E M0140 2009-N PDF
E M0140 2009-N PDF
NES
1. SCOPE
This Standard specifies corrosive salt spray tests for plated or painted metals used for anti-corrosive and
decorative purposes on automobiles.
Remarks: 1. Classification of test objects.
(1) Metal covered with metallic, inorganic or organic film...metal plating, painting, resin coating, etc.
(2) Metallic film and inorganic film applied to non-metal...metal plating, vacuum plating, hot stamp, etc.
on resin.
(3) Metal...stainless steel, aluminum alloy, titanium alloy, etc.
2. The units and numerical values expressed in this standard are based on SI units. Conventional units
are noted in { } for informative reference.
2. TEST EQUIPMENT
The pieces of test equipment consist of a temperature controlled chamber, test solution chamber, test
solution supply tank, air saturator, air compressor, and exhaust fan equipped with the following: spray
nozzles, test piece holder and spray collecting container. An example of the test equipment is shown in
Figures 1 and 2 and shall satisfy the following conditions.
(1) The materials used for the pieces of equipment shall not influence the results of the corrosion test and shall not
corrode themselves during the test.
(2) Do not direct the spray nozzle and spray test liquid directly on to the test pieces. Drops of the test solution,
condensed on the ceiling or cover of the test chamber, shall be prevented from falling on the test samples.
(3) Drops of test solution that fall from the test samples shall not be reused for another test.
(4) The spray collecting containers must be clean and have a collecting area of 100 mm diameter and each have a
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horizontal collecting area of approximately 80 cm . They are placed adjacent to the test pieces at more than two
positions to provide uniform spray pattern: nearest to and furthest from the spray nozzles.
(5) The compressed air for spraying the test solution shall not contain oil or dust.
Water used for test solution...................................Deionized water (252C specific resistance: 1 S/cm or less).
Sodium chloride used for test solution ..................Former JIS K 8150 (Sodium chloride Class 1) or above.
Concentration of test solution................................505 g/L
Specific gravity of test solution ..............................1.029 to 1.036 (252C)
pH of test solution .................................................6.5 to 7.2 (252C)
Spraying pressure of test solution .........................0.07 to 0.17 MPa
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0.0980.010 MPa {1.00.1 kgf/cm } is preferable
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(7) Spraying rate of test solution.................................1.50.5 m/80 cm /h
(8) Temperature of the test chamber ..........................352C
(9) Temperature of the test solution chamber.............352C
(10) Temperature of the air saturator............................472C
*1) Standard values by former JIS K 8150-1989 (Sodium chloride class 1) are shown as follows.
Item
Water solubility
pH value (5W/V%)
Sulphate (SO4)
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Potassium (K)
Magnesium (Mg)
Calcium (Ca)
Barium (Ba)
Iron (Fe)
Ingredient
Normative References:
References:
JIS K 8150-1994
ISO 9227-1990
JIS H 8502-1999
JIS Z 2371-2000
Standard value
Within the limit
5.0 to 8.0
max. 0.005
%
max. 0.001
%
max. 0.01
%
max. 0.003
%
max. 0.003
%
max. 0.001
%
max. 0.0005 %
min. 99.0
%
Sodium chloride
Corrosion tests in artficical atmospheres-Salt spray tests
Methods of corrosion resistance test for metallic coatings
Methods of salt spray testing
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4. CONTROL STANDARD FOR THE TEST EQUIPMENT AND TEST SOLUTION
According to the Attachment: Procedure for Producing Salt Spray Test Solution and Control Standard for The Test
Equipment
5. TEST PIECES
5.1 Test pieces shall be the product itself or a portion of the product that includes the effective surface area. If it is
difficult to use the product for the test or if test results are not conclusive, then alternative test pieces may be used
to represent the product.
5.2 Shape, dimensions, and number of test pieces shall conform to the specifications of the test material or product
standard. However, if standard specifications are not available, agreement must be reached between the parties
concerned.
5.3 Pretreatment of test pieces
5.3.1 Cleaning of test pieces
1
(1) Completely clean test pieces of metal for metal film using a suitable cleaning agent ( ) such as ethyl alcohol or
other cleaner.
1
Note ( ): No polishing, corrosive or protective film-creating cleaning agent shall be used.
(2) For chromium plated test pieces, the test surface may be cleaned by rubbing with absorbent cotton wetted with
water and magnesium oxide powder or precipitating calcium carbonate; washed with water and cleaned with a
clean cloth or blotting paper.
