PT.

PHE ONWJ CORROSION TEST PROCEDURE &

REPORT

REVISION LOG REGISTER

Document Number : MMF-AX-BX-VDR -0025

Document Title : CORROSION TEST PROCEDURE & REPORT
Revision :0

Page Date Revision PHE ONWJ Review

All 02 October 2015 Issued for Review

All 19 October 2015 Issued for Approval
All 02 November 2015 Approved for Construction

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1. Purpose
This procedure made to ensure the materials have resistance to pitting and intergranular
corrosion when exposed to oxidizing environment in accordance with the code and
client requirement.

2. Reference
2.1. ASTM G 48 03 Method A
2.2. ASTM 262 02 Practice C
2.3. ASTM 262 02 Practice E
2.4. Client Specification No.: PHEONWJ-M-SPE-0057, Rev. 0

3. Procedure
3.1 pitting Corrosion Test
3.1.1 Preparation of test specimen
a. Prepare test specimen with dimension 25 x 50 mm (width was 25 mm) all
specimens in a test series have the same dimensions and perpendicular to the
length of the weld where appropriate.
b. When specimens are cut by shearing, the deformed material removed by
machining or grinding prior to testing unless the corrosion resistance of the
sheared edges is being evaluated.
c. All surfaces of the specimen should be polished to a uniform finish. A120-grit
abrasive paper has been found to provide a satisfactory standard finish. Wet
polishing is preferred and the sharp edges of a specimen should be rounded
to avoid cutting rubber bands or O-rings.

3.1.2 Preparation of Solution Test

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a. Dissolve 100 g of reagent grade ferric chloride, FeCl36H2O, in 900 mL of

water. Filter through glass wool or filter paper to remove insoluble particles
if present.
b. Add 20 g/l Na2 EDTA.2H2O

3.1.3 Test and Examination

a. Pour 600 mL of the ferric chloride test solution into the 1000-mL test beaker.
If specimens larger than the standard are used, provide a solution volume at
least 5 mL/cm2 (30 mL/in. 2) of specimen surface area. Transfer the test
beaker to a constant temperature bath and allow the test solution to come to
the equilibrium temperature of interest. Set temperatures to 22 + 2C or 50 +
2C.
b. Place the specimen in a glass cradle and immerse in the test solution after it
has reached the desired temperature. Maintain test solution temperature
throughout the test.
c. Cover the test vessel with a watch glass. Set test period for 72 hour or
depend on the materials being evaluated.
d. Remove the specimens, rinse with water and scrub with a nylon bristle brush
under running water to remove corrosion products, dip in acetone or
methanol, and air-dry. Ultrasonic cleaning may be used as a substitute
method.
e. Weigh each specimen to 0.001 g or better and reserve for examination.
f. Acceptance criteria for austenitic SS : 15 g/m2 weight loss
g. Acceptance criteria for austenitic DSS : < 4 g/m2 weight loss
h. Repeat the process for two sets of samples

3.2 Intergranular Corrosion Test for Austenitic Stainless Steel Material

3.2.1 Preparation of test specimen
a. Maximum weight of specimen is about 100 g. Specimens containing welds
should be cut so that no more than 13 mm width of base metal is included on
either side of the weld.

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b. Surfaces of the specimen, including sheared edges that are to be refinished

should be done by using No. 80 or 120 grit abrasive papers. If dry abrasive
paper is used, polish slowly to avoid overheating.

3.1.2 Preparation of Solution Test

a. The test solution shall be 65 + 0.2 weight % as nitric acid determined by
analysis. This solution prepared by adding distilled water to concentrated
nitric acid.

3.1.3 Test and Examination

a. Use a sufficient quantity of the nitric acid test solution to cover the specimens
and to provide a volume of at least 20 mL/cm2 of specimen surface.
Normally, a volume of about 600 cm3 is used.
b. Separate containers are used for each test specimen.
c. After the specimens have been placed in the acid in the container, pass
cooling water through the condenser and bring the acid to a boil on the hot
plate and then keep boiling throughout the test period.
d. After each test period cleaned sample in ultrasonic bath and weight the
sample
e. Determine the corrosion rate of sample.
f. The test should consist of min. 3 (three) boiling periods of 48 hour each with
a fresh test solution being used in each period.
g. Acceptance criterion for sample: < 0.51 mm/year (20 mils / year) for SS
316L.

3.3 Intergranular Corrosion Test for DUPLEX Stainless Steel Material

3.3.1 Preparation of test specimen
a. Prepare test specimen with dimension 25 x 75 mm (width was 25 mm) All
specimens in a test series should have the same dimensions and perpendicular
to the length of the weld where appropriate.

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b. All surfaces of the specimen should be polished to a uniform finish from

mechanical removal by 120-grit iron free aluminum oxide abrasive paper.

3.3.2 Test and Examination

a. The specimen exposed to acidified copper sulfate solution. Test Solution is
16% H2SO4 + 10% CuSO4 (test sample embedded in metallic Copper
Chips).
b. The specimen embedded in the solution and the temperature maintained
boiling through the test period.
c. Set test period for 15 hour (minimum) for the specimen.
d. After exposure in the boiling solution, the specimen is bent through 180o and
over a diameter equal to the thickness of the specimen being bent.
e. The specimen examined under low (5 to 20X) magnification. The appearance
of fissures or cracks indicates the presence of intergranular attack. When
evaluation is questionable, intergranular attack determined by the
metallographic examination (100 to 250X magnification).
f. Photograph of microscopic structure submitted for record.

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