ASTM International is holding a workshop on PFAS, percentages of hexavalent chrome in trivalent chrome, and cadmium plating properties.
The event is May 7 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Information can be found at https://na.eventscloud.com/website/82665/b08_may2025_wksh_pfas/.
Ian MacCoy“In oil and gas, we have seen huge consequences in not properly vetting replacement and substitutions in coatings and plating,” event organizers say. “Changes made to the testing formula did not take into account the susceptibility and environment stresses encountered in oil exploration caused hydrogen embrittlement failures (IHE). The objective of this workshop is to identify the stresses that were once accounted for in the original formula and make sure those same stresses are also accounted for in the new formula.”
About the Event: The Workshop on Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS), Percentages of Hexavalent Chrome in (Trivalent Chrome), and Cadmium Plating Properties will be held on May 7, 2025. It is organized by ASTM Committee B08 on Metallic and Inorganic Coatings. It will be held at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in conjunction with the committee's standards development meetings. The language of the workshop will be English.
John CarpenterObjective and Scope: In oil and gas, improper vetting of replacements and substitutions in coatings and plating has had huge consequences. Changes made to the testing formula did not take into account the susceptibility and environmental stresses encountered in oil exploration, which caused hydrogen embrittlement failures (IHE). This workshop aims to identify the stresses that were once accounted for in the original formula and ensure that those same stresses are also accounted for in the new formula.
Topics for this workshop are:
- PFAs substitutes:
- Direct testing and their properties
- Trivalent chrome:
- Identify alternative options
- Cadmium replacement:
- Properties that prevent its replacement and areas we could look at for replacement of cadmium and nickel-cadmium plating
- Test stresses:
- Galvanic indifference, OCP of the substitute
- Mechanical hardness- reduction of mechanical stress
- Adhesion- ability to wear
- Compressive properties- holds surface in compression to disallow salts from forming in the substrate.
- Chemical stress- what chemical properties are present, and how do they protect? (PH?) EHE and IHE
- Tension, shear of the substrate, elongation, etc.
- Co-efficiency of friction change
Abstract Submission: To participate in the symposium, authors must submit a 250 to 300-word preliminary abstract to the Workshop Chairs, John Carpenter and Richard (Ian) MacMoy, no later than March 31, 2025.
Technical Program: By mid-April 2025, the ASTM website will post a technical program (including presentation times, paper titles, and presenters’ names).
Registration: Registration opens approximately 10 weeks before the start of the workshop.
Technical Chair Contact Information
- John Carpenter, US Chrome Corporation; Email: jcarpenter@uschrome.com; Phone: +1 203-349-9011
- Richard (Ian) MacMoy, Intermetallic Group, LLC; Email: ian@intermetallicgroup.com; Phone: +1 281-844-4589
Hotel Information: The event will be held at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel in Toronto, Ontario. Approximately 12 weeks before the start of the event, more information on how to make your sleeping room reservation will be posted.
Standards Development Meetings: Committee B08 invites you to attend its future standards development meetings. There is no fee to attend, and membership in ASTM International is not required. For more information about the committee and its future meetings, please visit the Committee B08 Homepage.
