Corrosion of Cast Aluminum

ASTM D4340: Standard Test Method for Corrosion of Cast Aluminum Alloys in Engine Coolants Under Heat-Rejecting Conditions. This test method covers a laboratory screening procedure for evaluating the effectiveness of engine coolants in combating corrosion of aluminum casting alloys under heat-transfer conditions that may be present in aluminum cylinder head engines.

LT/CA-222000/M: Manual instrument composed by:
• Metallic case structure painted with anti-acid products and stainless steel test cabinet equipped with liquid connector and drain tap
• Heating plate digitally thermo-regulated with 0,1°C resolution with PT100 A class for temperature reading
• Safety thermostat for overheating protection and cooling fan
• Main switch and heating activation switch
• Aluminium test specimen plate with holes for temperature sensors
• Corrosion cell made in glass with heat-resistant O-rings
• Top plate made in stainless steel with filling hole and pressure inlet equipped with pressure gauge and safety valve
• Plexiglas protection window with magnetic open/close feature