ASTM International - ASTM E7-03
Standard Terminology Relating to Metallography
Organization: | ASTM International |
Publication Date: | 10 May 2003 |
Status: | inactive |
Page Count: | 30 |
ICS Code (Metallurgy (Vocabularies)): | 01.040.77 |
ICS Code (Other methods of testing of metals): | 77.040.99 |
scope:
1.1 This standard covers the definition of terms, acronyms, and symbols used in ASTM documents related to the field of metallography and metallographic testing. Terms that are only relevant to a particular standard or that are adequately defined in a general dictionary are not defined in this terminology standard.
1.2 This standard includes terminology used in metallographic areas, such as, but not limited to: light microscopy, microindentation hardness testing, specimen preparation, x-ray and electron metallography, quantitative metallography, photomicrography, and determination of grain size and inclusion content.
1.3 This standard may be of use to individuals utilizing standards of Committee E-4 as well as by those in need of a general reference source for terminology in the field of metallography.