Hes D6001-99 General Test Methods For Plating

Date of Issue 99/08/07
Product HES Office

HES
HES
D 6001-99
B REV1
GENERAL TEST METHODS FOR PLATING
1. SCOPE
This standard specifies general test methods for plating.
Remarks: The units and numerical values in this standard are specified values in accordance with the
International System of Units (SI), and those in { } are specified values based on customary units.
2. TEST ITEM
The test items specified in this standard are as follows.
2.1 Visual Test
2.2 Thickness Test
2.3 Corrosion Resistance Test
2.4 Adhesion Test
2.5 Color Fastness Test
3. GENERAL CONDITIONS OF TEST

The place, materials, equipments, and reagents and test pieces for tests shall conform to the following
unless otherwise specified.
3.1 Place
Tests shall be performed in a place with a temperature of 23 5 , a humidity of 65 15 %, and
free from direct sunlight, gas, steam, or dust which may detrimentally effect tests. Furthermore,
ventilation of the place shall be kept to a minimum.
3.2 Materials, Equipment, and Reagents
Materials, equipment, and reagents to be used for tests shall conform to JIS, as a rule.
3.3 Test Samples (Parts or test pieces to be used for tests)
Parts to be used for tests shall be taken from finished products manufactured in accordance with
designated plating specifications. When test pieces are used, they shall be made based on the same
material or plating specifications as products.
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4. TEST
4.1 Visual Test
4.1.1 Summary
The appearance of plating shall be checked visually.
4.1.2 Test method
Apply uniform illuminance of approx. 300 lx using a standard light C (*1) on a test surface with black
background. Approximately 50 cm away from the test sample and in a natural posture, check the test
sample visually (*2) for the following: exposure of base, blisters, peeling, pinholes, pits, rough surface
(*3), stain, spots, burn deposits, dull deposits, wrinkles, uneven surface, polishing marks, deformation due
to polishing, flaws on base, hammer marks, scratches, mottle, gloss, and such. However, polishing
marks, scratches, mottle, and gloss may be checked visually as required, from a distance of approximately
25 cm, against the master sample to be agreed upon by the purchaser and supplier concerned.
Notes:
(*1) To conform to the specifications of JIS Z 8701, 9. Standard Lights.
(*2) Visual power of a person with normal eyesight.
(*3) Rough surface shall conform to the agreement made by the purchaser and supplier concerned.
4.2 Thickness Test
A microscopic thickness test shall be fundamental. However, by mutual agreement of the purchaser and
supplier, alternatives such as a dropping test or a test using an electrochemical thickness gauge or an
eddy-current thickness gauge are permissible. If any of the alternative methods is employed, correlation
with the microscopic thickness test shall be confirmed beforehand.
4.2.1 Microscopic test
4.2.1.1 Test sample
4.2.1.1.1 Cut a sample perpendicularly to the plated surface to be measured, and embed (*6) it into a soft
patch metal (*4) or resin (*5).
4.2.1.1.2 Polish the measuring section of the embedded sample carefully by changing the roughness of
abrasive papers from coarse to #600 in order. Finish by buffing with chrome oxide or aluminum oxide.
4.2.1.1.3 To define the borderline of the base and plating, perform etching (*7) with a proper etching
fluid.
Notes:
(*4) Lead, and others.
(*5) Phenol, acryl, epoxy, polyester, and others.
(*6) Bubbles shall not generate between the sample and the resin, and the measuring section shall not
decline.
(*7) Examples of etching reagents are shown in Table 1.

