BRITISH STANDARD BS 1706:1990

Incorporating
Amendment No. 1
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Method for specifying

Electroplated coatings
of zinc and cadmium on
iron and steel

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Committees responsible for this

British Standard
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The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by the Surface

Coatings (other than Paints) Standards Policy Committee (SRC/-) to Technical
Committee SRC/1, upon which the following bodies were represented:

British Constructional Steelwork Association Ltd.

British Industrial Fasteners Federation
British Lock Manufacturers’ Association
British Malleable Tube Fittings Association
British Metal Finishing Suppliers’ Association
British Telecommunications plc
Electricity Supply Industry in England and Wales
Electronic Engineering Association
Galvanizers’ Association
Institute of Metal Finishing
Metal Finishing Association
Ministry of Defence
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd.
Spring Research and Manufacturers’ Association
Telecommunication Engineering and Manufacturing Association
Zinc Alloy Rust-proofing Co. Ltd.
Zinc Development Association

This British Standard, having

been prepared under the
direction of the Surface
Coatings (other than Paints)
Standards Policy Committee,
was published under the
authority of the Board
of BSI and comes into
effect on
31 July 1990

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Amendments issued since publication
First published March 1951
Second edition July 1960 Amd. No. Date Comments
Third edition July 1990

6731 May 1991 Indicated by a sideline in the margin

The following BSI references
relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee reference SRC/1
Draft for comment 87/51808 DC

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Contents

Page
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Committees responsible Inside front cover

Foreword ii
1 Scope 1
2 Definitions 1
3 Information to be supplied by the purchaser to the electroplater 1
4 Basis material 2
5 Service conditions and classification code 2
6 Sampling 3
7 Coatings 3
8 Tests 4
Appendix A Heat treatment 4
Appendix B Test methods 5
Table 1 — Summary of information required 1
Table 2 — Typical coating classification codes, thickness,
service condition and service life 3
Table 3 — Classification of chromate coatings 3
Table 4 — Requirements for corrosion resistance of chromate coatings 4
Table 5 — Categories of steels and maximum tensile strengths
corresponding to specified minimum tensile strengths 4
Table 6 — Recommendations for heat treatment for stress
relief before electroplating 5

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Table 7 — Recommendations for heat treatment for hydrogen
embrittlement relief after electroplating
Publications referred to
5
Inside back cover

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Foreword

This British Standard has been prepared under the direction of the Surface
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Coatings (other than Paints) Standards Policy Committee. It is based on the

international standards ISO 2081:1986 “Metallic coatings – electroplated
coatings of zinc on iron or steel”, and ISO 2082:1986 “Metallic coatings –
electroplated coatings of cadmium on iron or steel” which were prepared with the
active participation of the United Kingdom by Subcommittee 3, Electrodeposited
coatings and related finishes, of Technical committee 107, Metallic and other
non-organic coatings, of the International Organization for Standardization
(ISO). It describes a method for specifying zinc and cadmium coatings for the
protection of iron and steel under various corrosive conditions. It revises and
supersedes BS 1706:1960 which is withdrawn.
BS 1706 was first published in 1951 and last revised in 1960. This revision of the
standard brings the technical content up to date and in line with that of ISO 2081
and ISO 2082. It differs from the previous edition of BS 1706 in that it has
been drafted as a method for specifying and not as a specification. For
this reason it is no longer appropriate for a claim to be made that a
coating complies with BS 1706:1988.
The other main changes in the content of the standard are the different choice of
coating thicknesses and the revised heat treatment conditions for minimizing the
risk of hydrogen embrittlement failures of articles made from high strength steel.
CAUTION. Cadmium vapour is toxic by inhalation. During heat treatment,
therefore, all precautions should be taken to ensure that no person is exposed to
it.
Because of its toxicity, it is essential that cadmium is not employed as a coating

