ASTM D849-03

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Designation:D849–03
Standard Test Method for
Copper Strip Corrosion by Industrial Aromatic
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Hydrocarbons
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 849; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
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1. Scope * aluminum strips; includes Test Method D 130)
1.1 This test method determines the corrosiveness of indus-
3. Terminology
trial aromatic hydrocarbons to a copper strip.
3.1 See Terminology D 4790 for definition of terms used in
NOTE 1—For a similar copper strip test applicable to other petroleum
this test method.
products, see Test Method D 130 and Test Method D 1838.
4. Summary of Test Method
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 4.1 A polished copper strip is immersed in 200 mL of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
specimen in a flask with a condenser and placed in boiling
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- water for 30 min. At the end of this period, the copper strip is
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard
removed and compared with the ASTM Copper Strip Corro-
statements, see Section 8. sion Standards.
2. Referenced Documents
5. Significance and Use
2.1 ASTM Standards: 5.1 Thistestmethodissuitableforsettingspecifications,for
B 152/B 152M Specification for Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate,
use as an internal quality control tool, and for use in develop-
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and Rolled Bar mentorresearchworkonindustrialaromatichydrocarbonsand
D 130 Test Method for Detection of Copper Corrosion from
related materials. It also gives an indication of the presence of
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Petroleum Products by the Copper Strip Tarnish Test certain corrosive substances which may corrode equipment,
D 1838 Test Method for Copper Strip Corrosion by Lique- such as acidic compounds or sulfur compounds.
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fied Petroleum (LP) Gases
6. Apparatus
D 4790 Terminology of Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Re-
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lated Chemicals 6.1 Flask, of sufficient size to allow for refluxing 200 mL
2.2 Other Documents: specimen, of chemically resistant glass with flat bottom and
OSHA Regulations, 29 CFR, paragraphs 1910.1000 and vial mouth.
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1910.1200 6.2 Glass Condenser, length may vary, with the inside
2.3 ASTM Adjuncts: diameter of the condenser tube not less than 10 mm.Acork is
ASTM Copper Strip Corrosion Standards (13 photolithed used to connect the flask with the condenser. A condenser and
flask with ground-glass joints may also be used.
6.3 Strip Polishing Vise, (optional), to hold the copper strip
firmlywithoutmarringtheedges.ForconvenientvisesseeTest
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on
Method D 130.
Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals and is the direct responsibility of
6.4 Water Bath, of convenient design, able to maintain
Subcommittee D16.01 on Benzene, Toluene, Xylenes, Cyclohexane, and Their
Derivatives. boiling water such that the contents of the flask are submerged
Current edition approved Jan. 10, 2003. Published March 2003. Originally
during the test.
approved in 1945. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as D 849 – 02.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 06.04. Available from ASTM International Headquarters. Request PCN 12-401300-
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AvailablefromU.S.GovernmentPrintingOfficeSuperintendentofDocuments, 00. Names of suppliers in the United Kingdom can be obtained from the Institute of
732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401. Petroleum. Two master standards are held by the IP for reference.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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D849–03
7. Reagents and Materials silicon-carbide grains picked up from a suitable container with
a pad of absorbent cotton or cloth moistened with a drop of
7.1 Wash Solvent—Any volatile, sulfur-free hydrocarbon
wash solvent. Wipe vigorously with fresh pads of absorbent
solvent may be used provided that it shows no tarnish at all
cotton or cloth and subsequently handle only with stainless-
whentestedat100°Cfor1h.Isooctane(Warning—See8.2)is
steel forceps, tongs, or other suitable devices to avoid touching
a suitable solvent.
with the fingers. Polish the main surfaces with silicon carbide
7.2 PolishingMaterials—Silicon carbide grit paper of
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