Table 1
Application
Subject of Reagent
Base Plating
Etching
Nitric acid (specific gravity
1.42) 5 (volume ratio)
Fe Ni or Cr Fe
Alcohol(95%)
95 (volume ratio)
Ferric chloride (FeCl3 6H2O)
Fe 10 g
(incl. Fe flushed Pb Fe Hydrochloric acid (specific
with Cu) gravity 1.18) 2 cc
3
Distilled water 95 cm {95 cc}
Fe Zn Chromic acid (CrO3) 200 g/l
Ni or Cr Sodium sulfate (Na2SO 4)
(directly Zn 15 g/l
Zn or Zn alloy
plated on
base)
Ammonium hydroxide
Cu and Cu allow Ni or Cr (specific gravity 0.90)
(incl. Undercoat Cu 1 (volume ratio)
of Cu on Fe, Zn, Hydrogen peroxide (3%)
and Zn alloy) 1 (volume ratio)
4.2.1.2 Measuring method
Make microscopic measurement of plating thickness on the measuring section of a sample with either of
the following methods.
4.2.1.2.1 Visually read the thickness of plating using a graduated eyepiece.
4.2.1.2.2 Project or photograph a measuring section of the sample, magnifying it together with a film of
known thickness. Compare them and calculate the plating thickness. Use an optical microscope at a
magnification of 100 to 400 according to the plating thickness.
4.2.2 Electrochemical film thickness gauge
4.2.2.1 Summary
A sample whose plating thickness is known shall be used as a standard plate for calibration. Electrolyze
a metal in proportion to time, and convert the generated ions to the quantity of electricity in order to obtain
the plating thickness.
4.2.2.2 Equipment
An example of test equipment is shown in Fig. 1.
4.2.2.3 Procedure
4.2.2.3.1 Calibrate the film thickness gauge beforehand, using the standard plate.
4.2.2.3.2 Switch on the power and stabilize the equipment.
4.2.2.3.3 Clean the test surface of the sample.
4.2.2.3.4 Set the sample to the equipment.
4.2.2.3.5 Adjust the plate selector according to the type of plating of the sample.

4.2.2.3.6 Select an electrolyte according to the type of plating of the sample, and pour it into the cell.
4.2.2.3.7 Install an electrolyte mixing system.

4.2.2.3.8 Slide the test switch to the "TEST" position and start electrolysis.
4.2.2.3.9 The film thickness indication counter begins operation simultaneously with the start of
electrolysis. The counter stops automatically with the end of the electrolysis. At this time, read the
value on the counter.
4.2.2.3.10 The value shall be the thickness of the plating.
Remarks: Measurement of Zn plating shall be performed after removing chemical treatment film.
Fig. 1
Test pilot lamp Balance & calibrate meter
Film thickness indication counter
Counter zero adjuster
Test switch
Plate selector CALIBRATE
Calibrate adjusting knob
Mixing
rubber hose
TEST
Balance adjusting knob
ON
Sensitivity adjusting knob
OFF
Negative
pole lead Power switch
Stop button Fuse
Cell Positive
Test sample
pole lead Power source pilot lamp
Gasket
Cell
Gasket
Electrolyte
Test sample
4.2.3 Eddy-current film thickness test equipment

4.2.3.1 Summary
This is an electric method for measuring the plating thickness without damaging the film. This method
applies to single-layer plating only.
4.2.3.2 Equipment

An example of test equipment is shown in Fig. 2.
4.2.3.3 Procedure
4.2.3.3.1 Calibrate the film thickness test equipment beforehand, using a standard sample (*8).
4.2.3.3.2 Set a designated probe according to the type of the plating and the shape of the sample.
4.2.3.3.3 Put the probe on the test surface of the sample and read the value of the indicator to determine
the plating thickness.
4.2.3.3.4 Recalibrate the test equipment as required, even during the measurement, in order to minimize
measurement error.
Note (*8): That recommended by a test equipment manufacturer.
Fig. 2
Scale plate
Indicator Sensitivity control knob
Balance control knob
Monitor
Pilot lamp
Power switch
ON
C D
B
A O FF
Spare
adjusting screw
Operation switch
Probe socket
Probe plug Probe switch
Test sample
Probe guide
4.2.4 Dropping method
This method shall conform to 5.2.4 in JIS H 8610.
4.3 Corrosion Resistance Test
This test shall conform to tone of the following methods according to the types of base, or the types of
plating, or the shapes of parts.
4.3.1 Salt spray test method
4.3.1.1 Test equipment
The test equipment shall satisfy the following requirements.
4.3.1.1.1 Equipment required for this test shall be a spray chamber, salt water tank, compressed air
feeder, spray nozzle, sample holder, and chamber heater and regulator. Any size and detailed
construction of equipment shall be permissible as long as the requirements specified in this standard are
satisfied (refer to Fig. 3).

