DEFSTAN 03-36/1(2005) : 2005

Preface
Main Text
SECTION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 WARNING
3 Related Documents
4 Definitions
SECTION 2 - GUIDANCE FOR ALTERNATIVES
5 Introduction
6 Summary of Current Situation on Cadmium-Coating Substitution
7 Guidance Procedures for Identification of Cadmium-Coating
  Replacements
ANNEX A - Review of uses of Cadmium for Protective Coatings on
          Metallic Parts
  A1 Introduction
  A2 Corrosion Protection
  A3 Lubricity
  A4 Cadmium Coating Processes
  A5 Traditional Use of Cadmium Coatings in defence Industries
ANNEX B - Health Hazards and Regulations Associated with the
          Production, Handling and Disposal of Cadmium Coatings
  B1 Introduction
  B2 Sources of Cadmium Pollution
  B3 Legislative Control of Cadmium Emissions
  B4 Impact on Cadmium Coating Activities
ANNEX C - Alternative Materials and Processes as Replacements
          for Cadmium Coatings on Metallic Parts
  C1 Introduction
  C2 Summary of Required Performance Characteristics
  C3 Zinc and Zinc-Alloy Electroplated Coatings
  C4 Other Zinc Coating Processes
  C5 Tin-Base Electrodeposits
  C6 Nickel Coatings
  C7 Aluminium Deposition Processes
  C8 Metal-Filled Ceramic and Polymer Coatings
  C9 Alternative Material
  C10 Issues Associated with Chromate Passivation Treatments
  C11 Summary
ANNEX D - Comparative Test Programmes and Current Commercial
          Status of Cadmium Alternatives for Different Types
          of Equipment
  D1 Overview
  D2 General Components
  D3 Fasteners
  D4 Electrical Connectors
  D5 Aircraft Components
ANNEX E - Resume of Previous Guidance Exercises
ANNEX F - List of References

Provides guidance on the alternatives that are available to replace Cadmium for the protective coating of defence equipment. It defines the alternatives available and provides a "Decision Tree" to assist users in deciding the most appropriate alternative coating.