TQC Machu Test Bath: Product Description
TQC Machu Test Bath: Product Description
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
TQC Machu test, accelerated corrosion test on test panels and construction parts
according to Qualicoat specifications.
The test is made in a warm environment. To create this the test panels are placed
in the container, which is placed in the Machu Test Bath.
The test panels need to be scratched crosswise with a 1mm cutting tool before
placing them in the warm moisture test chamber. The fluid content, temperature and remain time are
specified.
BUSINESS
STANDARDS
SCOPE OF SUPPLY
Machu Test Bath (11 litres), inclusive SST top lid and perforated base plate and plastic container (4 litres)
ACCESSORIES
METHOD OF USE
The (powder)coated norm sized test panels or partial construction test pieces are scratched with 1mm
X-cross (Andreas) cut up till the blank base substrate. They are totally submerged in the solution A or B of 37°C
in the plastic container. Close the lid on the plastic container to prevent contamination with the liquid in the
water bath. The water bath is filled with water up till the level in the plastic container. The plastic container is
placed in the water bath and warmed Au Bain Marie like. The pieces under test are left for 24 hours in the
solution, then washed with fresh water and dried.
For examination carefully peel away the loose parts of coating layer along the edges of the X cross with a
Stanley knife. The dimensions of the largest undermined areas, measured from cutting edge to undermining is
measured and recorded.
Note!
• For each new test a fresh amount of test solution has to be made.
• The proposed liquids are less suited for stainless steel (304, 316 and duplex SST) products due to the
high pitting potential. This is initiated by the high salt amount combined with the hydrogen peroxide.
Therefore NEVER put the test solution, or any other solution in the bath itself. Always use a plastic
container instead.
FLUID COMPOSITION
Composition A for aluminum and steel Composition B for coated zinced steel or sendzimir
• NaCl : 50 +- 1g/l • NaCl : 50 +- 1g/l
• CH3COOH (glacial) : 10 +- 1 ml/l • H2O2 (30%) : 10 +- 1 ml/l
• H2O2 (30%) : 5 +- 1 ml/l • The pH of the liquid is 6.0.
• Temperature : 37° +- 1° C
• Test time : 48 +- 0,5 hour
• The pH of the liquid is 3.0 – 3.3.
After 24 hour a 5 ml/l hydrogen peroxide H2O2 (30%) solution is added and the pH value is adjusted with glacial
or caustic soda.
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