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for any object likely to come into contact with food or beverages. Attention is also
drawn to the danger arising from welding, soldering or heating as its vapour is
toxic.
The surface condition of the basis material is not specified in this standard.
Chromate conversion coatings on top of electroplated coatings of cadmium or zinc
give additional protection against corrosion and should normally be specified.
Zinc or cadmium electroplated articles to be painted may require alternative
treatment such as phosphating to promote good adhesion.
CAUTION. Chromates can cause dermatitis so skin contact with chromated
components should be avoided as much as possible.
Zinc and cadmium electroplated articles are subject to attack by certain organic
materials, e.g. cardboard, wood or certain electrical insulating materials which
emit reactive vapours. Cognizance of this should be taken when articles are
packed, stored or transported.
Attention is drawn to the fact that electroplated cadmium is more readily
soldered than electroplated zinc.
It is essential that the purchaser specifies all his requirements and provides at
least all the essential information (see 3.1) to the electroplater; merely to ask for
electroplating to be carried out in accordance with BS 1706 without this
information is insufficient.
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii,
pages 1 to 6, an inside back cover and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on
the inside front cover.

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1 Scope 2.1
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significant surface
This British Standard describes a method for
specifying electroplated coatings of cadmium or zinc the part of the article covered or to be covered by the
on iron or steel for protection against corrosion. It coating and for which the coating is essential for
does not apply to coatings applied to sheet, strip or serviceability and/or appearance
wire in the unfabricated form. 2.2
It gives information to be supplied by the purchaser local thickness
to the electroplater and information on coating the mean of the thickness measurements, of which
thicknesses and chromate treatments. It also a specified number is made within a reference area
includes requirements for heat treatment both
2.3
before and after electroplating.
minimum local thickness
NOTE 1 The coating thickness that can be applied to threaded
components may be limited by dimensional requirements, the lowest value of the local thicknesses found on
including class or fit. Attention is drawn to BS 3382 which the significant surface of a single article
includes tables specifying the maximum thicknesses that can be
applied to standard threads.
(see also 7.3.1)
NOTE 2 The titles of the publications referred to in this 2.4
standard are listed on the inside back cover. reference area
2 Definitions the area within which a specified number of single
measurements is required to be made
For the purpose of this British Standard the
following definitions, as given in BS 5411-1, apply. 3 Information to be supplied by the
purchaser to the electroplater
NOTE A summary of clause references pertaining to this

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information is given in Table 1.
Table 1 — Summary of information required
Information required Relevant clauses Other related

Essential Additional clauses

information information required

Reference (i.e. the 3.1 a)

number of this British
Standard)
Coating classification 3.1 b) 5.2
code
Significant surface 3.1 c) 3.2 b) 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.1
Basis material 3.1 d) Clause 4
Appearance 3.1 e) 7.2
Heat treatment 3.1 f) 7.6,
appendix A
Chromate or other 3.1 g) 7.5
conversion coatings
Corrosion resistance 3.1 h) 8.2
Sampling 3.1 i) Clause 6
Area for thickness 3.1 j) 8.1,
determination on small appendix B
articles of complex shape
Contact marks 3.2 a) 7.2
Additional significant 3.2 b) 7.1
surfaces

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3.1 Essential information 5 Service conditions and classification

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The information listed in a) to i) shall be supplied by code

the purchaser to the electroplater, if necessary in 5.1 The purchaser shall supply the following
consultation with the electroplater. information to the electroplater by quoting the
a) The number of this British Standard, appropriate classification code described in 5.2
i.e. BS 1706. (see also 3.1 b) and 3.1 g)
b) The classification code (see clause 5). a) the chemical identity of the basis material;
c) The significant surface indicated, for example, b) the chemical identity of the coating;
by drawings or by the provision of suitably
c) the minimum local thickness of the coating;
marked samples (see 7.1).
d) the identity of the chromate conversion coating
d) The nature and surface condition of the basis
or other type of conversion coating required,
material (see clause 4). unless this is to be omitted.
e) The surface appearance of the coating (see 7.2). NOTE The thickness of the coating required depends on the
f) Any requirements for heat treatment before or severity of the service conditions and on the service life required.
Classes Fe/Cd 5 and Fe/Zn 5 (see 5.2) are recommended only for
after electroplating and, for steels, a statement of dry, indoor conditions. As the service conditions become more
the maximum tensile strength (see 7.6 and severe
appendix A). and/or the life required increases, coatings with greater thickness
should be specified.
g) A statement as to whether or not chromate
coating is to be omitted and, if omitted, as to 5.2 The classification code consists of the following
whether or not another type of conversion coating parts, the first two of which are separated by an
is to be applied (see 7.5). oblique stroke:
h) Whether or not the chromate coating, if a/b c d
applied, is to be subjected to a corrosion test

