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Guide for Metallographic Identification of Microstructure in Cemented Carbides

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Standard Guide for Metallographic Identification of Microstructure in Cemented Carbides
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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.

Significance and Use

The microstructure of a cemented carbide affects the material’mechanical and physical properties. This guide is not intended to be used as a specification for carbide grades. Producers and users may use the microstructural information as a guide in developing their own specifications.

Keywords

cemented carbides; hardmetals; microstructure; powder metallurgy; ICS Number Code 77.160 (Powder metallurgy)

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02.05 (Metallic and Inorganic Coatings; Metal Powders and Metal Powder Products)

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77.160 (Powder metallurgy Including sintered metal materials and hardmetals)

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Document Number

ASTM-B657-11

Revision Level

2011 EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Revision

Publication Date

Dec. 31, 2011

Document Type

Test Method

Page Count

5 pages

Committee Number

B09.06