1.1 This practice covers procedures to perform JK-type inclusion ratings using automatic image analysis in accordance with microscopical methods A and D of Practice E 45.
1.2 This practice deals only with the recommended test methods and nothing in it should be construed as defining or establishing limits of acceptability for any grade of steel or other alloy where the method is appropriate.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. Values in parentheses are conversions and are approximate.
1.4 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.
ASTM E1122-96(2002) Referenced Document
ASTM E1245 Standard Practice for Determining the Inclusion or Second-Phase Constituent Content of Metals by Automatic Image Analysis*, 1995-04-21 Update
ASTM E3 Standard Practice for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens*, 1995-04-21 Update
ASTM E45 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Inclusion Content of Steel*, 1999-09-28 Update
ASTM E7 Standard Terminology Relating to Metallography*, 2022-10-01 Update
ASTM E768 Standard Guide for Preparing and Evaluating Specimens for Automatic Inclusion Assessment of Steel*, 2018-05-01 Update
ASTM E1122-96(2002) history
1970ASTM E1122-96(2002) Standard Practice for Obtaining JK Inclusion Ratings Using Automatic Image Analysis
1996ASTM E1122-96 Standard Practice for Obtaining JK Inclusion Ratings Using Automatic Image Analysis