Heavy Phosphate Coating Specification

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DOD-P-16232-F, Heavy Phosphate Coating

A coating for medium and low alloy steels. Gray to black in color. Intended uses: The "heavy" phosphate coatings covered by this specification are intended as a base for holding/retaining supplemental coatings which provide the major portion of the corrosion resistance.

Heavy Type Z can be used up to 200º F, to prevent galling in extrusion and deep drawing.

Class 2 is good for corrosion resistance. 

Note: This specification lists a type M also

Type Z   .0002" Zinc phosphate base coating

Class 1   .0005" Supplementary preservative treatment or coating, as specified.

Class 2  Supplementary treatment with preservative conforming to MIL-C-16173, Grade 3 or MIL-L-3150  as alternate for very small parts.

Class 3  No supplementary treatment.

Class 4  Chemically converted.

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