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where
(see 8.2). a indicates the chemical symbol, i.e. Fe, for the
i) The sampling procedure to be used, any special basis material (iron or steel);
inspection requirements and details of the b indicates the chemical symbol for cadmium,
sampling and acceptance levels (AQL) required Cd, or for zinc, Zn, as appropriate;
(see clause 6).
c indicates the minimum local thickness (in
j) If appropriate, the area to be used for the micrometres) of the cadmium or zinc coating;
determination of local thickness on small articles
of complex shape and the method of measuring d indicates the chromate conversion coating
such an area (see 8.1 and appendix B). required. This is indicated by a lower case c
followed by the class and designation of the
3.2 Additional information coating (see Table 3). It is omitted if a chromate
The additional information listed in a) and b), as conversion coating is not required. Details of
applicable, shall be supplied by the purchaser, if other types of conversion coating are given
necessary in consultation with the electroplater. separately.
a) The location of areas of surface that can be 5.3 A typical example of a complete classification
used for connecting parts to jigs or racks and code is
where contact marks are acceptable (see 7.2). Fe/Zn 8 c 1A
b) An indication of those parts of the surface of i.e. a coating on steel of zinc of minimum local
the article that cannot be touched by a ball of thickness 8 mm with a class 1A chromate conversion
diameter 20 mm but which are to be included in coating.
the significant surface (see 7.1).
5.4 Table 2 shows the coating classification code and
4 Basis material the corresponding minimum local thickness
(see 7.3) of coatings prior to chromate treatment, if
The nature of the basis material shall be specified carried out, and an indication of their relationship
by the purchaser to the electroplater (see 3.1 d)). to service conditions and to service life. It should be
NOTE This British Standard does not specify requirements for noted however that equal thicknesses of cadmium
the surface condition of the basis material before electroplating and zinc do not normally give the same service life
with zinc or cadmium but agreement should preferably be
reached between the interested parties that the surface finish of under identical service conditions.
the basis material is not too rough to prevent the appearance
and/or the serviceability of the coating from being satisfactory.

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6 Sampling 7.3 Thickness of coatings

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Unless otherwise specified, the sampling procedure 7.3.1 Minimum local thickness
shall be selected from BS 6001 or BS 6041. The The minimum local thickness requirement of the
sampling and acceptance levels (AQL) required coating, as indicated by the classification code
shall be agreed between the purchaser and the (see 5.2), applies to any part of the significant
electroplater. surface (see 7.1).
7.3.2 Thickness of coatings on small articles
7 Coatings
In the case of articles having a significant surface
7.1 Significant surface area less than 100 mm2 the minimum local
Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser those thickness is deemed to be the minimum value of the
parts of the surface of an article which cannot be average thickness determined by the method
touched by a ball of diameter 20 mm shall not be specified in 8.1.
considered part of the significant surface 7.4 Adhesion
(see 3.2 b)).
The coating shall continue to adhere to the basis
Table 2 — Typical coating classification codes,
metal when subjected to the test described in B.2.
thickness, service condition and service life
7.5 Application of conversion coatings
Service Classification Classification Minimum
condition or code, code, zinca local Conversion coatings, particularly chromate
service life cadmiuma thickness coatings, enhance the corrosion resistance of the
mm electrodeposited cadmium and zinc coatings, and
Increasing Fe/Cd 5 Fe/Zn 5 5 chromate coatings shall only be omitted, or replaced
severity of by other conversion coatings, if specified by the
service Fe/Cd 8 Fe/Zn 8 8 purchaser (see 3.1 g)). The types of chromate coating

