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Designation: D1748 − 22

Standard Test Method for

Rust Protection by Metal Preservatives in the Humidity
Cabinet1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1748; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope* E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of the rust- Sieves
preventive properties of metal preservatives under conditions E323 Specification for Perforated-Plate Sieves for Testing
of high humidity. Purposes
2.2 Federal Standards:4
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the QQ-S-698 Steel Sheet and Strip, Low Carbon
standard except where the test apparatus or consumable parts
2.3 Military Standards:5
are only available in other units. In such cases these will be
MIL-C-5646F Cloth, Airplane
regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for
MIL-C-15074E Corrosive Preventive Compound Finger
information only.
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tices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations
prior to use.
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 Steel panels are prepared to a prescribed surface finish,

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dipped in the test oil, allowed to drain, and then suspended in
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- a humidity cabinet at 48.9 °C (120 °F) for a specified number
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- of hours. The oil fails or passes the test in accordance with the
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the size and number of rust dots on the test surfaces of the panels.
Development of International Standards, Guides and ASTM D1748-22
Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical 4. Significance and Use
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Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1 This test method is used for measuring the relative
2. Referenced Documents abilities of metal preservatives to prevent the rusting of steel
panels under conditions of high humidity. It should not be
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 relied upon to predict the effectiveness of a metal preservative
A109/A109M Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon (0.25 in which high humidity is not the principal factor in the rusting.
Maximum Percent), Cold-Rolled
D512 Test Methods for Chloride Ion In Water (Withdrawn 4.2 Comparisons made by this test method should normally
2021) 3 be limited to similar metal preservative combinations designed
D516 Test Method for Sulfate Ion in Water for similar applications. The test life required for each type of
metal preservative and for each intended application should be
based on actual experience with that type of preservative in the
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on intended service.
Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of 4.3 Since the precision of the test method appears to be less
Subcommittee D02.L0.03 on Corrosion Testing of Sheet Metal Processing Fluids.
Current edition approved May 1, 2022. Published May 2022. Originally than desired, a number of repeat tests may be necessary to
approved in 1960. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D1748 – 10 (2015).
DOI: 10.1520/D1748-22.
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establish the test life of a given metal preservative, and repeat Speed of rotating 0.33 r ⁄min ± 0.03 r ⁄min
tests by this test method in more than one cabinet are Cover close fitting
Cloth layers in cover shall not be torn, contaminated,
sometimes desirable. nor contain droplets of water
4.4 The data obtained from this accelerated test is of interest Cover opening to a height of 355 mm (14 in.) at the front

only in eliminating the most unsuitable materials or for A

Boil the water sample with 10 mL of saturated bromine water before making the
indicating a probable relative order of protection against rust test for sulfates.
under conditions of high humidity. This test method does not
7.2 Rate of air to the cabinet, air temperature, pH, and water
prescribe the exposure periods to be used for a specific product,
level shall be checked and regulated if necessary twice each
nor the interpretation to be given to the results.
day, at 7 h to 8 h intervals. Remaining standard conditions shall
5. Apparatus be closely checked once each week. The pH measurement may
be made with wide-range indicator paper.
5.1 The apparatus shall conform to the details shown in the
Annex A1. NOTE 4—Values for pH outside the limits shown indicate contamination
that should be investigated and corrected. A persistent low pH along with
a positive sulfate test indicates that the air supply is contaminated with
6. Panel Cleaning Materials sulfur oxides. In this case, the water in the cabinet should be replaced, and
6.1 Aluminum Oxide Cloth, 240 grit. a suitable alkali scrubber system installed in the air train.
NOTE 5—Details of the cabinet operation described in 7.1 and 7.2 and
NOTE 1—Paper-backed abrasives, wet or dry, waterproof, or iron oxide the details of panel preparation described in Section 8, must be carefully
abrasives are prohibited. carried out. Only by such standardization can results be obtained that are
significant and comparable to those run at another time or in another
6.2 Silica Sand, white, dry, sharp, chloride free, or alumi- laboratory.
num oxide, blasting grade. (The size shall be such that it meets
the following sieve requirements of Specifications E11 and 8. Panel Preparation
E323.
6.2.1 One hundred percent must pass through a No. 10 8.1 Remove the protective packaging from all the panels to
be used for a particular day and wash away the rust preventive
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(2.00 mm) sieve.
6.2.2 Minimum of 90 % must pass through a No. 20 material in a beaker of solvent selected in 6.3 (swabbing is
(850 µm) sieve. permissible using materials defined in 6.4). Carefully inspect

