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ASTM A247 – Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Microstructure of Graphite in Iron Castings Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The comparison of observed graphite particles with the structures shown in the charts give only purely descriptive information on the type, distribution, and size of the graphite in the sample being evaluated. It does not indicate, …
ASTM A194 – Standard Specification for Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, and Stainless Steel Nuts for Bolts for High Pressure or High Temperature Service, or Both Description: Abstract This specification covers a variety of carbon, alloy, and martensitic and austenitic stainless steel nuts. These nuts are intended for high-pressure or high-temperature service, or both. Bars from …
ASTM A153 – Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware Description: Abstract This specification covers standards for zinc coatings applied through hot-drip process on iron and steel hardware. The hot-dip galvanizing process shall form layers of Zn/Fe alloy adhering to the steel surface. This specification is applicable to steel hardware items …
ASTM A1087 – Standard Practice for Using Hand Calipers to Measure the Width of Steel Sheet Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This practice provides procedures commonly used for measuring the width of steel sheet products under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committees A01 and A05 and their subcommittees as designated by a purchaser in a purchase order …
ASTM A1084 – Standard Test Method for Detecting Detrimental Phases in Lean Duplex Austenitic/Ferritic Stainless Steels Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Test Method A shall only be used to supplement the results of Test Methods B and C. It shall not be used as a rejection criterion, nor shall it be used as an acceptance criterion. …
ASTM A1038 – Standard Test Method for Portable Hardness Testing by the Ultrasonic Contact Impedance Method Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The hardness of a material is a defined quantity having many scales and being dependent on the way the test is performed. In order to avoid the creation of a new method involving a new …
ASTM G154 – Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The use of this apparatus is intended to induce property changes consistent with the end use conditions, including the effects of the UV portion of sunlight, moisture, and heat. Typically, these exposures would include moisture …
ASTM G85 – Standard Practice for Modified Salt Spray (Fog) Testing Description: Significance and Use 3.1 This practice is applicable to ferrous and nonferrous metals; also organic and inorganic coatings. The variations described herein are useful when a different or more corrosive environment than the salt fog described in Practice B117 is desired. Scope 1.1 This practice covers and …
ASTM G76 – Standard Test Method for Conducting Erosion Tests by Solid Particle Impingement Using Gas Jets Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The significance of this test method in any overall measurements program to assess the erosion behavior of materials will depend on many factors concerning the conditions of service applications. The users of this test …
ASTM F3445 – Standard Specification for Performance Requirements when Evaluating Slip Resistance of Protective (Safety) Footwear using ASTM F2913 Whole Shoe Test Method Description: Scope 1.1 This specification covers minimum slip resistance requirements for the performance of protective (safety) footwear and is intended to help reduce potential injuries. Controlled laboratory tests used to determine compliance with …
