This European Standard describes a quantitative method for the measurement of adhesion of metallic and other inorganic coatings applied to metallic surfaces. Typical coatings for which this European Standard applies are copper, nickel, nickel plus chromium, silver, tin, tin-nickel alloys, zinc, gold. This European Standard does not apply to certain hot dip, spray and mechanical coatings. The measurement is valid if the cohesion and adhesion properties of the adhesive are higher than those of the coating subjected to test.