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ASTM A 604/A604M : 2007 : R2017

Superseded

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Standard Practice for Macroetch Testing of Consumable Electrode Remelted Steel Bars and Billets

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

24-03-2022

Language(s)

English

Published date

17-03-2017

CONTAINED IN VOL. 01.05, 2017 Describes testing and inspection and is applicable to bars, billets, and blooms of carbon, alloy, and stainless steel which have been consumable electrode remelted.

1.1This practice2 covers testing and inspection and is applicable to bars, billets, and blooms of carbon, alloy, and stainless steel which have been consumable electrode remelted.

1.2For the purpose of this practice, the consumable electrode remelting process is defined as a steel refining method wherein single or multiple electrodes are remelted into a crucible producing an ingot which is superior to the original electrode by virtue of improved cleanliness or lower gas content or reduced chemical or nonmetallic segregation. See Appendix X1 and Appendix X2 for descriptions of applicable remelting processes.

1.3This practice and the accompanying comparison macrographs3 are generally applicable to steel bar and billet sizes up to 225 in.2 [1450 cm2] in transverse cross section.

1.4The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

1.5This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Committee
A 01
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes ASTM A 604. (06/2007)
DocumentType
Standard Practice
Pages
14
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 2017
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

ASTM E 381 : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Method of Macroetch Testing Steel Bars, Billets, Blooms, and Forgings

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