ASTM G67 : 18

Standard Test Method for Determining the Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion of 5XXX Series Aluminum Alloys by Mass Loss After Exposure to Nitric Acid (NAMLT Test)

Standard Details

1.1 This test method, also known as the Nitric Acid Mass Loss Test (NAMLT) describes a procedure for constant immersion intergranular corrosion testing of 5XXX series aluminum alloys.

1.2 This test method is applicable only to wrought products.

1.3 This test method covers type of specimen, specimen preparation, test environment, and method of exposure.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International StandardDetails, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.