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Designation: B695 − 21

Standard Specification for

Coatings of Zinc Mechanically Deposited on Iron and Steel1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B695; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope* High Temperature Service, or Both

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for a coating A563/A563M Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
of zinc mechanically deposited on iron and steel basis metals. (Inch and Metric)
The coating is provided in several thicknesses up to and B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
including 107 µm. The seven thickest classes are usually B183 Practice for Preparation of Low-Carbon Steel for
referred to as “mechanically galvanized.” Electroplating
B242 Guide for Preparation of High-Carbon Steel for Elec-
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded troplating
as the standard. The inch-pound equivalents of SI units are B322 Guide for Cleaning Metals Prior to Electroplating
given for informational purposes. B487 Test Method for Measurement of Metal and Oxide
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the Coating Thickness by Microscopical Examination of
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the Cross Section
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- B499 Test Method for Measurement of Coating Thicknesses
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- by the Magnetic Method: Nonmagnetic Coatings on
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Magnetic Basis Metals
NOTE 1—The performance of this coating complies with the require-
B571 Practice for Qualitative Adhesion Testing of Metallic
ments of Specification A153/A153M and MIL-C-81562. Coatings
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- B602 Guide for Attribute Sampling of Metallic and Inor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- ganic Coatings
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the B697 Guide for Selection of Sampling Plans for Inspection
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- of Electrodeposited Metallic and Inorganic Coatings
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical B762 Guide of Variables Sampling of Metallic and Inorganic
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. Coatings
F1470 Practice for Fastener Sampling for Specified Me-
2. Referenced Documents chanical Properties and Performance Inspection
F3125/F3125M Specification for High Strength Structural
2.1 ASTM Standards:2
Bolts and Assemblies, Steel and Alloy Steel, Heat Treated,
A153/A153M Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on
Inch Dimensions 120 ksi and 150 ksi Minimum Tensile
Iron and Steel Hardware
Strength, and Metric Dimensions 830 MPa and 1040 MPa
A194/A194M Specification for Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel,
Minimum Tensile Strength
and Stainless Steel Nuts for Bolts for High Pressure or
2.2 Military Standard:3
MIL-C-81562 Coating, Cadmium, Tin Cadmium and Zinc
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B08 on (Mechanically Deposited)
Metallic and Inorganic Coatings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
B08.06 on Soft Metals. 3. Classification
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2021. Published November 2021. Originally
approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as B695 – 04(2016). DOI: 3.1 Classes—Zinc coatings are classified on the basis of
10.1520/B0695-21.
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thickness, as follows:
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Class Minimum Thickness, µm 6.2.1 Stress-Relief Treatment—All steel parts that have an
110 107 ultimate tensile strength of 1000 MPa and above and that
80 81
70 69
contain tensile stresses caused by machining, grinding,
65 66 straightening, or cold-forming operation shall be given a
55 53 stress-relief heat treatment prior to cleaning and metal deposi-
50 50
40 40
tion. The temperature and time at temperature shall be 190 6
25 25 15 °C for a minimum of 3 h so that maximum stress relief is
12 12 obtained without reducing the hardness below the specified
8 8
5 5 minimum.
3.2 Types—Zinc coatings are identified by types on the basis 6.2.2 High-strength steels (which become embrittled when
of supplementary treatment required, as follows: charged with hydrogen) and that have heavy oxide or scale
Type I—As coated, without supplementary treatment (X2.1). shall be cleaned before application of the coating in accordance
Type II—With colored chromate conversion treatment with Practice B242. In general, nonelectrolytic alkaline,
(X2.2). anodic-alkaline, and some inhibited acid cleaners are preferred
to avoid the risk of producing hydrogen embrittlement from the
4. Ordering Information cleaning procedure.
6.2.3 For low-carbon steels, see Practice B183. Useful
4.1 Supplying the following information by the purchaser to guidelines are also given in Guide B322.

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the seller in the purchase order or other governing document 6.2.4 Mechanical deposition of zinc coatings shall consist,
will make the application of this specification complete: in general, of all of the steps listed below, and in the sequence
4.1.1 Class, including a maximum thickness, if appropriate, as shown:
type, and for Type II, color and need for supplemental lubricant
6.2.4.1 Preparation of the surface of the parts to be coated,
(3.1, 3.2, and 6.2.5),
by chemical (generally acidic) procedure to an extent that
4.1.2 Nature of substrate (for example, high-strength steel),
permits uniformly satisfactory results from subsequent steps.
need for stress relief (6.2.1), and cleaning precautions to be
6.2.4.2 Deposition of a thin metal coating, generally of
followed (6.2.2 and 6.2.3),
copper, by immersion in appropriate chemical solutions, with-
4.1.3 Significant surfaces (6.3),
out the use of electric current. There are no thickness require-
4.1.4 Requirements for and methods of testing for one or
ments for this coating.
more of the following, if required: need for and type of test
specimens (8.1), thickness (6.3 and 8.3), adhesion (6.4 and 6.2.4.3 Tumbling of the parts that have been treated accord-
8.4), corrosion resistance (6.5 and 8.5), absence of hydrogen ing to 6.2.4.1 and 6.2.4.2 in a container with the following:
embrittlement, and the waiting period before testing and testing (1) The zinc metal to be deposited, in powder form;
loads (6.6 and 8.6), (2) Impact media, which includes glass, for example, or
4.1.5 Inspection responsibility (Section 11) and sampling other substances that are essentially inert to the chemicals of
plan for each inspection criterion (Section 7), and the deposition process. The function of this media is to aid in
4.1.6 Requirements for certified report of test results (Sec- providing mechanical forces to drive the metal powder onto the
tion 10). substrate parts;
(3) A “promoter” or “accelerator” which aids in the uni-
5. Workmanship form deposition of the metal powder; and
(4) A liquid medium, generally water.
5.1 The coating shall be uniform in appearance and free of 6.2.4.4 Separation of the parts from the solid and liquid
blisters, pits, nodules, flaking, and other defects that are media.
capable of adversely affecting the function of the coating. The 6.2.4.5 Rinsing.
coating shall cover all surfaces as stated in 6.3, including roots
6.2.4.6 Drying.
of threads, thread peaks, corners, recesses, and edges. The
6.2.5 Supplementary Treatments:
coating shall not be stained or discolored throughout to an
extent capable of adversely affecting appearance as a func- 6.2.5.1 Colored Chromate Conversion Treatments (Type
tional requirement. However, superficial staining, that results II)—Colored chromate conversion treatment for Type II shall
from rinsing or drying, and variations in color or luster shall be done in a solution containing hexavalent chromium ions.
not be cause for rejection. This solution shall produce a bright or semi-bright continuous,
smooth, protective film with a uniform color that is capable of
NOTE 2—The nature of the mechanical plating process is such that ranging from yellow through bronze and olive-drab to brown
coatings characteristically will not be as smooth or as bright as some and black and that are capable of being dyed to a desired color.
electroplated coatings.
Bright dips that do not contain salts that yield films containing
6. Requirements hexavalent chromium ions are precluded as treatments for
producing Type II coatings.
6.1 Appearance—The coating as deposited shall have a 6.2.5.2 Waxes, lacquers, or other organic coatings may be
uniform silvery appearance, and a matte to medium-bright applied as a supplemental finish for added lubrication or
luster. friction modification. Any requirement for supplemental finish
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other governing document (see 4.1.1). Supplemental lubrica- and the characteristics of the deposition process.
tion treatments shall not be used to ensure conformance to the In addition, the average coating thickness on articles will vary from
article to article within a production lot. Therefore, if all of the articles in
salt spray corrosion resistance requirements (see 8.5.4). a production lot are to meet the thickness requirement, the average coating
6.2.5.3 Nuts, notably, Specification A563/A563M DH or thickness for the production lot as a whole will be greater than the average
Specification A194/A194M 2H, that are coated in accordance necessary to ensure that a single article meets the requirement.
with this specification and intended for use in structural bolting 6.4 Adhesion—The zinc coating shall be sufficiently adher-
per Specification F3125/F3125M shall be supplied with a ent to the basis metal to pass the tests specified in 8.4.
lubricant (that is, supplemental finish as described in 6.2.5.2),
that is both clean and dry to the touch, and shall satisfy all the 6.5 Corrosion Resistance:
requirements in Specification F3125/F3125M relative to lubri- 6.5.1 The presence of corrosion products visible to the
