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Abstract

Specifies procedures for preparing metal surfaces by immersion or by other means, employing chemical solutions to remove oxidation products (scale), corrosion products and related foreign materials.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee MT-009 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 20 March 2017.
The following are represented on Technical Committee MT-009:
Australasian Institute of Surface Finishing
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Australian Steel Institute
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
Galvanizers Association of Australia
Galvanizing Association of New Zealand
New Zealand Metal Roofing Manufacturers

Scope

This Standard sets out procedures for preparing metal surfaces by immersion, or by other means, employing chemical solutions to remove oxidation products (scale), corrosion products and related foreign materials.
The Standard includes acid and alkaline descaling for ferrous materials and also includes acid descaling for non-ferrous materials as follows:
(a) Steels.
(b) Cast iron.
(c) Aluminium and aluminium alloys.
(d) Copper and copper alloys.
(e) Zinc and zinc alloys.
(f) Nickel and nickel alloys.
NOTE: Advice and recommendations on information to be supplied by the purchaser at the time of enquiry or order are contained in Appendix A.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 07/04/2017. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 07/04/2017
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ISBN
Committee	MT-009
Supersedes	AS 1627.5-1994 DR 02449