What are International Standards Commonly Used To Regulate Salt Spray Testing?

Salt spray testing is a commonly used method for evaluating the corrosion resistance of materials and coatings. It involves exposing test specimens to a controlled saltwater mist or fog, simulating the harsh conditions that materials may encounter in the real world. The primary purpose of conducting a salt spray test on the materials is to assess the durability and effectiveness of materials or coatings in resisting corrosion caused by exposure to salty environments. This is especially important for industries such as automotive, aerospace, maritime, and construction where materials are constantly exposed to harsh elements.

By subjecting test specimens to an accelerated corrosive environment, manufacturers can predict how their products will perform over time in real-world conditions. This allows them to make necessary improvements or adjustments before releasing their products into the market.  Presto high-quality salt spray chamber- Korrox IV Magnus Series Computerizedis one of the widely used lab testing instruments that can be used in different industries that can easily check the corrosion resistance of surface coatings and materials when exposed to salt water.

This salt spray test machine is an HMI-based touch-screen model that comes with in-built temperature settings and is enabled with salt spray mode to set the parameters according to the testing sample. It has been designed as per industrial standards including ASTM B117, JIS Z 2371 and ISO 9227. 

In this blog, we will focus on brief information about international standards used in salt spray testing and how these testing standards help to regularize the testing process.