ISO 2738:2026

Sintered metal materials, excluding hardmetals — Permeable sintered metal materials — Determination of density, oil content and open porosity ISO 2738:2026

Publication date:   Jan 9, 2026

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60.60   Standard published   Jan 9, 2026

ISO

ISO/TC 119/SC 3 Sampling and testing methods for sintered metal materials (excluding hardmetals)

International Standard

77.160   Powder metallurgy

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This document specifies methods for determining the density (dry density or fully impregnated density), oil content (related to test piece volume and related to open porosity) and open porosity of permeable sintered metal materials.
This document applies in particular to porous metal bearings and to structural parts produced by pressing and sintering metal powders.

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WITHDRAWN
ISO 2738:1999

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PUBLISHED
ISO 2738:2026
60.60 Standard published
Jan 9, 2026




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