(3) Test pieces painted or covered with a non-metallic film shall generally not be cleaned or treated before the test.
5.3.2 Cross-cutting of test pieces
When corrosion of a painted or organic coating is to be measured, the paint or film shall be cut along the two
diagonal lines with 10 mm of the edges of the test piece using a retractable knife specified in NES M0007, Section
33 until it reaches to the base material.
5.3.3 Protection of surface other than the test area of test pieces
Cut sections, exposed base and edges, etc. of the test pieces that are not part of the test surface shall be covered
2
with protective coating ( ). This protective coating shall be stable under the test conditions.
2
Note ( ): Cover with electrical insulation tape, paint, or solid paraffin.
5.4 Supporting test pieces
During the test, test pieces shall be placed in the test chamber in the following manner.
(1) The major test surface of test piece shall be at an angle of 205 to the vertical line, and placed in the test
chamber in such a way that it is not perpendicular to the spray flow direction when viewed from above. However,
in case of a product, it shall be placed in such a way that the effective surface is 205 to the vertical line.
(2) Test piece shall not prevent free-fall of the atomized test solution.
(3) Test pieces shall not be in contact with anything other than the supporting frame.
(4) The test solution of a test piece shall not splash on another test piece.
(5) Punched identification marks, mounting holes, etc. of the test piece shall be placed as close as possible to the
bottom.
5.5 Treatment of test pieces after spraying
After spraying, the cover of the test chamber is opened carefully to prevent falling drops of the salt solution from
hitting the test pieces. Take out the test pieces carefully so as not to damage the test effective surfaces. The test
pieces must then be immediately immersed in room temperature water (to rinse off salt adhering to surfaces) and
dried. If specifically required, lightly brush to inspect the corrosion of the base metal.
6.
PROCEDURES
Follow the steps below for the operation. The procedures for production method of the test solution are shown in
the Attachment.
(1) Fill the prepared test solution in the salt water and supply chambers.
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(2) Adjust the spray pressure indicated on the precision pressure gauge to 0.0980.010 MPa {1.00.1 kgf/cm }, and
2
collected spraying rate of test solution to 1.50.5 m/80 cm /h by operating the pressure regulator. Spray volume,
if difficult to adjust within the above pressure range, may be adjusted by changing the spray pressure in the range
of 0.07 to 0.17 MPa.
(3) Visually confirm that the spraying is correctly conducted.
(4) Adjust the temperature of the test chamber and the salt water chamber to 352C and the temperature of the air
saturator to 472C.
(5) Interrupt spray and place the test pieces on the test piece holder inside the chamber.
(6) To start the test, restart the spraying. Spray for the specified time and under the specified test conditions.
(7) Environmental variations (salt spraying rate, variations in temperature) occur within the tolerance of specified
value, due to the difference in installation position of test piece under the range of conditions indicated in Item 3 in
the test solution and spraying condition. Therefore, as a measure for reducing such variations, rotation of the test
piece is required. However, regarding the rotation method and its frequency, and other details, they shall be
determined through the consultation between the concerned parties, after considering the required accuracy for
the test. See the following cases as examples for performing the rotation:
<Case 1> For the test period of 2 weeks or more
Move the test piece any number of times (recommended to perform in the frequency of once per week or more)
during the test period, by an installed unit or by a unit of installed row. For example, if there are 4 installed units,
number them 1 to 4 beforehand, and perform the moving of the installed units in the order of: 12341 on a
weekly basis.
<Case 2> For the test period of less than 2 weeks
Since the number of rotations will be smaller, perform the test within the range of the median value 1.50.1 m/8.0
2
2
cm /h (specified value: 1.50.5 m/8.0 cm /h) for the spraying rate specified in 16. Spraying rate of the Attachment
Table 1.
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<Case 3> For securing the accuracy by long-term test
For the purpose of improving the test accuracy, the following describes the examples of the procedure for
complete randomization of the rotation order:
(1) Number nonnegative integers 1 to n for each test piece number n.
(2) Generate random numbers of nonnegative integers 1 to n for the n installation positions for test pieces.
(3) Install test pieces to each position, according to the numbers that are identical with the installation position
numbers for test pieces.
(4) Perform the rotation of the test piece by repeating (2) and (3) described above any number of times
(recommended to perform in the frequency of once per week or more) during the test period.
