AS 1733-1976

1 - AS 1733-1976 METHODS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF GRAIN SIZE IN METALS
4 - PREFACE
4 - CONTENTS
5 - SECTION 1. SCOPE AND APPLICATION
5 - 1.1 SCOPE.
5 - 1.2 APPLICATION.
5 - SECTION 2. GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR METHODS OF GRAIN SIZE DETERMINATION
5 - 2.1 SCOPE OF SECTION.
5 - 2.2 GRAIN SIZE NUMBER.
5 - 2.3 ESTIMATION OF GRAIN SIZE.
5 - 2.3.1 General.
5 - 2.3.2 Accuracy of Equipment.
5 - 2.4 COMPARISON METHOD.
5 - 2.4.1 Method.
5 - 2.4.2 Alternative Magnification.
6 - 2.5 PLANIMETRIC METHOD.
6 - 2.6 INTERCEPT METHOD.
9 - SECTION 3. DETERMINATION OF AUSTENITE GRAIN SIZE IN STEELS
9 - 3.1 SCOPE OF SECTION.
9 - 3.2 MICROGRAPHIC METHODS.
9 - 3.2.1 Selection of Method.
9 - 3.2.2 McQuaid-Ehn (Carburization) Method.
9 - 3.2.3 Pro-eutectoid Ferrite Method.
9 - 3.2.4 Martensitic Method.
9 - 3.2.5 Gradient Quench Method.
10 - 3.2.6 Pro-eutectoid Cementite Method.
10 - 3.2.7 Oxidation Method.
10 - 3.2.8 Determination of Austenite Grain Size in Austenitic Stainless Steels.
10 - 3.3 TEST REPORT.
11 - SECTION 4. DETERMINATION OF GRAIN SIZE IN METALS AND ALLOYS
11 - 4.1 SCOPE OF SECTION.
11 - 4.2 LIMITATIONS ON PROCEDURES.
11 - 4.3 MICROGRAPHIC METHODS.
11 - 4.4 TEST REPORT.
12 - APPENDIX A - EXPLANATORY NOTES ON SPECIFYING AUSTENITEGRAIN SIZE LIMITS FOR STEEL
12 - APPENDIX B - ETCHING REAGENTS
12 - B1 GENERAL.
12 - B2 ETCHANTS FOR OUTLINING PRIOR AUSTENITE GRAINS IN STEEL.
12 - B3 ETCHANTS FOR GENERAL STRUCTURE IN ALUMINIUM AND ITS ALLOYS.
12 - B4 ETCHANTS FOR GENERAL STRUCTURE IN COPPER AND ITS ALLOYS.
12 - B5 ETCHANTS FOR LEAD BASE.
12 - B6 ETCHANTS FOR MOLYBDENUM BASE.
12 - B7 ETCHANT FOR PURE NICKEL AND HIGH NICKEL ALLOYS.
13 - APPENDIX C - STANDARD GRAIN SIZE CHARTS