ASTM F1941 Specification

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Use Of Trivalent Chromium Cr+3 On Coated Fasteners


  • In applications where the use of hexavalent chromium (Cr+6) is prohibited, coated fasteners with a supplementary chromate finish must be supplied with a trivalent chromium (Cr+3).
    Additionally, since yellow iridescence noted in the designation C of the Table 3 is characteristic of hexavalent chromium (Cr+6), the use of yellow dye with trivalent chromium (Cr+3) may be misleading and is not recommended.