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Description / Abstract:
These test methods cover the identification and description of
test methods for determining the hardenability of steels. The two
test methods include the quantitative end-quench or Jominy Test and
a method for calculating the hardenability of steel from the
chemical composition based on the original work by M. A.
Grossman.
The selection of the test method to be used for determining the
hardenability of a given steel shall be agreed upon between the
supplier and user. The Certified Material Test Report shall state
the method of hardenability determination.
Hardenability is a measure of the depth to which steel will
harden when quenched from its austenitizing temperature (Table 1).
It is measured quantitatively, usually by noting the extent or
depth of hardening of a standard size and shape of test specimen in
a standardized quench. In the end-quench test the depth of
hardening is the distance along the specimen from the quenched end
which correlates to a given hardness level.
The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
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.