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ASTM G6-07-2020 Standard Test Method for Wear Resistance of Pipe Coatings

Meaning and Purpose 5.1 This procedure defines a test method for comparing the relative wear resistance of pipe coatings. 5.2 Wear resistance can be used to specify a better coating thickness for candidate materials in the development and research work of studying new coating systems or methods and in quality control. Scope of 1.1...

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ASTM D 6676-2021 “Determination of Cathodic Exfoliability of Pipe Wall Coatings upon Heating by Internal Heating Method”

Meaning and Purpose 4.1 Damage to pipe coatings is almost inevitable during transportation and construction. Breaking or peeling of the pipe coating may expose the pipe to possible corrosion because after the pipe is installed underground, the surrounding soil will be moist and will constitute effective electrolytes. The cathodic protection potential...

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