cation and rotational capacity. unaided eye at normal reading distance at the end of the
specified test periods stated in Table 1 shall constitute failure,
6.2.6 Surface Defects—Defects and variations in appear-
except that corrosion products at edges of specimens shall not
ance in the coating that arise from surface conditions of the
constitute failure. Slight “whisps” of white corrosion, as
substrate (scratches, pores, roll marks, inclusions, etc.) and that
opposed to obvious accumulations, shall be acceptable.
persist in the finish despite the observance of good metal
finishing practices shall not be cause for rejection. NOTE 6—Mechanical deposition is exclusively a barrel-finishing pro-
cess. It is recognized that mechanical deposition on parts may therefore
NOTE 3—Applied finishes generally perform better in service when the produce surfaces that have a different characteristic from those on parts
substrate over which they are applied is smooth and free of torn metal, that are finished exclusively by racking. Similarly, corrosion testing of
inclusions, pores, and other defects. It is recommended that the specifi- actual parts may produce different results from those on test panels. Salt
cations covering the unfinished product provide limits for these defects. A spray requirements that are appropriate to indicate the technical quality
metal finisher can often remove defects through special treatments, such with which a process is carried out may be impractical for acceptance of
as grinding, polishing, abrasive blasting, chemical treatments, and elec- actual parts. In such cases the purchaser shall indicate his requirements on
tropolishing. However, these are not normal in the treatment steps the purchase order (4.1.4).
preceding the application of the finish. When desired they must be NOTE 7—In many instances, there is no direct relation between the
specified on the purchase order (4.1.2). results of an accelerated corrosion test and the resistance to corrosion in
other media, because several factors that influence the progress of
6.3 Thickness: corrosion, such as the formation of protective films, vary greatly with the
6.3.1 The thickness of the coating everywhere on the conditions encountered. The results obtained in the test should not,
significant surfaces shall be at least that of the specified class therefore, be regarded as a direct guide to the corrosion resistance of the
as defined in 3.1. tested materials in all environments where these materials may be used.
Also, performance of different materials in the test cannot always be taken
6.3.2 Significant surfaces are defined as those normally as a direct guide to the relative corrosion resistance of these materials in
visible (directly or by reflection) that are essential to the service.
appearance or serviceability of the article when assembled in
6.5.2 On parts with Type II coatings, the greater number of
normal position; or that are capable of providing the source of
hours for either white corrosion products or rust shall apply.
corrosion products that deface visible surfaces on the as-
For example, for Type II, Class 8, the test shall be continued
sembled article. When necessary, the significant surfaces shall
until the 72-h requirement is met for white corrosion products;
be indicated on the drawing for the article, or by the provision
similarly, for Type II, Class 25, if no white corrosion products
of suitably marked samples.
appear before 72 h, test shall be continued until the 192-h
NOTE 4—The thickness of mechanically-deposited coatings varies from requirement for basis metal corrosion is met (8.5.2).
point-to-point on the surface of a product, characteristically tending to be
thicker on flat surfaces and thinner at exposed edges, sharp projections, 6.6 Absence of Hydrogen Embrittlement—Springs and other
shielded or recessed areas, interior corners and holes, with such thinner high-strength parts subject to flexure shall be held for a
areas often being exempted from thickness requirements. minimum of 48 h at room temperature after coating before
6.3.3 When significant surfaces are involved on which the being loaded, flexed, or used. Such high-strength steel parts
specified thickness of deposit cannot readily be controlled, it is shall be free of hydrogen embrittlement. When specified in the
incumbent upon the purchaser and manufacturer to recognize purchase order, freedom from embrittlement shall be deter-
the necessity for either thicker or thinner deposits. For mined by the test specified herein (4.1.4 and 8.6).
example, to reduce buildup in thread roots, holes, deep
recesses, bases of angles, and similar areas, the deposit
thickness on the more accessible surfaces will have to be TABLE 1 Minimum Hours to Failure
reduced proportionately. (White Corrosion Products and Red Rust for Mechanically
Deposited Zinc Coatings on Iron and Steel)
NOTE 5—The coating thickness requirement of this specification is a
Type White Corrosion
minimum requirement; that is, the coating thickness is required to equal or Class: 55–110 50 40 25 12 8 5
exceed the specified thickness everywhere on the significant surfaces. I A A A A A A A

