etc.

; a salt w a t e r supply t a n k , a compressed a i r feeder, a n a i r saturator, a n

exhauster, etc., and shall conform to the following requirements:
a ) The atomizer shall have the performance to spray atomized solution uniformly
on a specimen from the upper part (refer to Annex 2).
b) The atomizing chamber shall be not less than 0.2 m3 i n volume. I t s shape and
dimensions may be optional.
c) The ceiling or cover of the atomizing chamber shall be so constructed t h a t no
drops of solution adhering to its inner surface fall on a specimen.
d) Corrosive materials shall not be used for the apparatus.
e) The apparatus shall be so constructed that the temperature and atomization in
the atomizing chamber are not influenced by the open air and the solution fallen
from the specimen is not reused for the testing.
f) The specimen support shall be capable of keeping the specimen a t a specific
angle (I).
Note (I) The materials of specimen supports shall be glass, rubber, plastics, or
suitably coated wood, and the specimen should preferably be supported
from t h e underside of the bottom or the side face. The specimen may
be h u n g by a glass hook or a vinyl string, provided it i s kept in a
specific position. If necessary, t h e specimen is supported from t h e
bottom.
g) The atomized solution sampling container shall be a clean container of 100 mm
in diameter i n sampling surface and 80 cm2in horizontal sampling area, and the
containers shall be placed a t not less than two positions so a s to ensure the
uniformity of atomization, for example, near the specimens, and one close to the
atomizer and one remote from.
h ) The exhauster shall not be influenced by the wind pressure of t h e open air.
i) The
. - - - -maintenance
- - - - - - - - - - - - -and
- - - -control
- - - - - - -of
- -the
- - - -apparatus
- - - - - - - - - -shall
- - - - -always
- - - - - - - be
- - -correctly
- - - - - - - - -carried
-------------
out to meet the specified requirements.
......................................................

4 Specimen The dimensions and shape of the specimen should preferably be a

1-50-I_qmx-1.P_mmor 60-m~-x
flat sheet of -?P_mmx- 80 mm)<_ mm. However, other
dimensions or member may be used subject to the agreement between the parties
concerned with delivery.
Informative reference: For the specimen
............................................ of different metal possible
.................................. to be mutually-
...........................
influenced,-the test should not carried out a t the same
-------------- ............................................................
time.
-------

5 Preparation of specimen The specimen shall be free from stains or flaws. The
preparation of the specimen shall be as follows:
a ) The section of t h e specimen shall be protected by a stable covering material
under test conditions, a s required (2).
Note (2) The covering material includes a tape, paint, paraffin, etc.
b) Metallic and metallic coated specimens shall be suitably cleaned beforehand.
Cleaning shall be carried out by a n appropriate method according to the nature
of surface and the contaminants. Abrasives other than -pasty
- - - - - - -precipitated
- - - - - . . . . . . . . . . .calcium
.........
carbo-n~t_e_,-al-~mi~iiuu~-p_xid_e_-knd-m~gnesi~m--~~i~_e_,
or detergents causing a
corrosive or protective coating shall not be applied.
 The specimen, after cleaning, shall be protected from contamination.
c) The specimen coated with paint and non-metallic coatings shall not be, prior to
test, subjected to cleaning or other treatments. However, the adhering matter
incovenient to test may be removed. ~ur~he-~,-wh-enjtjs-~egui1:ed-t~-mea~ur
development of corrosion from a n abraded area, the coating.............................
-------- ..................................................................... shall be scratched in
order to exJose the underlying metal
-------------- .................................. prior to the test. The method for scratching
........................................................
shall be subject
---------------- to a n agreement
--------------- between the parties
.............................. concerned with delivery.
........................................ ---
---.-------------
The following...........................
method is a n example: ----
Example: After coating. .about
---_--_-..................... .......5 . . .mm
. . . . . of
. . . t. .h e ~----
e r i p---,-
h e r----.---
yof a specimen for protection
--------------- ------------?
scratch the specimen with shaped like x
----------------- ...................... ---------------------------------------------------.a t 1/2 to 1/3 of the bottom on
the long side. The flaw
---------- .......................................... shall have a depth reaching
---*----------------------------
the underlying -----.
metal surface and t h e size of t h e incision should greferably
--------------------~tttttttttttttttttt----------------------------------- ----------- -----.be
constant. The tyge
..................... of the cutting ----------------
.................... tool should preferably be a cutter
----------- ----------------.
knife, - -a- - - -raz'or
------- - - - - - - - - - - - - -blade etc
'
2-----:

6 Angle and position of specimens during testing The angle and position of
the specimens in the atomizing chamber during testing shall conform to the following
conditions (refer to Annex 3):
+
a ) The angle of the specimens shall be 20" 5" to the vertical line. In the case of
a member, it shall be placed with its significant surface a t 20" 5O to the vertical +
line.
Other angles may be employed subjecbto t h e agreement between the parties
concerned with delivery.
The surfaces of the specimens shall be exposed to the motion of free atomization,
and shall be placed in the atomizing chamber not to intersect the stream of spray
from the atomizing nozzle a t right angles.
b) The specimens shall contact with nothing other than the support.
C) Each specimen shall be so positioned and spaced as not to interfere with the free
falling of the spray.
d) The salt solution dripping from one specimen shall not fall on other specimens.

