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  • DEFSTAN 03-18/3(2003) : 2003

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    CHROMATE CONVERSION COATINGS (CHROMATE FILMING TREATMENTS) GRADES: STANDARD AND BRUSHING FOR ALUMINIUM AND ALUMINIUM ALLOYS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  07-03-2008

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2003

    Publisher:  UK Ministry of Defence Standards

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    Description
    Content
    Preface
    Main Text
    SECTION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    0 Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Warning
    3 Related Documents
    4 Definitions
    5 Information to be Supplied to the Processor
    6 Process Control
    SECTION 2 - PREPARATION, COATINGS AND SUPPLEMENTARY TREATMENTS
    7 Preparation of Surface
    8 Chromate Conversion Coating Treatment
    9 Retreatment
    SECTION 3 - PRODUCTION CONTROL AND INSPECTION
    10 Production Control
    11 Inspection
    Annex A - Determination of the Weight per Unit Area of Chromate
              Conversion Coatings
    Annex B - Process Control Tests
    Annex C - Spot Test for the Presence of Protective Films

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    Describes the properties of chromate conversion coatings on aluminium and aluminium alloys. It gives inspection and testing requirements for chromate conversion coatings.

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    Development Note Supersedes DEFSTAN 03-18/2(1997) & DEFSTAN 03-18/1(1979) (07/2003)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher UK Ministry of Defence Standards
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT0)/6(2010) : 2010 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 0: PROCEDURES FOR USE, CONTENT AND DEFINITIONS
    DEFSTAN 03-28(PT1)/3(2003) : 2003 PHYSICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION OF METALS - PART 1: PHYSICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION OF ALUMINIUM FOR PROTECTION AGAINST CORROSION
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT0)/7(2011) : 2011 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 0: PROCEDURES FOR USE, CONTENT AND DEFINITIONS
    DEFSTAN 03-32(PT6)/4(2005) : 2005 PRE-TREATMENT AND PAINTING OF VEHICLES, ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS - PART 6: SYSTEMS FOR SPECIALISED VEHICLES, COMPONENTS AND SUBSTRATES INCLUDING DISTINCTIVE COLOURS
    DEFSTAN 03-2/4(2005) : 2005 CLEANING AND PREPARATION OF METAL SURFACES
    DEFSTAN 03-28(PT1)/2(1995) : 1995 PHYSICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION OF METALS - PART 1: PHYSICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION OF ALUMINIUM FOR PROTECTION AGAINST CORROSION
    DEFSTAN 03-32(PT6)/3(2002) : 2002 PRE-TREATMENT AND PAINTING OF VEHICLES, ENGINEER EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS - PART 6: SYSTEMS FOR SPECIALISED VEHICLES, COMPONENTS AND SUBSTRATES INCLUDING DISTINCTIVE COLOURS
    DEFSTAN 21-5/2(2004) : 2004 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR PROTECTIVE FINISHES
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT0)/5(2007) : 2007 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 0: PROCEDURES FOR USE, CONTENT AND DEFINITIONS
    DEFSTAN 03-38/1(2007) : 2007 GUIDANCE FOR THE USE OF ALTERNATIVES TO HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM FOR THE PROTECTIVE COATING OF DEFENCE EQUIPMENT

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    BS 7479:1991 Method for salt spray corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres
    BS EN 2089:2005 Aluminium alloy AL-P2014A T6 or T62. Sheet and strip. 0,4 mm ≤ a ≤ 6 mm
    BS EN 23270:1991 Specification for temperatures and humidities for conditioning and testing paints, varnishes and their raw materials
    BS X 33:1991 Specification for two component epoxy primer for aerospace purposes
    DEFSTAN 80-161/2(2002) : 2002 PAINT, FINISHING, SPRAYING, EPOXY, MULTI-PACK
    BS EN ISO 2409:2013 Paints and varnishes. Cross-cut test
    DEFSTAN 03-2/3(1995) : 1995 CLEANING AND PREPARATION OF METAL SURFACES
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