ASTM Section 3 covers Metals Test Methods and Analytical Procedures. This section contains standards developed for the testing and analysis of metals, including their mechanical properties, physical properties, and chemical compositions. The standards ensure consistency, reliability, and accuracy in evaluating metallic materials.
Here’s an outline of the key volumes in ASTM Section 3:
ASTM Section 3: Metals Test Methods and Analytical Procedures
This section is divided into multiple volumes, each focusing on specific areas related to metals testing:
Volume 03.01: Metals—Mechanical Testing; Elevated and Low-Temperature Tests; Metallography
- Standards for mechanical testing (e.g., tension, hardness, fatigue)
- Elevated and low-temperature testing methods
- Guidelines for metallographic analysis of metals
Volume 03.02: Corrosion of Metals
- Standards for corrosion testing
- Methods for evaluating general, pitting, crevice, and other corrosion forms
- Environmental testing conditions (salt spray, electrochemical testing)
Volume 03.03: Nondestructive Testing (NDT)
- Standards for nondestructive testing methods, including:
- Ultrasonic
- Radiographic
- Eddy current
- Liquid penetrant
- Procedures for evaluating metals without causing damage
Volume 03.04: Magnetic Properties
- Test methods for magnetic properties of metals
- Measurements of magnetic permeability, coercivity, and hysteresis
Volume 03.05: Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
- Chemical analysis standards for metals and ores
- Methods for spectrochemical and instrumental analysis
- Guidelines for determining alloy composition
Volume 03.06: Coated Steel Products
- Standards for testing coated steel
- Procedures for evaluating the performance and adhesion of coatings
Volume 03.07: Wear and Erosion; Metal Powders
- Methods for wear and erosion testing of metals
- Standards for testing metal powders and sintered products
Each volume contains a comprehensive set of standards, typically identified by the “ASTM A” or “ASTM E” prefixes (e.g., ASTM A370, ASTM E8/E8M). These documents address the full spectrum of testing and evaluation procedures for metallic materials.
For detailed standards, the ASTM website or ASTM International’s annual book of standards would be the primary sources. Let me know if you’d like to explore specific test methods!
