ASTM F21-14
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Hydrophobic Surface Films by the Atomizer Test
Standard Test Method for Hydrophobic Surface Films by the Atomizer Test
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The atomizer test as described in this test method is rapid, nondestructive, and may be used for control and evaluation of processes for the removal of hydrophobic contaminants. The test may also be used for the detection and control of hydrophobic contaminants in processing environments. For this application, a surface free of hydrophobic films is exposed to the environment and subsequently tested.4
5.2 This test method is related to Test Method F22. This test method may be suitable as an alternative to the water-break test when the surface of interest should not or cannot be immersed or doused with water, or when such immersion or dousing is impractical.
Note 1: This test method is not appropriate where line of sight evaluation is not feasible; or for assembled hardware where there is a risk for entrapment of water in faying surfaces or complex structures where it may not be effectively removed.
5.3 This test method is not quantitative and is typically restricted to applications where a go/no go evaluation of cleanliness will suffice.
5.4 For quantitative measurement of surface wetting, test methods that measure contact angle of a sessile drop of water or other test liquid may be used in some applications. Measurement methods based on contact angle are shown in Test Methods C813, D5946, and D7490; and Practice D7334.
5.4.1 Devices for in situ measurement of contact angle are available. These devices are limited to a small measurement surface area and may not reflect the cleanliness condition of a larger surface. For larger surface areas, localized contact angle measurement, or other quantitative inspection, combined with water break testing may be useful.
5.5 This test method is only for use on test surfaces composed of materials, such as metal surfaces, that are hydrophilic (“wettable”) when clean. Some materials such as gold and many plastics are poorly wetted by water, making contamination difficult to detect by this method.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the detection of the presence of hydrophobic (nonwetting) films on surfaces and the presence of hydrophobic organic materials in processing environments. When properly conducted, the test will enable detection of fractional molecular layers of hydrophobic organic contaminants. On very rough or porous surfaces the sensitivity of the test may be significantly decreased.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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.
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Designation: F21 − 14
Standard Test Method for
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Hydrophobic Surface Films by the Atomizer Test
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF21;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Angle Measurements
F22Test Method for Hydrophobic Surface Films by the
1.1 This test method covers the detection of the presence of
Water-Break Test
hydrophobic (nonwetting) films on surfaces and the presence
of hydrophobic organic materials in processing environments.
3. Terminology
When properly conducted, the test will enable detection of
fractional molecular layers of hydrophobic organic contami- 3.1 Definitions:
nants. On very rough or porous surfaces the sensitivity of the 3.1.1 hydrophilic, adj—having a strong affinity for water;
test may be significantly decreased. wettable.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
3.1.1.1 Discussion—Hydrophilic surfaces exhibit zero con-
standard. The inch-pound values given in parentheses are for
tact angle with water. A sessile drop of water applied to the
information only.
surface will immediately spread out to form a film.
3.1.2 hydrophobic, adj—having little affinity for water;
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
nonwettable.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.2.1 Discussion—Hydrophobic surfaces exhibit contact
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
angles between a sessile drop of water and the surface
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
appeciably greater than zero.
3.1.3 sessile drop, n—a drop of liquid sitting on the upper
2. Referenced Documents
side of a horizontal surface.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.4 water-break, n—a break in the continuity of a film of
C813TestMethodforHydrophobicContaminationonGlass
water on a surface on removal from an aqueous bath or on
by Contact Angle Measurement
removal of a flowing water source from the surface.
D351Classification for Natural Muscovite Block Mica and
3.1.5 contact angle, n—the interior angle that a drop makes
Thins Based on Visual Quality
between the substrate and a tangent drawn at the intersection
D1193Specification for Reagent Water
between the drop and the substrate as shown in Fig. 1; this is
D2578TestMethodforWettingTensionofPolyethyleneand
theangleformedbyaliquidatthethreephaseboundarywhere
Polypropylene Films
a liquid, gas (air), and solid intersect.
