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AS 3894.9-2003
[Current]Site testing of protective coatings, Method 9: Determination of adhesion
This Standard provides a method for evaluating and testing the adhesion of existing coating systems to their substrate while in their service environment.
Published: 30/10/2003
Pages: 9
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Referenced documents
4 Application
4.1 General
4.2 Sampling plan
5 Method A—Knife test
5.1 Principle
5.2 Apparatus
5.2.1 Knife blade
5.2.2 Surface temperature thermometer
5.2.3 Straightedge
5.2.4 Film thickness gauge
5.3 Test conditions
5.4 Intersecting cut method
5.5 Report
6 Method B—Cross-cut
6.1 Principle
6.2 Apparatus
6.2.1 Knife blade or cross-cutter
6.2.2 Surface temperature thermometer
6.2.3 Straightedge
6.2.4 Film thickness gauge
6.2.5 Tape
6.2.6 Brush
6.3 Test conditions
6.4 Cross-cut method
6.5 Report
7 Method C—Pull-off test
7.1 Scope
7.2 Principle
7.3 Apparatus
7.3.1 Adhesion tester
7.3.2 Surface temperature thermometer
7.3.3 Adhesive
7.3.4 Film thickness gauge
7.3.5 Circular hole cutter
7.3.6 Abrasive cloth
7.3.7 Solvent
7.4 Test conditions
7.5 Procedure
7.5.1 Adhesion tester
7.6 Report
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AS 3894.9-2003 Rec:2013
DR 02554