Astm Technical Bulletin
Astm Technical Bulletin
Astm Technical Bulletin
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
SEA-SALT ASTM D1141-98 (Re-approved 2013) Formula A, Table X1.1
Original Standard: ASTM D 1141-52, Formula A, Table 1, Section 4
DESCRIPTION: Sea-Salt is a simulated sea salt mix containing elements found in natural sea
water in quantities greater than 0.0004%. Sea Salt is granular and colorless.
Mixture contains U.S.P., N.F. and High Grade Commercial Salts.
DIRECTIONS: Dissolve 41.953 grams Sea-Salt in water with enough water added to make one
liter total solution, or dissolve 5 ounces (156 grams) Sea-Salt in water, then
add enough water to make 1 gallon total solution of synthetic seawater. After
mixing, adjust pH to 8.2 using 0.1 N solution of sodium hydroxide or
hydrochloric acid.
SPECIFICATIONS: Meets American Standard for Testing and Materials Standard D 1141-52,
Formula a, Table 1, Section 4 and the updated Standard ASTM D 1141-98
(2013) Formula a, Table X1.1, Section 6 for duplicating ocean water.
CORROSION STUDIES: Accelerated corrosion studies where effects of seawater on the following:
Ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, protective coatings, paint,
electrochemical processes, surface active agents and ceramics.
BIOLOGICAL: Supports marine biological life; also as a tissue and muscle preservative.
CHEMICAL PROCESSING: Activity effects of minor trace elements may be compared in chemical
processing units.
OCEAN INSTRUMENT
TESTING: Standardizes seawater environment for consistent test comparisons.
2016-7