scope:

This standard covers the apparatus, test specimen, and procedure for the impact testing of sintered or heat-treated MIM materials.

The method used in this standard is the Charpy impact test.

With the exception of density, for which g/cm³ is the industry standard, this standard uses inch-pound units. Values in SI units are shown in parentheses and result from conversion in accordance with IEEE/ASTM Standard SI 10. They may be approximate and are only for information.

This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the potential safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.