(8) After the specified time, remove the test pieces cautiously so as not to damage the test effective surfaces.
7. TEST TIME
Test time is as specified in the material standard or the product standard.
8. CONTINUATION OF THE TEST
The test must not be interrupted.
Remarks: 1. Test pieces must be rinsed well with deionized water (1 S/cm or less) and kept dry when the test is
unavoidably interrupted.
2. During the test, interruption must be done within the shortest period of time due to inspection of test
samples, examination of the test solution or supply of the solution.
3. Continuous test means continuous operation of the test equipment while keeping the cover of the test
chamber closed except for the interruption of test as specified in 2.
9. EVALUATION OF RESULTS
The results are evaluated on the basis of the material standard, the product standard, or determined by
the agreement between the parties concerned.
10. REPORT
Record, unless otherwise specified by the material standard or the product standard, the following items:
(1) Types of sodium chloride and water used for preparing the test solution
(2) Measured temperature of the spraying area in the test chamber
(3) Daily recorded values of the following items obtained from each collecting container
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(a) The volume (m) of the test solution collected per hour per 80 cm
(b) The concentration or the specific gravity at 25C of the solution in the collecting container
(c) pH of the solution in the collecting container
(d) Shape, dimension, and part number or classification of the test pieces
(e) Test piece rinsing method before and after the test
(f) Method of holding test pieces in the test chamber
(g) Type of protective coating used according to 4.3.3
(h) Spraying time
(i) Reasons for test cancellation and test time before cancellation
(j) Final inspection results
Exhaust
Test chamber
Spray nozzle
Sample
Temperature regulator
Distribution panel
Temperature regulator
Thermometer
Dry and wet bulb
Pressure gange
Pressure regulator
Separator
Compressed air
Vent tube
Thermal
insulating plate
Air cleaner
Air saturator
Nozzle
Thermometer
bypass valve
Collecting container
Test chamber heater
Figure 1
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Figure 2
Test chamber
Front view
Side view
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Attachment: Procedure for Producing Salt Spray Test Solution and Control Standard for The Test Equipment.
Standard value
Within the limit
5.0 to 8.0
max. 0.005 %
max. 0.001 %
max. 0.01
%
max. 0.003 %
max. 0.003 %
max. 0.001 %
max. 0.0005 %
min. 99.0
%
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Attachment Table 2
Inspection item
Inspection method
4. Air saturator:
electric conductivity
and insulation
resistance of the
heater
5. Spraying pressure
regulator
functioning
6. Air saturator
functioning
7. Linings:
Appearance
8. Spray nozzle:
Appearance
Standard or Tolerance
Functioning pressure:
196.1 kPa {2 kgf/cm2}.
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Corrective action
Inspection period
Every 3 months
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Attachment Table 2 (Continued)
Inspection item
9.
Electric
conductivity and
insulation
resistance between
the test chamber
and the heater.
Inspection method
Standard or Tolerance
Corrective action
Inspection period
Every 3 months
Every 3 months
Every operation
Every operation
Gauge accuracy:
98.19.8 kPa {1.00.1
kgf/cm2}
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Attachment Table 2 (Continued)
Inspection item
16. Spraying rate
Inspection method
Standard or Tolerance
Corrective action
Concentration 50.5%
pH6.5 to 7.2 (25C)
Inspection period
Every operation
Every 24
hour-operation
Every 3 months
Supply or renew the
lubricating oil.
Drain dirty drain water
completely.
Remarks: (1) The test chamber must be ventilated naturally, not forcibly. The ventilation passage must be free of
interference.
(2) The ventilation system must be designed to prevent corrosion of the fixtures and furnishings. Use of
some salt spray eliminator is preferable.
(3) Before long suspension of operation of the test equipment, the salt solution, the water in the water
seal and the air saturator must be removed and the test equipment must be washed with fresh water.
(4) The main body of the test equipment must be well maintained and kept clean.
15 cm
15 cm interval
15 cm
Sampling
container
15 cm interval
Figure 3
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ANNEX
[Revision objectives in 2009]
Based on the actual situations, the working wording were modified, and the descriptions were corrected regarding the
following test accuracy.
1) Description of "5.3.2 Cross-cutting of test pieces": The working method was corrected to follow the description of NES
M0007, Section 33.
2) Description of "5.3.3 Protection of surface other than the test area of test pieces": "Paint" is added to the stable
coating film.
