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ISO 4499-3:2016 — Ti(C,N) Hardmetal Microstructure
Procurement reference for measuring microstructural features in Ti(C,N)-based and WC/cubic-carbide hardmetals.
Edition control: Published, Edition 1 (February 2016); last confirmed in 2021. The review stage closed on 3 September 2026 (90.60); no new edition is published. This original MNK-G.S.A summary does not reproduce or replace the protected ISO publication. Confirm the current authorised edition and governing order documents before use.
Scope in Procurement
ISO 4499-3:2016 supports metallographic measurement of microstructural features in Ti(C,N)-based hardmetals and in WC/Co hardmetals containing additional cubic carbides.
The route uses optical or electron microscopy and linear-intercept measurement to characterize relevant phase dimensions and distribution.
The material family, phase terminology, specimen preparation, imaging method and reporting basis must be confirmed rather than transferred automatically from a conventional WC-Co grade.
| Subject | Measurement of selected microstructural features |
| Material context | Ti(C,N)-based and WC/cubic-carbide hardmetals |
| Method context | Optical or electron microscopy with linear-intercept analysis |
| Review control | Review stage closed 2026-09-03; published edition remains 2016 |
Where This Standard Fits
- Cermet and complex-carbide grade qualification
- Phase-size and distribution reporting
- Laboratory method alignment before production
- Separating complex-carbide microstructure from conventional WC-Co claims
Ordering and Document Controls
- Exact standard part, edition and material family
- Grade, phase system, batch and sampling location
- Specimen preparation and microscopy route
- Calibration, field selection and measurement dataset
- Reported phase features and distribution basis
- Acceptance criteria, report and traceability requirements
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Official Publication and Access Policy
Official record: ISO 4499-3:2016 at ISO. Obtain authorised content through ISO or an authorised national standards body. Protected clauses, tables, figures and acceptance values are not reproduced here.
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Technical Sources & Revision
Source: ISO. ISO 4499-3:2016
Document / edition: ISO 4499-3:2016
Source used for: The public ISO catalogue record supports the document identity, publication status and scope summary on this page. It is used for the stated material or product coverage and the named classification, inspection or test method, where applicable. It does not establish numerical acceptance limits or certify a supplied product.
Technical source review:
Review scope: the public publisher record and this procurement summary, not a clause-by-clause audit of the full standard. Use the governing publication, purchase specification and product or test documentation for acceptance.