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ASTM B821 – Standard Guide for Liquid Dispersion of Metal Powders and Related Compounds for Particle Size Analysis Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The method of powder dispersion in a liquid has a significant effect on the results of a particle size distribution analysis. The analysis will show a too-coarse, unstable, or nonrepeatable distribution if the …
ASTM B214 – Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Metal Powders Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The particle size distribution of a metal powder affects its behavior in PM processing and other applications of these materials. The test method may be part of the purchase agreement between powder supplier and user, or it may be …
ASTM B193 – Standard Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor Materials Description: Abstract This test method covers the determination of the electrical resistivity of metallic electrical conductor material. Weight resistivity accuracy may be adversely affected by possible inaccuracies in the assumed density of the conductor. The definition of resistivity and the equations for calculating …
ASTM B117 – Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus Description: Significance and Use 3.1 This practice provides a controlled corrosive environment which has been utilized to produce relative corrosion resistance information for specimens of metals and coated metals exposed in a given test chamber. 3.2 Prediction of performance in natural environments has seldom been correlated …
ASTM A967 – Standard Specification for Chemical Passivation Treatments for Stainless Steel Parts Description: Abstract This specification covers several different types of chemical passivation treatments for stainless steel parts. The treatments are the following: immersion treatment using nitric acid solutions, immersion treatment using citric acid solution, and electrochemical treatment. Immediately after the removal from the …
Standard Test Method for Torsion Testing of Wire Description: Scope 1.1 This test method describes the torsion (or twist) testing of metallic wire. 1.2 The values stated in U.S. customary units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI equivalents of U.S. customary units may be approximate.
Description: Hardness testing is a material testing technique used to determine the resistance of a material to deformation or penetration. It is an essential aspect of material characterization and quality control in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, and engineering. Hardness is a measure of a material’s ability to withstand localized plastic deformation, and it can …
Description: Adhesion testing is a crucial process used to evaluate the strength and durability of the bond between two materials. It is commonly employed in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, automotive, aerospace, and more. Adhesion testing helps ensure that adhesives, coatings, paints, and other bonding agents meet specific quality standards and performance requirements. There are …
Description: 3-D surface profiling, also known as 3D surface metrology or 3D surface topography measurement, is a technology and methodology used to quantify and visualize the three-dimensional topography of objects and surfaces. This technique is valuable in various fields for applications such as quality control, research, and product development. Below, I’ll describe 3D surface profiling, …
Description: Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) is an analytical technique used for the elemental and isotopic analysis of solid samples. It combines laser ablation, inductively coupled plasma (ICP), and mass spectrometry to determine the elemental composition of a wide range of materials. Here’s a brief overview of LA-ICP-MS, its applications, strengths, and …