7 Salt solution for testing

7.1 Preparation method of salt solution for testing The preparation method
of salt solution shall be as follows:
a) Salt The salt shall be the sodium chloride of special grade specified in JIS K
8150 or equal to or higher grade(3).
Note (3) The equal to or higher grade means t h a t copper content shall be less
than 0.01 g k g and nickel content shall be less than 0.01 g k g when
sodium chloride i s measured by t h e means of atomic absorption
spectrometry or other analytical method with the same accuracy.
Furthermore, the content of sodium iodide shall not exceed 1.0 g k g or
the total amount of impurities a s converted to dry salt shall not exceed
5.0 g k g .
b) Water The water shall be the deionized water or distilled water not more than
g0 pS/cm in electric conductivity a t 25 OC 2 "C. +
 It is recommended that the electric conductivity ought to be not more than 1
pSIcm.
C) Preparation method Dissolve the salt in a) in the water in b), and adjust the
+
saltconcentration to 50 gll 5 gll. As to the adjusted result, measure the~density
using a hydrometer, and confirm that i t is within the range of 1.029 to 1.036 a t
25 "C.
If it i s found to be outside this range, adjust the solution again.

7.2 pH control

7.2.1 Neutral salt spray test The salt solution for testing shall be free from
suspended s u b s t a n ~ e ( before
~) atomization and the atomized solution sampled a t
spraying shall be within the range of 6.5 to 7.2 in pH(5).
In regulating pH, 0 . 1 moll1 solution d the sodium hydroxide specified in JIS K
8576 or hydrochloric acid specified in JIS K 8180 shall be used, as required.
+
The measurement of pH shall be carried out at 25 "C 2 "C in accordance with JIS
Z 8802.
In routine checks, the pH may be examined with a pH test paper readable to the
place of 0.3.
Notes (4) If suspended substance does not disappear by sufficient mixing, the
solution filtered through filter paper or the like is used.
(5) The following methods can be used i n order that the pH of atomized
solution sampled, during atomization of salt solution for testing at 35
"C, is within the range of 6.5 to 7.2.
a) When the pH of salt solution is regulated a t a room temperature
and the solution i s sprayed at 35 "C, pH of the sampled solution
generally becomes higher than t h a t of the original due to the
volatilization of carbon dioxide dissolved in the solution. Therefore,
+
when the pH of salt solution is regulated at 25 "C 2 "C,it is kept
a t about 6.5 level.
b) After boiling quietly for about 30 s, the salt solution is cooled to 25
"C, or after keeping a t 35 "C for 48 h, the pH is regulated.
C) Salt solution i s prepared by using the water in which carbon
dioxide is not contained by heating at 35 "C or higher (Remarks 4
in 4 of JIS K 0557) and then the pH is regulated.

7.2.2 Acetic acid salt spray test The salt solution for testing shall be free from
suspended s u b ~ t a n c e ( before
~) atomization and the acetic acid specified in JIS K
8355 shall be sufficiently added so that the atomized solution sampled a t spraying
is within the range of 3.1 to 3.3 in pH. The pH of salt solution should be regulated
at 3.0 to 3.1 a t first for the purpose of making the pH of sampled solution fall under
the specified range.
+
The measurement of pH shall be carried out at 25 "C 2 "C in accordance with JIS
Z 8802 and corrected appropriately by adding the acetic acid specified in JIS K 8355
or sodium hydroxide specified in JIS K 8576, as required.
In routine checks, the pH may be examined with a pH test paper readable to the
place of 0.1.
 . . . . . . . . . . . . .For
.Remarks: . . . . acetic
. . . . . . .acid
. . . . . and
. . . . .sodium
. . . . . hydroxide i t is recommended that 0.1 moY
----------I-------------------------------------------
1 solution ought
----------------- to be used.
------------------

7.2.3 CASS test Add 0.205 g + 0.015 g of copper (11) chloride (0.26 g + 0.02 g of
copper (11)chloride dihydrate specified in JIS K 8145) per 11 of the salt solution for
testing. Next, regulate the pH in accordance with the method specified in 7.2.2.

8 Supplied air The compressed air to be supplied to the nozzle for atomizing salt
solution shall be free from oil and dust, and i t s pressure shall be kept a t 0.07 MPa
to 0.17 MPa.
I t is recommended t h a t i t ought to be kept a t 0.098 Mpa + 0.010 MPa.
9 Conditions in atomizing chamber The conditions in atomizing chamber shall
be as follows:
a) Temperature The temperature around the specimen holder in the atomizing
chamber shall be kept a t 35 OC + 2 "C for the neutral and acetic acid salt spray
test, and a t 50 "C f 2 "C for the CASS test. The measuring position of temperature
shall be a t least 100 mm apart from the wall.
b) Temperature and water level of salt solution reservoir for testing The
temperature of the salt solution reservoir for testing shall be kept at 35 "C 2 "C +
for the neutral and acetic acid salt spray test and a t 50 OC 2 OC for the CASS +
test. The water level of the salt solution reservoir for testing shall be kept a t
constant level.
c) Spray The sprayed particles shall, a s a rule, fall free, and be baffled from
impinging directly on a specimen by facing the atomizing nozzle to the direction
where the specimen is clear of the direct spray.
d) Atomization sampling solution After a n operation of consecutive 24 h under
a state where the inside of the atomizing chamber i s filled up with specimens of
specified dimensions and shape, the sampling amount of atomized solution
+
collected shall average 1.5 ml 0.5 ml per 1 h for each 80 cm2 of horizontal
sampling area. In this case, the salt concentration of sampled atomized solution
+
shall be 50 gll 5 gll. Further its pH shall be 6.5 to 7.2 for the neutral salt spray
t e s t and 3.1 to 3.3 for the acetic acid s a l t spray test a n d CASS test. The
measurement of pH shall be carried out in accordance with the method specified ,,

i n 7.2.
Informative reference: If the density is in the range of 1.029 to 1.036 a t 25 OC
when measured using a hydrometer in the case of t h e
neutral salt spray test, the salt concentration of atomizing
solution i s considered t o conform t o t h e specified
requirements.

10 Reuse of apparatus When t h e apparatus h a s been used for the spray test
with a different salt solution for testing or for other purpose, the apparatus shall be
cleaned before use.
When the test is started again, the apparatus shall be operated a t least for 24 h
before the specimen is placed in the chamber and i t shall be verified that the pH of
sampled solution is within the specified value throughout the entire spraying period.
11 Evaluation method of reproducibility of testing apparatus In order to
verify the reproducibility of test results by one s e t of testing apparatus or by the
same type of apparatus in different laboratories, the apparatus shall be required to
verify the motions periodically in accordance with 11.1 to 11.3.

11.1 Neutral salt spray test

11.1.1 Reference specimens In order 'to verify the motions of apparatus, use four
pieces of the reference specimens of Grade SPCE steel sheets specified in JIS G 3141
of which the dimensions are 7 0 mm x 150 mm and 1 mm f 0.2 mm in thickness and
the surface is free from defects [roughness (arithmetic mean) deviation: R,=0.8 k0.3
pm, the value along the rolling direction]. These reference specimens shall be taken
by cutting from cold-rolled steel sheets.
The reference specimens shall be carefully cleaned immediately before testing.
The dirt, oil and other impurities capable of influencing the test results shall be
removed by cleaning. In such a case, either of the following methods shall be used.

a) Thoroughly clean the reference specimens with a n appropriate organic solvent

(the range of boiling point of hydrocarbon, 60 "C to 120 "C) using a clean, soft
brush or an ultrasonic cleaning device. Carry out the cleaning in a vessel full of
solvent a t room temperature. After cleaning, rinse the reference specimens with
fresh solvent and then dry them.
b) If the similar results a r e obtained, other methods may be used in accordance
with the agreement between the parties concerned with delivery.
Weigh the reference specimens to the place of 1 mg. Protect the one surface of the
reference specimens with a removable coating material, for example, a n adhesive
tape.

11.1.2 Arrangement of the reference specimens Position the four reference

specimens in four different corners in the test chamber, with the unprotected surface
upwards, and a t an angle of 20" k 5". The support for the reference specimens shall
be made of, or coated with, inert materials such a s plastics. The lower edge of the
reference specimens shall be approximately level with the upper edge of the salt
spray collector so a s to be exposed as the same manner a s t h e ordinary plane
specimens. The test duration shall be 96 h.

11.1.3 Determination of decrement At the end of test, remove the coating

material, rinse the reference specimens with cold water and remove the salt deposit.
Immerse the reference specimens in the cleaning solution prepared by the method in
which 3.5 g of the hexamethylenetetramine specified in JIS K 8847 i s added as a
corrosion inhibitor in 1 1 of the solution [50 % (vlv)] prepared so t h a t 1 volume of the
water in 7.1 b) is added in 1 volume of the hydrochloric acid specified in JIS K 8180,
repeat the cleaning until the decrement change almost disappears and remove the
corrosion products thoroughly. I t is recommended that the temperature of cleaning
solution ought to be 25 "C rt 2 "C. After removing, clean the reference specimens
thoroughly with water a t ordinary temperature and dry them a t the end.
Remarks: In order to clean sufficiently with water, it is recommended that the
floating matter on the surface ought to be washed out with service
water.
 Weigh the reference specimens to the place of 1 mg and calculate the decrement
)f mass by the unit of g/m2.

11.1.4 Inspection of apparatus operation If the mass loss of each reference

specimen a t four positions is 140 g/m2+30 g/m2, the apparatus shall be considered to
)perate satisfactorily.
Remarks: Zinc plate may be used in place of steel plate. I n such a case, the
dimensions of specimen, cleaning method and measuring method of
decrement shall be in accordance with 11.2, and if the mass loss is 50
g/m2f 15 glm2,the apparatus shall be considered to operate satisfactorily.

11.2 Acetic acid salt spray test

11.2.1 Reference s p e c i ~ e n s In order to verify t h e motions of apparatus, use

four pieces of t h e reference specimens of zinc plate conforming to the chemical
composition given in Table 1and of which the dimensions are 70 mm x 150 mm and
1 m m f 0.2 mm in thickness and the surface i s free from defects [roughness
(arithmetic mean) deviation: R, = 0.05 ym rt 0.02 ym, t h e value along the rolling
direction]. These reference specimens shall be taken by cutting. Four pieces shall
be cut from plate materials along the rolling directions.

