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2015-03-08

What is the method for measure carbon percentage in steel?

Laboratory chemical wet analysis test.

XRF portable machine.

X-ray Gun.

The most popular standard for this type of analysis in metallic materials is ASTM-E415. This is considered the most accurate method. 
ASTM E-415- Standard Test Method for Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry.