ASTM D267

This specification covers the materials commercially known as gold bronze, pale gold bronze, and rich gold bronze powders. The gold bronze powder shall be made from new ingot metals, shall consist of fine polished flakes containing the prescribed percentage of fatty or oily matter (polishing lubricant), shall have the specified residue content and leafing properties, and shall be suitable for making gold bronze paint. The sampling and test methods to determine conformance to the specified composition and properties are given.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the materials commercially known as gold bronze, pale gold bronze, and rich gold bronze powders.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

2. Referenced Documents

D13 Specification for Spirits of Turpentine
D185 Test Methods for Coarse Particles in Pigments, Pastes, and Paints
D480 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing of Flaked Aluminum Powders and Pastes
A-A-1800 Water-Resisting Spar Varnish

Index Terms

bronze powders; leafing; spar varnish; Paint pigments--specifications; Bronze powders; Gold bronze powder; Leafing pigment; Spar varnish; ICS Number Code 87.060.99

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