BS 7590:1992

This standard BS 7590:1992 Method for statistically estimating the volume fraction of phases and constituents by systematic manual point counting with a grid is classified in these ICS categories:

• 77.040.99 Other methods of testing of metals

This British Standard describes a method for statistically estimating the volume fraction of clearly defined constituents or phases in the microstructure of a steel on a metallographically prepared section using a systematic manual point counting technique.

Describes clearly defined constituents or phases in microstructure of a steel on a metallographically prepared section.