4.3.1.1.2 No drops of solution which accumulate on the ceiling or cover of the spray chamber shall fall
on the sample.
4.3.1.1.3 No drops of solution from the sample shall return to the salt water tank nor shall be re-used for
tests.
4.3.1.1.4 The equipment shall be made of a material not affecting corrosiveness of spray liquid.
4.3.1.2 Preparation of test sample
A sample shall be prepared in the following procedure.
4.3.1.2.1 The sample shall be cleaned with proper methods according to the nature of the surface and the
degree of contamination. Do not use abrasives other than paste-type precipitated calcium carbonate and
magnesium oxide. Cleaning agents which are corrosive or generate protective film shall not be used.
Be sure not to contaminate the sample again through careless handling after the sample is processed.
4.3.1.2.2 Unless otherwise specified, the cut surface of the sample and the portion in contact with a
support shall be protected with a film which is stable in the conditions of the test.
4.3.1.3 Position of the sample being tested
During the test, the position of samples in the salt spray chamber shall satisfy the following requirements.
4.3.1.3.1 Unless otherwise specified, principal surfaces of samples shall be reclined by approximately
15 to 30 against the vertical line, and shall be placed or suspended parallel to the principal spraying
direction toward the chamber.
4.3.1.3.2 Samples shall not touch other samples or anything other than a supporting frame.
4.3.1.3.3 No sample shall interrupt the free fall of spray mist.
4.3.1.3.4 Salt solution shall not drop from one sample to another.
4.3.1.4 Preparation of test fluid
The test fluid shall satisfy the following requirements.
4.3.1.4.1 Dissolve sodium chloride (*9) in distilled water or water containing 200 ppm max. of total
solid matter to prepare salt solution of 5 1 % (mass) concentration (*10).
4.3.1.4.2 Control (*12) the salt solution so that pH is within 6.5 ~ 7.2 (*11) when sprayed at 35 .
4.3.1.4.3 Before pouring the salt solution into the tank, mix the solution well and remove suspended
matter by filtering or by taking out supernatant liquid.
Notes:
(*9) Equivalent to JIS K 8150 Grade 1 or superior (Refined salt sold by the Japan Tobacco and Salt
Corporation may be used.)
(*10) A solution of 1.0268 ~ 1.0413 specific gravity when measured at 33 ~ 35 shall satisfy the
specified concentration.
(*11) Accurate measurement of pH shall be made electrically using a glass electrode with saturated
potassium chloride bridge. However, alternative measuring methods may be employed. An example of
an alternative is calorimetry using bromthymol blue as an indicator.
(*12) pH shall be controlled with a diluted solution of sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid (JIS K
8180).
4.3.1.5 Air supply
Compressed air to be supplied to a nozzle for spraying salt solution shall be free from oil and dust. The
pressure of the air shall be kept at 69 ~ 177 kPa {0.7 ~ 1.8 kgf/cm2}.
4.3.1.6 Conditions of salt spray chamber

A salt spray chamber shall satisfy the following conditions.

4.3.1.6.1. Temperature
The temperature of an exposure zone in the salt spray chamber where samples are placed shall be kept at
35 2 . Record (*13) the temperature at least twice a day, in the morning and evening.
Note (*13): For recording temperatures, it is recommended that either a continuous recording system or
thermometer capable of being read from the outside of the enclosed chamber be used. The temperature
shall always be read with the spray room enclosed.
4.3.1.6.2 Spraying quantity
4.3.1.6.2.1 Put at least two clean spray-collecting vessels near the exposure zone so that the liquid will
not drop from samples or other objects. Place one of
the vessels at the position nearest the nozzle and the other at the position farthest from the nozzle.
4.3.1.6.2.2 Salt solution shall be collected in the vessel at a rate of 0.5 ~ 3.0 cm3 {0.5 ~ 3.0 cc}/hour at
the horizontal collecting area of 80 cm2 in the spray-collecting vessel. This is the average for operations
of 16 hours or more. The collected solution shall have a salt concentration of 5 1 % (mass) and pH
of 6.5 to 7.2.
4.3.1.6.3 Turn the nozzle away from the sample or cut off the direct spray so that the spray does not hit
the sample directly.
4.3.1.7 Continuation of test
The test shall be continued throughout the test period unless otherwise specified. The continuous test
operation means an operation performed without interruption with the spray chamber closed tightly except
for a short period of time required for inspection of samples, putting in and taking out the samples, or
inspection and replenishment of the solution in the tank. The interruption period shall be as short as
possible.
4.3.1.8 Test duration
Test duration shall conform to HES D 2003 unless otherwise specified.
4.3.1.9 Cleaning of sample after test
Unless otherwise specified, samples shall be treated as follows after tests.
4.3.1.9.1 Samples shall be taken out carefully.
4.3.1.9.2 Wash the samples with ordinary temperature water to remove salt deposit from the surface and
dry immediately. Alternatively, brush lightly to remove corrosion products to check for corrosion on the
base metal.
4.3.1.10 Evaluation
Evaluation of test results shall conform to HES D 2003 unless otherwise specified.
4.3.1.11 Record and report
The following items shall be recorded unless otherwise specified.
4.3.1.11.1 Types of salt and water used for making salt water.
4.3.1.11.2 Temperature reading on the exposure zone in the spray chamber.
4.3.1.11.3 Daily record of the values for the following obtained from each collecting vessel.
a. Volume (cm3){cc} of the salt water collected in an hour per 80 cm2.
b. Concentration or specific gravity of the collected solution at 35 .
c. pH of the collected solution.
4.3.1.11.4 Shape and dimensions of the samples, or part numbers.
4.3.1.11.5 Cleaning method before and after the test.

