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New Metal Powder Standards Published

November 2, 2009

The 2010 edition of Standard Test Methods for Metal Powders & Powder Metallurgy Products has been published by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF). The 130-page publication contains 39 standards covering testing of metal powders and PM parts and products.

The 2010 edition contains the new Precision Statement and new Method for Sample Preparation for the Determination of the Total Carbon Content of Powder Metallurgy (PM) Materials (Excluding Cemented Carbides) standard. Of the 39 standards included in the publication, 10 have been revised, edited, or reaffirmed. The publication also includes sources of specialized equipment described in the test methods.

The list price of the new publication is $75. For information contact the MPIF publications department.