ASTM E2014-11

Standard Guide on Metallographic Laboratory Safety

SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the outline of 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:
This guide 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: 30-Sep-2011
• ICS: 71.040.20 - Laboratory ware and related apparatus
• Technical Committee: E04 - Metallography

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E2014-99(2005) - Standard Guide on Metallographic Laboratory Safety
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E407-07(2015)e1 - Standard Practice for Microetching Metals and Alloys
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E2014 − 11
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 E883 Guide for Reflected–Light Photomicrography
E1180 Practice for Preparing Sulfur Prints for Macrostruc-
1.1 Thisguideoutlinesthebasicsafetyguidelinestobeused
tural Evaluation
in a metallographic laboratory. Safe working habits are dis-
E1558 Guide for Electrolytic Polishing of Metallographic
cussed for various tasks performed in a metallographic labo-
Specimens
ratory.
1.2 The sections appear in the following order:
3. Terminology
Section
3.1 Definitions—All terms used in this guide are either
Scope 1
Referenced Documents 2 defined in Terminology E7 or are discussed in 3.2.
Terminology 3
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Significance and Use 4
General 5 3.2.1 agreement state—a government body that has been
Heat Treating 6
granted regulatory authority over by-product materials and
Specimen Preparation/Sectioning 7
radiation-producing devices by the United States Nuclear
Specimen Mounting 8
Mechanical Grinding/Polishing 9
Regulatory Commission (USNRC).
Chemical Safety 10
Electrolytic Polishing/Etching 11
4. Significance and Use
Sulfur Printing 12
Laboratory Ventilation/Fume Hoods 13
4.1 This guide is intended as a summary of safety practices
Chemical Spills 14
in the metallography laboratory. It can be used as a training
Photography 15
X ray/Electron Microscopy 16
reference for those new to the field of metallography and as a
Laboratory Ergonomics 17
refresher to those who are experienced.
Disposal of Residues 18
Keywords 19
4.2 This guide is not intended to be inclusive of all safety
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
concerns encountered in a metallographic laboratory. Several
3
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
books that provide safety information are available (1-14).
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.3 Before operating any equipment, it is advisable to read
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
and understand the accompanying manuals and to follow any
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
specified safety guidelines.
2. Referenced Documents 4.4 Material safety data sheets (MSDS) for chemicals being
2 used in a laboratory should be on file and readily accessible.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Whenworkingwithanychemicals,especiallyforthefirsttime,
E3 Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
oneshouldreviewtheMSDSsuppliedbythemanufacturerand
E7 Terminology Relating to Metallography
follow any safety guidelines suggested. The most current and
E340 Test Method for Macroetching Metals and Alloys
applicable MSDS should be on file for a given product or
E407 Practice for Microetching Metals and Alloys
chemical.
5. General
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ThisguideisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeE04onMetallography
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E04.17 on Criteria for Metallo-
5.1 Before operating any equipment, read and understand
graphic Laboratory Evaluation and Safety.
the accompanying manuals and follow any specified safety
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2011. Published December 2011. Originally
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as E2014 – 05. DOI: guidelines.
10.1520/E2014-11.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to the list of references at the end of
the ASTM website. this standard.
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5.2 It is strongly recommended to read and understand 6.4.1 Personal protective equipment requirements include a
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemicals used in the heat resistant apron, sleeve protection, safety glasses, safety
laboratory. When working with any chemical, especially for shoes(withmetatarsalifrequired),andaheatresistantfullface
the first time, review the MSDS supplied by the manufacturer shield.
and follow any safety and environmental guidelines provided. 6.4.2 The start up of a salt bath has to be done by a properly
EachlaboratoryisresponsibleforensuringthattheMSDSthey trained technician.
access is up-to-date. 6.4.3 Whenlongcycleswithlittleattentionareperf
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Designation:E2014–99 (Reapproved 2005) Designation:E2014–11
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 (ϵ) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide covers the outline ofoutlines 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 5
Heat Treating 6
Specimen Preparation/Sectioning 6
Specimen Preparation/Sectioning 7
Specimen Mounting 7
Specimen Mounting 8
Mechanical Grinding/Polishing 8
Mechanical Grinding/Polishing 9
Chemical Safety 9
Chemical Safety 10
Electrolytic Polishing/Etching 10
Electrolytic Polishing/Etching 11
Sulfur Printing 11
Sulfur Printing 12
Laboratory Ventilation/Fume Hoods 12
Laboratory Ventilation/Fume Hoods 13
Chemical Spills 13
Chemical Spills 14
Photography 14
Photography 15
X ray/Electron Microscopy 15 16
X ray/Electron Microscopy 16
Laboratory Ergonomics 17
Disposal of Residues 18
Keywords 16
Keywords 19
1.3 This guidestandard 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2
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 ReflectedLight Photomicrography
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This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E04 on Metallography and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E04.17 on Criteria for Metallographic
Laboratory Evaluation and Safety.
Current edition approved Nov.Oct. 1, 2005.2011. Published November 2005.December 2011. Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 19992005
as E2014–99.E2014 – 05. DOI: 10.1520/E2014-99R05.10.1520/E2014-11.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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E1180 Practice for Preparing Sulfur Prints for Macrostructural Evaluation
E1558 Guide for Electrolytic Polishing of Metallographic Specimens
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
manualreference 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
3
that provide safety information are available (1-161-14).
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 data sheets (MSDS) 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 MSDS supplied by the manufacturer and follow
any safety guidelines suggested. The most current and applicable MSDS should be on file for a given product or chemical.
5.
5. General
5.1 Beforeoperatinganyequipment,readandunderstandtheaccompanyingmanualsandfollowanyspecifiedsafetyguidelines.
5.2 It is strongly recommended to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) fo
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