ASTM E 1558 : 2009 : R2021
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The latest, up-to-date edition.
Standard Guide for Electrolytic Polishing of Metallographic Specimens
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English
04-11-2021
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E 04
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Guide
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13
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American Society for Testing and Materials
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Current
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1.1This 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 1:References (1-133)2 on electrolytic polishing will provide the reader with specific information beyond the scope of this guide.
1.2The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific safety precautions are described in Section 5 and 6.3.1.
1.4This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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| ASTM E 7 : 2022 | Standard Terminology Relating to Metallography |
| ASTM E 407 : 2007 : R2015 : EDT 1 | Standard Practice for Microetching Metals and Alloys |
| ASTM E 407 : 2023 | Standard Practice for Microetching Metals and Alloys |
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