1.1本规程概述了记录金属涂层钢试样大气腐蚀试验数据的程序。其目标是确保（1）在测试前完全识别材料，（2）在目视检查期间客观报告材料外观，以及（3）在特定劣化阶段和测试结束时进行充分的照片、缩微照片和化学实验室检查。 1.2本标准可能涉及危险材料、操作和设备。本标准并非旨在解决与其使用相关的所有安全问题。本标准的用户有责任在使用前制定适当的安全和健康实践，并确定监管限制的适用性。

1.1 This practice outlines a procedure for recording data of atmospheric corrosion tests of metallic-coated steel specimens. Its objective is the assurance of (1) complete identification of materials before testing, (2) objective reporting of material appearance during visual inspections, and (3) adequate photographic, micrographic, and chemical laboratory examinations at specific stages of deterioration, and at the end of the tests. 1.2 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.