Metallitest

Metallitest is a term used in metallurgy and materials science to denote a standardized suite of procedures intended to evaluate the quality, composition, and performance of metallic materials. It is not a single globally mandatory standard; rather, it functions as a generic framework that may be implemented differently across industries, laboratories, and regions.

Typical Metallitest components include chemical analysis to determine elemental composition (commonly using X-ray fluorescence or inductively coupled plasma methods), microstructural evaluation (metallography and microscopy to assess grain size, second-phase particles, and inclusions), mechanical testing (tensile or yield strength, ductility, hardness, impact resistance), and surface or corrosion testing (coatings, wear, oxidation, saline corrosion). Non-destructive testing methods such as ultrasonic inspection, radiography, or eddy current testing may be included to verify integrity without sample destruction.

Process: samples are collected from production or stock, specimens are prepared, tests are performed according to defined protocols, data are interpreted, and results are compiled into a certificate of conformity or technical report. The Metallitest framework is frequently used for quality assurance, material selection, and research, enabling comparability of results across batches.

Standards bodies such as ISO and ASTM publish related methods and guidelines, and individual industries may adopt company- or project-specific Metallitest procedures. The term can also appear as a brand or program name in vendor documentation. Related concepts include metallography, hardness testing, XRF, ICP-OES, and X-ray diffraction.