Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) on coated and uncoated metallic specimens - Part 3: Processing and analysis of data from dummy cells (ISO 16773-3:2016)

ISO 16773-3:2016 specifies a procedure for the evaluation of the experimental set-up used for carrying out EIS on high-impedance coated samples. For this purpose, dummy cells are used to simulate high-impedance coated samples. On the basis of the equivalent circuits described, this part of ISO 16773 gives guidelines for the use of dummy cells to increase confidence in the test protocol, including making measurements, curve fitting and data presentation.
NOTE          Due to the nature of the measurements, investigations of high-impedance coated samples are more susceptible to artefacts coming from electromagnetic interferences. Therefore, this part of ISO 16773 considers the aspects for measuring high-impedance samples by using appropriate dummy cells in a Faraday cage. However, most manufacturers offer complementary dummy cells in the low and medium impedance range. This allows checking the setup in the respective low impedance range.

Elektrochemische Impedanzspektroskopie (EIS) an beschichteten und unbeschichteten metallischen Proben - Teil 3: Verarbeitung und Analyse von Daten von Testschaltkreisen (ISO 16773-3:2016)

Dieser Teil von ISO 16773 legt ein Verfahren zum Bewerten des experimentellen Aufbaus zur Durchführung der Elektrochemischen Impedanzspektroskopie (EIS) von beschichteten Proben mit hoher Impedanz fest. Für diesen Zweck werden Testschaltkreise verwendet, mit denen beschichtete Proben mit hoher Impedanz simuliert werden. Auf der Grundlage der beschriebenen Ersatzschaltkreise enthält dieser Teil von ISO 16773 einen Leitfaden für die Anwendung von Testschaltkreisen, um das Vertrauen in die Angaben im Prüf¬bericht hinsichtlich Messung, Kurvenanpassung und Darstellung von Daten zu erhöhen.
ANMERKUNG   Bedingt durch die Natur der Messungen sind Untersuchungen beschichteter Proben mit hoher Im¬pe¬danz anfälliger in Bezug auf Artefakte durch elektromagnetische Interferenzen. Daher berücksichtigt dieser Teil von ISO 16773 die Aspekte der Messung von Proben mit hoher Impedanz durch geeignete Testschaltkreise in einem Faraday¬schen Käfig. Dennoch bieten die meisten Hersteller ergänzend Testschaltkreise im Bereich niedriger und mitt¬le¬rer Impedanz an. Das erlaubt die Kontrolle des Messaufbaus in Bezug auf den Bereich niedriger Impedanz.

Spectroscopie d'impédance électrochimique (SIE) sur des éprouvettes métalliques revêtues et non revêtues - Partie 3: Traitement et analyse des données obtenues à partir de cellules test (ISO 16773-3:2016)

ISO 16773-3:2016 spécifie un mode opératoire permettant d'évaluer le montage expérimental de la SIE sur des éprouvettes revêtues de haute impédance. Des cellules test sont utilisées à cette fin pour simuler les éprouvettes revêtues de haute impédance. En se basant sur les circuits équivalents décrits, la présente partie de l'ISO 16773 donne des lignes directrices pour l'utilisation de cellules test afin de cautionner le protocole d'essai, y compris le mesurage, l'ajustement de la courbe et la présentation des données.
NOTE          En raison de la nature des mesurages, les examens d'éprouvettes revêtues de haute impédance sont plus sensibles aux artefacts provenant des interférences électromagnétiques. Par conséquent, la présente partie de l'ISO 16773 traite des aspects relatifs au mesurage d'éprouvettes de haute impédance au moyen de cellules test appropriées dans une cage de Faraday. La plupart des fabricants proposent toutefois des cellules test complémentaires pour la plage des faibles et moyennes impédances. Ceci permet de vérifier le montage dans la plage de faible impédance correspondante.

Barve in laki - Elektrokemijska impedančna spektroskopija (EIS) premazanih in nepremazanih kovinskih vzorcev - 3. del: Obdelava in analiza podatkov iz preskusnih celic (ISO 16773-3:2016)

Ta del standarda ISO 16773 določa postopek za vrednotenje priprave preskusa, ki se uporablja za izvajanje elektrokemijske impedančne spektroskopije na visokoimpedančnih premazanih vzorcih. Za ta namen so za simuliranje visokoimpedančnih premazanih vzorcev uporabljene preskusne celice. Na podlagi opisanih enakovrednih tokokrogov ta del standarda ISO 16773 podaja navodila za uporabo preskusnih celic za povečanje zaupanja v preskusni protokol, vključno z izvajanjem meritev, prileganjem krivulje izvedenim meritvam in predstavitvijo podatkov.
OPOMBA: Zaradi narave meritev je preiskovanje visokoimpedančnih premazanih vzorcev dovzetnejše za artefakte, ki izhajajo iz elektromagnetnih motenj. Zato ta del standarda ISO 16773 upošteva vidike za merjenje visokoimpedančnih vzorcev z uporabo ustreznih preskusnih celic v Faradayevi kletki. Vendar večina proizvajalcev ponuja dopolnilne preskusne celice v nizkem in srednjem impedančnem območju. To omogoča preverjanje priprave v ustreznem nizkem impedančnem območju.

