This document provides requirements Varies with property or characteristic
for the application and properties of of interest. titanium nitride coating on metallic parts applied by physical vapor deposition. Coatings covered are divided into three classes: Class 1 – 1.27 μm to 3.81 μm (0.00005 in. to 0.00015 in.) thick; Class 2 – 2.54 μm to 6.10 μm (0.00010 in. to 0.00024 in.) thick; and, Class 3 – 6.35 μm to 12.70 μm (0.00025 in. to 0.00050 in.) thick. Processing requirements, properties, quality, quality assurance, preparation for delivery and surface roughness suggestions are included. Property measurement methods are identified by reference to ASTM Standards, including: for thickness ASTM B 487, B 499, B568, E 376, E 1182; for hardness E 92 and E 384. A qualitative adhesion test using a tape pull-off method is described.
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Provides information Varies with property or Useful for identifying useful in purchase characteristic of interest. those properties and specification. characteristics important to PVD materials and methods of measurement.