Table 1 Chemical composition of reference specimen (zinc plate)

unit: %
Zn Pb Fe Cd Cu
98.5 min. 1.3 max. 0.09 max. 0.40 max. 0.01 max.

The reference specimens shall be carefully cleaned immediately before testing.

The dirt, oil and other impurities capable of influencing the test results shall be
removed. In such a case, either of the following methods shall be used.

a) Thoroughly clean the reference specimens with a n appropriate organic solvent

(the range of boiling point of hydrocarbon, 60 "C to 120 " C ) using a clean, soft
brush or an ultrasonic cleaning device. Carry out the cleaning in a vessel full of
solvent a t room temperature. After cleaning, rinse the reference specimens with
fresh solvent and then dry them.
b) If the similar results are obtained, other methods may be used in accordance
with the agreement between the parties concerned with delivery.
Weigh the reference specimens to the place of 1mg. Protect the one surface of the
reference specimens with a removable coating material, for example, a n adhesive
tape.

11.2.2 Arrangement of the reference specimens Position the four reference

specimens in four different corners in the test chamber, with the uncoated surface
+
upwards, and a t a n angle of 20" 5". The support for t h e reference specimens shall
be made of, or coated with, inert materials such as plastics. The lower edge of the
reference specimens shall be approximately level with t h e upper edge of t h e salt
spray collector so as to be exposed as the same m a n n e r a s t h e ordinary plane
specimens. The test duration shall be 24 h.
11.2.3 Determination of decrement At t h e end of test, remove t h e coating,
rinse the reference specimens with cold water and remove the salt deposit. Immerse
them in the aqueous solution of chromic acid (300 gll) prepared in such a manner t h a t
the chromic acid aqueous solution(6) conforming to the chemical composition given in
+
Table 2 is diluted with the water of 7.1 b), at 25 "C 2 "C for 3 min, or immerse them
in chromic acid aqueous solution (200 gll) at 80 "C for 1min, repeat the cleaning until
t h e decrement change almost disappears and thoroughly remove t h e corrosion
+
products. Rinse the reference specimens with warm water (40 "C 5 "C), then dry
them in a dryer a t 105 "C, and furthermore cool them a t room temperature.
Weigh the mass of reference specimens to the place of 1 mg, and calculate t h e
decrement of mass by the unit of g/m2.
Note (9 Chrome oxide and aqueous solution of chromic acid are toxic, therefore
care shall be thoroughly taken so a s not to touch on skin or mucous
membrane on handling.

Table 2 Chemical composition of chrome (VI)oxide (chromic anhydride)

Unit: %
Aqueous Chloride Sulphate Alkali earth and Precipitated substance Content
solution (C1) (Sod) alkali (sulphate) by aqueous ammonia

Limit 0.005 max. 0.005 max. 0.1 max. 0.03 max. 98.0 min.

11.2.4 Inspection of apparatus operation If t h e mass loss of each reference

+
specimen a t four positions is 40 g/m2 12 g/m2, the apparatus shall be considered to
operate satisfactorily.

11.3 CASS test

11.3.1 Reference specimens The reference specimens shall be a s shown i n
11.2.1

11.3.2 Arrangement of reference specimens The arrangement of reference

specimens shall be as shown in 11.2.2

11.3.3 Determination of decrement The determination of decrement shall be as

shown in 11.2.3

11.3.4 Inspection of apparatus operation If the mass loss of each reference

specimens a t four positions is 95 g/m2 rt 25 g/m2, the apparatus shall be considered
to operate satisfactorily.

12 Start of test After the confirmation of 9, the spray is temporarily suspended,

and a specimen is placed in the atomizing chamber to start the test.

13 Continuation of test The test shall be carried out continuously during t h e

test period. However, it may be intermittently carried out subject to the agreement
between the parties concerned with delivery.
 When t h e test is interrupted to inspect and put in and take out of the specimen,
the time of interruption shall be minimized by only stopping t h e atomization.

14 Duration of test The duration of the test shall be as specified according to

t h e materials to be tested, product standards, etc. When not specified, i t shall be
subjected to the agreement between the parties concerned with delivery.
The recommended exposure duration are 2 h, 6 h , 24 h, 48 h, 96 h, 168 h, 240 h,
480 h, 720 h and 1000 h.
Informative reference: When the appearance of corrosion is observed, the test
may be carried out until corrosion appears.