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6.2.3 Maximum of 10 % permitted to pass through a No. 50 each panel and use only those which comply with requirements
given in A1.10. Identify each panel by an appropriate number
in the right-hand lower corner, outside of the significant area,
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6.3 Cleaners—Select a cleaning media and method, which or by attaching a small metal tag to the outside wire hook after
the panel is polished.
in any way attack or etch the surface chemically. In addition,
no Class 1 ozone depleting substances conforming to Section 8.2 The following are pertinent to the polishing operations:
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8.2.1 Do not allow the bare fingers to touch the panel.
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(42USC7671a) as identified in Section 326 of PL 102-484 Tongs, metal hooks, or pieces of lint-free paper are suitable
should be used. Use a procedure as outlined in Test Method helpers for manipulating and holding the panel.
F22 to judge the merit of the selected cleaning technique. 8.2.2 Always keep the panel on a clean, dry surface.
NOTE 2—A typical solvent found acceptable for this purpose is hexane, 8.3 Alternative Surface Finishes—Polishing:
heptane, or Stoddard solvent. 8.3.1 The amount of polishing of the panel by the operator
NOTE 3—The original precision was developed using a combination of
petroleum naphtha and methanol. These are no longer used due to toxicity conducting the humidity cabinet test should only be that
issues. required to give it a fresh, clean, and active surface. This
6.4 Gauze, lint free cotton or gauze pads. requires only a few minutes per panel. A fast-moving belt
sander should not be used since the heat of friction may change
7. Humidity Cabinet Operating Conditions the surface characteristics of the panel. Surface finish limits for
the panel are not defined here. There should be no appreciable
7.1 During evaluation of a sample the cabinet shall be run change of the finish from the 0.25 µm to 0.51 µm (10 µm to
continuously with the following standard conditions being 20 µm) obtained by the original surface grinding A1.10.1.3.
maintained: 8.3.2 Divide the 240 grit aluminum oxide abrasive cloth
Air temperature: into convenient size strips for the subsequent polishing opera-
Inside the cabinet 48.9 °C ± 1.1 °C (120 °F ± 2.0 °F)
Outside the cabinet 24.1 °C ± 5.5 °C (75.4 °F ± 10.0 °F)
tions. Observing the precautions given in 8.2 and 8.3, buff all
Rate of air to the cabinet (31.0 ft ± 1 ft3/h) at 25.0 °C and 760 mm four of the rounded edges with even strokes in the direction of
0.878 m ± 0.028 m3/h Hg each edge. Ream out the two holes used for suspension and
Water in cabinet:
Level 203.0 mm ± 6.4 mm (8.0 in. ± 1⁄4 in.) wipe clean, using gauze wet with solvent selected in 6.3.
pH 5.5 to 7.5 8.3.3 While polishing, place the panel on a clean, dry
Oil content clear with no evidence of oil surface with a suitable thickness of clean paper under it to help
Chlorides less than 20 ppm (Test Methods
D512) prevent contamination. The panel may be held by hand, using
Sulfates and sulfitesA
less than 20 ppm as sulfate (Test paper between the fingers and the steel surface. Alternatively it
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about a 1.6 mm (1⁄16 in.) depression slightly larger in area than 8.3.8 Remove remaining residue by holding the panels in a
the 51 mm by 102 mm (2 in. by 4 in.) dimension of the panel. rack at 20° from the vertical and spraying downward with
The abrasive cloth may be held in the palm of the hand with the solvent selected in 6.3.
fingers applying pressure to the panel. Alternatively, the 8.3.9 Spray the test surface, then the back of the panel, and
aluminum oxide cloth may be held on a block of size the test surface again.
convenient to the hand and convenient for polishing with 8.3.10 Rinse the panels in hot solvent selected in 6.3, and
smooth strokes without marking the ends of the panel. store in a desiccator with a humidity of less than 10 % R.H.
8.3.4 Polish the unnumbered or leading surface of the panel until cool.
with careful even strokes, always parallel to the 102 mm 8.3.11 Use panels the same day as prepared.
(4.0 in.) dimension. Do not scratch the surface by using short 8.4 Alternative Surface Finishes—Aluminum Oxide Blast-
or curved strokes. Ensure that the panel is held firmly so that ing:
only the abrasive cloth moves. After several polishing strokes, 8.4.1 Blast the edges and lightly blast the backs of the
inspect the abrasive cloth and when necessary make another panels with the blasting material.
fold to expose a new and effective area. Continue to polish the 8.4.2 Blast the unnumbered side, or test surface, of the
leading surface until it contains a completely fresh surface. The panels to a fresh, uniformly abraded surface. (Operation 178 N
finish should be within the range from 0.25 µm to 0.51 µm to 356 N of the blasting equipment at 40 lb to 80 lb pressure
(9.8 µin. to 20.0 µin.) (rms). Examine the entire surface, and if and holding the workpiece approximately 51 mm to 76 mm
scratches or other imperfections are noted, continue polishing (2 in. to 3 in.) from the nozzle.)
until corrected. In the same manner polish the second side of 8.4.3 Immediately after blasting, place the panels in a
the panel, unless the test specification requires only one beaker of nonreactive solvent or an ultrasonic cleaning bath
polished side per panel. containing nonreactive solvent.
8.4.4 Heat the solvent selected in 6.3 so that the solvent will
NOTE 6—It is advisable for each operator to finish several panels to
determine exactly what technique is required to attain the correct surface evaporate from the panels immediately upon withdrawal from
finish using a profilometer or other surface roughness gage. After the solvent.