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which can be produced on electrodeposited cadmium
condition or Fe/Cd 12 Fe/Zn 12 12
life and zinc coatings are summarized in Table 3 and
described more fully in BS 6338. (See also 5.4).
required Fe/Cd 25 Fe/Zn 25 25
a
7.6 Heat treatment
Followed by the appropriate symbol (see 7.5) for the
chromate conversion coating, when present. Details of other If the purchaser specifies that stress relief or
conversion coatings shall be given separately. hydrogen embrittlement relief is required
NOTE 1 In any particular environment, the protective value (see 3.1 f)), the necessary heat treatment shall be
of a zinc coating is directly proportional to its thickness. carried out in accordance with appendix A. The
Therefore a zinc coating of 40 mm thickness may also be used for
special purposes. purchaser shall also indicate the maximum tensile
NOTE 2 When a very long service life is required, as for strength of steels if they form the basis material.
example on structural steel components, the thicker zinc NOTE Attention is drawn to the note to appendix A.
coatings required are usually applied by hot-dip galvanizing
(see BS 729), by zinc spraying (see BS 2569) or by sherardizing Table 3 — Classification of chromate coatings
(see BS 4921).
Class Designation Type Typical appearance
7.2 Appearance A Clear Transparent clear,
Over the significant surface, the electroplated sometimes with a
article shall be free from clearly visible plating 1 bluish tinge
defects such as blisters, pits, roughness, cracks or B Bleached Transparent with
unplated areas. On articles where a contact mark is slight iridescence
unavoidable, its position shall, if appropriate, be
specified by the purchaser, preferably by the C Iridescent Yellow iridescent
provision of a suitably marked sample (see 3.2 a)). 2 D Opaque Olive green, shading
The articles shall be clean and free from damage. to brown or bronze
Unless specified otherwise by the purchaser NOTE 1 Finishes may be characterized by class alone or by
(see 3.1 e)), the coatings shall be bright. class and type designation (see BS 6338).
NOTE 2 In addition, black coatings can be produced by several
NOTE Heat treatment may cause a slight dullness in the methods. Such coatings may have different degrees of corrosion
coating appearance. protection.

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8 Tests NOTE Parts made from steels with maximum tensile strengths
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greater than 1050 MPa (corresponding hardness values

8.1 Measurement of local thickness approximately 34 HRC, 340 HV or 320 HB) and
surface-hardened parts will require heat treatment. Preparation
The local thickness of the coating shall be involving cathodic treatments in alkaline or acid solutions should
determined by one of the methods described in be avoided. Additionally, the selection of electroplating solutions
BS 5411-4, BS 5411-5, BS 5411-7, and BS 5411-11. with high cathodic efficiencies is recommended for steel
components with tensile strengths greater than 1450 MPa
In the case of dispute, the method described in BS (corresponding hardness values approximately 45 HRC, 440 HV
5411-4 shall be used except for articles having a or 415 HB).
significant surface less than 100 mm2 when the
method described in B.1 shall be used. A.2 Categorization of steels
NOTE 1 If the coatings are rough or matt, the microscopical A.2.1 With the exception of surface-hardened parts
(BS 5411-5) and profilometric (BS 5411-7) methods may give (see A.3.2 and A.4.2), the heat treatment conditions
unreliable results, and magnetic methods may give
measurements which are somewhat greater than those of smooth are selected on the basis of the specified maximum
coatings of the same mass. tensile strength. Steels are categorized according to
NOTE 2 Prior to the use of the method specified in BS 5411-4, specified maximum tensile strength according to
it is necessary to remove the chromate or other conversion Table 5. If the steel is specified only in terms of
coating using a very mild abrasive, e.g. a paste of levigated
alumina. In the case of heavy conversion coatings, the results minimum tensile strength, the corresponding
will, therefore, be slightly low. maximum tensile strengths shall be determined
8.2 Corrosion resistance of the chromate film from Table 5.
If specified by the purchaser (see 3.1 h)), parts shall A.2.2 If neither maximum nor minimum strength is
be subjected to the corrosion test specified in specified for the steel, Vickers hardness values
BS 5466-1. in such cases the time taken for of 320 HV, 440 HV and 560 HV shall be regarded as
formation of white corrosion products on chromated equivalent to maximum tensile strengths
zinc or cadmium coatings shall be not less than the of 1050 MPa, 1450 MPa and 1800 MPa,

