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ASTM B294-92(2006)

(Test Method)

Standard Test Method for Hardness Testing of Cemented Carbides

Standard Test Method for Hardness Testing of Cemented Carbides

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Rockwell hardness is one of the more important properties used to evaluate cemented carbides. For compositional groups of cemented carbides, hardness is an indication of wear resistance and toughness. Lower hardness grades usually indicate less wear resistance but greater toughness. For a specific grade of cemented carbide, hardness is an indication of the metallurgical quality of the material. In no case is hardness the only property to be considered in evaluating cemented carbides.
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1.1 This test method covers the hardness testing of cemented carbides by use of the Rockwell hardness tester with the Rockwell A scale (diamond indenter and 588.4 N (60 kgf) load) in the range of Rockwell A80 and above. Also covered are the procedures for the testing and selection of diamond indenters, the management and traceability of the four levels of standard test blocks, the acquisition of secondary standard test blocks, and the making and calibration of working standard test blocks.
1.2 The Rockwell hardness tester is a convenient and reliable means of measuring the hardness of cemented carbides. A hardness value is obtained easily, but it is subject to considerable error unless certain precautions are observed.
1.3 Test Methods E 18 shall be followed except where otherwise indicated in this test method.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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.

General Information

Status
Historical
Publication Date
31-Mar-2006
ICS
77.040.10 - Mechanical testing of metals
Technical Committee
B09 - Metal Powders and Metal Powder Products
Drafting Committee
B09.06 - Cemented Carbides
Current Stage
Ref Project

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ASTM B294-92(2001) - Standard Test Method for Hardness Testing of Cemented Carbides
Effective Date
01-Apr-2006
Replaced By
ASTM B294-92(2006)e1 - Standard Test Method for Hardness Testing of Cemented Carbides
Effective Date
01-Apr-2006