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techniques have been established, the use of visual comparison standards 8.4.5 Remove remaining residue by holding the panels in a
is sufficient as a check on surface roughness. rack at 20° from the vertical and spraying downward with
NOTE 7—Use a polishing load of about 4.5 N to 8.9 N (1.0 lb to 2.0 lb). solvent selected in 6.3.
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clean gauze wet with solvent selected in 6.3. Finally, wipe with
8.4.6 Spray the test surface, then the back of the panel, and
the test surface again.

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clean surgical gauze until there is no dark stain on a clean 8.4.7 Rinse the panels in hot solvent selected in 6.3, and
store in a desiccator until cool.
pipe cleaner. (This may be followed by an ultrasonic cleaning 8.4.8 Panels are to be used the same day as prepared.
bath procedure.) Submerge the panel completely in solvent
selected in 6.3 at room temperature.
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9.1 Bring the sample oil to a temperature of 23.3 °C 6
NOTE 8—The following should be carried out periodically as a check on
surface cleanliness: Place the cleaned panel directly under a buret on a 0.5 °C (74.0 °F 6 1.0 °F) and pour into a clean, dry 400 mL
table free of vibrations and drafts. Place the buret so that its tip is exactly tall-form glass beaker (for example, borosilicate glass) to a
300 mm above the panel. The buret contains distilled water and shall have height of at least 114 mm (about 375 mL). By use of one clean
a tip of proper dimensions to deliver 0.05 mL 6 0.01 mL of distilled water suspension hook remove a panel from the methanol and hang
per drop. Allow one drop of distilled water to fall onto the panel surface. it in the vapor space above boiling solvent selected in 6.3 for
If the surface is absolutely clean, successive droplets on various parts of
the surface will spread out completely in spots of closely reproducible 5 min, ensuring that the panel is completely wet with the
dimensions. A clean panel should give a spread of 21 mm to 23 mm for refluxing solvent.
each 0.05 mL of distilled water. This test is considered necessary and
important because of variations found in different abrasive materials and NOTE 9—Cleaning the panel with solvent vapors is conveniently done
the personal factors involved in the procedure require some method of using approximately 100 mL of solvent selected in 6.3 in a 400 mL to
check on final results. Panels used for this cleanliness check test are not 600 mL tall-form beaker. Perform this operation in a well-ventilated hood
suitable for use in the protection test. and make sure there are no sources of ignition in the area. Heat-resistant
glass beakers have been used for this purpose, but use of a metal beaker
8.3.6 To minimize differences in activity of the steel sur- is preferred from the standpoint of possible breakage.
faces as a result of time in various air atmospheres, cleaning 9.2 Then slush the panel for 10 s in a beaker of boiling
and polishing of the panels should be standardized in respect to solvent selected in 6.3. Withdraw it from the solvent and
time. For this reason, carry out the procedure described in 8.3.2 observe for any stains on the surfaces, with attention to any
– 8.3.5 one panel at a time, and after each one is prepared, store contamination from the holes. If stains are present, repeat the
it immediately in solvent selected in 6.3 at room temperature panel preparation beginning at 8.3.2 or 8.4.1. After 10 s to 20 s
until all the panels for one day’s operations are prepared. in the air, place the clean panel in the sample oil and agitate for
8.3.7 Heat the solvent selected in 6.3 so that the solvent will 10 s while it is submerged in the oil. Withdraw the panel with
evaporate from the panels immediately upon withdrawal from a continuous motion, drain for 10 s, and replace in the sample
the solvent or dry the panels above a heat source so long as oil for 1 min with slight agitation. Remove from the test oil
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panel carefully and do not jar nor shake it. Dip the end of a 10. Examination
second clean suspension hook into the sample oil and insert it 10.1 Remove the panels at the completion of the specified
into the second hole of the panel. Drain the panel suspended by time in the cabinet. Wash them with solvent selected in 6.3, and
