ASTM E407-99
Historical Standard: ASTM E407-99 Standard Practice for Microetching Metals and Alloys
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ASTM E407
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers chemical solutions and procedures to be used in etching metals and alloys for microscopic examination. Safety precautions and miscellaneous information are also included.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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. For specific cautionary statements, see 6.1 and Table 2.
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
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
E7 Terminology Relating to Metallography
E2014 Guide on Metallographic Laboratory Safety
Keywords
etch; etchant; interference method; metallography; metals; microetch; microscope; microstructure; Pepperhoff method; tint etch; Etching (materials/process); Interferences; Metallographic analysis/inspection; Metals and metallic materials; Microetching; Microscopic examination--metals/alloys; Microstructures; Pepperhoff method; Tint etch;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 77.040.99 (Other methods of testing metals)
DOI: 10.1520/E0407-99
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