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values given in Table 4. The chromate coatings shall respectively, and the heat treatment conditions
be allowed 24 hours to harden before testing is shall be selected accordingly.
carried out.
A.3 Heat treatment before electroplating
NOTE The edges of the test specimens should be excluded from
the test area. A.3.1 Non-surface hardened parts
Table 4 — Requirements for corrosion The conditions given in Table 6 are recommended if
resistance of chromate coatings the purchaser requires the parts to be stress
Designation Possible Minimum time to relieved before electroplating. Different conditions
(see Table 3) classifications formation of white from those given in Table 6, i.e suitable
corrosion products combinations of shorter times at appropriate higher
temperatures may be used if they have been shown
h
to be effective. The treatment shall be carried out
A 1, 1A 6 before the commencement of any preparation or
B 1B 24 cleaning treatment using aqueous solutions.
C 2, 2C 72 Table 5 — Categories of steels and maximum
tensile strengths corresponding to specified
D 2D 96 minimum tensile strengths
Appendix A. Heat treatment Specified minimum tensile Corresponding maximum
strength tensile strength
NOTE Work is at present being undertaken that may further
refine the contents of this appendix. MPa MPa

A.1 General Up to 900 Up to 1 050

More than 1 000, up to More than 1 050, up to
In all cases, the duration of heat treatment shall
commence from the time at which the whole of each and including 1 400 and including 1 450
part attains the specified temperature. More than 1 400, up to More than 1 450, up to
and including 1 750 and including 1 800
More than 1 750 More than 1 800

A.3.2 Surface-hardened parts

Surface-hardened parts shall be heat treated
at 190 °C to 220 °C for not less than 2 h.

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A.3.3 Cold worked parts Table 7 — Recommendations for heat

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If stress relief is given after shot peening or other treatment for hydrogen embrittlement relief
cold working processes, the temperature shall not after electroplating
exceed 220 °C. Specified maximum tensile Heat treatment
strength
A.4 Heat treatment after electroplating
MPa
A.4.1 Heat treatment conditions after electroplating
Up to 1 050 None required
shall be in accordance with Table 7, and heat
treatment shall be carried out not later than 4 h More than 1 050, up to 8 h minimum at
after electroplating and before any chromate and including 1 450 between 190 °C and
treatment. 220 °C
A.4.2 Surface-hardened parts shall be heat treated More than 1 450, up to 18 h minimum at
at 190 °C to 220 °C for not less than 2 h. and including 1 800 between 190 °C and
A.4.3 Other temperatures and durations may be 220 °C
specified by the purchaser and used if they have More than 1 800 24 h minimum at
been shown to be effective for the particular coated between 190 °C and
part, but parts shall not be heat treated above a 220 °C
temperature 50 °C below their tempering
temperature. WARNING. The stripping solutions have hazards
Annex B Test methods associated with them and the precautions given
in B.1.2 should be carefully observed.
B.1 Measurement of thickness on small Rinse the articles in running water, if necessary
articles brushing to remove any loose dark deposit (of