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Published
Publication Date
12-Apr-2016
Withdrawal Date
30-Oct-2016
Current Stage
6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
Start Date
13-Apr-2016
Completion Date
13-Apr-2016

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Effective Date
20-Apr-2016
Effective Date
12-Feb-2026

Overview

EN ISO 16773-3:2016 - Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) on coated and uncoated metallic specimens - Part 3: Processing and analysis of data from dummy cells - specifies procedures to evaluate and validate the experimental set-up used for EIS measurements on high‑impedance coated samples. The standard uses purpose‑built dummy cells (equivalent circuits) to simulate high‑impedance coatings, providing guidelines for measurement, curve fitting, data presentation and acceptance criteria to increase confidence in EIS test protocols.

Key topics and requirements

  • Purpose: Validate EIS instrumentation, cabling, software and laboratory environment for high‑impedance coatings testing.
  • Dummy cells: Four recommended equivalent circuits (types A and B) built from resistors and capacitors mounted on PCBs. Typical component values (as given in the standard) are:
    • Dummy cell 1 (Circuit A): R1 = 50 GΩ; C1 = 0.15 nF
    • Dummy cell 2 (Circuit B): R1 = 1 GΩ; R2 = 10 GΩ; C1 = 0.15 nF; C2 = 0.47 nF
    • Dummy cell 3 (Circuit B): R1 = 1 GΩ; R2 = 0.2 GΩ; C1 = 0.1 nF; C2 = 20 nF
    • Dummy cell 4 (Circuit B): R1 = 0.1 GΩ; R2 = 0.1 GΩ; C1 = 10 nF; C2 = 10 nF
  • Measurement practice: Perform measurements in a Faraday cage to minimize electromagnetic interference (a key artifact source for high‑impedance tests). Use potentiostatic mode at DC = 0 V and a nominal excitation amplitude of 20 mV (peak-to-zero); increase amplitude if data quality is poor.
  • Timing and sweep: Expect single measurements to take ~30–40 minutes (dummy cell 1 may take ~1 hour). The standard provides recommended frequency sweep ranges for each dummy cell (refer to the document for exact settings).
  • Data analysis: Use suitable curve‑fitting software to fit the measured data to the equivalent circuits, produce Bode plots (measured vs simulated) and record fitted component values and fitting quality indicators. Presentation of Bode plots is required for comparison.
  • Acceptance & precision: The standard includes acceptance criteria, guidance on repeatability/reproducibility, and results from an interlaboratory test.

Applications and users

  • Quality control and validation for EIS testing of coatings and metallic specimens
  • Laboratories performing corrosion/coating testing, R&D in paints and varnishes, materials and surface engineers
  • Instrument manufacturers and software vendors (to validate hardware/software performance)
  • Standards and accreditation bodies evaluating EIS test methods

Related standards

  • ISO 16773‑1, 16773‑2, 16773‑4 (other parts of the EIS series)
  • ISO/TR 16208 (dummy cells for low impedance ranges)
  • ASTM G106 (precision data for low‑impedance measurements)

EN ISO 16773-3:2016 is essential for anyone who needs reliable, validated EIS data on high‑impedance coated samples - enabling consistent curve fitting, noise assessment and robust reporting of EIS results.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN ISO 16773-3:2016 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) on coated and uncoated metallic specimens - Part 3: Processing and analysis of data from dummy cells (ISO 16773-3:2016)". This standard covers: ISO 16773-3:2016 specifies a procedure for the evaluation of the experimental set-up used for carrying out EIS on high-impedance coated samples. For this purpose, dummy cells are used to simulate high-impedance coated samples. On the basis of the equivalent circuits described, this part of ISO 16773 gives guidelines for the use of dummy cells to increase confidence in the test protocol, including making measurements, curve fitting and data presentation. NOTE Due to the nature of the measurements, investigations of high-impedance coated samples are more susceptible to artefacts coming from electromagnetic interferences. Therefore, this part of ISO 16773 considers the aspects for measuring high-impedance samples by using appropriate dummy cells in a Faraday cage. However, most manufacturers offer complementary dummy cells in the low and medium impedance range. This allows checking the setup in the respective low impedance range.

ISO 16773-3:2016 specifies a procedure for the evaluation of the experimental set-up used for carrying out EIS on high-impedance coated samples. For this purpose, dummy cells are used to simulate high-impedance coated samples. On the basis of the equivalent circuits described, this part of ISO 16773 gives guidelines for the use of dummy cells to increase confidence in the test protocol, including making measurements, curve fitting and data presentation. NOTE Due to the nature of the measurements, investigations of high-impedance coated samples are more susceptible to artefacts coming from electromagnetic interferences. Therefore, this part of ISO 16773 considers the aspects for measuring high-impedance samples by using appropriate dummy cells in a Faraday cage. However, most manufacturers offer complementary dummy cells in the low and medium impedance range. This allows checking the setup in the respective low impedance range.

