MIL-STD-870 Cadmium Plating, Low Embrittlement, ElectrodepositonThis standard covers the process and materials required for the electro-deposition of cadmium on high strength steel substrates. Subsequent heat treating techniques needed to insure low embrittlement of steel are also described. This process is not authorized for use on steel heat treated above 1.65 X 10 9 PASCALs Pa 240,000 pounds per square inch {psi} without the approval of the applicable procuring activity.

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MIL-STD-870C

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SUMMARY OF CHANGE 1 MODIFICATIONS

Delete the following reference document from paragraph 2.3, ASTM E 8, Metallic Materials, Tension Testing of. There is no longer a need for this test method; no superseding document will be identified.

The following detail requirement of MIL-STD-870C has been revised, paragraph

5.3.2, Step Number 2:

New Requirement: All parts shall be cleaned by dry blasting using 80 - 320 grit aluminum oxide (AI2O3), silicon dioxide (SiO2) or garnet per MIL-STD-1504. Elapsed

time between completion of cleaning and Step Number 3 shall not exceed four (4) hours.

Old Requirement: All parts shall be cleaned by dry blasting using 80 - 320 grit aluminum oxide (AI2O3), silicon dioxide (SiO2) or garnet per MIL-STD-1504. Elapsed time between completion of cleaning and Step Number 3 shall not exceed 60 minutes.

Deleted "Embrittlement" from section 6.2 "Subject terms (key words) listing, no replacement added.