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Document ID:   MIL-STD-870       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Cadmium Plating, Low Embrittlement, Electrodepositon
Scope:  This 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 109 PASCAL’s (Pa) (240,000 pounds per square inch {psi}) without the approval of the applicable procuring activity.
Status:  Active Document Date:  20-JAN-2023      
  Next Review Due:  19-JAN-2028
MFFP Doc Category:   Military Standard -Standard Practice  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  MR  Army Research Laboratory, Weapons and Materials Research Directorate  
  Preparing Activity: 70  Air Force Sustainment Center - Ogden
Coordination:  Limited  
Air Force Custodian:  70   Air Force Sustainment Center - Ogden  

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.
Revision History Click on column headings for a description of column content.
MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageRevision D A20-JAN-202313252.5 KB
Document ImageRevision C Notice 1 - ValidationA28-FEB-201411.9 KB
Document ImageRevision C Change 1 (change incorporated)A27-APR-20091494.5 KB
Document ImageRevision C A01-MAR-200713142.9 KB
Document ImageRevision B Notice 1 - InactivationA09-DEC-199613.5 KB
Document ImageRevision B A30-JUL-198610383.8 KB

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