Iron and Steel Products

Scope: The ASTM E738-11 test method is used for analyzing iron ore concentrates and agglomerates and is primarily intended to serve as a referee method for ensuring that compositional parameters are met. Procedure: A mixed flux of sodium carbonate and sodium peroxide is employed to fuse the sample in a zirconium crucible. The fused mass...

Scope: ASTM E572-13 test method is appropriate for quality control in the production process as well as ensuring that the product satisfies specifications. It performs multi-element determinations quickly and accurately enough to ensure product quality. Procedure: High energy X-rays are bombarded on the test specimen. Crystals distribute the secondary X-rays that are created. At specific...

Scope: ASTM E 507-13 is considered as a referee method for compliance with compositional specifications for impurity content. It is often performed by trained analysts who perform common laboratory practices skillfully and safely. It is also expected that it is performed in a highly equipped laboratory, and a proper waste disposal system is to be...

Scope: The formability and adhesion of thin-film organic coatings applied over steel are determined using the ASTM D7093-13 standard test method. Coatings with a thickness of 2.5 to 10 microns are usually analyzed using this method. ASTM D7093-13 can be utilized for the determination or control of the manufacturing process. The method is useful for...

Scope: Rust creepage areas at scribe on painted/coated on flat test panels caused by corrosive environment are measured using the ASTM D7087-05a standard test method. This method covers procedures involving the use of visual imaging software for identifying the area damaged by rust creepage at the scribe. ASTM D7087-05a is a simple and easy-to-use method....

Scope: ASTM A572/A572M-21 test method covers the properties of high-strength low-alloy columbium-vanadium structural steel. The method proceeds with the quality check, heat treatment, and the testing of the chemical composition of materials.  The results obtained from this method help in quality control, research, and performance evaluation of structural steel such as steel sheets (Figure 1)....

Scope: ASTM A709/A709M-21 test method covers operations including decoiling, leveling or straightening, hot-forming or cold-forming, cutting to length, testing, inspection, conditioning, heat treatment, packaging, marking, loading for shipment, and certification. The results obtained from this method help in quality control, research, and performance evaluation of structural steel. The use of steel for constructing bridges and...

Scope: ASTM A105/A105M-21 test method covers the characteristics of steel forgings and steel bars. It determines their applications and specifications. The method proceeds with the quality check, heat treatment, and the testing of the chemical composition of materials.  The results obtained from this method help in quality control, research, and performance evaluation of steel forgings.  ...

Scope: ASTM A269/A269M-15a test method covers the use of stainless steel tubing for general corrosion-resisting and low or high-temperature service. The method helps determine the mechanical properties of stainless steel tubing. The results obtained from this method help in quality control, research, and performance evaluation of steel tubing.  Procedure: The specimen is manufactured as per...

Scope: ASTM A615/A615M-20 test method covers the properties of steel bars. Steel bars with alloy additives, such as those found in the Association for Iron and Steel Technology and Society of Automotive Engineers series of alloy steels, are allowed if the finished product fits all of the other specifications. The results obtained from this method...

Scope: ASTM A123/A123M-17 test method covers the exposure of iron and steel to galvanization. The coating properties of various materials are determined, and their application is decided. The results aid in the research, quality check, performance evaluation, and improvement of the materials. The method is intended to ensure effective performance and durability. Procedure: In ASTM...

Scope: ASTM A500/A500M-21a test method covers the structural tubing and the use of cold-formed welded carbon and alloy steel tubing in it. The process proceeds with the quality check, heat treatment, and the testing chemical composition of materials. The results obtained from this method help in quality control, research, and performance evaluation of structural tubing....

Scope: ASTM A574M-12 test method covers the characteristics of steel alloys. The texture, imperfections, colorization, and presentation are focused. The process proceeds with the quality check, heat treatment, and testing of the chemical composition of materials. The results obtained from this method help in quality control, research, and performance evaluation of steel alloys. Procedure: The...

Overview of the Specification: Ordering Information  It is the purchaser’s responsibility to specify necessary information in the order to purchase the needed material. In addition to the ordering information guidelines in Specification A961/A961M, orders may include additional requirements. General Requirements  Products should conform to the requirements of Specification A961/A961M, including any supplementary requirements that are...

ASTM A677-16 Specification for Nonoriented Electrical Steel, Fully Processed Types Scope: Electrical steel is usually manufactured in cold-rolled strips less than 2 mm thick. These strips are cut to shape to make laminations which are stacked together to form the laminated cores of transformers, and the stator and rotor of electric motors. Laminations may be...