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Abstract

Specifies requirements and procedures for the chemical conversion treatment of metals prior to the application of suitable organic protective coating and includes phosphate conversion of ferrous and non-ferrous and chromate conversion of aluminium, magnesium, zinc and their alloys.
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 specifies requirements and procedures for the chemical conversion treatment of metals usually prior to the application of a suitable organic protective coating and includes the following processes:
(a) Phosphate conversion coatings for ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
(b) Chromate conversion coatings for aluminium, magnesium, zinc and their alloys.
Requirements on information to be supplied by the purchaser at the time of enquiry or order are contained in Appendix A.
This Standard does not include requirements for conversion coatings applied to electroplated work (see AS 1789).
Chromium free coatings are outside the scope of this Standard. Refer to supplier.

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	DR 02425 AS 1627.6-1994