two hooks in the box described in the Annex A1 (Fig. A1.6), at within 10 min, examine each one under a fluorescent light for
a temperature of 24.1 °C 6 3.0 °C (75.4 °F 6 5.0 °F) for 2 h 6 pass or failure as follows:
20 min, unless another draining time is specified (see Note 10). 10.2 Consider the significant area, as indicated in the Annex
More than one panel may be dipped in one beaker of the test A1 (Fig. A1.5) of each side of each panel as a separate test
oil, provided the temperature of the test oil does not rise above surface; each panel thus represents two test surfaces. Rate each
23.8 °C (74.8 °F). If this occurs, then dip subsequent panels in test surface as follows:
a second beaker of the test oil at 23.3 °C 6 0.5 °C (73.9 °F 6 10.2.1 Pass—A test surface shall pass if it contains no more
1.0 °F). than three dots of rust, no one of which is larger than 1 mm in
diameter.
NOTE 10—Sample holders, rates of removal of panel from the test
sample, and draining time for some preservatives may differ from those
10.2.2 Fail—A test surface shall fail if it contains one or
given above—in accordance with particular specifications. For example, more dots of rust larger than 1 mm in diameter or if it contains
for some of the more highly compounded preservatives that have been cut four or more dots of any size.
back with volatile solvents, the panel is removed using two hooks at the 10.3 Alternately, the panels may be rated for pass or failure
rate of 102 mm (4 in.) ⁄min, and a 24 h 6 1 h draining period is used.
in accordance with the criteria stated in the specification or
9.3 At the end of the draining period, suspend the panels in requirement for which the method is being used.
the humidity cabinet described in Annex A1, with the “back,” 11. Report
that is, the numbered side of the panel, trailing as the stage
rotates. Allow the one or more test panels treated with the 11.1 The report shall include the following:
sample oil to remain in the humidity cabinet for the number of 11.1.1 Hours in the humidity cabinet,
11.1.2 Number of test surfaces (or panels),
hours specified. Maintain operating conditions as specified in
11.1.3 Number of passing test surfaces (or panels), and
Section 7.
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11.1.4 Type of panel preparation (sandblasted, aluminum
9.4 Open the humidity cabinet twice each day, concurrent oxide blasted, or polished).
with the inspections defined in 7.2 as follows: (1) For a 15 min
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NOTE 11—This test method is intended as a detailed standardized
period during the first inspection, and (2) for a 5 min period procedure for running the humidity test. Whether a metal preservative
during the second inspection. Generally, it will be found passes or fails the test depends upon the criteria given in the specification

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or requirement for which the test method is being used.
convenient to do the inspection of panels during the 15 min
opening, and the insertion of new panels during the 5 min 12. Precision and Bias7 (See 4.4)
opening. To standardize the effect of panel cooling and other 12.1 This test method is believed to represent the best
variables, keep the cabinet open for the entire 15 min and
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5 min periods, even though the time required to inspect or precision have been defined as closely as appears practicable.
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install panels may be less. The front edge of the cover should 12.2 Table 1 summarizes the effect of panel preparation on
be propped open to a distance of 356 mm (14 in.) from the top the repeatability and reproducibility of Test Method D1748
of the cabinet. (95 % confidence level).
9.5 Panels being evaluated against specified times in the 13. Keywords
cabinet should not be withdrawn, except at the end of the
required time. Panels used in hours-to-failure evaluations, such 13.1 humidity; humidity cabinet; metal preservatives; rust
protection
as in developmental studies, should be very carefully with-
drawn and inspected one at a time: a panel should not leave the 7
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TABLE 1 Panel Preparation
A12O3
Sandblasted, Polished,
Blasted,
%A %
%
Repeatability 27.8 46.1 97.3
Reproducibility 141.0 71.2 264.0
A
The sandblasted panels used in obtaining the precision data all came from one
source.

ANNEX

(Mandatory Information)

A1. HUMIDITY CABINET APPARATUS

A1.1 Location cloth should be changed at six-month intervals, or sooner, if it

becomes ripped or soiled.
A1.1.1 The location of the humidity cabinet shall provide
for continuous controlled operation during the test. The humid- A1.4 Water Level Control
ity cabinet shall be in a room maintained at a temperature
between 24.1 °C 6 5.5 °C (75.4 °F 6 10.0 °F). The room shall A1.4.1 The water level is held automatically at the
be free of strong air drafts and of exposure to any acid fumes 203.0 mm (8.0 in.) level, which is at the top of the shoulder of
or gases known to promote corrosion, such as sulfur dioxide, the central shaft. The level control provided with the cabinet is
satisfactory if a continuous supply of distilled water is
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hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and so forth.
available, with the excess not required for makeup being
A1.2 Humidity Cabinet rejected to waste lines. When these conditions do not exist, a
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humidity cabinet conforming to Annex A1. The general ar-
level control must be provided so as to operate from carboys of
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rangement of the cabinet components is shown in Fig. A1.1. It A1.5 Heaters and Control
A1.5.1 The cabinet is provided with a heater system that
with a hinged lid consisting of two thicknesses of desized
airplane cloth. The cabinet holds approximately 94.0 L will control the air temperature at 48.9 °C 6 1.1 °C (120.0 °F
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6 2.0 °F).
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matically maintained during operation. The water is heated by NOTE A1.1— An overtemperature controller is provided that will break
means of electric immersion heaters to maintain an air tem- the heater circuit if the water temperature exceeds the thermostat setting.
perature of 48.9 °C 6 1.1 °C (120.0 °F 6 2.0 °F) above the This thermostat is regulated so as to be within the range from 50.0 °C to
water at operating conditions. The temperature is controlled by 52.1 °C (122.0 °F to 125.8 °F). Breaking of the circuits by the thermostat
is indicated by a pilot light, which should be red so as to indicate failure
means of a thermostat located in the air space and an auxiliary or overshoot.
thermostat located under the water level to prevent temperature
overshoot. Air is introduced under the water by means of a A1.6 Air Supply and Metering System
circular manifold and air-diffuser stones. A rotating stage, from
A1.6.1 The air supply should deliver a constant flow of air
which test panels are suspended, is provided within the air
that is free of oil and industrial fumes, particularly gases that
space of the cabinet, and rotates at 0.33 r ⁄min 6 0.03 r ⁄min. A
promote corrosion, such as compounds containing sulfur,
drip pan is provided to prevent contamination of the distilled
chloride, or nitrogen. The system supplying air to the humidity
water by catching the oil and condensed water from the panels.
cabinet shall be capable of maintaining a minimum air pressure
A1.3 Cabinet Cover of 50 psig (345 kPa).
A1.3.1 The cover shall consist of a metal frame on which A1.6.2 The air metering system shall provide means of
are tautly secured two thicknesses of desized cotton cloth regulating and filtering the air and shall supply the air at a rate
conforming to Military Specification MIL-C-5646F. The cloth of 0.878 m3/h 6 0.02832 m3/h (31 ft3/h 6 1 ft3/h) at 25 °C and
shall have a regular, standard, commercial finish with no added 760 mm.
materials that would lessen its wetting-out properties. The
A1.7 Air Manifold and Diffusers
double thickness of cloth on the cover serves to permit free exit
of air from the cabinet, while preventing drippage of con- A1.7.1 The air to the cabinet shall be distributed by means
densed moisture onto the test panels. The cover shall provide a of a ring manifold near the bottom of the cabinet with 20 air
tight seal all the way around the top of the cabinet. If the cover diffuser stones spaced equally around the ring as shown in Fig.
becomes warped, it shall be held down with spring clamps. The A1.1. Diffuser stones should be connected to the ring by the

