ASTM_D_6492_-_99_2011.pdf

Designation:D649299(Reapproved 2011)Standard Practice forDetection of Hexavalent Chromium On Zinc and Zinc/Aluminum Alloy Coated Steel1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6492;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This practice can be used to detect the presence ofhexavalent chromium on galvanized and zinc/aluminum alloycoated steel surfaces.Hexavalent chromium-bearing treat-ments(passivates)can be applied to coated steels to preventstorage stain.While passivated 55%aluminum-zinc alloycoated steel is commonly painted,passivated galvanized steelis not.Chrome passivation may interfere with the successfulpretreatment of galvanized steel,as well as contaminatecleaning and pretreatment baths on a coil coating line.1.2 The amount of hexavalent chromium that will cause theindicator to produce a discernible pink color is in the range of0.5 parts per million dissolved in the indicator solution.It ispossible that a coated steel surface that produces a negativeresult does have chromium on the surface.If a material thatyields a negative result is suspected of having chromium on thesurface,instrumental methods should be used.Chrome depos-its of 1 mg/ft2can be easily missed by analytical instrumentssuch as the scanning electron microscope with energy disper-sive x-ray analysis(EDXA)capability.Auger electron spec-troscopy(AES)or electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis(ESCA)can identify chemical species present in the levelsrequired for adequate detection.Stripping the metallic coatingand analyzing for chrome by atomic absorption or inductivelycoupled plasma can also give reliable results in detecting thepresence of chrome.1.3 This practice is designed to be a qualitative means ofscreening chrome passivated coils from those which are notchrome passivated.1.4 Some chromium-free passivates are being used com-mercially.Although these products will test negative forhexavalent chromium,they may interfere with cleaning andpretreating.Chromium bearing passivates that contain filmforming constituents such as acrylic resins are also beingcommercially applied.The reaction of these products to thespot test will vary.Abrading the surface with emery paper willimprove the likelihood of reliable detection.This technique isnot recommended for acrylic resin containing passivationtreatments.1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D2092 Guide for Preparation of Zinc-Coated(Galvanized)Steel Surfaces for Painting(Withdrawn 2008)3D5723 Practice for Determination of Chromium TreatmentWeight on Metal Substrates by X-Ray Fluorescence3.Apparatus3.1 The following materials will be required to perform thestripping procedure:3.1.1 Dark colored or Brown Polyethylene Wash Bottle,(500 mL)or brown glass dropper bottle.3.1.2 Test Specimens,which may be cut panels or coil stock.4.Reagents4.1 The following chemical reagents are required to performthis procedure:4.1.1 1,5-Diphenylcarbohydrazide.4.1.2 Acetone.4.1.3 Ethanol,85%.4.1.4 Phosphoric Acid.4.1.5 Distilled Water.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint andRelated Coatings,Materials,and Applications and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee D01.53 on Coil Coated Metal.Current edition approved Nov.1,2011.Published November 2011.Originallyapproved in 1999.Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D6492 99(2003).DOI:10.1520/D6492-99R11.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 5.Preparation of Indicator Solution5.1 Combine 25 mL acetone with 25 mL ethanol in asuitable container.Add 0.5 g 1,5-diphenylcarbohydrazide andallow to dissolve completely.Vigorous agitation may berequired to effect complete dissolution.Slowly add 25 mL85%phosphoric acid to 25 mL distilled water.Add the dilutedphosphoric acid to the 1,5-diphenylcarbohydrazide solutionand mix well.5.2 The indicator solution has a shelf life of approximately6 h when exposed to light.Shelf life can be extended to severaldays if the solution is kept refriger