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ASTM B117 – Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus Description: Significance and Use 3.1 This practice provides a controlled corrosive environment which has been utilized to produce relative corrosion resistance information for specimens of metals and coated metals exposed in a given test chamber. 3.2 Prediction of performance in natural environments has seldom been correlated …
ASTM A967 – Standard Specification for Chemical Passivation Treatments for Stainless Steel Parts Description: Abstract This specification covers several different types of chemical passivation treatments for stainless steel parts. The treatments are the following: immersion treatment using nitric acid solutions, immersion treatment using citric acid solution, and electrochemical treatment. Immediately after the removal from the …
Standard Test Method for Torsion Testing of Wire Description: Scope 1.1 This test method describes the torsion (or twist) testing of metallic wire. 1.2 The values stated in U.S. customary units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI equivalents of U.S. customary units may be approximate.
Description: Hardness testing is a material testing technique used to determine the resistance of a material to deformation or penetration. It is an essential aspect of material characterization and quality control in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, and engineering. Hardness is a measure of a material’s ability to withstand localized plastic deformation, and it can …
Description: Adhesion testing is a crucial process used to evaluate the strength and durability of the bond between two materials. It is commonly employed in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, automotive, aerospace, and more. Adhesion testing helps ensure that adhesives, coatings, paints, and other bonding agents meet specific quality standards and performance requirements. There are …
Description: 3-D surface profiling, also known as 3D surface metrology or 3D surface topography measurement, is a technology and methodology used to quantify and visualize the three-dimensional topography of objects and surfaces. This technique is valuable in various fields for applications such as quality control, research, and product development. Below, I’ll describe 3D surface profiling, …
Description: Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) is an analytical technique used for the elemental and isotopic analysis of solid samples. It combines laser ablation, inductively coupled plasma (ICP), and mass spectrometry to determine the elemental composition of a wide range of materials. Here’s a brief overview of LA-ICP-MS, its applications, strengths, and …
Description: Ion Scattering Spectroscopy (ISS) is a surface-sensitive analytical technique used to study the composition and structure of the outermost atomic layers of a solid material. ISS is primarily employed for the analysis of surfaces, thin films, and interfaces. It provides information about the elemental composition and chemical bonding of the top few atomic layers …
Description: Extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (EXAFS) is a powerful experimental technique in the field of X-ray spectroscopy, primarily used to investigate the local atomic structure of materials. It provides valuable insights into the arrangement of atoms in the vicinity of a particular element in a sample. EXAFS is particularly useful for characterizing the local …
Description: Contact angle measurement is a technique used to determine the angle at which a liquid droplet or meniscus makes contact with a solid surface. This angle is called the “contact angle” and is a critical parameter in understanding the wetting behavior of a liquid on a particular solid substrate. Contact angle measurement plays a …
