ASTM E2014-17
(Guide)Standard Guide on Metallographic Laboratory Safety
Standard Guide on Metallographic Laboratory Safety
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide is intended as a summary of safety practices in the metallography laboratory. It can be used as a training reference for those new to the field of metallography and as a refresher to those who are experienced.
4.2 This guide is not intended to be inclusive of all safety concerns encountered in a metallographic laboratory. Several books that provide safety information are available (1-15).5
4.3 Before operating any equipment, it is advisable to read and understand the accompanying manuals and to follow any specified safety guidelines.
4.4 Safety data sheets (SDS) for chemicals being used in a laboratory should be on file and readily accessible. When working with any chemicals, especially for the first time, one should review the SDS supplied by the manufacturer and follow any safety guidelines suggested. The most current and applicable SDS should be on file for a given product or chemical.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide outlines the basic safety guidelines to be used in a metallographic laboratory. Safe working habits are discussed for various tasks performed in a metallographic laboratory.
1.2 The sections appear in the following order:
Section
Scope
1
Referenced Documents
2
Terminology
3
Significance and Use
4
General
5
Heat Treating
6
Specimen Preparation/Sectioning
7
Specimen Mounting
8
Mechanical Grinding/Polishing
9
Chemical Safety
10
Electrolytic Polishing/Etching
11
Sulfur Printing
12
Laboratory Ventilation/Fume Hoods
13
Chemical Spills
14
Photography
15
X ray/Electron Microscopy
16
Laboratory Ergonomics
17
Disposal of Residues
18
Keywords
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1.3 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.
1.4 This 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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This 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.
Designation: E2014 − 17
Standard Guide on
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Metallographic Laboratory Safety
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2014; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 Thisguideoutlinesthebasicsafetyguidelinestobeused 2.1 ASTM Standards:
in a metallographic laboratory. Safe working habits are dis- E3 Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
cussed for various tasks performed in a metallographic labo- E7 Terminology Relating to Metallography
ratory. E340 Practice for Macroetching Metals and Alloys
E407 Practice for Microetching Metals and Alloys
1.2 The sections appear in the following order:
E883 Guide for Reflected–Light Photomicrography
Section
E1180 Practice for Preparing Sulfur Prints for Macrostruc-
Scope 1
Referenced Documents 2 tural Evaluation
Terminology 3
E1558 Guide for Electrolytic Polishing of Metallographic
Significance and Use 4
Specimens
General 5
3
Heat Treating 6
2.2 ANSI Standard:
Specimen Preparation/Sectioning 7
ANSI/AIHA Z9.5 Laboratory Ventelation
Specimen Mounting 8
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Mechanical Grinding/Polishing 9 2.3 NFPA Standard:
Chemical Safety 10
NFPA45 StandardonFireProtectionforLaboratoriesUsing
Electrolytic Polishing/Etching 11
Chemicals
Sulfur Printing 12
Laboratory Ventilation/Fume Hoods 13
NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Chemical Spills 14
Photography 15
3. Terminology
X ray/Electron Microscopy 16
Laboratory Ergonomics 17
3.1 Definitions—All terms used in this guide are either
Disposal of Residues 18
defined in Terminology E7 or are discussed in 3.2.
Keywords 19
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3.2.1 agreement state—a government body that has been
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- granted regulatory authority over by-product materials and
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- radiation-producing devices by the United States Nuclear
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Regulatory Commission (USNRC).
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
4. Significance and Use
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.1 This guide is intended as a summary of safety practices
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
in the metallography laboratory. It can be used as a training
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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ThisguideisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeE04onMetallography the ASTM website.
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and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E04.01 on Specimen Preparation. Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2017.PublishedJuly2017.Originallyapproved 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as E2014 – 11. DOI: 10.1520/ Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
E2014-17. Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http://www.nfpa.org.
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reference for those new to the field of metallography and as a availability of equipment to aid in loading or unloading
refresher to those who are experienced. material; configuration of samples, which could make loading
and unloading more or less risky; or the ability to utilize more
4.2 This guide is not intended to be inclusive of all safety
than one technician in loading and unloading, or combinations
concerns encountered in a metallographic laboratory. Several
5 thereof.
books that provide safety information are available (1-15).
6.3 Furnace Loading and Unloading—When working with
4.3 Before operating any equipment, it is advisable to read
a furnace that requires removal of a thermocouple prior to
and understand the accompanying manuals and to follow any
loading or unloading, or both, handle th
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Designation: E2014 − 11 E2014 − 17
Standard Guide on
1
Metallographic Laboratory Safety
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2014; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide outlines the basic safety guidelines to be used in a metallographic laboratory. Safe working habits are discussed
for various tasks performed in a metallographic laboratory.
1.2 The sections appear in the following order:
Section
Scope 1
Referenced Documents 2
Terminology 3
Significance and Use 4
General 5
Heat Treating 6
Specimen Preparation/Sectioning 7
Specimen Mounting 8
Mechanical Grinding/Polishing 9
Chemical Safety 10
Electrolytic Polishing/Etching 11
Sulfur Printing 12
Laboratory Ventilation/Fume Hoods 13
Chemical Spills 14
Photography 15
X ray/Electron Microscopy 16
Laboratory Ergonomics 17
Disposal of Residues 18
Keywords 19
1.3 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.
1.4 This 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E3 Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
E7 Terminology Relating to Metallography
E340 Practice for Macroetching Metals and Alloys
E407 Practice for Microetching Metals and Alloys
E883 Guide for Reflected–Light Photomicrography
E1180 Practice for Preparing Sulfur Prints for Macrostructural Evaluation
E1558 Guide for Electrolytic Polishing of Metallographic Specimens
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2.2 ANSI Standard:
ANSI/AIHA Z9.5 Laboratory Ventelation
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E04 on Metallography and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E04.17 on Criteria for Metallographic
Laboratory Evaluation and Safety.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2011June 1, 2017. Published December 2011July 2017. Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 20052011 as
E2014 – 05.E2014 – 11. DOI: 10.1520/E2014-11.10.1520/E2014-17.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2.3 NFPA Standard:
NFPA 45 Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals
NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—All terms used in this guide are either defined in Terminology E7 or are discussed in 3.2.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 agreement state—a government body that has been granted regulatory authority over by-product materials and
radiation-producing devices by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC).
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This guide is intended as a summary of safety practices in the metallography laboratory. It can be used as a training reference
for those new to the field of metallography and as a refresher to those who are experienced.
4.2 This guide is not intended to be inclusive of all safety concerns encountered in a metallographic laboratory. Several books
5
that provide safety information are available (1-1415).
4.3 Before operating any equipment, it is advisable to read and understand the accompanying manuals and to follow any
specified safety guidelines.
4.4 Material safety Safety data sheets (MSDS)(SDS) for chemicals being used in a laboratory should be on file and readily
accessible. When working with any chemicals, especially for the first time, one should review the MSDSSDS supplied by the
manufacturer and follow
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