AS 2331.0-2006 (R2017)

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Abstract

Gives guidance on the selection of the appropriate methods for the testing of metallic and related coatings.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee MT-009 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
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The following are represented on Technical Committee MT-009:
Australasian Institute of Surface Finishing
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Australian Steel Institute
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
Galvanizers Association of Australia
Galvanizing Association of New Zealand
New Zealand Metal Roofing Manufacturers

Scope

This Standard gives guidance on the selection of the appropriate methods for the testing of metallic and related coatings. In the following Clauses the scope and principle of each Standard in the series are specified.
This series of Standards are arranged in four categories:
Part 1: Local thickness tests
Part 2: Tests for average coating mass per unit area or for thickness
Part 3: Corrosion and related property tests
Part 4: Physical tests
NOTES:
1 Since the last edition of this Standard two Standards in this series have been withdrawn, viz. AS 2331.2.2-1980 on the time of gassing method and AS 2331.4.6-1990 on solderability.
2 Since the last edition of this Standard four Standards have been included in the series, viz. AS 2331.1.7 (see Clause 2.7), AS 2331.3.12 (see Clause 4.12), AS 2331.3.13 (see Clause 4.13) and AS 2331.4.7 (see Clause 5.5).

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 07/04/2017. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 07/04/2017
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ISBN
Committee	MT-009
Supersedes	AS 2331.0-2001 DR 06289 CP