History of Salt Spray Test and its Methods
The Salt Spray test is a laboratory test that is conducted to test the corrosion resistance properties of several metals and coatings. This test is conducted by using a machine which is termed a Salt Spray chamber . Let us dive into the details of this testing chamber. All the necessary information regarding the salt spray test chamber will be covered in this blog. So, let’s start. What is the Salt Spray test and how many test methods are in SST? The salt spray test is a laboratory test which is done to test the corrosion resistance properties of metals. In SST, a 5% solution of NaCl is made and salt fog is produced in the salt spray chamber. The sample to be tested is placed inside the test chamber and changes on the sample would be monitored. Test methods Three test methods are used for conducting a salt spray test. Acetic Acid Salt Spray test Material for testing: Chromium Plating, Cadmium Plating on Zinc and steel. 5...