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e1 NOTE—Unit of measurement statement and keywords were added editorially in June 1996.
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thickness of 0.6 mil (15 µm) and two panels with one or more blistering, peeling, lifting, crazing, flaking, or discoloration of
full wet coats to produce a minimum dry film thickness of 0.3 the coating, and for corrosion of the coated part of the
mil (7.5 µm). aluminum panel. Three observers shall evaluate each panel and
7.2.3 For the acid test, spray two panels with two or more the majority assessment shall govern.
full wet coats, on both sides, to produce a minimum dry film 7.4 Acid Test:
thickness of 0.6 mil (15 µm) and two panels with one or more 7.4.1 Apply a mixture of 50 parts beeswax and 50 parts
full wet coats on both sides to a minimum dry film thickness of paraffin to protect the raw edges to a distance of 3⁄8 in. (10 mm).
0.3 mil (7.5 µm). 7.4.2 Immerse the panels in the acid bath (5.1) at 70 6
7.2.4 Allow the panels to dry for 7 days at 73 6 3.5°F (23 3.5°F (216 2°C) for 6 h. Remove the panels, rinse in water,
6 2°C) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity. and allow to dry.
7.3 Mortar Test: 7.4.3 Examine and evaluate as in 7.3.4.
7.3.1 Prepare freshly mixed mortar by dry mixing 75 g of
building lime (5.3) and 225 g of sand (5.5) and adding 8. Precision
sufficient reagent water while stirring to make a soft paste that 8.1 The effect of acid and mortar on the coatings is
can be formed into a firm mortar patty approximately 11⁄2 in. expressed in terms of appearance, and numerical values are not
(40 mm) in diameter and 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) thick. generally assigned.
7.3.2 Apply the mortar to the top and bottom areas of the 8.2 In a cooperative test program, consistent results were
test panels and, without drying, immediately expose them for 7 obtained by all cooperators when all of the test variables were
days at 95 to 98 % relative humidity at a temperature of 70 6 controlled closely. The success of the procedure depends
3.5°F (21 6 2°C) in an automatically controlled cabinet. particularly on having a continuous film of the coating on the
7.3.3 At the end of 7 days take the panels from the test panels, the proper pH value when rinsing the panels, and
cabinet and immediately dislodge the mortar patties from the proper protection of the edges of the panels in the acid test.
panels using a damp cloth to remove any residue.
7.3.4 View the surface of the panels perpendicular to the 9. Keywords
surface under a diffused light source providing a minimum 9.1 acid resistance; differentiation of coatings; extruded
light intensity at the surface of 200 fc (2150 1x). Examine for aluminum parts; mortar resistance; uniform continuous film
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