3) Description of "5.4 Supporting test pieces": The angle of test piece was corrected to follow the description in JIS
Z2371.
4) Description of "6. PROCEDURES": Descriptions of spraying amount were corrected.
5) Description of "8. CONTINUATION OF THE TEST": "Deionized water" was added to the rinse water.
[Revision objectives in 2004]
Corrosion test results greatly depend on the test conditions such as the salt spraying rate or others. Therefore, the
corrosion test equipment has been strictly maintained.
However, it is known that there are cases in which the conditions of salt spraying rate could not be met in some portion of
testing equipment because of the aging of testing equipment or others. This time, with the aim of reducing the variation of
test results, the control standard for salt water spraying rate shall be more strictly controlled, and the description about
the test piece rotation when the high test accuracy is required has been added.
1. Clarification of control standard for salt spraying rate
The control method has been added in the spraying rate specified in "16. Spraying rate" in the Attachment Table 1.
2. Description concerning test piece rotation
Described in 6. PROCEDURES
[Revision objectives in 2001]
Five years have passed since NES M 0140 (Salt Spray Testing) was revised in 1995, and meanwhile JIS (K8150, Z2371,
and H8502) was also revised.
JIS standards revised in 2000 were modified to be consistent with ISO 9227, therefore, this NES has been reviewed and
revised to consistent both ISO and JIS standards.
Reference Comparison of test conditions (correspondence to ISO and JIS)
Item
NES M 0140-2001
(Salt Spray Testing)
ISO 9227-1990
(Corrosion tests in artificial
atmospheres-Salt spray
tests )
Distilled water or deionized
water (specific resistance:
less than 20 S/cm)
JIS Z 2371-2000
(Salt spray testing)
Used water
* Note-1
1.029~1.036(25C)
1.0255~1.0400(25C)
505 g/L
505 g/L
505 g/L
6.5~7.2(252C)
0.07~0.17 Mpa
0.0980.010 Mpa is
preferable.
2
1.50.5 mL/80 cm /h
6.5~7.2(252C)
1.50.5 mL/80 cm /h
6.5~7.2(252C)
0.07~0.17 Mpa
0.0980.010 Mpa is
preferable.
2
1.50.5 mL/80 cm /h
352C
352C
352C
352C
352C
352C
472C
472C
472C
Specific gravity
Concentration of salt
solution
pH
Spraying pressure
Spraying rate
Concentration of
spraying chamber
Temperature of the
salt water chamber
Temperature of air
saturator
70~170 kPa
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* Note-1: ISO has the salt standard of ISO 6353-2, however ISO 9227 does not adopt this standard but
specifies the elements. The specified values are as follows.
When sodium chloride is measured using atomic absorption analysis method or other analysis method
having the same accuracy, the inclusion of copper and nickel shall be less than 0.01 g/kg each, and
sodium iodide shall be less than 1.0 g/kg, and the total amount of impurities (converted into dry salt) shall
be less than 5 g/kg.
Major revision points
1. Test condition
Test conditions were changed as follows.
(1) Concentration of testing solution : 50.5%
(2) Specific gravity of testing solution : 1.0259~1.0329 35C
(3) Spraying pressure
: 0.0980010 MPa
2
(4) Spraying rate
:1.0~2.0 ml/80 cm /h
(5) pH of test solution
: 6.5~7.2 35C
505 g/L
1.029~1.036 25C
0.07~0.17 MPa
2
1.50.5 ml/80 cm /h
6.5~7.2 252C
2. Operation
The spraying pressure shall be 0.07 to 0.17 MPa conforming to JIS Z 2371. This pressure range has an
advantage in adjusting spraying rate by changing the pressure from the viewpoint of standardization of
conditions. However, the spraying pressure of 0.0980.010 MPa shall be left in this NES as a preferable
method.
3. Test condition
Concentration of test solution
Specific gravity of test solution
Spraying rate
pH of test solution
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References
1. Recommended time for testing
Considering the finish time of the test, it is desirable to be 24 h which is a multiple of the integer.
2. Specific gravity of testing solution
The relation between values published in MIL and JIS standards with respect to the salt concentrations of 4, 5, and 6%
of testing solution is shown in Fig. 1.
Annex Fig. 1 Relation between concentration and specific gravity of salt water
Concentration 4%
Concentration 5%
Concentration 6%
Temperature (C)
Science guide
converted value
MIL published values
Actual measured
values
(use JIS Class 1 salt)
Specific gravity
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