Overview
ASTM D3316-06(2022) - Standard Test Method for Stability of Perchloroethylene with Copper establishes a standardized procedure to evaluate the corrosiveness of perchloroethylene when in contact with copper. This method guides the selection or elimination of specific grades of perchloroethylene, particularly for their use in drycleaning fabrics and for degreasing metal parts. By determining the stability of the solvent with copper, this test method helps ensure the performance and longevity of materials in industrial applications.
Developed in accordance with internationally recognized standardization principles, ASTM D3316-06(2022) provides clear criteria for evaluating copper corrosion and contributes to assuring process quality in relevant industries.
Key Topics
- Corrosiveness Assessment: The procedure details how to measure the corrosive effect of perchloroethylene on copper, providing a quantitative assessment through weight loss in copper strips and acidity formation.
- Material Selection: By identifying the stability of different grades of perchloroethylene, the standard supports the selection of products suitable for sensitive applications, such as fabric drycleaning and metal degreasing.
- Testing Protocol:
- Use of specific apparatus, including flasks, Soxhlet extractors, and condensers
- Cleaning and preparation methods for copper strips
- Exposure of copper strips to boiling perchloroethylene both in liquid and vapor phases for a set period
- Measurement of copper weight loss and any acid formed during testing
- Reporting Requirements: All results, including acid levels and weight loss for each copper strip, are to be reported accurately to indicate the quality of the perchloroethylene tested.
- Safety Considerations: Emphasizes user responsibility for implementing proper safety, health, and environmental practices during testing.
Applications
ASTM D3316-06(2022) is widely used in:
- Drycleaning Industry: Ensuring perchloroethylene is non-corrosive to copper components, protecting machinery and extending equipment life.
- Metal Degreasing: Selecting perchloroethylene grades that do not promote copper corrosion in industrial cleaning processes, thus maintaining the integrity of metal parts.
- Quality Assurance and Procurement: Guiding procurement teams in specifying and sourcing perchloroethylene suitable for operational needs, and conducting incoming quality control tests.
- Regulatory Compliance: Supporting compliance with international quality and safety standards by providing an established method for assessing solvent compatibility and stability.
By utilizing this standard, organizations mitigate risks of equipment degradation due to corrosive solvents and support a higher level of product reliability.
Related Standards
Organizations applying ASTM D3316-06(2022) may also find value in these related documents:
- ASTM E200: Practice for Preparation, Standardization, and Storage of Standard and Reagent Solutions for Chemical Analysis - details procedures for preparing chemical solutions, as referenced in this method.
- Other ASTM Halogenated Solvent Methods: Standards relevant to the analysis and quality control of halogenated organic solvents in industrial applications.
- International Guidelines: Adherence to World Trade Organization’s Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) principles for internationally recognized testing procedures.
Keywords: ASTM D3316, stability, perchloroethylene, copper, corrosion, drycleaning, metal degreasing, solvent testing, industrial solvent standards, ASTM standards.