ASTM E7

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.

2. Referenced Documents

E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
E1122 Practice for Obtaining JK Inclusion Ratings Using Automatic Image Analysis
E14 Practice for Thermal Analysis of Metals and Alloys
E45 Test Methods for Determining the Inclusion Content of Steel
E80 Practice for Dilatometric Analysis of Metallic Materials
E92 Test Method for Vickers Hardness of Metallic Materials

Index Terms

metallography; terminology; metallographic testing; light microscopy; microindentation hardness testing; x-ray and electron metallography; ICS Number Code 01.040.77; 77.040.99

Citing ASTM Standards

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