ASTM International - ASTM A1038-19
Standard Test Method for Portable Hardness Testing by the Ultrasonic Contact Impedance Method
Organization: | ASTM International |
Publication Date: | 1 October 2019 |
Status: | active |
Page Count: | 8 |
ICS Code (Non-destructive testing): | 19.100 |
significance And Use:
4.1 The hardness of a material is a defined quantity having many scales and being dependent on the way the test is performed. In order to avoid the creation of a new method involving a new... View More
scope:
1.1 This test method covers the determination of comparative hardness values by applying the Ultrasonic Contact Impedance Method (UCI Method).
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.2.1 Exception-Info
1.3 This 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.
1.4 This 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.