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Determining the tensile (pulling) and compressive (pushing) stress for metallic coatings is easier thanks to a new ASTM test method, B975, Test Method for Measurement of Internal Stress of Metallic Coatings by Split Strip Evaluation (Deposit Stress Analyzer Method). The new standard provides a simple and effective way to determine the tensile (pulling) and compressive (pushing) stress for metallic coatings used on a wide range of consumer products such as pens, doorknobs, lamps, cars, jewelry and more. The standard will also be used in the automotive, aerospace and military industries, particularly by companies that create metallic layers for parts and components.

Many metal parts and objects manufactured worldwide are electroplated with durable metallic coatings to improve appearance, reduce friction, increase chemical and environmental corrosion resistance and extend functional life.

The subcommittee that developed B975 is seeking laboratories to participate in an interlaboratory study for the standard.

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