EN ISO 16773-3:2016 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 87.040 - Paints and varnishes. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN ISO 16773-3:2016 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 16773-3:2009, ISO 16773-3:2016. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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Paints and varnishes - Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) on coated and
uncoated metallic specimens - Part 3: Processing and analysis of data from dummy cells
(ISO 16773-3:2016)
Elektrochemische Impedanzspektroskopie (EIS) an beschichteten und unbeschichteten
metallischen Proben - Teil 3: Verarbeitung und Analyse von Daten von Testschaltkreisen
(ISO 16773-3:2016)
Spectroscopie d'impédance électrochimique (SIE) sur des éprouvettes métalliques
revêtues et non revêtues - Partie 3: Traitement et analyse des données obtenues à partir
de cellules test (ISO 16773-3:2016)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 16773-3:2016
ICS:
87.040 Barve in laki Paints and varnishes
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 16773-3
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2016
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 87.040 Supersedes EN ISO 16773-3:2009
English Version
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) on coated
and uncoated metallic specimens - Part 3: Processing and
analysis of data from dummy cells (ISO 16773-3:2016)
Spectroscopie d'impédance électrochimique (SIE) sur Elektrochemische Impedanzspektroskopie (EIS) an
des éprouvettes métalliques revêtues et non revêtues - beschichteten und unbeschichteten metallischen
Partie 3: Traitement et analyse des données obtenues à Proben - Teil 3: Verarbeitung und Analyse von Daten
partir de cellules test (ISO 16773-3:2016) von Testschaltkreisen (ISO 16773-3:2016)
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European foreword . 3
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 16773-3:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 35 “Paints
and varnishes” in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 139 “Paints and varnishes” the
secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
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Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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The text of ISO 16773-3:2016 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 16773-3:2016 without any
modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 16773-3
Second edition
2016-04-01
Electrochemical impedance
spectroscopy (EIS) on coated and
uncoated metallic specimens —
Part 3:
Processing and analysis of data from
dummy cells
Spectroscopie d’impédance électrochimique (SIE) sur des éprouvettes
métalliques revêtues et non revêtues —
Partie 3: Traitement et analyse des données obtenues à partir de
cellules test
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ISO 16773-3:2016(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Description of the dummy cells . 1
2.1 General . 1
2.2 Components of the dummy cells . 1
2.3 Accuracy requirements for the components . 2
2.4 Circuit description . 2
3 Procedure. 3
4 Data analysis . 3
5 Presentation of the results . 3
6 Acceptance criteria for the measurement system . 5
7 Test report . 5
8 Repeatability and reproducibility . 6
Bibliography .11
ISO 16773-3:2016(E)
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General test methods for paints and varnishes.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 16773-3:2009), which has been
technically revised. The main changes are the following:
a) the introductory element of the title, Paints and varnishes, has been omitted, because the scope
is broadened to include metals and alloys and the main element of the title has been changed to:
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) on coated and uncoated metallic specimens;
b) a reference to ISO/TR 16208 for dummy cells with low impedance values (10 Ω to 1 000 Ω) has
been added;
c) a reference to ASTM G106 for the precision data of low impedance measurements has been added;
d) a test report has been added.
ISO 16773 consists of the following parts, under the general title Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
(EIS) on coated and uncoated metallic specimens:
— Part 1: Terms and definitions
— Part 2: Collection of data
— Part 3: Processing and analysis of data from dummy cells
— Part 4: Examples of spectra of polymer-coated and uncoated specimens
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 16773-3:2016(E)
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) on coated
and uncoated metallic specimens —
Part 3:
Processing and analysis of data from dummy cells
1 Scope
This part of ISO 16773 specifies a procedure for the evaluation of the experimental set-up used for
carrying out EIS on high-impedance coated samples. For this purpose, dummy cells are used to simulate
high-impedance coated samples. On the basis of the equivalent circuits described, this part of ISO 16773
gives guidelines for the use of dummy cells to increase confidence in the test protocol, including making
measurements, curve fitting and data presentation.
NOTE Due to the nature of the measurements, investigations of high-impedance coated samples are more
susceptible to artefacts coming from electromagnetic interferences. Therefore, this part of ISO 16773 considers
the aspects for measuring high-impedance samples by using appropriate dummy cells in a Faraday cage. However,
most manufacturers offer complementary dummy cells in the low and medium impedance range. This allows
checking the setup in the respective low impedance range.
2 Description of the dummy cells
2.1 General
A set of four equivalent circuits (dummy cells) is used to check the overall experimental arrangement.
The dummy cells are mounted separately. Two types of equivalent circui
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