1.1 This standard covers the definition of terms, acronyms, and symbols used in ASTM documents related to the field of metallography and metallographic testing. Terms that are only relevant to a particular standard of that are adequately defined in a general dictionary are not defined in this terminology standard.
1.2 This standard includes terminology used in metallographic areas, such as, but not limited to: light microscopy, microindentation hardness testing, specimen preparation, x-ray and electron metallography, quantitative metallography, photomicrography, and determinatin of grain size and inclusion content.
1.3 This standard may be of use to individuals utilizing standards of Committee E-4 as well as by those in need of a general reference souce for terminolgy in the field of metallography.
| SDO | ASTM: ASTM International |
| Document Number | E7 |
| Publication Date | Dec. 10, 2001 |
| Language | en - English |
| Page Count | 29 |
| Revision Level | 01 |
| Supercedes | |
| Committee | E04.02 |