Literature

The standards behind every spec sheet.

Plain-English summaries of the ASTM, ISO, AMPP (SSPC/NACE) and ICRI standards that coating specs, data sheets and inspections rely on: what each one measures, how the test works and how to read the results.

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D4541AdhesionASTM D4541 – Pull-Off Strength of Coatings (Portable Testers)Summary of ASTM D4541 pull-off adhesion testing on metal: how portable adhesion testers work, test steps, failure-mode notation and how to read results.Read D7234AdhesionASTM D7234 – Pull-Off Strength of Coatings on ConcreteSummary of ASTM D7234 pull-off adhesion testing of coatings on concrete: test steps, core-cutting, failure modes and what concrete failure means.Read D3359AdhesionASTM D3359 – Rating Adhesion by Tape TestSummary of ASTM D3359 tape adhesion testing: X-cut Method A vs cross-cut Method B, test steps, the 5B–0B rating scale and limitations for thick…Read D4060DurabilityASTM D4060 – Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber AbraserSummary of ASTM D4060 Taber abrasion testing of coatings: wheels, loads, cycles, weight loss vs wear index, and how to compare data-sheet abrasion values.Read B117DurabilityASTM B117 – Operating Salt Spray (Fog) ApparatusSummary of ASTM B117 salt spray (fog) testing: 5% NaCl at 35 °C, how coated panels are scribed and rated, and why cyclic tests…Read G154DurabilityASTM G154 – Fluorescent UV Lamp Apparatus ExposureSummary of ASTM G154 fluorescent UV (QUV) accelerated weathering: UVA-340 vs UVB-313 lamps, typical cycles, gloss and color evaluation and limits of lab-to-field correlation.Read D412Physical propertiesASTM D412 – Tension Testing of Rubber and Thermoplastic ElastomersSummary of ASTM D412 tension testing for elastomeric coatings like polyurea: Die C dumbbells, 500 mm/min, tensile strength, elongation and modulus.Read D2240Physical propertiesASTM D2240 – Rubber Property: Durometer HardnessSummary of ASTM D2240 durometer hardness testing: Shore A vs Shore D scales, specimen thickness, dwell time and how to compare hardness values.Read D624Physical propertiesASTM D624 – Tear Strength of Rubber and Thermoplastic ElastomersSummary of ASTM D624 tear strength testing for elastomeric coatings: specimen types, Die C, units in kN/m or pli and how to compare values.Read D7091Thickness & profileASTM D7091 – Nondestructive Dry Film Thickness MeasurementSummary of ASTM D7091 nondestructive dry film thickness measurement: magnetic and eddy-current gauges, accuracy checks, SSPC-PA 2 and common DFT pitfalls.Read D4417Thickness & profileASTM D4417 – Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast-Cleaned SteelSummary of ASTM D4417 surface profile measurement of blast-cleaned steel: comparator (A), depth micrometer (B) and replica tape (C) methods and tips.Read F1869Concrete moistureASTM F1869 – Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete (Calcium Chloride)Summary of ASTM F1869 calcium chloride moisture vapor emission rate (MVER) testing of concrete: method, units in lb/1000 ft²/24 h and how to interpret…Read F2170Concrete moistureASTM F2170 – Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs (In Situ Probes)Summary of ASTM F2170 in-situ relative humidity testing of concrete slabs: 40% or 20% probe depth, 24-hour equilibration and typical coating limits.Read D4263Concrete moistureASTM D4263 – Indicating Moisture in Concrete by the Plastic Sheet MethodSummary of ASTM D4263 plastic sheet moisture test for concrete: how it works, duration, and why it is only a qualitative screen.Read D5402DurabilityASTM D5402 – Solvent Resistance by Solvent Rubs (and D4752 MEK Rubs)Summary of ASTM D5402 solvent rub testing of organic coatings and ASTM D4752 MEK rubs for inorganic zinc primers: purpose, double rubs and interpretation.Read D2572Resin analysisASTM D2572 – Isocyanate Groups in Urethane Materials or PrepolymersSummary of ASTM D2572 for measuring isocyanate (% NCO) content by dibutylamine back-titration, the calculation and why % NCO matters for mix ratios.Read D1652Resin analysisASTM D1652 – Epoxy Content of Epoxy ResinsSummary of ASTM D1652 epoxy content titration: perchloric acid and tetraethylammonium bromide, converting % epoxide to EEW and using EEW in mix ratios.Read 12944Specs & surface prepISO 12944 – Corrosion Protection of Steel Structures by Protective Paint SystemsSummary of ISO 12944 corrosion protection of steel by paint systems: C1–C5 and CX corrosivity categories, Im1–Im4 immersion, durability ranges and how to use…Read SPSpecs & surface prepSSPC & NACE (AMPP) Surface Preparation Standards ExplainedSSPC and NACE (AMPP) surface preparation standards explained: SP 1 through SP 16 including SP 5, SP 10, SP 6, SP 7 and SP…Read CSPSpecs & surface prepICRI 310.2R – Concrete Surface Profile (CSP) GuideSummary of ICRI 310.2R concrete surface profile (CSP 1–10): what each profile means, typical preparation methods and how to match CSP to the coating…Read