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Designation:B294–92(Reapproved 2006)
Standard Test Method for
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Hardness Testing of Cemented Carbides
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 294; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope ISO 3738-2 Hardmetals—Rockwell hardness test (Scale
A)—Part 2, Preparation and calibration of standard test
1.1 This test method covers the hardness testing of ce-
blocks
mented carbides by use of the Rockwell hardness tester with
the Rockwell A scale (diamond indenter and 588.4 N (60 kgf)
3. Significance and Use
load) in the range of Rockwell A80 and above. Also covered
3.1 Rockwell hardness is one of the more important prop-
are the procedures for the testing and selection of diamond
erties used to evaluate cemented carbides. For compositional
indenters,themanagementandtraceabilityofthefourlevelsof
groups of cemented carbides, hardness is an indication of wear
standard test blocks, the acquisition of secondary standard test
resistance and toughness. Lower hardness grades usually
blocks,andthemakingandcalibrationofworkingstandardtest
indicate less wear resistance but greater toughness. For a
blocks.
specificgradeofcementedcarbide,hardnessisanindicationof
1.2 The Rockwell hardness tester is a convenient and
the metallurgical quality of the material. In no case is hardness
reliable means of measuring the hardness of cemented car-
the only property to be considered in evaluating cemented
bides. A hardness value is obtained easily, but it is subject to
carbides.
considerable error unless certain precautions are observed.
1.3 Test Methods E18 shall be followed except where
4. Apparatus
otherwise indicated in this test method.
4.1 Scale—All hardness tests shall be made on the regular
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
(asopposedtosuperficial)Rockwelltester,usinga588.4N(60
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
kgf) load (Rockwell A scale).
only.
4.2 Effect of Vibration—The Rockwell hardness tester
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
should be located in a vibration-free area in order to avoid
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
erroneous results. If this is not possible, the tester shall be
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
mounted so as to minimize vibrations, since vibrations tend to
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
cause erratic readings.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.3 Indenter—The standard indenter shall be selected, in
2. Referenced Documents accordance with the Annex to this test method, from diamond
2 cone indenters specified for Rockwell A scale use and in
2.1 ASTM Standards:
conformance with Test MethodsE18.
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell
4.3.1 The indenter, and an indentation made with it, in
Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials
hardened steel or cemented carbide should be examined
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
optically at approximately 50-diameter magnification for de-
Determine Conformance with Specifications
3 fects, conformance to shape, and mounting of the diamond.
2.2 ISO Standard:
Examination should be made when selecting an indenter,
occasionally during use, and whenever some event may be
1
suspected of having damaged the diamond or its mounting.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B09 on Metal
Powders and Metal Powder Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcom-
4.4 Anvils—Select an anvil suitable for the specimen to be
mittee B09.06 on Cemented Carbides.
tested. The shoulder of the screw and the mating surface of the
Current edition approved April 1, 2006. Published April 2006. Originally
anvil should be clean. Seat the anvil securely. For the best
approved in 1954. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as B 294 – 92 (2001).
2
accuracy, flat test pieces should be tested on a flat anvil of
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
1
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approximately 6-mm ( ⁄4-in.) diameter. The bearing surface of
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
this anvil, with a Rockwell C hardness of at least 60, shall be
the ASTM website.
3 polished smooth and be free of pits and heavy scratches. The
Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
4th Floor, New York, NY 10036. test piece should be supported suitably, with the test surface
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3.1 Rockwell hardness testing is one of the more important methods used to evaluate cemented carbides. For compositional groups of cemented carbides, hardness is an indication of wear resistance and toughness. Lower hardness grades usually indicate less wear resistance but greater toughness. For a specific grade of cemented carbide, hardness is an indication of the metallurgical quality of the material. In no case is Rockwell hardness testing the only test method to be considered in evaluating cemented carbides.
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SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Fatigue crack growth rate expressed as a function of crack-tip stress-intensity factor range, da/dN versus ΔK, characterizes a material's resistance to stable crack extension under cyclic loading. Background information on the ration-ale for employing linear elastic fracture mechanics to analyze fatigue crack growth rate data is given in Refs (3) and (4).  
5.1.1 In innocuous (inert) environments fatigue crack growth rates are primarily a function of ΔK and force ratio, R, or Kmax and R (Note 1). Temperature and aggressive environments can significantly affect da/dN versus ΔK, and in many cases accentuate R-effects and introduce effects of other loading variables such as cycle frequency and waveform. Attention needs to be given to the proper selection and control of these variables in research studies and in the generation of design data.
Note 1: ΔK, Kmax, and R are not independent of each other. Specification of any two of these variables is sufficient to define the loading condition. It is customary to specify one of the stress-intensity parameters (ΔK or Kmax) along with the force ratio, R.  
5.1.2 Expressing da/dN as a function of ΔK provides results that are independent of planar geometry, thus enabling exchange and comparison of data obtained from a variety of specimen configurations and loading conditions. Moreover, this feature enables da/dN versus ΔK data to be utilized in the design and evaluation of engineering structures. The concept of similitude is assumed, which implies that cracks of differing lengths subjected to the same nominal ΔK will advance by equal increments of crack extension per cycle.  
5.1.3 Fatigue crack growth rate data are not always geometry-independent in the strict sense since thickness effects sometimes occur. However, data on the influence of thickness on fatigue crack growth rate are mixed. Fatigue crack growth rates over a wide range of ΔK have been reported to either increase, decrease, or remain unaffected as specimen...
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1.1 This test method2 covers the determination of fatigue crack growth rates from near-threshold (see region I in Fig. 1) to Kmax  controlled instability (see region III in Fig. 1.) Results are expressed in terms of the crack-tip stress-intensity factor range (ΔK), defined by the theory of linear elasticity.  
1.9 Special requirements for the various specimen configurations appear in the following order:
The Compact Specimen  
Annex A1  
The Middle Tension Specimen  
Annex A2  
The Eccentrically-Loaded Single Edge Crack Tension Specimen  
Annex A3  
1.10 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.  
1.11 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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ASTM G35-23(Practice)
Standard Practice for Determining the Susceptibility of Stainless Steels and Related Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloys to Stress-Corrosion Cracking in Polythionic Acids

