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ASTM A 576 : 1990 : REV B : R2012

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Hot-Wrought, Special Quality

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

08-11-2023

Superseded by

ASTM A 576 : 2017

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-03-2012

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Committee
A 01
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
6
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 2012
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

1.1 This specification covers hot-wrought special quality carbon steel bars. Special quality bar applications include forging, heat treating, cold drawing, machining, and many structural uses. A guide for the selection of steel bars is contained in Practice A400.

1.2 The bars shall be furnished in the grades specified in Table 1. Sections and sizes of bar steel available are covered in Specification A29/A29M. Hot-wrought special quality carbon steel bars are produced in cut lengths and coils; the manufacturer should be consulted regarding sections and sizes available in coils, produced to a chemical composition.

1.3 Merchant quality hot-wrought carbon steel bars are covered in Specification A575.

1.4 Some end uses may require superior surface quality, or special chemical restrictions, metallurgical characteristics, heat treatment, or surface finishes which the purchaser may obtain by designating one or more of the available Supplementary Requirements.

1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard.

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