ASTM D4938-89(2002)
Historical Standard: ASTM D4938-89(2002) Standard Test Method for Erosion Testing of Antifouling Paints Using High Velocity Water
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ASTM D4938
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of erosion rates for marine antifouling paint systems immersed in flowing natural seawater.
1.2 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For a specific hazard statement, see Section 7.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
U.S. Military Specifications
DOD-P-24647 Paint, Antifouling, Ship Hull (Metric) DOD-P-24655 Paint, Underwater Hull, Anticorrosion (Metric) MIL-P-24441 Paint, Epoxy-PolyamideASTM Standards
A569/A569M Specification for Steel, Carbon (0.15 Maximum, Percent), Hot-Rolled Sheet and Strip Commercial
D823 Practices for Producing Films of Uniform Thickness of Paint, Varnish, and Related Products on Test Panels
D1889 Test Method for Turbidity of Water
D2200 Practice for Use of Pictorial Surface Preparation Standards and Guides for Painting Steel Surfaces
Keywords
antifouling paints; erosion testing; high velocity water; seawater;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 47.020.05 (Materials and components for shipbuilding)
DOI: 10.1520/D4938-89R02
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