ASTM A754/A754M-21

5.1?This test method provides a standard method, by the use of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) or isotope measuring instruments, for on-line determination of the weight [mass] of coatings on steel sheet produced on continuous production lines, for comparison with specification requirements, and for evaluating conformance of such products to a material specification under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A05 and its subcommittees as designated by a purchaser in a purchase order or contract. It may be applicable to other coatings, providing that the elemental nature of the coating and substrate are compatible with the technical aspects of XRF such as the absorption coefficient of the system, primary radiation, fluorescent radiation, type of detection.

5.2?A reference is provided to the pertinent material specification for the procedures to be used to characterize the coating weight [mass] on production line coils of coated sheet.

1.1?This test method covers the use of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) for determining the coating weight [mass] of metallic coatings on steel sheet. The test method is intended to be used for on-line measurements of coating on continuous production lines and includes procedures for both X-ray tube and isotope coating weight [mass] equipment. In the body of this test method, reference to zinc coating shall be interpreted to also include zinc alloy coating except where specifically stated otherwise.

1.2?This test method is applicable to the coatings covered by the following ASTM Specifications: A463/A463M, A599/A599M, A623, A623M, A653/A653M, A792/A792M, A875/A875M, A879/A879M, A918, A924/A924M, A1046/A1046M, A1063/A1063M, and A1079.

1.3?UnitsThe values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.

1.4?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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5?This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.