Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
5 Test methods
6 Identification and marking on the product
Annex A (normative) - Visual inspection of vapour
        phase deposited coatings
Annex B (informative) - Base material, process
        and coatings
Annex C (normative) - Evaluation of adhesion
        strength using the scratch test
Bibliography

Abstract

Describes the general requirements and test methods for hard coatings obtained by vapour phase deposition processes intended to improve mainly the surface aspect and wear and corrosion resistance, and/or to offer protection against contact-allergy.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Organization for Standardization
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TC 114
Supersedes	ISO 16253 : 2007