ASTM E1077-14(2021)
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Estimating the Depth of Decarburization of Steel Specimens
Standard Test Methods for Estimating the Depth of Decarburization of Steel Specimens
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 These test methods are used to detect surface losses in carbon content due to heating at elevated temperatures, as in hot working or heat treatment.
5.2 Results of such tests may be used to qualify material for shipment according to agreed upon guidelines between purchaser and manufacturer, for guidance as to machining allowances, or to assess the influence of processing upon decarburization tendency.
5.3 Screening tests are simple, fast, low-cost tests designed to separate non-decarburized samples from those with appreciable decarburization. Based on the results of such tests, the other procedures may be utilized as applicable.
5.4 Microscopical tests require a metallographically polished cross section to permit reasonably accurate determination of the depth and nature of the decarburization present. Several methods may be employed for estimation of the depth of decarburization. The statistical accuracy of each varies with the amount of effort expended.
5.5 Microindentation hardness methods are employed on polished cross sections and are most suitable for hardened specimens with reasonably uniform microstructures. This procedure can be used to define the depth to a specific minimum hardness or the depth to a uniform hardness.
5.6 Chemical analytical methods are limited to specimens with simple, uniform shapes and are based on analysis of incremental turnings or after milling at fixed increments.
5.7 Microscopical tests are generally satisfactory for determining the suitability of material for intended use, specification acceptance, manufacturing control, development, or research.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for estimating the depth of decarburization of steels irrespective of the composition, matrix microstructure, or section shape. The following basic procedures may be used:
1.1.1 Screening methods.
1.1.2 Microscopical methods.
1.1.3 Microindentation hardness methods.
1.1.4 Chemical analysis methods.
1.2 In case of a dispute, the rigorous quantitative or lineal analysis method (see 7.3.5 and 7.3.6) shall be the referee method. These methods can be employed with any cross-sectional shape. The chemical analytical methods generally reveal a greater depth of decarburization than the microscopical methods but are limited to certain simple shapes and by availability of equipment. These techniques are generally reserved for research studies. The microindentation hardness method is suitable for accurate measurements of hardened structures with relatively homogeneous microstructures.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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.
General Information
Standards Content (Sample)
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: E1077 − 14 (Reapproved 2021)
Standard Test Methods for
Estimating the Depth of Decarburization of Steel
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Specimens
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1077; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
INTRODUCTION
These test methods may be used to estimate the average or greatest depth of decarburization in
hardened or non-hardened steel products. The test methods described range from simple screening
tests to more statistically rigorous test methods depending upon the needs of the investigation.
1. Scope 1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for estimating the
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
depth of decarburization of steels irrespective of the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
composition, matrix microstructure, or section shape. The
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
following basic procedures may be used:
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1.1 Screening methods.
1.1.2 Microscopical methods.
2. Referenced Documents
1.1.3 Microindentation hardness methods.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1.4 Chemical analysis methods.
A941TerminologyRelatingtoSteel,StainlessSteel,Related
1.2 In case of a dispute, the rigorous quantitative or lineal
Alloys, and Ferroalloys
analysis method (see 7.3.5 and 7.3.6) shall be the referee
E3Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
method. These methods can be employed with any cross-
E7Terminology Relating to Metallography
sectional shape. The chemical analytical methods generally
E340Practice for Macroetching Metals and Alloys
reveal a greater depth of decarburization than the microscopi-
E350Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Carbon Steel,
cal methods but are limited to certain simple shapes and by
Low-Alloy Steel, Silicon Electrical Steel, Ingot Iron, and
availability of equipment. These techniques are generally
Wrought Iron
reserved for research studies. The microindentation hardness
E384Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of Mate-
method is suitable for accurate measurements of hardened
rials
structures with relatively homogeneous microstructures.
E407Practice for Microetching Metals and Alloys
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
E415Test Method for Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Steel by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry
standard.
E1951Guide for Calibrating Reticles and Light Microscope
Magnifications
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1 Definitions:
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.1 Fordefinitionsoftermsusedinthesetestmethods,see
Terminology E7 and Terminology A941.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E04 on
Metallography and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E04.14 on
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Quantitative Metallography. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as E1077–14. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/E1077-14R21. the ASTM website.
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E1077 − 14 (2021)
3.2.1 average depth of decarburization—the mean value of cedure can be used to define the depth to a specific minimum
five or more measurements of the total depth of decarburiza- hardness or the depth to a uniform hardness.
tion.
5.6 Chemical analytical methods are limited to specimens
3.2.2 average free-ferrite depth—the mean value of five or
with simple, uniform shapes and are based on analysis of
more measurements of the depth of complete decarburization.
incremental turnings or
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