Last updated 1st May 2024

ASTM D609 Standard Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels for Testing Coating Products

It is an important procedure to give cold rolled sheet panels a proper finish, which procedure is covered in ASTM D609. The following procedures are covered in ASTM D609: conversion coatings; vacuum degreasing; solvent brushing; solvent wiping; alkaline cleaning; and various types of cold rolled steel panels and the protocols to be followed in their preparation for testing paint, varnish, lacquer, and related products. Panels that will not be utilized immediately after preparation should be wrapped in paper impregnated with dicyclohexylammonium nitrite or an equivalent volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI) to prevent rust, and then placed in a plastic bag or envelope.

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Introduction to ASTM D609 

The methods outlined in ASTM D609 are intended to give steel panels a consistent and repeatable surface for paint, lacquer, varnish, conversion coating, and related product testing. MaTestLab is one of the best testing service providers, with the best network of testing laboratories in the USA to carry out ASTM D609 tests for our clients.

ASTM D609 Test Method

Conversion Coatings methodChromates or phosphates are applied by immersion or spray.
Vapor Degreasing methodIn a vapor-phase type degreaser filled with stabilized 1,1,1-trichloroethane, the panels are suspended and left above the boiling solvent. 
Solvent Brushing methodUsing a power brush and mineral spirits, the panel is cleaned. Clean mineral spirits are used to cleanse the area. Before being used or stored, it is dried at a temperature between 52 and 93°C.
Solvent Wiping MethodUsing a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with mineral spirits, the panel surface is vigorously rubbed until all loosely adherent and soluble soil is gone. After that, the clean solvent is used to flush it. It is then dried at a temperature between 52 and 93°C.
Alkaline Cleaning methodAn alkaline solution or cleanser is sprayed on or sprayed on immersion to clean the panels.

ASTM D609 Test Specimens

Specimen DetailSteel test panels are used as specimens for ASTM D609
Specimen SizeCold-rolled steel should have a thickness of 0.024 to 0.038 inches. Cold-rolled steel and flat-polished steel should have a thickness of 0.024 to 0.038 inches. 

ASTM D609 Test Result

ASTM D609 describes, in brief, the steps involved in prepping cold-rolled steel panels for coating testing, including paint, varnish, and conversion coatings. It guarantees dependable and consistent testing, assisting in the assessment and creation of coatings for industrial use.

ASTM D609 Related TestsASTM D609 is related to tests including ASTM A109 for carbon, strip, and steel standards, ASTM A366 for commercial carbon and steel, and ASTM D235 for mineral spirits usage.

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