Variation in the coating thickness from point to point on a coated article II 72 72 72 72 72 72 72

is an inherent characteristic of mechanical deposition processes. Red Rust
Therefore, the coating thickness will have to exceed the specified value at Class: 55–110 50 40 25 12 8 5
some points on the significant surfaces to ensure that the thickness equals I no requirement 300 250 192 96 56 36
or exceeds the specified value at all points. Hence, in most cases, the II no requirement 300 250 192 96 72 72
average coating thickness on an article will be greater than the specified A
No requirement.
value; how much greater is largely determined by the shape of the article
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7. Sampling shall be processed with the article through those process steps
7.1 The purchaser and producer are urged to employ statis- that influence the property.
tical process control in the coating process. Properly 8.1.2.1 The test specimen used to represent an article in an
performed, statistical process control will assure coated prod- adhesion, corrosion resistance, or appearance test shall be
ucts of satisfactory quality and will reduce the amount of made of the same material, shall be in the same metallurgical
acceptance inspection. The sampling plan used for the inspec- condition, and shall have the same surface condition as the
tion of the quality coated article shall be agreed upon between article it represents, and it shall be placed in the production lot
the purchaser and producer. of, and be processed along with, the article it represents.
7.1.1 When a collection of coated articles (inspection lot, 8.1.2.2 A test specimen used to represent an article in a
see 7.2) is examined for compliance with the requirements coating thickness test shall be introduced into the process at the
placed on the articles, a relatively small number of the articles point where the coating or coatings are applied and it shall be
(sample) is selected at random and is inspected. The inspection carried through all steps that have a bearing on the coating
lot is then classified as complying with the requirements based thickness.
on the results of the inspection of the sample. The size of the
8.1.2.3 When a test specimen is used to represent a coated
sample and the criteria for compliance are determined by the
article in a thickness test, the specimen will not necessarily
application of statistics. The procedure is known as sampling
have the same thickness and thickness distribution as the article
inspection. Test Method B602, Guide B697, and Test Method
B762 contain sampling plans that are designed for sampling unless the specimen and the article are of the same general size
inspection of coatings. and shape. Therefore, before accepting coated articles on the
7.1.2 Test Method B602 contains four sampling plans, three basis of a thickness test performed on representative test
for use with tests that are nondestructive and one when they are specimens, the relationship between the thickness on the
destructive. Test Method B602 provides a default plan if one is specimen and the thickness on the part shall be established. The
not specified. criterion of acceptance shall be that thickness on the specimen
that corresponds to the required thickness on the article.
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7.1.3 Guide B697 provides a large number of plans and also

