ASTM E 7-15 Standard Terminology Relating to Metallography

Publisher: ASTM
Publish Date: 2015
Pages: 33
Language: English
Format: PDF
Size: 265 kBScope1.1 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 inclusion1.3 This standard may be of use to individuals utilizing
standards of Committee E04 as well as by those in need of a
general reference source for terminology in the field of
metallography.