1.1This 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.
1.2The 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 |
1.3This 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.
1.4This 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.