4.3.1.11.6 Methods of holding or suspending the samples in the salt spray chamber.

4.3.1.11.7 Description of the protection provided in accordance with 4.3.1.2.2 of this standard.
4.3.1.11.8 Duration of spray.
4.3.1.11.9 Reason for an duration of interruption of the test, if the test is suspended.
4.3.1.11.10 Results of all inspections.

Fig. 3 Example of Salt Spray Test Equipment
Exhaust
Water
Thermometer
Window
Collecting Spray nozzle

vessels
Salt solution
Saturated air
Chamber heater
Pressure
gage Preheater
Drain Unit: mm
100
970 100
670
1020 720
130
60
610
630
910
300 610
100 510 100
200
Air 60
50
0.508
0.762
Air
9.35
(Glass nozzle) (Monel metal nozzle)
Salt solution
Salt solution

4.3.2 CASS test (Copper-Accelerated Acetic Acid Salt Spray Test)
4.3.2.1 Test equipment
The test equipment shall satisfy the following requirements.
4.3.2.1.1 Equipment required for this test shall be a spraying chamber, salt water tank, compressed air
feeder, spray nozzle, sample holder, and chamber heater and regulator. Any size and detailed
construction of the equipment shall be permissible as long as the requirements specified in this standard
are satisfied (refer to Fig. 4).
4.3.2.1.2 No drops of solution which accumulate on the ceiling or cover of the spray chamber shall fall
on the sample.
4.3.2.1.3 No drops of solution from the sample shall be returned to the salt water tank nor be re-used for
tests.
4.3.2.1.4 The equipment shall be made of a material not affecting corrosiveness of spraying liquid.
4.3.2.1.5 Spraying pressure shall be adjustable by 1 kPa { 0.01 kg/cm2}.
4.3.2.2 Preparation of sample
A sample shall be prepared in the following procedure.
4.3.2.2.1 The sample shall be cleaned by wiping with a clean, soft cloth or sponge soaked with proper
solvents such as acetone, alcohol, or ethyl ether, according to the degree of contamination. No cleaning
agent which is corrosive or generates protective film shall be used.
4.3.2.2.2 The cut surface of samples and the exposed portion of the base which is not being tested shall
be protected with a film which is stable in the conditions of the test.
4.3.2.3 Position of sample under test
During the test, the position of samples in the salt-spraying chamber shall satisfy the following
requirements.
4.3.2.3.1 Unless otherwise specified, principal surfaces of samples shall be reclined by approximately
15o to 30oagainst the vertical line, and shall be placed or suspended parallel to the principal spraying
direction toward the chamber.
4.3.2.3.2 Samples shall not touch other samples or anything other than a supporting frame.
4.3.2.3.3 No samples shall interrupt the free fall of spraying mist.
4.3.2.3.4 Salt solution shall not drop from one sample to another.
4.3.2.4 Preparation of test fluid
Test fluid shall be prepared in the following order.
4.3.2.4.1 Dissolve sodium chloride (*14) with distilled water or ion-exchange desalted water (*15) so
that the salt concentration is 5 1 % (mass) (*16).
4.3.2.4.2 Mix cupric chloride (*17) into salt solution in proportions of 0.26 g per 1000 cm3 {1000 cc}.
4.3.2.4.3 Add 0.1 ~ 0.3 % acetic acid (*18) into the salt solution to maintain pH at 3.0 ~ 3.1 at 25 oC.
Mix the salt solution well and remove suspended matter by filtering or by taking out supernatant liquid,
before pouring into the salt water tank.

