A-A-1808 Flatware, Silverplated And Stainless SteelThis commercial item description (CID) covers both silverplated and stainless steel flatware equal in quality to a grade known within the industry as "high-quality hotel and restaurant" flatware. The design of the flatware is commercially known as the "Kings" pattern, and shall be the manufacturer's current, standard commercial product, except for changes necessary to comply with this CID. The items covered by this CID are intended for use in officers' and executives' messes and dining rooms.

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Testing of the end item. Sample units shall be tested in accordance with the applicable paragraphs under Testing. The sample size, except for the alternate method below, shall be a minimum of 72 items of flatware, randomly selected from each inspection lot. Failure of any sample to pass any applicable test specified shall be cause for rejection of the lot.

Tests.

Hardness. Blade samples shall be tested for compliance with the knife blade paragraph as specified in ASTM E 18. Hardness readings shall be determined at a minimum of 3 locations; point, center, and 1 inch from the shoulder of the knife blade. Any hardness not within specified limits shall be considered a failure of the test.

Corrosion test. Steel samples shall be tested as follows for compliance. Three drops of copper sulfate solution shall be placed at intervals on the cleaned surface of the blade of each sample. After remaining on the blade for 6 minutes, the solution shall be washed off with clean water. Any visible indication of staining shall be considered failure of the test. The copper sulfate shall be mixed as follows: