GMW17026

Description / Abstract: GMW17026, 2nd Edition, October 2018 - Accelerated Corrosion Laboratory Test for Galvanic Corrosion Mechanisms

Introduction

Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations.

Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.

Purpose.

This standard describes an accelerated corrosion test. This test is designed for corrosion replication especially where galvanic corrosion mechanisms are present.

Applicability.

This procedure is applicable to passenger car and truck, SUV and Crossover, and commercial vehicle components or assemblies.

Remarks.

This is a cyclic environmental test which exposes test samples to periodic wetting with a salt/mud solution followed by drying all at an elevated temperature.