AS 2205.5.1-1997

1 - AS 2205.5.1-1997 METHODS FOR DESTRUCTIVE TESTING OF WELDS IN METAL - MACRO METALLOGRAPHIC TEST FOR CROSS-SECTION EXAMINATION
1 - PREFACE
1 - METHOD
1 - 1 SCOPE
1 - 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1 - 3 PRINCIPLE
1 - 4 PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMEN
2 - 5 PROCEDURE
2 - 6 REPORTING OF RESULTS
3 - APPENDIX A - MACRO-ETCHING
3 - A1 PREPARATION OF SURFACE FOR ETCHING
3 - A2 ETCHING PROCEDURES
4 - A3 ETCHANTS
4 - A3.1 Safety precautions
4 - A3.2 Carbon and low alloy steel
4 - A3.3 Austenitic steels
4 - A3.4 Aluminium and aluminium alloys
5 - A3.5 Copper and copper alloys

This Standard sets out a method for macro testing of a welded joint.

This Standard sets out a method for macro testing of a welded joint. The test reveals the weld shape, the extent of penetration and the soundness of the welded joint.

First published as AS B301.7-1971.
Revised and redesignated AS 2205.5.1-1980.
Second edition 1988.
Third edition 1997.