ASTM F1137 specification covers the basic requirements for six grades of corrosion protection for fasteners. Grade A consists of a heavy zinc phosphate coating with no additional sealer (dry), Grade B consists of a heavy zinc phosphate coating with a dry organic sealer, Grade C consists of a heavy zinc phosphate coating with supplemental dry-to-touch oil type compound, Grade D consists of a heavy zinc phosphate coating with supplemental protective oil type compound,
Grade E consists of a grain-refined microcrystalline zinc phosphate with supplemental oil type compound, and Grade F consists of a manganese phosphate coating with supplemental oil type compound. This specification is intended primarily for fasteners such as nuts, clips, washers, and other ferrous threaded and non-threaded fasteners that require corrosion protection and lubrication. These coatings may or may not have a decorative finish. The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard
| Grade | Phosphate Treatment | Coating Weight | Supplemental Coating | Salt Spray, μm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mg/ft2 | g/m2 | ||||
| ASTM F1137 Grade A | Heavy Zinc Phosphate | 1000, min | 11, min | none | 72A |
| ASTM F1137 Grade B | Heavy Zinc Phosphate | 1000, min | 11, min | sealer | 72 |
| ASTM F1137 Grade C | Heavy Zinc Phosphate | 1000, min | 11, min | protective oil-type compound (dry-to-touch) | 24 |
| ASTM F1137 Grade D | Heavy Zinc Phosphate | 1000, min | 11, min | protective oil-type compound | 72 |
| ASTM F1137 Grade E | Microcrystalline Zinc PhosphateB | 185 min- 650 max | 2 min – 7 max | protective oil-type compound | 8 |
| ASTM F1137 Grade F | Manganese Phosphate | 370 min – 1765 max | 4 min- 19 max | protective oil-type compound | 24 |
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