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ZL-6001 Salt Spray Corrosion Test Chamber

Neutral, acetic-acid and copper-accelerated salt spray testing to ISO 9227 and ASTM B117 for ranking the corrosion resistance of coatings and metallic surfaces.

Salt spray corrosion test chamber loaded with test panels
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Operational
ISO 9227
ASTM B117
ASTM B368
ISO 10289
TS EN ISO 9227

In short

Neutral, acetic-acid and copper-accelerated salt spray testing to ISO 9227 and ASTM B117 for ranking the corrosion resistance of coatings and metallic surfaces. The ZL-6001 performs accelerated corrosion testing by generating a continuous salt fog from an atomised sodium chloride solution inside a temperature-controlled chamber.

Test modes
NSS, AASS, CASS
Chamber temperature
35 °C (NSS) / 50 °C (AASS, CASS)
Test solution
5 % NaCl; acetic acid and CuCl₂ additions for AASS/CASS

Services on this instrument

Prices are a guide and may change with any additional requests. Our team will contact you to confirm the scope and the final price.

Overview

The ZL-6001 performs accelerated corrosion testing by generating a continuous salt fog from an atomised sodium chloride solution inside a temperature-controlled chamber. Neutral salt spray (NSS) tests run at 35 °C with 5 % NaCl, while acetic-acid (AASS) and copper-accelerated acetic-acid (CASS) tests run at 50 °C with acidified solutions, all under the collection rate, pH and concentration controls prescribed by the ISO 9227 and ASTM B117 family of standards. Painted and powder-coated panels, electroplated and galvanised parts, anodised aluminium, fasteners and automotive or appliance components are exposed on fixed-angle racks for the specified duration. Evaluation is reported as time to red or white rust, creep and blistering from a scribe line, and appearance ratings in accordance with ISO 10289. The test provides a repeatable ranking criterion for coating qualification, supplier comparison and product development.

Measurement principle

Capabilities

  • Neutral salt spray (NSS) testing to ISO 9227 / ASTM B117

  • Acetic-acid (AASS) and copper-accelerated (CASS) salt spray testing

  • Control of collection rate, pH and solution concentration within standard limits

  • Evaluation of scribe creep, blistering and time to rust formation

  • Appearance rating to ISO 10289 with photographic reporting

  • Supplier and process comparison testing for coating qualification

Suitable samples

  • Painted and powder-coated test panels

  • Electroplated and galvanised parts

  • Anodised and conversion-coated aluminium

  • Fasteners and hardware

  • Automotive and appliance components

  • Stainless steel and alloy specimens

Technical specifications

ZL-6001 Salt Spray Corrosion Test Chamber — Technical specifications
Test modesNSS, AASS, CASS
Chamber temperature35 °C (NSS) / 50 °C (AASS, CASS)
Test solution5 % NaCl; acetic acid and CuCl₂ additions for AASS/CASS
Collection rate1 – 2 mL / 80 cm² / h
Specimen placementRacks inclined 15–30° from vertical
Test durationProgrammable; per standard or customer specification

Services on this instrument

Prices are a guide and may change with any additional requests. Our team will contact you to confirm the scope and the final price.
Model
ZL-6001
Catalogue no.
3
Reference standards
ISO 9227, ASTM B117, ASTM B368, ISO 10289, TS EN ISO 9227

Quick answers

Salt Spray: key facts

What is ZL-6001 Salt Spray Corrosion Test Chamber used for?

It is used for: Neutral salt spray (NSS) testing to ISO 9227 / ASTM B117, Acetic-acid (AASS) and copper-accelerated (CASS) salt spray testing, Control of collection rate, pH and solution concentration within standard limits, Evaluation of scribe creep, blistering and time to rust formation, Appearance rating to ISO 10289 with photographic reporting, and Supplier and process comparison testing for coating qualification.

Which samples can ZL-6001 Salt Spray Corrosion Test Chamber analyse?

Suitable samples: Painted and powder-coated test panels, Electroplated and galvanised parts, Anodised and conversion-coated aluminium, Fasteners and hardware, Automotive and appliance components, and Stainless steel and alloy specimens.

Which standards does ZL-6001 Salt Spray Corrosion Test Chamber relate to?

Relevant standards: ISO 9227, ASTM B117, ASTM B368, ISO 10289, and TS EN ISO 9227.

Which NAKTEM services use ZL-6001 Salt Spray Corrosion Test Chamber?

Salt Spray Corrosion Testing, Failure Analysis and Materials Consulting, and Instrument Operator Training.

What results do I receive?

Typical deliverables: Test condition log (temperature, collection rate, pH, total exposure time), Rating tables at agreed intervals and at test end (rust, blistering, scribe creep), Photographic documentation before, during and after exposure, Test report referencing ISO 9227 / ASTM B117 (PDF), and Statement of conformity to specification on request.

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