1.1 This specification covers requirements for electrodeposited coatings of rhodium used for engineering purposes.
1.2 Coatings of rhodium covered by this specification are usually employed for their corrosion resistance, stable electrical contact resistance, wear resistance, reflectivity, and heat resistance.
1.3 Appendix X1 covers some typical applications for electrodeposited rhodium.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM B634-14a(2021) Referenced Document
ASTM B183 Standard Practice for Preparation of Low-Carbon Steel for Electroplating
ASTM B242 Standard Guide for Preparation of High-Carbon Steel for Electroplating
ASTM B252 Standard Guide for Preparation of Zinc Alloy Die Castings for Electroplating and Conversion Coatings
ASTM B254 Standard Practice for Preparation of and Electroplating on Stainless Steel
ASTM B281 Standard Practice for Preparation of Copper and Copper-Base Alloys for Electroplating and Conversion Coatings
ASTM B322 Standard Guide for Cleaning Metals Prior to Electroplating
ASTM B343 Standard Practice for Preparation of Nickel for Electroplating with Nickel
ASTM B456 Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Copper Plus Nickel Plus Chromium and Nickel Plus Chromium
ASTM B481 Standard Practice for Preparation of Titanium and Titanium Alloys for Electroplating
ASTM B482 Standard Practice for Preparation of Tungsten and Tungsten Alloys for Electroplating
ASTM B487 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Metal and Oxide Coating Thickness by Microscopical Examination of Cross Section
ASTM B507 Standard Practice for Design of Articles to Be Electroplated on Racks
ASTM B567 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Coating Thickness by the Beta Backscatter Method*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM B568 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Coating Thickness by X-Ray Spectrometry
ASTM B571 Standard Practice for Qualitative Adhesion Testing of Metallic Coatings
ASTM B602 Standard Test Method for Attribute Sampling of Metallic and Inorganic Coatings
ASTM B697 Standard Guide for Selection of Sampling Plans for Inspection of Electrodeposited Metallic and Inorganic Coatings
ASTM B762 Standard Test Method of Variables Sampling of Metallic and Inorganic Coatings
ASTM E8 Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
ASTM B634-14a(2021) history
2021ASTM B634-14a(2021) Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Rhodium for Engineering Use
2014ASTM B634-14a Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Rhodium for Engineering Use
2014ASTM B634-14 Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Rhodium for Engineering Use
1988ASTM B634-88(2009) Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Rhodium for Engineering Use
1988ASTM B634-88(2004)e1 Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Rhodium for Engineering Use
1988ASTM B634-88(1999) Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Rhodium for Engineering Use