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Polythionic acids are chemically described as H2SxO6, where x is usually 3, 4, or 5 (1)3 though can be more than 50 (2). These acid environments provide a way of evaluating the resistance of stainless steels and related alloys to intergranular stress corrosion cracking. Failure is accelerated by the presence of increasing amounts of intergranular precipitate. Results for the polythionic acid test have not been correlated exactly with those of intergranular corrosion tests (Test Methods G28). Also, this test may not be relevant to stress corrosion cracking in chlorides or caustic environments.  
4.2 The polythionic acid environment may produce areas of shallow intergranular attack in addition to the more localized and deeper cracking mode of attack. Examination of failed specimens is necessary to confirm that failure occurred by cracking rather than mechanical failure of reduced sections.
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1.1 This practice covers procedures for preparing and conducting the polythionic acid test at room temperature, 22 °C to 25 °C (72 °F to 77 °F), to determine the relative susceptibility of stainless steels or other related materials (nickel-chromium-iron alloys) to intergranular stress corrosion cracking.  
1.2 This practice can be used to evaluate stainless steels or other materials in the “as received” condition or after being subjected to high-temperature service, 482 °C to 815 °C (900 °F to 1500 °F), for prolonged periods of time.  
1.3 This practice can be applied to wrought products, castings, and weld metal of stainless steels or other related materials to be used in environments containing sulfur or sulfides. Other materials capable of being sensitized can also be tested in accordance with this test.  
1.4 This practice may be used with a variety of stress corrosion test specimens, surface finishes, and methods of applying stress.  
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.6 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. For more specific precautionary statements, see Section 7.  
1.7 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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ASTM E399-23(Test Method)
Standard Test Method for Linear-Elastic Plane-Strain Fracture Toughness of Metallic Materials

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5.1 The property KIc determined by this test method characterizes the resistance of a material to fracture in a neutral environment in the presence of a sharp crack under essentially linear-elastic stress and severe tensile constraint, such that (1) the state of stress near the crack front approaches tritensile plane strain, and (2) the crack-tip plastic zone is small compared to the crack size, specimen thickness, and ligament ahead of the crack.  
5.1.1 Variation in the value of KIc can be expected within the allowable range of specimen proportions, a/W and  W/B. KIc may also be expected to rise with increasing ligament size. Notwithstanding these variations, however, KIc is believed to represent a lower limiting value of fracture toughness (for 2 % apparent crack extension) in the environment and at the speed and temperature of the test.  
5.1.2 Lower and more highly variable values of fracture toughness can be obtained from specimens that fail by cleavage fracture; for example, specimens of ferritic steels tested at temperatures in the ductile-to-brittle transition region or below. Specimens failing by cleavage are also more likely to exhibit warm prestressing effects, where precracking at a temperature higher than the test temperature can artificially increase the fracture toughness measured (2). The present test method is not intended for cleavage fracture. Instead, the user is referred to Test Method E1921 and E1820 which are applicable to cleavage fracture and contain safeguards against warm prestressing. Likewise this test method should not be used when specimen failure is accompanied by appreciable plastic deformation even after the specimen size has been maximized within product dimensional constraints. Guidance on testing elastic-plastic materials is given in Test Method E1820.  
5.1.3 The value of KIc obtained by this test method may be used to estimate the relation between failure stress and crack size for a material in service wherein the condition...
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of fracture toughness (KIc and optionally KIsi) of metallic materials under predominantly linear-elastic, plane-strain conditions using fatigue precracked specimens having a thickness of 1.6 mm (0.063 in.) or greater2 subjected to slowly, or in special (elective) cases rapidly, increasing crack-displacement force. Details of test apparatus, specimen configuration, and experimental procedure are given in the annexes. Two procedures are outlined for using the experimental data to calculate fracture toughness values:  
1.1.1 The KIc test procedure is described in the main body of this test standard and is a mandatory part of the testing and results reporting procedure for this test method. The KIc test procedure is based on crack growth of up to 2 % percent of the specimen width. This can lead to a specimen size dependent rising fracture toughness resistance curve, with larger specimens producing higher fracture toughness results.  
1.1.2 The KIsi test procedure is described in Appendix X1 and is an optional part of this test method. The KIsi test procedure is based on a fixed amount of crack extension of 0.5 mm, and as a result, KIsi is less sensitive to specimen size than KIc. This less size-sensitive fracture toughness, KIsi, is called size-insensitive throughout this test method. Appendix X1 contains an optional procedure for reinterpreting the force-displacement test record recorded as part of this test method to calculate the additional fracture toughness value, KIsi.
Note 1: Plane-strain fracture toughness tests of materials thinner than 1.6 mm (0.063 in.) that are sufficiently brittle (see 7.1) can be made using other types of specimens (1).3 There is no standard test method for such thin materials.  
1.2 This test method is divided into two parts. The first part gives general recommendations and requirements for testing and includes specific requirements for the KI...

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