What is BS EN 2716 - Susceptibility to intergranular corrosion about ?
BS EN 2716 specifies the procedure for the determination of the susceptibility to intergranular corrosion of wrought aluminium alloys in AL-P2XXX- series, AL-P7XXX- series and aluminium-lithium alloy products.
BS EN 2716 provides specifications on terms and definitions, test procedures, including test sample location, preparation of test samples, intergranular corrosion test. It also includes guidelines on microscopic examination and acceptance criteria.
Note: BS EN 2716 does not consider health and safety requirements.
Who is BS EN 2716 - Susceptibility to intergranular corrosion for ?
BS EN 2716 on determination of the susceptibility to intergranular corrosion is applicable to:
- Aerospace and defence Industries
- Manufacturers of aerospace applications
- Spacecraft manufacturers
- Testing agencies involved in the inspection of aerospace products
- Manufacturers of aluminium alloy wrought products
- Quality control personnel for aluminium alloy wrought products
Why should you use BS EN 2716 - Susceptibility to intergranular corrosion ?
Intergranular corrosion is an attack that occurs at the grain boundaries of a metal or alloy due to the precipitation of secondary phase.
BS EN 2716 covers all the procedures for the determination of the susceptibility of wrought aluminium alloys and aluminium-lithium alloy products to intergranular corrosion. BS EN 2716 provides a standardized approach for manufacturers of aluminium and aluminium-lithium alloy to adhere to if they supply their metallic materials to the aerospace and defence industry.
Microscopic examination is an invaluable tool that can be used to determine the class of material involved in the production, the method of manufacture, any heat treatment that may have been carried out as well as the characteristics of any cracks that may present. BS EN 2716 provides guidelines for this method and helps you in the selection of an appropriate specimen from the sample.