gives guidance in the selection of a plan. Guide B697 provides 8.2 Workmanship—Quality of workmanship shall be de-
a default plan if one is not specified. termined by the unaided eye at normal reading distance.
7.1.4 Test Method B762 shall be used only for coating
requirements that have a numerical limit, such as coating 8.3 Thickness:
thickness. The test must yield a numeric value and certain 8.3.1 The thickness of the coating shall be determined by
statistical requirements must be met. Test Method B762 the microscopical method (Test Method B487) or the magnetic
contains several plans and also gives instructions for calculat- method (Test Method B499), as applicable. Other methods are
ing plans to meet special needs. Test Method B762 provides a not prohibited, provided that they demonstrate a measurement
default plan if one is not specified. uncertainty less than 10 %.
7.1.5 Use Guide F1470 for fasteners such as internally 8.3.2 The thickness of the coating shall be measured at the
threaded, externally threaded, and nonthreaded fasteners and location or locations for both significant and nonsignificant
washers. This guide provides for two plans: one designated surfaces of the product where the coating is expected to be the
the“ detection process” and one designated the “prevention thinnest or at such locations as specified on the purchase order
process.” The purchaser and producer shall agree on the plan to (4.1.3 and 6.3).
be used.
8.3.3 Thickness measurements of Type II deposits shall be
7.2 An inspection lot shall be defined as a collection of made after application of the supplementary treatment. The
coated articles that are the same kind, that have been produced Type II chromate conversion coatings shall be removed from
to the same specification, that have been coated by a single the test area before the thickness is measured. Removal shall be
supplier at one time or approximately the same time, under done by using a very mild abrasive (such as a paste of levigated
essentially identical conditions, and that are submitted for alumina or magnesium oxide) rubbed on gently with the finger.
acceptance or rejection as a group.
NOTE 8—The process by which Type II coatings are produced dissolves
8. Test Methods a small amount of the zinc. For this reason, the thickness requirement to
be checked refers to the thickness of the deposit after the application of the
8.1 Test Specimens: Type II coatings.
8.1.1 If needed, use test specimens to represent the coated
articles in a test if the articles are of a size, shape, or material 8.4 Adhesion—Adhesion of the zinc deposit to the basis
that is not suitable for the test, or if it is preferred not to submit metal shall be tested in a manner that is consistent with the
articles to a destructive test because, for example, the articles service requirements of the coated article. The ability to
are expensive or few. The permission or the requirement to use separate the coating from the substrate by peeling, as distinct
test specimens, their number, the material from which they from flaking caused by rupture of the deposit or of the basis
shall be made, and their shape and size shall be stated in the metal, shall be evidence of failure. One of the following
purchase order or other governing document. methods for determining adhesion shall be used:
8.1.2 The test specimen shall duplicate those characteristics 8.4.1 The part shall be plastically deformed, if possible, to
of the article that influence the property being tested, and it rupture as specified on the purchase order (4.1.4).