15 Treatment of specimen after test The specimen after the test shall be
treated a s follows:
a) The_spf_c_imEn-
!&_a _bec - ~ _ e _ f ~ I-!&en-~~t-fi.p_m-tl?e-
!y_ test _chamber-andimmediately
I dried for 0.5 h t o 1.0 h.
b) . In order to remove the sodium chloride adhering to the surface of the specimen,
the specimen shall be washed with water a t ordinary temperature of 15 "C to 40
"C and dried immediately.
Informative reference: The drying may be carried out by blowing the air of not
exceeding 200 kPa in pressure a t a distance of approxi-
mately 300 mm.
c) -In
- - - -the
- - - - -case
- - - - - .of
- - - -removing
- - - - - - - - - - -corrosion
- - ------- - - - p o - - - -y_ -shall
- -d- -u- -c- -t-s- 2 -the - - - - - - -be
- - - -removed
- - - - - - - - - - - - by
- - - mechanical
-- -- -- --- - --- - -
methods such
.................................. a s brushing ultrasonic
2--------------.--------------irradiation,-p-ainj-njection --------z-----------injection
water --------2
-etc.
- - - - R -chemical
- - - - - - - - - - - - - method
- , - - - - - - - - - -or
- - - -electrolytic method (refer
- - - - - - - - - - - --.-------------- -- to Informative reference
.Table
....1 . .or. .Informative
. . . . . . . . . reference . . . . . . . .Table . . . . 2) . . .or. .otherwise
. . . . . by..............................
combination of these
methods.
------------

16 Evaluation method The method for evaluation of test results shall be in

accordance with either of the following methods. However, other methods(') may be
applied subject to t h e agreement between the parties concerned with delivery.
a) Area method The results shall be evaluated by the rating number method
specified in Annex
b) Mass method The change of mass of specimen before test and after-ye-m~vd
of corrosion products
----------------- ----------- by testing shall be examined and evaluated.
Note (') For other methods, the method of appearance, record of change by
microscopic photograph, elapsed time by the appearance of first sign of
corrosion etc., a r e known.
_a_ye_e_va!W_e_d
(9-- -Penth-e-c_o_rr_o_sion-r_e_su!4ss _bx&he-axes rnethp_%-
_a_
of 70 mm x 150 mm x 1 mm shall be used.
p!ate..............................................................

17 Record The following items should preferably be recorded:

a ) Classification of test
b) Name and type
---------------- of test azparatus
- -------------- and system
------------------ - - - - - - -of
- - atomizer.
--------------.
Shape and dimensions of specimens and members, or otherwise number or type
of parts.
Cleaning method of specimen before and after test
Number of the specimens to be supplied for testing
preparation method of s2ecimen
----- ---------.
Existence and size of scratch, and device for scratching.
............................................................................
Supporting angle of specimen. In the case of members, its supporting angle and
method.
~ ~ p ofe salt
s and water used for preparation of salt solution for testing
Temperature around the specimen holder in the atomizing chamber
Daily records of numerical.values obtained from each sampling container on the
following items.
1) Volume (ml) of atomized solution sampled per hour for approximately 80 cm2
2) Salt concentration of sampled atomized solution and its measured value of
density by hydrometer (25 "C)(in the case of neutral salt spray test)
3) pH of sampled atomized solution
When the test is carried out intermittently, the duration of atomization and the
-------------------------*----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

suspended
---- time of atomization.
....................................
When the test is interrupted, its reason and duration of interruption
Period of test
Specification of reference specimens used for the evaluation method of reproducibility
of testing apparatus

Evaluation method and expression of results (including the results a t intermediate

inspection.)
Photograph of specimen, if necessary.
 Informative Table 1 Chemical method for removal of corrosion products
Material Chemicals Time Temperature Remarks
Aluminium Add 50 ml of phosphoric acid (JIS K 9005) 5 min to When the coating of corrosive product
and and 20 g of chromium oxide (VI)(CrOd remains, the following nitric acid treatment
aluminium into distilled water to make up to 1000 is successively carried out.
alloy ml.

Nitric acid (JIS K 8541) 1 min to 20 "C to In order to prevent a reaction inducing
5 min 25 "C excessive removal of underlying metal,
peripheral extraneous matter and bulky
corrosion products are removed.

Anodic oxide Add 10 ml of hydrochloric acid (JIS K 1 min to 20 to The fi1m.i~washed with using of nylon-brush
film of 8180) into distilled water to make up to 5 min 25 OC etc. immersed in solution, washed with water
aluminium 110 ml. and then dried by ventilation. When the
corrosion products remain, this operation is
repeated.

Copper and Add 500 ml of hydrochloric acid (JIS K 1 min to 20 "C to Removal of air in solution with highly pure
copper alloy 8180) into distilled water to make up to 3 min 25 "C nitrogen controls the removal of underlying
1 000 ml. metal.

Add 4.9 g of sodium cyanide (JIS K 8447) 1 min to 20 "C to Corrosion product which is not likely to be
into distilled water to make up to 1000 3 min 25 "C removed by hydrochloric acid treatment
ml. mentioned above is removed. For example,
copper sulphide.

Add 100 ml of sulfuric acid (JIS K 8951) 1 min to 20 "C to Bulky corrosion product is removed, prior to
into distilled water to make up to 1 000 3 min 25 "C treatment, to prevent copper from adhering
ml. again to the surface of specimen.

Add 120 ml of sulfuric acid (JIS K 8951) 5 s to 10 s 20 "C to Re-adhesion of copper resulting from the
and 30 g of sodium bichromate bihydrate 25 "C above-mentioned sulfuric acid treatment is
(JIS K 8518) into distilled water to make removed.
up to 1 000 ml.
 Informative Table 1 (continued)

Material Chemicals Time Temperature Remarks

Copper and Add 54 ml of sulfuric acid (JISK 8951) 30 min to 40 OC to Oxygen is separated from solution using
copper alloy into distilled water to make u p to 1000 60 min 50 OC nitrogen. To remove corrosion products,
ml. preferably brush the specimen and dip again
for 3 s to 4 s.

