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  • ASTM E 407 : 2023

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    Standard Practice for Microetching Metals and Alloys

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  21-11-2023

    Publisher:  American Society for Testing and Materials

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    1.1This practice covers chemical solutions and procedures to be used in etching metals and alloys for microscopic examination. Safety precautions and miscellaneous information are also included.

    1.2This 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 specific cautionary statements, see 6.1 and Table 2.

    1.3This 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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    Committee E 04
    Document Type Standard Practice
    Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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