IS 13484 : 2024 Method for Macroetch Test for Copper and Copper Alloys

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Macroetching is the etching of specimen for examination with unaided eye at low magnifications and is used to reveal the macrostructure of copper and copper alloy products, such as bars, billets, forgings and castings. The present procedure is intended to be followed for copper and copper alloys, showing characteristic structure and incidence of certain processing defects and is applicable to wrought and cast products.