ASTM B657-05
Historical Standard: ASTM B657-05 Guide for Metallographic Identification of Microstructure in Cemented Carbides
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ASTM B657
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers apparatus and procedures for the metallographic determination of microstructures in cemented tungsten carbides.
1.2 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Precautions applying to use of hazardous laboratory chemicals should be observed for chemicals specified in Table 1.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
B665 Guide for Metallographic Sample Preparation of Cemented Tungsten Carbides
ISO Standard
ISO4499 Hardmetals--Metallographic Determination of MicrostructureKeywords
cemented carbides; hardmetals; microstructure; powder metallurgy;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 77.160 (Powder metallurgy)
DOI: 10.1520/B0657-05
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