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ASTM A262Standard Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
ASTM A370Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
ASTM A923Standard Test Methods for Detecting Detrimental Intermetallic Phase in Duplex Austenitic/Ferritic Stainless Steels
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
ASTM A999Name not checked yet
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
ASTM B557Name not checked yet
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
ASTM E8Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
ASTM E10Standard Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
ASTM E18Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
ASTM E23Standard Test Methods for Notched Bar Impact Testing of Metallic Materials
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
ASTM E45Standard Test Methods for Determining the Inclusion Content of Steel
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
ASTM E112Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
ASTM E340Standard Practice for Macroetching Metals and Alloys
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
ASTM E381Name not checked yet
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
ASTM E384Standard Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of Materials
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
ASTM E415Standard Test Method for Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry
ASTM E415; ASTM E1086; ASTM E1251; ASTM E1999; ASME IX; AWS D1.1-1.6; AWS B1.2; AWS B2.0; AWS B4.0
ASTM E562Standard Test Method for Determining Volume Fraction by Systematic Manual Point Count
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
ASTM E1077Name not checked yet
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
ASTM E1086Standard Test Method for Analysis of Austenitic Stainless Steel by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry
ASTM E415; ASTM E1086; ASTM E1251; ASTM E1999; ASME IX; AWS D1.1-1.6; AWS B1.2; AWS B2.0; AWS B4.0
ASTM E1251Name not checked yet
ASTM E415; ASTM E1086; ASTM E1251; ASTM E1999; ASME IX; AWS D1.1-1.6; AWS B1.2; AWS B2.0; AWS B4.0
ASTM E1999Name not checked yet
ASTM E415; ASTM E1086; ASTM E1251; ASTM E1999; ASME IX; AWS D1.1-1.6; AWS B1.2; AWS B2.0; AWS B4.0
ASTM F606Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
ASTM F788Name not checked yet
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
ASTM F812Name not checked yet
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
ASTM F2328Standard Test Method for Determining Decarburization and Carburization in Hardened and Tempered Threaded Steel Bolts, Screws, Studs, and Nuts
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
ASTM G28Name not checked yet
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
ASTM G48Standard Test Methods for Pitting and Crevice Corrosion Resistance of Stainless Steels and Related Alloys by Use of Ferric Chloride Solution
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
Other standards
ISO 148-1Metallic materials - Charpy pendulum impact test - Part 1: Test method
ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A
Scope as published by A2LA
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ISO/IEC 17025
Active878.01
The scope document we hold says it was valid until 2026-03-31. That date has passed, so our copy may be out of date. We downloaded it from the A2LA register on 2026-03-14. Check the A2LA register for the current scope.
Accredited scope, certificate 878.01
| Line | Discipline | Method | Matrix | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | materials | ASTM E18; ASTM E10; ASTM E384; ASTM A370; ASTM B557; ASTM E8/E8M; ASTM F606/F606M; ASTM F788/F788M; ASTM F812/F812M; SAE J122; SAE J123; NASM 1312-13; NASM 1312-20; ASTM E23; DIN EN ISO 148; ANSI/AWS D1.1; API-5L; ASME Section IX; AWS B4.0; ASTM A999; ASTM E112; ASTM E1077; ASTM F2328; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.1; SAE J419; ASTM E340; ASTM E381; ASTM A262; AMS H6875 Section 4.3.3.2; SAE J423; ASTM E562; ASTM A923-A; ASTM E45; ASTM G28-A; ASTM G48-A; A262-E; A262-C; A923-C; DIN EN3651-A | Metal | to 390 klbf |
| 2 | chemical | ASTM E415; ASTM E1086; ASTM E1251; ASTM E1999; ASME IX; AWS D1.1-1.6; AWS B1.2; AWS B2.0; AWS B4.0 | Carbon and Low Alloy; Stainless Steels; Al Base; Cast Iron | - |
| 3 | mechanical | For the tests to which this accreditation applies, please refer to the laboratory’s Mechanical Scope of Accreditation.
Accredited Laboratory
A2LA has accredited
MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Birmingham, AL
for technical competence in the field of
Mechanical Testing
This laboratory is accredited in accordance with the recognized International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017
General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. This accreditation demonstrates
technical competence for a defined scope and the operation of a laboratory quality management system
(refer to joint ISO-ILAC-IAF Communiqué dated April 2017).
Presented this 22nd day of April, 2024.
_______________________
Mr. Trace McInturff, Vice President, Accreditation Services
For the Accreditation Council
Certificate Number 0878.01
Valid to March 31, 2026 | ||
Ranges are reproduced from the accredited scope document as published. An absent range means the register did not state one. Line numbers are ours, for cross-reference; they follow the order of the scope document.
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