ASTM G85

ASTM G85 annex A1 – acetic acid salt spray test, continuous

This was originally published as ASTM B287.

ASTM G85 annex A2 – cyclic acidified salt spray test

This test was developed for exfoliation testing on certain aluminum alloys and was originally known as the MASTMAASIS test.

ASTM G85 annex A3 – seawater acidified test, cyclic

This test was originally published as ASTM G43, and is used to determine corrosion resistance in a severe marine atmosphere. It is widely referred to as the SWAAT test.

ASTM G85 annex A4 – Sulphur dioxide (SO2 ) salt spray test, cyclic

The test was originally developed by the U S Navy to simulate exfoliation corrosion on aircraft carriers.

ASTM G85 annex A5 – dilute electrolyte cyclic fog /dry test.

This test was developed by F.D. Timmins in conjunction with Mebon Paints, a UK manufacturer of surface coatings, during the 1970's and became widely known as the PROHESION test.