Evaluating Coatings For High Temperature Service: Standard Test Methods For
Evaluating Coatings For High Temperature Service: Standard Test Methods For
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in Test Method A, and for all tests under Test Method B. For 315°C (600°F) for 8 h
the bend test in Test Method A, the panels must be thin and soft 370°C (700°F) for 16 h
enough to be bent as described in Test Methods D 522. 425°C (800°F) for 8 h
6.2 Cleaning—Clean the panels for both test methods in
NOTE 1—Many high temperature paints depend upon service condi-
accordance with Practice D 609, Methods B or D. Then, using tions to provide the extreme heat required to cure or sinter their films. If
a fine silica sand (graded to pass through a No. 40 (425-µm) these paints are never exposed to the extreme heat, they may be found to
sieve), blast the panels for Method B to “white” metal be unsuitable. Consequently, it is good practice to make observations also
(removing all mill scale and rust) so that the panels comply at temperatures less than the expected service temperatures.
with grade A SP-5 of Standard D 2200. Other blast media and
7.3.3 Remove the test panels and make a visual inspection
blast methods are acceptable if agreed upon between the buyer
following exposure at each temperature level for evidence of
and the seller. Blast-cleaned panels cannot be subjected to the
failure, including peeling, cracking, blistering, abnormal dis-
bend test because they are too thick to bend.
coloration, or loss of adhesion, using ASTM standards where
6.3 Coatings Applications—Apply the coatings by auto-
possible. Disregard such failures up to 6.4 mm (1⁄4 in.) in from
matic spray, Method A of Practices D 823, or by any other
the edges of the test panels.
suitable method that will assure the required uniformity of film
thickness. The number of coats, technique, and cycle for drying 7.3.4 At the end of the complete exposure, remove the
between coats of multicoat systems, limits of dry film thick- panels from the oven or muffle furnace and allow to air cool at
ness, and drying time before exposure shall be established by ambient temperature for a minimum period of 1 h. As de-
prior agreement between the purchaser and the seller. Deter- scribed in 7.3.3, inspect for evidence of failure due to the high
mine dry film thickness in accordance with Test Methods temperature exposure.
D 1186. Allow coatings that air dry at ambient temperature to 7.3.5 If both panels of each pair pass the heat test satisfac-
dry a 168 h at a temperature of 24 6 2.5°C (75 6 5°F) prior torily, use them, respectively, for salt spray (fog) testing and
to exposing to test conditions. Bake coatings that require heat exterior exposure testing.
conversion in accordance with the recommendation of the 7.3.5.1 Place one panel of each pair in a salt spray cabinet
supplier. operated in accordance with the requirements of Practice
B 117, for a period of 24 h. At the conclusion of the exposure
7. Procedure period, examine each panel for rusting or any other evidence of
7.1 Sampling—When panels have been coated at another corrosive attack.
location, select at random from different packages two speci- 7.3.5.2 Expose the second panel of each pair on an
mens for each method of each type of coating under investi- insulated-type rack, as described in Practice G 7, or as agreed
gation. upon between the purchaser and seller, for a period of 12
7.2 Test Method A: months. Make a visual inspection after 6 months and after
7.2.1 Place one panel each of the two types described in 6.1 termination of the exposure. The site to conduct the test and the
and 6.2 coated with each paint under test in a muffle furnace angle of the exposure rack should be agreed upon between the
maintained at the test temperature mutually agreed upon purchaser and the seller, and should relate to the end-use
between the purchaser and the seller, and allow to remain for application of the coating.
24 h. At the end of this time plunge one of the panels
immediately into water maintained at 70 6 5°F (21 6 2.5°C). 8. Report
After removing from the water, examine the coating film for
evidence of film failure including dulling, blistering, cracking, 8.1 Report the following information:
and loss of adhesion. Allow the second panel to cool at a room 8.1.1 Description of substrates, substrate preparation, and
temperature of 24 6 2.5°C (75 6 5°F) for 1 h, then rapidly application conditions used.
bend double over a 12.7-mm (1⁄2-in.) diameter steel mandrel 8.1.2 Air drying and the baking schedule used.
with coated side uppermost in accordance with Test Methods 8.1.3 Details of outdoor exposure when applicable, includ-
D 522, Method B. Examine this panel for evidence of film ing:
degradation such as cracking and loss of adhesion. 8.1.3.1 Exposure site, type (insulated rack, black box, open
7.3 Test Method B: rack, etc.) and angle of exposure,
7.3.1 Expose duplicate coated panels finished with the 8.1.3.2 Date of exposure start,
materials under test to the elevated temperature test schedule 8.1.3.3 Radiation data in terms of kilojoule per square metre
mutually agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller. In or langleys during exposure period, and
the absence of such a specified schedule use the following:
8.1.4 Any defects or changes as described under Section 7.
7.3.2 Place the panels in a muffle furnace maintained at
205°C (400°F) for 8 h, then increase the temperature to 260°C
(500°F) for 16 h. Increase the temperature in 55°C (100°F) 9. Precision
increments, alternating the time periods indicated, to the final 9.1 Four operators in four laboratories tested six materials
temperature maximum previously agreed to between the pur- covering a range of heat-resistant properties, and were able to
chaser and the seller. Thus the schedule would be: rank products in order of their heat-resisting qualities. Since
205°C (400°F) for 8 h rankings were of a qualitative nature, no mathematical state-
260°C (500°F) for 16 h ment of reproducibility was established.
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10. Keywords
10.1 heating tests; paints; resistance; heat; temperature tests;
elevated
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