ASTM E1558-99(2004)
Historical Standard: ASTM E1558-99(2004) Standard Guide for Electrolytic Polishing of Metallographic Specimens
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ASTM E1558
1. Scope
1.1 This guide deals with electrolytic polishing as a means of preparation of specimens for metallographic purposes. Procedures are described for polishing a variety of metals.
Note 1References (1-133) on electrolytic polishing will provide the reader with specific information beyond the scope of this guide.
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. Specific safety precautions are described in Section 5 and 6.3.1.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
E7 Terminology Relating to Metallography
E407 Practice for Microetching Metals and Alloys
Keywords
electrolytic polishing; electropolishing ; polishing; specimen preparation (metallographic); Alcohol; Alkaline electrolytes; Chromium trioxide; Electrolytic polishing; Electropolishing; Glacial acetic acid; Metallic coatings; Metallographic preparation; Methanol (methyl alcohol); Methyl alcohol; Nitric acid; Perchloric acid; Phosphoric acid; Specimen preparation (metallographic); Sulfuric acid;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 25.220.20 (Surface treatment)
DOI: 10.1520/E1558-99R04
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