Meaning and use
5.1 Method A — Method A describes a rapid and safe method for determining whether there are pinholes, voids, or metal particles protruding from the coating. However, this method does not detect any thin spots in the coating. This method will determine if there are any serious defects in the film pipe coating.

5.2 Method B — Method B describes a method for determining whether there are pinholes, voids, or metal particles protruding from the coating and thin spots in the pipe coating. The method can be used to verify minimum coating thickness as well as voids in quality control applications.

ASTM G62-2022 Standard Test Method for Detection of Leakage Points of Pipe Coatings

range
1.1 These test methods cover equipment and procedures for detecting leaks in pipe-type coatings.

1.2 Method A is designed to detect defects such as holes and voids in thin film coatings of a thickness of 0.025 to 0.254 mm (1 to 10 mil) using ordinary tap water and an applied voltage of less than 100 V DC. If the wetting agent is used with water, it is effective against films up to 0.508 mm (20 mil) thick. However, it should be noted that this method does not detect thin spots in the coating. Due to the relatively low voltage, this can be considered non-destructive testing.

1.3 Method B is used to detect defects such as pinholes and voids in pipeline coatings; But because of the higher voltage applied, it can also be used to detect thin spots in coatings. The method can be used for pipe coatings of any thickness and uses 900 to 20 000 V DC voltage. 2 This method is considered destructive because the high pressure involved usually destroys the coating at thin points.

1.4 The value of the International System of Units with three significant decimals shall prevail. The values given in parentheses are for reference only.

1.5 This standard is not intended to address all, if any, safety concerns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of users of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health and environmental practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory restrictions prior to use.

1.6 This international standard is based on internationally recognized standardization principles established in the Decision on International Standards, Guidelines and Recommended Principles issued by the WTO Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT).