ASTM G46-94(1999)
Historical Standard: ASTM G46-94(1999) Standard Guide for Examination and Evaluation of Pitting Corrosion
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ASTM G46
1. Scope
1.1 This guide is intended to assist in the selection of procedures that can be used in the identification and examination of pits and in the evaluation of pitting (See Terminology G15) corrosion to determine the extent of its effect.
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.
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
G1 Practice for Preparing, Cleaning, and Evaluating Corrosion Test Specimens
G15 Terminology Relating to Corrosion and Corrosion Testing
G16 Guide for Applying Statistics to Analysis of Corrosion Data
National Association of Corrosion Engineers Standard
NACERP-01-73 Collection and Identification of Corrosion Products Insert in Materials Protection and Performance, Vol 12, June 1973, p. 65.Keywords
metallographic inspection; pit density; pit depth; pit morphology; pitting corrosion; visual inspection;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 77.060 (Corrosion of metals)
DOI: 10.1520/G0046-94R99
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