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antimony when using solutions a) or b)) from the
B.1.1 Procedure
surface, dry carefully, and reweigh to the nearest
Take a sufficient number of articles to give a mass of milligram, noting the loss in mass. Calculate the
coating of not less than 100 mg. If the article is of a thickness d, in micrometres, of the coating from the
complex shape, an area and method of measuring formula:
the area shall be agreed between the interested 3
parties. Weigh the articles to the nearest milligram, m × 10
d = −−−−−−−−−−−−
and strip off the coating at room temperature using Ar
one of the solutions in B.1.2. When testing for where
referee purposes, use either solutions a) or b) for
zinc and solution d) for cadmium. m is the loss in mass (in mg);
Table 6 — Recommendations for heat A is the area of the surface under examination
treatment for stress relief before (in mm2);
electroplating r is the density of the zinc or cadmium coating
Specified maximum tensile Heat treatment (in g/cm3), as follows:
strength r = 7.1 for zinc
MPa r = 8.6 for cadmium
Up to 1 050 None required B.1.2 Examples of suitable stripping solutions
More than 1 050, up to 1 h minimum at and precautions to be taken
and including 1 450 between 190 °C and WARNING. Antimony trioxide (Sb2O3) dissolved in
220 °C hydrochloric acid solution and antimony trichloride
(SbCl3) are poisonous. Avoid contact with the skin.
More than 1 450, up to 18 h minimum at
Stibine (SbH3), which is a very poisonous gas, may
and including 1 800 between 190 °C and be released during the stripping process when using
220 °C either solution a) or b) and stringent precautions
More than 1 800 24 h minimum at should be taken to avoid breathing it. Carry out the
between 190 °C and stripping process in a fume cupboard.
220 °C Formaldehyde solution is toxic, irritant and causes
burns. Avoid breathing the vapour. Avoid contact
with the skin and eyes.

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The following solutions may be used for stripping. B.2 Burnishing test for adhesion
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Rub an area of not more than 6 cm2 of the

a) antimony trioxide (Sb2O3) in 20 g electroplated surface rapidly and firmly with a
hydrochloric acid solution smooth metal implement for 15 s.
r > 1.16 g/mL 800 mL The pressure shall be sufficient to burnish the
coating at every stroke, but not so great as to cut the
water 200 mL coating. Poor adhesion will be shown by the
b) antimony trichloride (SbCl3) 32 g appearance of a loose blister which grows as rubbing
in hydrochloric acid solution is continued. If, in addition, the quality of the
coating is poor, the blister may crack and the
r > 1.16 g/mL 800 mL coating will peel away from the basis metal.
water 200 mL More than one area may be tested if desired.
Stripping solutions a) and b) are satisfactory
provided that the articles are removed from the
solution as soon as the coating has been completely
dissolved i.e. once the vigorous chemical action has
ceased. However, they may attack the basis iron or
steel if the articles are left in the solution for any
considerable time after the stripping has been
completed.

c) formaldehyde (30 % m/m 10 mL

solution) in hydrochloric acid

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solution
r > 1.16 g/mL 500 mL
water 500 mL
d) (for cadmium only)
ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) 300 g
with water to make 1 litre

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Publications referred to

BS 729, Specification for hot dip galvanized coatings on iron and steel articles.
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BS 2569, Specification for sprayed metal coatings.

BS 3382, Specification for electroplated coatings on threaded components.
BS 3382-1, Cadmium on steel components.
BS 3382-2, Zinc on steel components.
BS 3382-7, Thicker platings for threaded components.
BS 4921, Specification for sherardized coatings on iron and steel articles.
BS 5411, Methods of test for metallic and related coatings.
BS 5411-1, Definitions and conventions concerning the measurement of thickness.
BS 5411-4, Coulometric method for the measurement of coating thickness.
BS 5411-5, Measurement of local thickness of metal and oxide coatings by the microscopical examination of
cross-sections.
BS 5411-7, Profilometric method for measurement of coating thickness.
BS 5411-11, Measurement of coating thickness of non-magnetic metallic and vitreous or porcelain enamel
coatings on magnetic basis metals: magnetic method.
BS 5466, Methods for corrosion testing of metallic coatings.
BS 5466-1, Neutral salt spray test (NSS test).
BS 6001, Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes.
BS 6041, Method of sampling electrodeposited coatings and related finishes: procedures for inspection by
attributes.
BS 6338, Specification for chromate conversion coatings on electrodeposited zinc and cadmium coatings.

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