Iron and steel 1000 ml of hydrochloric acid (JISK 8180), 1 min to 20 "C to Solution is sufficiently stirred, or otherwise
20 g of antimony trioxide (111)(JISK 25 min 25 OC specimen is brushed. When occasion
8407)and 60 g of tin (11)chloride demands, the process may be carried out for
dihydrate (JISK 8136) a longer time.

Add 50 g of sodium hydroxide (JISK 30 min to 80 "C to Since zinc powder may naturally ignite by
8576)and 200 g of thin strip of granular 40 min 90 "C contact with air, care shall be taken a t using
zinc (JISK 8012)into distilled water to zinc powder.
make up to 1 000 ml.

Add 50 g of sodium hydroxide (JISK 30 min to 80 OC to Since zinc powder may naturally ignite by
8576)and 20 g of chip of granular zinc 40 min 90 OC contact with air, care shall be taken a t using
(JISK 8012)into distilled water to make zinc powder.
up to 1000 ml.

Add 200 g of diammonium hydrogen citrate 20 min 75 "C to

(JISK 8284)into distilled water to make 90 OC -
up to 1 000 ml.

Add 500 ml of hydrochloric acid (JISK 10 min 20 "C to When occasion demands, the process may be
8180)and 3.5 g of hexamethylenetetramine 25 "C carried out for a longer time.
(JISK 8847)into distilled water to make
up to 1 000 ml.

Lead and lead

alloy
Add 10 ml of acetic acid (JISK 8355)into
distilled water to make up to 1000 ml.
5 min Boiling -
Add 50 g of ammonium acetate (JISK 10 min 60 "C to
8359)into distilled water to make up to 70 "C -
1 000 ml.
 Informative Table 1 (continued)

Material Chemicals Time Temperature. Remarks

Lead and lead Add 250 g of ammonium acetate (JIS K 10 min 60 "C to
alloy 8359) into distilled water to make up to 70 "C -
1000 ml.

Magnesium Add 100 g of chromium (VI)oxide (Cr03) 1 min Boiling The purpose of silver chromate is to
and and 10 g of silver chromate (Ag2CrOr)into precipitate chloride.
magnesium distilled water to make up to 1 0 0 0 ml.
alloy
Add 200 g of chromium (VI)oxide (CrOB), 1 min 20 "C to The purpose of barium nitrate is to
10 g of silver nitrate (JIS K 8550) and 20 g 25 "C ' precipitate sulfide.
of barium nitrate (JIS K 8565) into
distilled water to make up to 1 000 ml.

Nickel and Add 150 ml of hydrochloric acid (JIS K 1 min to 20 "C to

nickel alloy 8180) into distilled water to make up to 3 min 25 "C -
1000 ml.

Add 100 ml of sulfuric acid (JIS K 8951) 1 min to 20 "C to -

into distilled water to make up to 1 0 0 0 ml. 3 min 25 "C

Stainless steel Add 100 ml of nitric acid (JIS K 8541) into 20 min 60 "C -
distilled water to make up to 1 000 ml.

Add 150 g of diammonium hydrogen citrate 10 rnin to 70 "C

(JIS K 8284) into distilled water to make 60 min -
up to 1000 ml.

Add 110 g of citric acid monohydrate (JIS 5 min 60 OC

K 8283), 50 ml of sulfuric acid (JIS K
8951) and 2 g of inhibitor
(diorthotolylthiourea, quinoline ethiodide, -
or P-naphtholquinoline) into distilled water
to make up to 1 0 0 0 ml.
 Informative Table 1 (continued)

Material Chemicals Time Temperature Remarks

Stainless steel Add 200 g of sodium hydroxide (JIS K 5 min Boiling
8576), 30 g of potassium permanganate
( J I S K 8247) and 100 g of diammonium -
hydrogen citrate ( J I S K 8284) into
distilled water to make up to 1 000 ml.

Add 100 ml of nitric acid (JIS K 8541) and 5 min to 20 "C to

20 ml of hydrofluoric acid (JIS K 8819) 25 OC
-
20 min
into distilled water to make up to 1000 ml.

Add 200 g of sodium hydroxide ( J I S K 20 min Boiling Since powdery zinc naturally ignites by
8576) and 50 g of powdery zinc (JIS K contact with air, care shall be taken.
8013) into distilled water to make up to
1 000 ml.

Tin and tin Add 150 g of trisodium phosphate 12-water 10 min Boiling
alloy ( J I S K 9012) into distilled water to make -
up to 1000 ml.

Add 50 ml of hydrochloric acid (JIS K 10 min 20 "C

8180) into distilled water to make up to -
1 000 ml.

Zinc and zinc Add 150 ml of ammonia solution (JIS K 5 min 20 octo Silver nitrate is dissolved in water, and add
alloy 8086) into distilled water to make up to 25 "C boiling chromium oxide water solution to
1 000 ml. prevent a n excess of crystallization of silver
chromate. In order to avoid the attack by
Then, add 50 g of chromium (VI) oxide 15 s to 20 s Boiling zinc on the underlying metal, chromium oxide
(Cr03) and 10 g of silver nitrate ( J I S K shall not contain sulfate.
8550) into distilled water to make up to
1 000 ml.