Notes:
(*14) Special grade in JIS K 8150.
(*15) Use at least 50 x 104 cm desalted water.
(*16) The solution with specific gravity of 1.0255 ~ 1.0400 at liquid temperature 25 oC shall conform to
the specified concentration.
4.3.2.5 Air supply
Compressed air to be supplied to a nozzle for spraying salt solution shall be free from oil and dust. The
pressure of the air shall be kept at 98.1 1 kPa {1 0.01 kgf/cm2}.
4.3.2.6 Conditions of salt spray chamber
The salt-spray chamber shall satisfy the following conditions.
4.3.2.6.1 The temperature of the exposure zone in the salt-spray chamber where samples are placed shall
be kept at 49 2 , and recorded at least twice a day, in the morning and evening.
4.3.2.6.2 Spray-collecting vessels shall be clean. Put at least two vessels near the exposure zone so that
liquid does not drop from samples, and others. Place one of the vessels at the position nearest the nozzle
and the other at the position farthest from the nozzle.
4.3.2.6.3 Salt solution shall be collected in the vessel at a rate of 1 ~ 2 cm3 {1 ~ 2 cc} per hour at the
horizontal collecting area of 80 cm2 in the spray collecting vessel. This is the average for 16 hours (one
period) operation. The concentration of the collected solution shall be 5 1 %.
4.3.2.6.4 Turn the nozzle away from the sample or cut off the direct spray so that the spray does not hit
the sample directly.
4.3.2.7 Cleaning of sample after test
Samples shall be treated as follows after tests.
4.3.2.7.1 Take out the samples carefully.
4.3.2.7.2 Wash the samples with ordinary-temperature water to remove salt deposit from the surface, and
dry immediately. When specially required, the method of lightly brushing off corrosion products may be
employed to check the corrosion on the base metal.
4.3.2.8 Evaluation of corrosion resistance
Evaluation of corrosion resistance is divided into one for base and the other for plated surfaces. The
procedure is as follows.
4.3.2.8.1 Corrosive defects on the base shall be checked visually, comparing the most corroded part of
the test surface with the standard charts shown in
Attached Figs. 1 ~ 12. Results shall be shown with the rating numbers shown in Table 2. Corrosive
defects mentioned here are rust, blisters, cracks and such, and do not include stains on the outermost
surface.
4.3.2.8.2 Corrosive defects (surface pits) on the plating surface shall be checked visually by comparing
the most corroded part of the test surface with the standard charts shown in Attached Figs. 13 ~ 15.
Results shall be shown with the surface pit rating numbers shown in Table 3. The corrosive defect
mentioned here is erosion on chrome-plated surface and does not include corrosive defects on the base.
If the standard charts are not sufficient for evaluation, specific values shall be agreed upon by the
purchaser and supplier concerned.

Table 2 Criteria for Corrosion Resistance
Rating No. Corroded Area Rate (%) Rating No. Corroded Area Rate (%)
10 0 6 0.50 to under 1.0
9.8 Under 0.02 5 1.0 to under 2.5
9.5 0.02 to under 0.05 4 2.5 to under 5.0
9.3 0.05 to under 0.07 3 5.0 to under 10.0
9 0.07 to under 0.10 2 10.0 to under 25.0
8 0.10 to under 0.25 1 25.0 to under 50.0
7 0.25 to under 0.50 0 50.0 and over
Table 3 Criteria for Corrosion Resistance (Surface Pit)
Surface Corroded Area Rate (%)
Surface Pit Pit Dia.
Rating No. 0.2 and under Over 0.2 to 0.7 Over 0.7
10 Under 0.5 Under 0.1 Under 0.1
9 0.5 to under 1.0 0.1 to under 0.5 0.1 to under 0.25

Fig. 4 Example of CASS Test Equipment
Exhaust
Test piece
Temperature Spray chamber

controller Window
Exhaust Salt water supply tank
pipe Thermo
meter Switchboard
Psychrometer Pressure gage
Pressure regulator
Compressed air
Air cleaner
Air saturator
Thermometer
Collecting Temperature regulator
vessels Thermo-
meter Salt water Air saturator heater
Drain tank
Spray nozzle
Chamber heater
Unit: mm
ID 0.508 ~ 0.533 ID 0.737 ~ 0.762
Air Spray liquid
100
940 680
1040 790
600
600 300 600

