ASTM-E340 › Standard Practice for Macroetching Metals and Alloys
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Scope
1.1 These test procedures describe the methods of macro- etching metals and alloys to reveal their macrostructure.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI equivalents of inch-pound units may be approximate.
1.3 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. For specific warning statements, see 6.2, 7.1, 8.1.3, 8.2.1, 8.8.3, 8.10.1.1, and 8.13.2.
Keywords
alloys; etchants; etching; macroetching; macroetchant; macrostructure; metals
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03.01 (Metals -- Mechanical Testing; Elevated and Low-Temperature Tests; Metallography)
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77.040.99 (Other methods of testing of metals)
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Document Number
ASTM-E0340-23
Revision Level
2023 EDITION
Status
Current
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
Nov. 21, 2023
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
11 pages
Committee Number
E04.01