salt spray testing

[sɔːlt spreɪ ˈtɛstɪŋ]
noun
teste de névoa salina
1. An accelerated corrosion test method that exposes materials or coatings to a salt spray environment to assess their resistance to corrosion and durability
The automotive manufacturer conducted salt spray testing on the new paint coating to ensure long-term protection against rust.
O fabricante automotivo realizou teste de névoa salina no novo revestimento de tinta para garantir proteção de longo prazo contra ferrugem.
2. A laboratory procedure standardized by ASTM B117 or ISO 9227 where a salt solution is atomized in a chamber to simulate coastal or marine corrosive environments
Our products undergo rigorous salt spray testing for a minimum of 1000 hours before market release.
Nossos produtos passam por teste de névoa salina rigoroso por um mínimo de 1000 horas antes do lançamento no mercado.
Salt spray testing is a critical quality assurance procedure in both Brazilian and American manufacturing industries, particularly in automotive, aerospace, and marine sectors. In Brazil, this standardized test is essential for exportation compliance and is frequently referenced in technical specifications. The procedure is governed by international standards (ASTM B117 in the USA, ISO 9227 globally), making it a universal language in industrial quality control across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
salt fog testingsalt mist testingASTM B117 testingcorrosion resistance testingaccelerated corrosion test

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
teste de névoa salina
Most common and standardized term used in Brazilian engineering and quality control industries
Brazil Technical
ensaio de névoa salina
Alternative term used in formal technical documentation and certification processes
Portugal
teste de névoa salina
Same terminology as Brazil; European standards often reference ISO 9227 instead of ASTM B117
São Paulo Manufacturing
teste de câmara de sal
Less common variant referring to the salt chamber apparatus itself

Related Words

corrosioncoating durabilityASTM standardsmarine environmentrust resistanceelectrochemical testing
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