4.4 Adhesion Test
This test shall be performed by one of the following methods according to the types of base and plating,
and shape of parts.
4.4.1 Heat test
Heat a sample in a thermostatic chamber of a specified heating temperature (*19) for 30 minutes. As
soon as the sample is taken out, put it into cold water for rapid cooling and check visually for abnormal
conditions such as cracks, peeling, and blisters on the film. Specific heating temperature may be
indicated separately if required, according to the type of plating or base.
Note (*19) Metallic base: 200 2 oC
4.4.2 Abrasion test
Abrade the test plated surface with a grinder or a wire buff until base appears, and check visually for
abnormal conditions such as cracks, peeling, and blisters
on the film.
Remarks: This test applies mainly to corrosionproof, rustproof, or decorative plating. Plating applied
for performance and function shall be specified separately.
4.4.3 Bending test
Put a sample into a bending test machine of 4 mm bend radius or a vise, and bend by 90oback and forth
once to check visually for the condition of the plating film. This test does not apply to samples with a
thickness of 2.0 mm or more or with a synthetic resin base.
Remarks: This test applies mainly to corrosionproof, rustproof, or decorative plating. Plating applied
for performance and function shall be specified separately.
4.4.4 Thermo-cycle test
4.4.4.1 Summary
A sample shall be subjected to hot and cold temperatures repeatedly for a specified number of cycles to
check for the condition of plating.
4.4.4.2 Sample
As well as a single sample, a sample, made in the same condition as actual products using jigs and other
means, may be used if specifically required.

4.4.4.3 Test method
After checking plated surface carefully for flaws, sink marks, and other defects, leave a sample in a
thermo-cycle test machine already set to a specified cycle.
Perform tests under the following conditions and check the effective surface of plating for cracks, peeling,
blisters and other defects.
Ambient temperature conditions:
Low temperature -30 oC 1 hour
High temperature 80 oC 1 hour
-30 to 80
0.5 to 1 hour
80 to - 30
Test cycle numbers shall conform to Attached Table 1 of HES D 2003.
80
0 0
-30
0.5 to 0.5 to End of cycle
Start of cycle 1hour 1 hour 1hour 1 hour
1 cycle
As a rule, test shall be started at a low temperature.
If a thermo-cycle test machine is not available, following method may be employed. Prepare two
thermostatic chambers (low temperature: -30oC, high
temperature: 80 ) which are kept at a specified temperature. Put the sample in a low temperature bath
first and perform the test under the following
conditions.
Low temperature -30 oC 1 hour
High temperature 80 oC 1 hour
80
Room temperature 20 2
-30
0.5 to 0.5 to
Start of cycle 1 hour 1 hour 1 hour 1 hour
End of cycle
1 cycle
As a rule, test shall be started at a low temperature.

4.5 Color Fastness Test (To be performed only when specifically
required)
4.5.1 Summary
A sample is checked for the condition of plating when heated and cooled to a specified temperature.
4.5.2 Test method
Degrease the surface of a sample completely using aceton, and others, then heat the sample and hold for
30 minutes at a specified temperature (*20). After leaving the sample in a room, check visually for
discoloration. Test temperature shall be determined specifically for each part.
(Example)
Part Type of Plating Test Temp.
Exhaust pipe for
MFCr 3 350
motorcycles
Note (*20): Test temperature refers to the temperature of the sample.

[Reference l]
CORRODKOTE TEST METHOD
1. TEST EQUIPMENT
Test equipment shall satisfy the following conditions.
1.1 Equipment required for this test shall be a humidity tank, test piece holder, tank heater, and humidity
generator and regulator. The size and the detailed structure of the equipment shall be optional if the
equipment satisfies the conditions specified here (refer to Attached Fig.).
1.2 No water drops which accumulate on the ceiling of the humidity tank or the cover shall fall on the
sample.
1.3 Material of the equipment shall be such that it does not affect the corrosion resistance of the test
piece.
2. PREPARATION OF CORRODKOTE PASTE

Dissolve each reagent shown in Table 1 in 500 cm3 {500 cc} distilled water to make copper nitrate
solution, ferric chloride solution, and ammonium chloride
solution. Take 7 cm3 {7 cc} of copper nitrate solution, 33 cm3 {33 cc} of ferric chloride solution, and
10 cm3 {10 cc} of ammonium chloride solution and put them in a glass vessel together. Add 30 g kaolin
specified in JIS K 8746 and mix with a glass bar until a uniform paste is obtained.
Table 1
Reagent Quantity (g)
JIS K 8560 Copper nitrate [Cu(NO 3)2 3H2O] 2.5
JIS K 8142 Ferric chloride (FeCl3 6H2O) 2.5
JIS K 8116 Ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) 50.0
Remarks:
1. Reagents to be used shall be Grade 1 or equivalent.
2. Ferric chloride shall be sealed and stored in a dark place. Do not use a reagent which is one week
old or older.
3. PREPARATION OF TEST PIECE

