E2014 (version 17)

1.1 This 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.

1.2 The 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

1.3 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.

1.4 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.