Salt Spray test chamber standard ASTM B117 pdf download
This test is conducted to produce relative corrosion resistance of metals and coatings with Salt spray chamber.
ASTM B117 is not itself a test specification; rather the standard practices for performing corrosion tests are outlined by this according to the international ASTM standard.
ASTM B117 is a test standard for operating a salt spray test uniquely and efficiently. This standard specifies the creation and maintains the salt fog test environment for achieving constant test results.
Remember, anything about test dimensions, specimen exposure period and shape is not specified by ASTM B117 test standard.
Use of ASTM B117
This test standard is used in different industries across the world including,
- Military
- Paints and coating industry
- Automotive Industry
- Aerospace
Moreover, the type of test specimens to be used and the criteria for evaluating test results are required for specifying the products being exposed.
Test parameters for ASTM B117
The following parameters are set for running the proper ASTM B117 salt spray test.
- Duration of exposure: hours
- Number of specimens
- Preparation of the sample
- Scribing
- Cleaning
- Protection of edges
- Dimensions of the specimens
3” X 6” (Typical for flat specimens. 3D samples can also be tested
- Visual inspection
- Orientation
- Post-test evaluations