BS EN ISO 17131:2020 pdf download.Leather – Identification of leather with microscopy.
1 Scope
This document specifies a method using microscopy to identify leather and distinguish it from other materials. The method is not applicable for identifying specific leathers (e.g. sheep leather).
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 17186, Leather — Physical and mechanical tests — Determination of surface coating thickness EN 15987, Leather — Terminology — Key definitions for the leather trade
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 15987 apply.
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4 Principle
A cross-section of the material is cut perpendicular to the surface. The material structure is compared with typical pictures or known samples by means of microscopy.
The method should be carried out by operators experienced in material identification by microscopy.
5 Apparatus and materials
5.1 Light microscope (optical, phase-contrast or stereo) or scanning electron microscope,
capable of giving a normal magnification of at least 20 ×.
NOTE For some materials it is necessary to use a microscope with a magnification of 500 ×.
5.2 Razor blade, capable of cutting a clean cross-section in leather, if the microscope illuminates from above or a scanning electron microscope is used.
5.3 Cryomicrotome, if the microscope illuminates from below or a phase-contrast microscope is used.
5.4 Coating unit, sputter or evaporation, including a suitable element or alloy (e.g. gold) for coating, if a scanning electron microscope is used.
5.5 Specimen stubs, suitable for a scanning electron microscope, if used.
e) if necessary, the thickness of the coating layer and total thickness in accordance with ISO 17186;
f) if requested, photographs of the sections;
g) any deviations from the procedure;
h) any additional information important for the designation;
i) the date of the test.
BS EN ISO 17131 pdf download.