Add 100 g of ammonium chloride (JIS K 2 min to 70 "C

8116) into distilled water to make up to 5 min -
1 000 ml.
 Informative Table 1 (concluded)

Material Chemicals Time Temperature Remarks

Zinc and zinc Add 200 g of chromium (VI) oxide (CrOs) 1 min 80 "C The pollution in chromium oxide water solu-
alloy into distilled water to make up to 1 000 tion caused by corrosion products forming in
ml. salt atmosphere shall be removed to prevent
the attack by zinc on the underlying metal.

Add 85 ml of hydriodic acid (JIS K 8917) 15 s 20 "C to The underlying metal of zinc may be
into distilled water to make up to 1 000 25 "C removed. Controlled specimen shall be used.
ml.

Add 100 g of ammonium peroxodisulfate 5 min 20 "C to Especially effective for electroplated
(JIS K 8252) into distilled water to make 25 OC specimen:
u p to 1 000 ml.

Add 100 g of ammonium acetate (JIS K 2 min to 70 "C

8359) into distilled water to make up to 5 min -
1 000 ml.
Remarks: The JIS numbers in parentheses in column of chemicals refer to the reagents specified in Japanese Industrial
Standards.
 Informative Table 2 Method for removal of corrosion product by electrolysis

Material Chemicals Time Temperature Remarks

Iron, cast iron Add 75 g of sodium hydroxide (JIS K 20 min to 20 "C to Cathodic treatment is carried out a t 100 A/
and steel 8576), 25 g of sodium sulfate ( J I S K 8987) 30 min 25 "C m2 to 200 A/m2 in current density. Carbon,
and 75 g of sodium carbonate (JIS K 8625) platinum, or stainless steel is used a s a n
into distilled water to make up to 1000 ml. anode.

Add 28 ml of sulfuric acid (JIS K 8951) 3 min 75 "C Cathodic treatment is carried out a t 2 000 A/
and 0.5 g of inhibitor (diorthotolylthiourea, m2 in current density. Carbon or platinum
quinoline ethiodide, or P-naphtholquinoline) is used a s a n anode.
into distilled water to make up to 1 000 ml.

Add 100 g of diammonium hydrogen citrate 5 min 20 "C to Cathodic4reatment is carried out a t 100 A/
(JIS K 8284) into distilled water to make 25 "C m2 in current density. Carbon or platinum
up to 1 000 ml. is used as a n anode.

Lead and lead Add 28 ml of sulfuric acid (JIS K 8951) 3 min 75 "C Cathodic treatment is carried out a t 2 000 A/
alloy and 0.5 g of inhibitor (diorthotolylthiourea, m2 in current density. Carbon or platinum
quinoline ethiodide, or P-naphthol- is used a s a n anode.
quinoline) into distilled water to make up
to 1 000 ml.

Copper and Add 7.5 g of potassium chloride (JIS K 1 min to 20 "C to Cathodic treatment is carried out a t 100 A/
copper alloy 8121) into distilled water to make up to 3 min 25 "C m2 in current density, Carbon or platinum
1 000 ml. is used a s a n anode.

Zinc and Add 50 g of disodium hydrogenphosphate 5 min 70 "C Cathodic treatment is carried out a t 110 A/
cadmium (JIS K 9020) into distilled water to make m2 in current density. Prior to dipping, a
up to 1 000 ml. specimen is activated. Carbon, platinum, or
stainless steel is used as an anode.

Add 100 g of sodium hydroxide ( J I S K 1 min to 20 OC to Cathodic treatment is carried out a t 110 A/
8576) into distilled water to make up to 2 min 25 OC m2 in current density. Prior to dipping, a
1 000 ml. specimen is activated. Carbon, platinum, or
stainless steel is used as a n anode.
Remarks: The JIS numbers in parentheses in column of chemicals refer to the reagents specified in Japanese Industrial
Standards.
 Z 2371 : 2000

Annex 1 (normative) R a t i n g n u m b e r m e t h o d

1 Scope This Annex specifies the rating number method used for evaluation of
test results of salt spray testing.

2 Method of comparing results An area at least 5 000 mm2 shall be selected on

the significant surface of a specimen. To select a surface to be evaluated, a mask
having a window 50 mm x 100 mm may be used. The size and number of corrosion
defects present on the significant surface shall be collated with the standard
drawings(') shown in Annex 1 Attached Figs. 1 to 12, and the serial number of the
standard drawing nearest in appearance to the specimen, for instance, 9.8-2, 9.5-5,
etc. shall be determined as .the rating number for the corrosion evaluation. However,
corrosion defects generated from a section (edge) are excluded from evaluation.
Note (I) The standard drawings of rating number is expressed by the ratio of
maximum corrosion area for individual rating number.
Rating number 10 indicates corrosion which can not be identified by the naked
eye, and rating number 0 indicates the maximum value of corrosion defect.
The expression of the test results shall be made by the rating numbers determined.
The relation between the corrosion area ratio and the rating number shall be
shown in Annex 1 Attached Table 1.

