American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Current edition approved June 1, 2006. Published June 2006. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as F 1941 – 00. 10 p. This specification covers application, performance and dimensional requirements for electrodeposited coatings on threaded fasteners with unified inch screw threads. It specifies coating thickness, supplementary chromate finishes, corrosion resistance, precautions for managing the risk of hydrogen embrittlement and hydrogen embrittlement relief for highstrength and surface-hardened fasteners. It also highlights the differences between barrel and rack plating and makes recommendations as to the applicability of each process.