ASTM G92

This practice gives suggested procedures for characterization of atmospheric test sites. It can be useful to researchers, manufacturers, engineering firms, architects, and construction contractors to provide corrosion and environmental data, materials selection information, and a materials storage practice.

This practice does not give specific parameters for classifying the type of test site.

PROCEDURES

1. Scope

1.1 This practice gives suggested procedures for the characterization of atmospheric test sites. Continuous characterization can provide corrosion data, environmental data, or both which will signal changes in corrosivity of the atmospheric environment. This practice can also provide guidance for classification of future test sites.

1.2 Two methods are defined in this practice for the characterization of atmospheric test sites. The methods are identified as characterization Methods A and B. The preferred characterization technique would require using both Method A and B for concurrent data collection.

1.2.1 Method A is to be used when atmospheric corrosion is monitored on a continuing basis at a test site using specified materials and exposure configurations.

1.2.2 Method B is specified when atmospheric factors are monitored on a continuing basis.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

A36/A36M Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
B6 Specification for Zinc
G1 Practice for Preparing, Cleaning, and Evaluating Corrosion Test Specimens
G50 Practice for Conducting Atmospheric Corrosion Tests on Metals
G84 Practice for Measurement of Time-of-Wetness on Surfaces Exposed to Wetting Conditions as in Atmospheric Corrosion Testing
G91 Practice for Monitoring Atmospheric SO Using the Sulfation Plate Technique

Index Terms

atmospheric characterization; atmospheric factors; atmospheric testing; identification; mass loss; monitoring; reporting; standard test materials; ICS Number Code 19.040

Citing ASTM Standards

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