This document stipulates the principles, sample preparation, testing equipment, testing methods and testing reports for the content of non-metallic inclusions in steel billets. This document is applicable to the detection of non-metallic inclusions (size not less than 30 μm) in steel billets that have not been rolled, deformed or otherwise processed. Non-metallic inclusions with a size less than 30 μm can also be used as a reference if the equipment permits.
GB/T 40304-2021 Referenced Document
GB/T 226 Test method for macrostructure and defect of steel by etching
GB/T 4236 Steel examination by sulphur print(Baumann method)
GB/T 40304-2021 history
2021GB/T 40304-2021 Determination of content of nonmetallic inclusions in steel—Billet full section method