This European Standard defines porosity and its associated terms and outlines the principles involved in porosity testing of metallic and related inorganic coatings. It also considers the purpose of porosity testing, thereby assisting the user to select the most suitable test for the product and its service application.
The porosity test cannot be used to establish corrosion performance standards.
BS EN 13143:2003 history
2008BS EN ISO 18332:2008 Metallic and other inorganic coatings - Definitions and conventions concerning porosity
2003BS EN 13143:2003 Metallic and other inorganic coatings - Definitions and conventions concerning porosity