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FIG. A1.1 Humidity Cabinet

use of vinyl tubing. These stones should be inspected periodi- A1.10.1.1 Dimensions shall be 51.0 mm by 102.0 mm by
cally to detect possible plugging. 3.2 mm (2.0 in. by 4.0 in. by 1⁄3 in.) (maximum) with two holes
of from 3.2 mm to 2.3 mm (1⁄8 in. to 3⁄32 in.) in diameter in the
A1.8 Rotating Stage corners along one 102.0 mm (4.0 in.) (maximum) edge. They
A1.8.1 The steel test panels shall be suspended in the shall weigh 110 g 6 15 g.
humidity cabinet on the rotating stage as shown in Fig. A1.3. It A1.10.1.2 Panels shall be fabricated from openhearth,
shall rotate at 0.33 r ⁄min 6 0.03 r ⁄min by use of an electric “killed” type low-carbon, No. 4 soft-temper, cold-rolled sheet
motor as shown in Fig. A1.1. or strip steel in accordance with Specification A109/A109M, or
Federal Specification QQ-S-698 and SAE 1009C or from
A1.9 Drip Pan Aircraft Steel to BS 5.511. Cold-drawn bar stock is not
A1.9.1 A circular drip pan shall be mounted under the satisfactory.
rotating stage, as shown in Fig. A1.1, to catch any oil and A1.10.1.3 All edges of the panel shall be fully rounded.
condensed water dripping from the panels. Liquid from the Faces of the test panels must be entirely free of pits, scratches,
drip pan shall be piped to a drain outside the cabinet. rust, or other imperfections. They shall be prepared by surface
grinding in the direction of the 102 mm (4 in.) dimension to a
A1.10 Steel Panels finish of from 250 nm to 500 nm (10 µin. to 20 µin.) (rms). The
A1.10.1 Only panels that meet the following manufacturing profilometer reading should be taken across the panel, that is,
requirements shall be used: in a direction parallel to the 51 mm (2 in.) edge.

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removed from the test panels by use of fingerprint removing
compound conforming to Specification MIL-C-15074E.
A1.10.3 Immediately after the panels have been properly
finished, the manufacturer shall coat them with nonvolatile,
water-insoluble-type rust-preventive material and place them
in a moisture-proof package for shipment.
NOTE A1.2—Panels from a previous test run may be used provided they
contain only rust stains that are easily removed by abrading with 240 grit
aluminum cloth. Do not use panels with rust pits.

A1.11 Dummy Panels

A1.11.1 These panels shall fill spaces on the rotating stage
that are not occupied by test panels. They shall also be placed
under the three arm supports of the rotating stage. The dummy
panels shall be fabricated from stainless steel or poly(methyl
methacrylate) (PMMA) and have the same dimensions as the
test panels.
A1.12 Suspension Hooks
A1.12.1 Test panels shall be suspended by use of hooks
made from 1.19 mm (0.047 in.) diameter Monel or stainless-
FIG. A1.2 Water Level Regulating System (Alternative) steel wire as shown in Fig. A1.4 (see also Fig. A1.5). They are
designed so that water condensed on the hooks and rotating
stage will not run down onto the panels, but will drip off the

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lower bend of the hooks. To insulate the panel from the cabinet,
place about 25.0 mm (1.0 in.) of insulating tube over the end of
the wire that hangs onto the rotating stage.
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A1.13 Chamber For Panel Draining

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A1.13.1 After dipping in the test material, the panels shall
be drained in a box having details similar to those shown in
Fig. A1.6. A removable top of the box shall consist of a frame
with two thicknesses of cheesecloth stretched across it to allow
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ambient humidity is above 50 %, a tray containing saturated
magnesium nitrate solution shall be placed in the bottom of the
box.
A1.14 Additional Apparatus
A1.14.1 Profilometer, or other suitable means for periodi-
cally checking the surface of representative test panels should
be available.

FIG. A1.3 Rotating Stage

A1.10.2 If the finishing operation is done with aqueous

coolants, the panels should be treated with a water-displacing
compound. If contaminated with fingerprints, these should be FIG. A1.4 Panel and Suspension Hooks