1.1 This practice covers conditions for the exposure of metals, alloys, and other materials in natural surface seawater such as those typically found in bays, harbors, channels, and so forth,2 as contrasted with deep ocean testing.3 This practice covers full immersion, tidal zone and related splash, and spray zone exposures.2,4
1.2 This practice sets forth general procedures that should be followed in conducting seawater exposure tests so that meaningful comparisons may be made from one location to another.
1.3 This practice identifies recommended procedures for evaluating the effects of natural surface seawater on the materials exposed.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ASTM G52-00(2016)e1 Referenced Document
ASTM D3623 Standard Test Method for Testing Antifouling Panels in Shallow Submergence*, 2020-08-01 Update
ASTM G1 Standard Practice for Preparing, Cleaning, and Evaluating Corrosion Test Specimens
ASTM G193 Standard Terminology and Acronyms Relating to Corrosion*, 2022-08-01 Update
ASTM G30 Standard Practice for Making and Using U-Bend Stress-Corrosion Test Specimens
ASTM G38 Standard Practice for Making and Using C-Ring Stress-Corrosion Test Specimens
ASTM G39 Standard Practice for Preparation and Use of Bent-Beam Stress-Corrosion Test Specimens*, 2021-05-01 Update
ASTM G46 Standard Guide for Examination and Evaluation of Pitting Corrosion*, 2018-10-01 Update
ASTM G58 Standard Practice for Preparation of Stress-Corrosion Test Specimens for Weldments*, 2023-12-01 Update
ASTM G78 Standard Guide for Crevice Corrosion Testing of Iron-Base and Nickel-Base Stainless Alloys in Seawater and Other Chloride-Containing Aqueous Environments
ASTM G52-00(2016)e1 history
2020ASTM G52-20 Standard Practice for Exposing and Evaluating Metals and Alloys in Surface Seawater
2016ASTM G52-00(2016)e1 Standard Practice for Exposing and Evaluating Metals and Alloys in Surface Seawater
2000ASTM G52-00(2011) Standard Practice for Exposing and Evaluating Metals and Alloys in Surface Seawater
2000ASTM G52-00(2006) Standard Practice for Exposing and Evaluating Metals and Alloys in Surface Seawater
2000ASTM G52-00 Standard Practice for Exposing and Evaluating Metals and Alloys in Surface Seawater