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Description / Abstract:
This specification covers black oxide finishes applied over iron
and steel parts and 300 series stainless steel parts for decorative
or identification purposes. It offers little wear resistance, and
no corrosion resistance unless accompanied by additional
supplemental topcoat or oil.
Material Description. The finish is a magnetite
type black oxide conversion layer produced by immersion of the part
in a hot alkaline salt solution or mixed salt fusion bath.
Applicability. Black oxide is not generally
used for 400 series stainless steel and offers little protection
when applied over 200 series stainless steel parts.
Remarks. Protective oils and waxes may be
applied over black oxide to improve resistance to corrosion, in
which case the improvement is proportionally equal to the quality
of the oil/wax. Oil and/or wax coating shall be specified as a
suffix to this specification in the drawing as required.