Standard Practice for Macroetching Metals and Alloys

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Hardcopy , PDF

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English

Published date

11-21-2023

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1These procedures describe the methods of macroetching metals and alloys to reveal their macrostructure.

1.2The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to the International System (SI) units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

For specific warning statements, see 6.2, 7.1, 8.1.3, 8.2.1, 8.8.3, 8.10.1.1, and 8.13.2. It is further recommended to review the guidance in Guide E2014.

1.4This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee	E 04
DocumentType	Standard Practice
Pages	11
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM E 340 : 2015

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