
Preparation of metallographic specimens
STANDARD published on 1.7.2022
Designation standards: ISO/TR 20580:2022
Publication date standards: 1.7.2022
The number of pages: 17
Approximate weight : 51 g (0.11 lbs)
Country: International technical standard
Category: Technical standards ISO
Description / Abstract: This document presents a list of common practices in preparation methods of metallographic specimens for optical and scanning electron microscopy, including preliminary preparation, grinding and polishing of specimens as well as microstructure revelation methods covering the optical method, etching methods (chemical, electrolytic, constant potential, ion sputtering and high temperature relieving) and the interface layer method [1][2].