear ‘or marine Suburban 13 am/year Rural 08 pm/year Indoors ‘Considerably less than O'S yamiyear "Nore | — The mein corrosion rates given above are subjected to wide variations and are relative valves onl. Note 2—The mean corrosion rates are applicable to sinc only and do not include corrosion rates when tne passivated or win coast with oer material APPENDIX C.- (Clause 9.1.1.2) HUMIDITY TEST C4. APPARATUS A heatinsulated chamber. A fan to cireulate sir in the chamber and non-eorrosve support forthe specimen near the centre of the chamber Constitute the humidity chamber (C2, TEMPERATURE OF THE TEST ‘The test_ shall be conducted at a temperature of $5 + 2°C followed by cooling fo 30°C. © HUMIDITY ‘The relative humidity shall not be less than 95 percent. (C4. TEST CYCLE ticle shall be subjected to the above mentioned temperature and ‘humidity conditions for 16 ‘hours continuously. The source of heat shall then be turned off. Circulation of the aie shall be maintained. The tempe- rature shall be allowed to fall to 30°C, The article shall be kept at this temperature for hours. The article shall be examined after each cycle. 71S : 1573 - 1986 APPENDIX D ( Clause 9.1.1.3) TEST FOR CHROMATE FILM D-L, TEST SOLUTION D-L.1 The test solution shall have the following composition: a) Distilled water 40m ») Glacial acetic acid Om ©) Diphenyl earbozide ig 4) Wetting agent (sulphonated org alcohol type ) ©) Concentrated hydrochloric acid 1Smi (Ctelative density 1°16) 1) Sodium hypochlorite (10-15 30mi percent solution ) 8) Hydrogen peroxide ( 100 vol ) smi agree outlet, sno eg te sn tg See ee, ae ese sete D2. PROCEDURE ‘A drop of the test solution shall be applied to the coated sample. The formation of a red or purple colouration within five minutes of applying the drop denotes the pretence of the chromate film. In case of bleached or colourless coatings, the colour will be less intense. APPENDIX E (Clause 9.2.2 ) METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF AVERAGE THICKNESS E-1. STRIPPING SOLUTION Dissolve 20 ¢ of antimony trioxide in 1 000 mi of cold, concentrated hydrochloric acid (relative density 1-16).1S: 1573 - 1986 2, PROCEDURE Accurately determine the area of the plated part. Degrease it with an organic solvent such as trichloroethylene, dry thoroughly and weigh to an accuracy of one part in [0 000. Then totally immerse it and turn it over so. that the reagent has free access to all surfaces. After the effervescence has ceased, remove the loose coating of antimony and immerse in clean acetone to remove any trapped water. Then remove the sample, dry by the process previously used and reweigh. Now 1 — Ifthe article is of complex shape, an area should be agreed fo between the contracting partes sexy NOE2—The peter of chromate pasivation fn can be ignored fn this E-3. CALCULATION Zine coating thickness in micomewe = 4% 10°C =m) whee rns = oil mass ing ofthe sample sms = fal massing ofthe sample and "tm ate in mm? ot oatng ont —Thesbve oneness of bts APPENDIX F (Clause 9.3 ) BURNISHING TEST FOR ADHESION F-l. Rub an area of not more than 650 mm? of the plated. surface, selected ‘at the discretion of the inspector, rapidly and firmly with a smooth metal implement for 15 seconds. F-2. A suitable burnishing implement is a copper dise ( for example, a copper coin) used edgewse and broadside, The pressure. shall be sullent ‘to burnish the film at every stroke but not so great at to cut the deposit. A poor adhesion will be shown by the appearance of a loose blister which {grows as the rubbing is continued. If the quality of the deposit is also poor, the blister may crack and the plating will peel away from the base metal F-3, More than one area may be tested, if desired. 19BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS Headquarters: Manak Bhat 9 Bahadur Shah Zat Marg. 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