ISO 9042:2024

Steels — Point counting method for statistically estimating the volume fraction of a constituent with a point grid

General information

60.60 Standard published   Apr 9, 2024

ISO

ISO/TC 17/SC 7 Methods of testing (other than mechanical tests and chemical analysis)

International Standard

77.040.99   Other methods of testing of metals

Scope

This document specifies a point counting method for statistically estimating the volume fraction of a constituent through the microstructure of a steel by means of a point grid.
It applies to constituents which are clearly identifiable.
By default, counting is performed manually, but can be computer assisted or substituted by validated computer algorithms.
NOTE            In this document, the word "constituent" can designate a phase as well as a micrographic constituent composed of two or more phases.

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

WITHDRAWN
ISO 9042:1988

NOW

PUBLISHED
ISO 9042:2024
60.60 Standard published
Apr 9, 2024