Preparation of a test piece shall be performed as follows.
3.1 Clean a test piece by wiping with a soft cloth or a sponge soaked with acetone, alcohol, ethyl ether,
or other proper solvent according to the nature of contamination. Do not use solvents which corrode test
pieces or make a protective film over test pieces.
3.2 With a brush or a hair pencil, apply a sufficient amount of corrodkote paste to the surface of the
sample by rubbing with a circular motion. Then spread the applied paste lightly, moving the brush or the
hair pencil in one direction so that an even and smooth surface (*21) is obtained. Leave the sample for
about an hour to dry (*22) (*23).
Notes:
(*21) Thickness of corrodkote shall be 25 ~ 100 m, as a rule.
(*22) Dry indoors at room temperature and 50% max. relative humidity.
(*23) Put the dried sample in a humidity tank of specified conditions and leave it for a specified period
of time.

4. POSITION OF TEST PIECE DURING TEST
During the test, the position of the test pieces in the humidity tank shall conform to the following
conditions.
4.1 Test pieces shall not touch each other.
4.2 Material of the test piece holder shall be non-metallic.
4.3 Test pieces shall not touch anything except for the test piece holder.
4.4 When performing tests continuously with new samples, perform the procedure specified in clauses 2,
3, and 6 before each test.
5. CONDITIONS OF HUMIDITY TANK

The exposure zone in the humidity tank where test pieces are placed shall be kept at 38 2oC and 80 ~
90 % relative humidity. The test piece shall be free
from condensation.
Remarks: The recommended method for satisfying this requirement is to install a foaming nozzle in a
salt water tank instead of the spray nozzle of the salt-spray test equipment specified in JIS Z 2371.
Use distilled water instead of salt solution in the salt water tank and feed air bubbles into the water
through the foaming nozzle. Install a fan in the tank so that air circulates across the water surface.
6. CLEANING OF TEST PIECE AFTER TEST

Test pieces shall be treated as follows after the test.
6.1 Take test pieces out carefully.
6.2 Wash corrodkote paste off the test pieces with running water using a clean, soft cloth or a sponge.
Wipe with a clean, soft, moisture-absorbing cloth or paper and dry. Test pieces with a ferrous base,
however, shall be left in the humidity tank (*24) for another two hours after cleaning in order to reproduce
corrosive defects (*25).
Notes:
(*24) Relative humidity in the humidity tank to reproduce corrosive defects may be as high as 100%.
(*25) Corrosive defects refer to rust, blisters, cracks, and other defects reaching to the base, and do not
include the stain on the outermost surface.
7. EVALUATION OF CORROSION RESISTANCE

Closely fit a flexible and transparent plastic film to the plated surface. The film has lines crossing at
right angles at an interval of 5 mm. Divide the numbers of
the checkers, including corrosive defects, with the numbers of the checkers required to cover the entire
plated surface. Multiply the obtained value by 100, and this shall be the corrosive rate.

7.1 Sectional Corrosive Rate
Sectional corrosive rate shall be applied when the effective area is large. Check the 5 cm-square area
which has the greatest amount of corrosive defects, and
calculate using the following formula. If it is difficult to take a 5 cm-square area, an adjacent 25
cm2-area, where the most corrosive defects exist, shall be
checked instead.
Sectional corrosive rate (%)
No. of checkers including corrosive defects
= x 100
No. of checkers in a 5 cm square
7.2 Overall Corrosive Rate
Overall corrosive rate shall be applied when a test surface area is 25 cm2 or less and is obtained using the
following formula.
Overall corrosive rate (%)
No. of checkers including corrosive defects
= x 100
No. of checkers required to cover the entire surface
Remarks:
1. The corrosive defects affecting the border between the checkers shall be included in either side of
checkers to be counted.
2. The width of the checker line shall be 0.15 mm max.

