ASTM E1382-97
Historical Standard: ASTM E1382-97 Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size Using Semiautomatic and Automatic Image Analysis
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ASTM E1382
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods are used to determine grain size from measurements of grain intercept lengths, intercept counts, intersection counts, grain boundary length, and grain areas.
1.2 These measurements are made with a semiautomatic digitizing tablet or by automatic image analysis using an image of the grain structure produced by a microscope.
1.3 These test methods are applicable to any type of grain structure or grain size distribution as long as the grain boundaries can be clearly delineated by etching and subsequent image processing, if necessary.
1.4 These test methods are applicable to measurement of other grain-like microstructures, such as cell structures.
1.5 This standard deals only with the recommended test methods and nothing in it should be construed as defining or establishing limits of acceptability or fitness for purpose of the materials tested.
1.6 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.
1.7 The sections appear in the following order:
Section Section Scope 1 Referenced Documents 2 Terminology 3 Definitions 3.1 Descriptions of Terms Specific to This Standard 3.2 Symbols 3.3 Summary of Test Method 4 Significance and Use 5 Interferences 6 Apparatus 7 Sampling 8 Test Specimens 9 Specimen Preparation 10 Calibration 11 Procedure: Semiautomatic Digitizing Tablet 12 Intercept Lengths 12.3 Intercept and Intersection Counts 12.4 Grain Counts 12.5 Grain Areas 12.6 ALA Grain Size 12.6.1 Two-Phase Grain Structures 12.7 Procedure: Automatic Image Analysis 13 Grain Boundary Length 13.5 Intersection Counts 13.6 Mean Chord (Intercept) Length/Field 13.7 Individual Chord (Intercept) Lengths 13.7.4 Grain Counts 13.8 Mean Grain Area/Field 13.9 Individual Grain Areas 13.9.4 ALA Grain Size 13.9.8 Two-Phase Grain Structures 13.10 Calculation of Results 14 Test Report 15 Precision and Bias 16 Grain Size of Non-Equiaxed Grain Structure Specimens A1 Examples of Proper and Improper Grain Boundary Delineation A2
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
E3 Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
E7 Terminology Relating to Metallography
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
E407 Practice for Microetching Metals and Alloys
E562 Test Method for Determining Volume Fraction by Systematic Manual Point Count
E883 Guide for Reflected-Light Photomicrography
E930 Test Methods for Estimating the Largest Grain Observed in a Metallographic Section (ALA Grain Size)
E1181 Test Methods for Characterizing Duplex Grain Sizes
E1245 Practice for Determining the Inclusion or Second-Phase Constituent Content of Metals by Automatic Image Analysis
Keywords
ALA grain size; anisotropy index; area fraction; ASTM grain size number; austenite grains; automatic image analysis; calibration; chord length; confidence level; digitizing tablet; duplex grain structures; equiaxed grains; etchant; ferrite grains; grain boundary; grains; grain size; intercept length; intersection count; magnification; non-equiaxed grains; polycrystalline; prior-austenite grain boundaries; relative accuracy; semiautomatic image analysis; skeletonization; standard deviation; twin boundary; watershed segmentation; ALA grain size; Anisotropy index; ASTM grain size number (G); Calibration--metals/alloys analysis instrumentation; Digitizing tablet; Duplex grain structures; Equiaxed grains; Etching (materials/process); Image analysis--metals/metallic materials; Intercept length/count; Metallographic analysis/inspection; Metals and metallic materials; Microscopic examination--metals/alloys; Microstructures; Nonequiaxed grains; Nonmetallic materials; Photomicrography; Polycrystalline materials; Semi-automated methods; Specimen preparation (for testing)--metals/alloys; Watershed segmentation;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 19.120 (Particle size analysis. Sieving)
DOI: 10.1520/E1382-97
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