A 967 2 3. Terminology 3.1 Definition of Term Specific to This Standard—It is necessary to define which of the several commonly used definitions of the term passivation will be used in this specification.(See Discussion.) 3.1.1 Discussion—Stainless steels are autopassivating in the sense that the protective passive film is formed spontaneously
Scope. 1.1 This specification covers several different types of chemical passivation treatments for stainless steel parts. It includes recommendations and precautions for descaling, cleaning, and passivation of stainless steel parts. It includes several alternative tests, with acceptance criteria, for confirmation of effectiveness of such