Annex 1Attached Table 1 Relation b e t w e e n c o r r o s i o n area r a t i o

and r a t i n g n u m b e r
Corrosion area ratio, A (%) Rating number (RN)
0.00 10
0.02 max. 9.8
Over 0.02 up to and including 0.05 9.5
Over 0.05 up t o and including 0.07 9.3
Over 0.07 up to and including 0.10 9
Over 0.10 up to and including 0.25 8
Over 0.25 up to and including 0.50 7
Over 0.50 up to and including 1.00 6
Over 1.0 up to and including 2.5 5
Over 2.5 up to and including 5 4
Over 5 up to and including 10 3
Over 10 up to and including 25 2
Over 25 up to and including 50 1
Over 50 0

The relation between the rating number (RN)and the corrosion area ratio (A) shall
be as shown in the following formula.
RN = 3 ( 2 - 10gloA)
However, when the rating number (RN)is in the range between 9.3 to 9.8, i t shall
be as shown in the following formula.
Annex 1 Attached Fig. 1 Standard drawings for rating number 9.8
Annex 1 Attached Fig. 2 Standard drawings for rating number 9.5
Annex 1 Attached Fig. 3 Standard drawings for rating number 9.3
Annex 1 Attached Fig. 4 Standard drawings for rating number 9
Annex 1 Attached Fig. 5 Standard drawings for rating number 8
Annex 1 Attached Fig. 6 Standard drawings for rating number 7
Annex 1 Attached Fig. 7 Standard drawings for rating number 6
Annex 1 Attached Fig. 8 Standard drawings for rating number 5
Annex 1 Attached Fig. 9 Standard drawings for rating number 4
Annex 1 Attached Fig. 10 Standard drawings for rating number 3
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 Annex 2 (informative) Structure of a p p a r a t u s

This Annex supplements the matters related to the requirements of the text of this
Standard and Annex, and does not constitute a part of this Standard.
The structures of apparatus conforming to the requirements specified in this
Standard are given in this Annex.
In order to eliminate t h e fluctuation of the salt concentration of salt spray,
supplied air shall have a relative humidity of 95 % to 98 % when spray is emitted.
+
For this purpose, the temperature of air saturator is kept a t 47 OC 2 OC when the
pressure of supplied air is 0.098 MPa in neutral salt spray test. The water in the air
saturator shall be replaced every specified period so that it may remove the impurities
in the air.
Further, A2 or A3 of water specified in JIS K 0557 shall be used.
The apparatus shall have a structure taking heat insulation into consideration so
that the atomizing chamber and the specimen are not influenced by the changing
temperature of the open air. Sensors for regulating temperature, and indicating
temperature and humidity shall be positioned in a place a t least 100 mm from the
wall of the atomizing chamber, and shall be so arranged as to facilitate reading the
temperature and humidity from the outside. Exhaust gas, not to be forced out,
should preferably be discharged through an exhaust processing equipment which is
not influenced by the wind pressure of the open air.
Drainage should preferably be discharged through a drainage processing equipment.
A salt water supply t a n k i s preferably equipped with a n automatic salt water
supplier to ensure a long operation.
 Unit: mm

1 Atomizing
nozzle
2 Cover
3 Atomizing
chamber
4 Atomizer
5 Specimens
6 Atomizing
chamber heater
7 Air saturator
8 Compressor
9 Pressure
regulating valve
10 Pressure gauge
(Front view) 11 Salt water
supply tank
12 Temperature
regulator
1 3 Exhaust
processing
Atomizing nozzle equipment
14 Exhaust gas

Inside diameter
@ 0.508 to 0.533
Inside diameter
@ 0.737 to 0.762

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(Side view) f Salt solution for testing
Air

Annex 2 Attached Fig. 1 An example of salt spray testing apparatus

 Annex 3 (informative) Placing and positioning of specimens

This Annex supplements the matters related to the requirements of the text of this
Standard and Annex, and does not constitute a part of this Standard.

Unit: mm

About //
,

Sampling container
for atomized solution

Wall

(Plan for atomizing chamber)

Annex 3 Attached Fig. 1 Placing and positioning of specimens

Related standards:
JIS C 0023 Basic environmental testing procedures Part 2: Tests - Test Ka: Salt
mist
JIS H 8502 Methods of corrosion resistance test for metallic coatings
JIS H 8681-1 Test methods for corrosion resistance of anodic oxide coatings on
aluminium and aluminium alloys Part 1: Alkali resistance test
JIS H 8681-2 Test methods for corrosion resistance of anodic oxide coatings on
aluminium and aluminium alloys Part 2: CASS test
JIS K 2246 Rust preventive oils
JIS K 5400 Testing methods for paints
JIS Z 0304 Outdoor exposure test for protected metals
I S 0 4611 Plastics - Determination of the effects of exposure to damp heat, water
spray and salt mist
I S 0 7253 . Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to neutral salt
spray (fog)
IS0 8407 Corrosion of metals and alloys - Removal of corrosion products from
corrosion test specimens
I S 0 8993 Anodized aluminium and aluminium alloys - Rating system for the
evaluation of pitting corrosion - Chart method
IEC 60068-2-11 Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests. Test Ka: Salt mist
IEC 60068-2-52 Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests. Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic
(sodium, chloride solution)
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