ASTM B588-88(2001)
Historical Standard: ASTM B588-88(2001) Standard Test Method for Measurement of Thickness of Transparent or Opaque Coatings by Double-Beam Interference Microscope Technique
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ASTM B588
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the thickness of transparent metal oxide and metallic coatings by utilizing a double-beam interference microscope.
1.2 The test method requires that the specimen surface or surfaces be sufficiently mirrorlike to form recognizable fringes.
1.3 This test method can be used nondestructively to measure 1 to 10? m thick transparent coatings, such as anodic coatings on aluminum. The test method is used destructively for 0.1 to 10 ?m thick opaque coatings by stripping a portion of the coating and measuring the step height between the coating and the exposed substrate. The stripping method can also be used to measure 0.2 to 10 ?m thick anodic coatings on aluminum.
1.4 The test method is usable as a reference method for the measurement of the thickness of the anodic film on aluminum or of metallic coatings when the technique includes complete stripping of a portion of the coating without attack of the substrate. For anodic films on aluminum, the thickness must be greater than 0.4 ?m; the uncertainty can be as great as 0.2 ?m. For metallic coatings, the thickness must be greater than 0.25 ?m; the uncertainty can be as great as 0.1 ?m.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
B504 Test Method for Measurement of Thickness of Metallic Coatings by the Coulometric Method
Keywords
Aluminum coatings; Anodic coatings; Anodic coatings--Al/Al alloys); Chromium electroplating; Coating thickness; Destructive testing--coatings; Double-beam interference microscopy; Electrodeposited coatings; Metallic coatings; Microscopic examination--metallic/inorganic coatings; Opacity/opaque materials; Steel--electrodeposited coatings; Thickness--electrodeposited coatings; Transparent coatings;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 17.040.20 (Properties of surfaces)
DOI: 10.1520/B0588-88R01
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