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8.4.2 The surface of the coated article shall be scraped or (except as noted in 8.6.2). The stress level induced by the test and the
sheared with a sharp edge, knife, or razor blade through the waiting period prior to test depend upon many factors such as shape of the
part, carbon content of the steel, hardness of the part, and stress level in
coating down to the basis metal and examined under 4× use. Parts with a tensile strength of over 1000 MPa, for example, may
magnification. require a 48-h waiting period; parts with lower tensile strength may
require less than a 24-h waiting period. High-carbon steel parts or those
NOTE 9—There is no single satisfactory test for evaluating the adhesion
cold-worked or heat-treated to tensile strengths of 1450 MPa or more,
of mechanically deposited coatings. Those given above are widely used;
where these parts will be subjected to a sustained load in use, may require
however, other tests may prove more applicable in specific cases. Various
testing at loads specified by the purchaser or at 75 % of the ultimate tensile
qualitative methods are discussed in Practice B571. A review of methods
strength.
of measuring adhesion is given in the Proceedings, American Electroplat-
ers’ Soc., Vol 50.4
9. Rejection and Rehearing
8.5 Salt Spray Corrosion Resistance:
9.1 Materials that fail to conform to the requirements of this
8.5.1 The 5 % neutral salt spray (fog) test as defined in
specification are subject to rejection. Rejection shall be re-
Practice B117 shall be used.
ported to the producer or supplier promptly and in writing. In
8.5.2 If samples with Type II coatings are to be examined
case of dissatisfaction with the results of a test, the producer or
both for white corrosion products and for rust, use separate
supplier is capable of making a claim for rehearing. Finishes
samples to determine the end point for white corrosion and for
that show imperfections during subsequent manufacturing
rust. This is to permit uninterrupted exposure for the longer of
operations are again subject to rejection.
the two test periods required without having to wash specimens
for examination, in accordance with Practice B117. 10. Certification
8.5.3 Parts with Type II supplementary chromate film shall
be aged at room temperature for 24 h before subjection to the 10.1 If required by the purchaser, the purchase order or
salt spray test. contract that the producer or supplier gives to the purchaser
8.5.4 Parts with coatings of wax, etc., shall not be used as will include a certification that the finish was produced and
samples for corrosion testing for conformance to the require- tested in accordance with this specification and found to meet
ments of 6.5. the requirements. The purchaser is also capable of requiring
that a report of the test results be furnished.
8.6 Absence of Hydrogen Embrittlement:
8.6.1 Coated parts to be tested for the absence of embrittle- 11. Quality Assurance Provisions
ment from cleaning shall be tested for brittle failure in 11.1 For parts processed for U.S. Government procurement,
accordance with a suitable method to be specified on the the producer or supplier shall be responsible for the perfor-
purchase order (4.1.4). The description of the method shall mance of all inspection and test requirements specified herein.
include the means of applying a load to the part, the stress or Except as otherwise specified in the contract or order, the
load level to be applied, the duration of the test, the waiting producer or supplier is not prohibited from using his own or
time that must elapse between deposition of the zinc and any other suitable facilities for the performance of the inspec-
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testing or use of the part, and the criterion of failure. tion and test requirements specified herein, unless disapproved
8.6.2 Parts that must conform to U.S. Government require- by the purchaser. The purchaser shall have the right to perform
ments shall be subjected to such loading conditions described any of the inspections and tests set forth in this specification
above for 200 h minimum. where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure that
NOTE 10—It is recommended that tests for embrittlement involve material conforms to the prescribed requirements.
subjecting parts to the specified operating conditions for at least 100 h
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APPENDIXES

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. CHARACTERISTICS

X1.1 Mechanical deposition in itself greatly reduces the risk on its thickness, the supplementary treatment if any, and the
of hydrogen embrittlement and is suitable for coating bores and kind of environment to which it is exposed. The seven heaviest
recesses in many parts that cannot be conveniently electro- classes of coatings offer suitable alternatives to hot-dip galva-
plated (see Appendix X3). nizing. The following data, based on widespread testing, may
be used to compare the behavior of zinc in various atmo-
X1.2 Zinc coatings are usually applied to provide corrosion
spheres. The values are only indicative, because individual
resistance. The performance of a zinc coating depends largely

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studies in various parts of the world have resulted in figures
that vary widely from these averages.
Atmosphere Mean Corrosion Rate
Industrial 5.6 µm (0.22 mil)/year
Urban nonindustrial or marine 1.5 µm (0.06 mil)/year
Suburban 1.3 µm (0.05 mil)/year
Rural 0.8 µm (0.03 mil)/year
Indoors considerably less than 0.5 µm (0.01
mil)/year

X2. SPECIFIC TYPES

X2.1 Type I (Plain Zinc) is useful for lowest cost protection X2.2 Type II (Colored Chromates)—Chromates that have a
where early formation of white corrosion products is not color (yellow, olive drab, bronze, etc.) are used to delay the
detrimental. It is also used for higher temperature applications appearance of white or red corrosion products on the plated
up to approximately 120 °C where the effectiveness of chro- article, or to provide a color desired by a customer for a
mates is greatly reduced. specific purpose.

X3. HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT

X3.1 A major advantage of mechanical deposition is that it degree of embrittlement that might result from following
does not produce hydrogen embrittlement in hardened steel proper procedures with cleaning methods permitted in this
during the coating process. However, pronounced embrittle- specification normally is self-relieving within a day’s time at
ment can be produced in certain cleaning processes. The mild room temperature.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee B08 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(B695 – 04(2016)) that may impact the use of this standard.

(1) Revised 6.2.5.2. (3) Removed previous Notes 3 and 4 in Section 6.

(2) Revised 6.2.5.3 by updating to the appropriate reference for
lubrication requirements of nuts.

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