D5946Test Method for Corona-Treated Polymer Films Us-
ing Water Contact Angle Measurements
4. Summary of Test Method
D7334Practice for Surface Wettability of Coatings, Sub-
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strates and Pigments by Advancing Contact Angle Mea- 4.1 The atomizer test is performed by subjecting the dry
surement
surface to be tested to a fine water spray. The interpretation of
D7490TestMethodforMeasurementoftheSurfaceTension the test is based upon the pattern of wetting. In the absence of
of Solid Coatings, Substrates and Pigments using Contact
hydrophobic films, the impinging water droplets will wet the
surface and spread immediately to form a continuous water
film. Contaminated areas having a surface tension lower than
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E21 on Space water will cause the water to bead up at that location. Most
Simulation andApplications of SpaceTechnology and is the direct responsibility of
common film contaminants such as oils, silicones, or fluoro-
Subcommittee E21.05 on Contamination.
carbon greases have surface tensions significantly lower than
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2014. Published November 2014. Originally
water. In areas where these hydrophobic materials are present
approved in 1962. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F21–65(2007). DOI:
10.1520/F0021-14.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Linford, H. B., and Saubestre, E. B., “ANew Degreasing EvaluationTest:The
the ASTM website. Atomizer Test,” ASTM Bulletin, May 1953, p. 47.
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6. Interferences
6.1 Loss of sensitivity may result from any of the following
factors:
6.1.1 The presence of hydrophilic substances, such as trace
surfactants, on the surface to be tested, test equipment, or test
materials,
6.1.2 An unusually rough or porous surface condition, or
6.1.3 A test
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Designation: F21 − 65 (Reapproved 2007) F21 − 14
Standard Test Method for
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Hydrophobic Surface Films by the Atomizer Test
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F21; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the detection of the presence of hydrophobic (nonwetting) films on surfaces and the presence of
hydrophobic organic materials in processing ambients.environments. When properly conducted, the test will enable detection of
fractional molecular layers of hydrophobic organic contaminants. On very rough or porous surfaces the sensitivity of the test may
be significantly decreased.
1.2 The values stated in inch-poundSI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound values given in parentheses are
for information only.
1.3 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C813 Test Method for Hydrophobic Contamination on Glass by Contact Angle Measurement
D351 Classification for Natural Muscovite Block Mica and Thins Based on Visual Quality
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D2578 Test Method for Wetting Tension of Polyethylene and Polypropylene Films
D5946 Test Method for Corona-Treated Polymer Films Using Water Contact Angle Measurements
D7334 Practice for Surface Wettability of Coatings, Substrates and Pigments by Advancing Contact Angle Measurement
D7490 Test Method for Measurement of the Surface Tension of Solid Coatings, Substrates and Pigments using Contact Angle
Measurements
F22 Test Method for Hydrophobic Surface Films by the Water-Break Test
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 hydrophilic—hydrophilic, adj—having a strong affinity for water; wettable.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E21 on Space Simulation and Applications of Space Technology and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee E21.05 on Contamination.
Current edition approved April 1, 2007Nov. 1, 2014. Published April 2007November 2014. Originally approved in 1962. Last previous edition approved in 20022007 as
F21 – 65(2002).(2007). DOI: 10.1520/F0021-65R07.10.1520/F0021-14.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—
Hydrophilic surfaces exhibit zero contact angle with water. A sessile drop of water applied to the surface will immediately spread
out to form a film.
3.1.2 hydrophobic—hydrophobic, adj—having little affinity for water; nonwettable.
3.1.2.1 Discussion—
Hydrophobic surfaces exhibit contact angles between a sessile drop of water and the surface appeciably greater than zero.
3.1.3 sessile drop, n—a drop of liquid sitting on the upper side of a horizontal surface.
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3.1.4 water-break, n—a break in the continuity of a film of water on a surface on removal from an aqueous bath or on removal
of a flowing water source from the surface.
3.1.5 contact angle, n—the interior angle that a drop makes between the substrate and a tangent drawn at the intersection
between the drop and the substrate as shown in Fig. 1; this is the angle formed by a liquid at the three phase boundary where a
liquid, gas (air), and solid intersect.
4. Summary of Test Method
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4.1 The atomizer test is performed by subjecting the dry surface to be tested to a fine water spray. The interpretation of the
test is based upon the pattern of wetting. In the absence of hydrophobic films, the impinging water droplets will wet the surface
and spread immediately to form a continuous water film. Contaminated areas having a surface tension lower than water will cause
the water to bead up at that location. Most common film contaminants such as oils, silicones, or fluorocarbon greases have surface
tensions significantly lower than wate
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