Attached Fig.: Example of Corrodkote Test Equipment
Test piece
Exhaust
Window
Thermometer
Water
Circulation fan
Psychrometer
Water
Foaming nozzle
Saturated air
Tank heater
Drain
Pressure gauge
Unit: mm
1040 100
780
890
1120 610
610
300 610

[Reference 2]
SULFUR DIOXIDE TEST
1. TEST EQUIPMENT
Test equipment shall satisfy the following conditions.
1.1 Equipment required for this test shall be a test tank, test-piece holder, tank heater, flow meter, and
humidity generator and regulator (refer to the Attached Fig.).
1.2 Material of the equipment shall be such that it does not affect the corrosion resistance of a test piece.
1.3 Sulfur dioxide shall never be leaked from the equipment during the test.
2. PREPARATION OF TEST PIECE

Clean a test piece by wiping with a soft cloth or, a sponge soaked with acetone, alcohol, ethyl ether, or
other proper solvent according to the nature of contamination. Do not use solvents to corrode test items
or to make a protective film over test items.
3. POSITION OF TEST ITEM DURING TEST

During the test, the position of the test pieces in the test tank shall conform to the following conditions.
3.1 Test pieces shall not touch each other. They must be at least 25 mm apart.
3.2 Test pieces shall be at least 25 mm from the inner wall of the test tank.
3.3 Material of a test piece holder shall be non-metallic.
4. CONDITIONS OF TEST TANK

The exposure zone in the tank where test pieces are placed shall be maintained at a temperature of 40
2oC, relative humidity of 95% min., and sulfur
dioxide concentration of 0.5% to 2% (volume ratio).
5. HANDLING OF SAMPLES AFTER THE TEST

5.1 Test pieces shall be taken out carefully.
5.2 Test pieces, after being removed, shall be dried as is, without washing by water or wiping.

6. EVALUATION OF CORROSION RESISTANCE
Corrosive defects shall be checked visually by comparing the most corroded test surface with the standard
chart (*26). The results shall be expressed with the
rating numbers (*27).
Notes:
(*26) To conform to Attached Figs. 1 through 15 in 4.3.2.8 of HES D 6001.
(*27) To conform to 4.3.2.8 of HES D 6001.
Attached Fig.: Example of Sulfur Dioxide Test Equipment
Unit: mm
Apprx. 780
600
Control box
Psychrometer &
Temp. regulator 600 Water seal & silicone
Apprx. 780 rubber packing
Test piece holder

Exhaust
Gas blow outlet
Siphon flow meter
750
Apprx. 1100
SO2 SO2 inlet
Heater
Water

Applicable Standards
HES D 2003
JIS H 8610
JIS K 8116
JIS K 8142
JIS K 8145
JIS K 8150
JIS K 8180
JIS K 8355
JIS K 8560
JIS K 8746
JIS Z 2371
JIS Z 8701

Revision Record
Year Rec Issue NewsNo Prep Conf Appvl Remarks
71 EST 71/09/20 71040 Shimazaki Shimane Sato (Common explanation :A3010, D2003 and
D6001)
71 Rewrite 76/11/04 ----- - - - Rewritten by new drawing method
71 REV1 78/01/26 78001 Shimazaki Shimane Endo
71 Rewrite 87/03/02 ----- Oooka Tomino Katagiri Data transfer to W/P
71 Rewrite 89/07/06 89016 Kunichika Goudo Katagiri Introduction of SI 1st stage
71 Rewrite 91/09/13 91027 Oooka Goudo Morita Introduction of SI 2nd stage
71 Rewrite 95/05/17 ----- Kimura Shimada Yamada Data transfer to PC
71 Rewrite 98/06/30 ----- Tashiro Shimada Honda Data transfer to Notes DB
99 Correction 99/08/07 99011 Kobayashi Naya Tomino Correction of errors

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4.2.2.3.7 Install an electrolyte mixing system.

Film thickness indication counter

Counter zero adjuster

4.2.3 Eddy-current film thickness test equipment

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4.3.1.6 Conditions of salt spray chamber

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4.3.1.11.5 Cleaning method before and after the test.

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Collecting Spray nozzle

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Temperature Spray chamber

Air Spray liquid

600 300 600

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As a rule, test shall be started at a low temperature.

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2. PREPARATION OF CORRODKOTE PASTE

3. PREPARATION OF TEST PIECE

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5. CONDITIONS OF HUMIDITY TANK

6. CLEANING OF TEST PIECE AFTER TEST

7. EVALUATION OF CORROSION RESISTANCE

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2. PREPARATION OF TEST PIECE

3. POSITION OF TEST ITEM DURING TEST

4. CONDITIONS OF TEST TANK

5. HANDLING OF SAMPLES AFTER THE TEST

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Test piece holder

SO2 SO2 inlet

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