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Abstract

Specifies micrographic, hardness, micro-hardness, spectrometric and chemical tests for the measurement of the depth of decarburization in carbon and low alloy steel products.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee MT-001 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
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The following are represented on Technical Committee MT-001:
Australasian Corrosion Association
Australian Building Codes Board
Australian Institute of Architects
Australian Steel Association
Australian Steel Institute
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
Employers And Manufacturers Association
Materials Australia
New Zealand Heavy Engineering Research Association
Society of Automotive Engineers—Australasia

Scope

This Standard describes methods for the measurement of the depth of decarburization in carbon and low alloy steel products.
NOTE: The Standard does not set limits for decarburization; such limits are normally set in product specifications.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 27/05/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 27/05/2016
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Committee	MT-001
Supersedes	AS 2003-1977