ASTM A994-23a

Standard Guide for Editorial Procedures and Form of Product Specifications for Steel, Stainless Steel, and Related Alloys

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The Form and Style Manual provides mandatory requirements and recommended practices for the preparation and content of ASTM specifications. In order to promote consistency in the style and content of product specifications under its jurisdiction, Committee A01 recognizes the need to provide a supplementary document pertaining to the types of products and materials covered by those specifications.  
4.2 This guide contains a list of sections to be considered for inclusion in a specification for steel, stainless steel, and related alloy products, and guidance or recommended wording, or both, for such sections.  
4.3 Persons drafting new product specifications, or modifying existing ones, under the jurisdiction of Committee A01, should follow this guide and the requirements of the Form and Style Manual to ensure consistency.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the editorial form and style for product specifications under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01.
Note 1: For standards other than product specifications, such as test methods, practices, and guides, see the appropriate sections of  Form and Style for ASTM Standards (Blue Book).2  
1.2 Subcommittees preparing new product specifications or revising existing ones should follow the practices and procedures outlined herein, and be guided by the latest specification covering similar commodities.  
1.3 This guide has been prepared as a supplement to the current edition of the Form and Style Manual, and is appropriate for use by the subcommittees to Committee A01. This guide is to be applied in conjunction with the Form and Style Manual.  
1.4 If a conflict exists between this guide and the mandatory sections of the current edition of the Form and Style Manual, the Form and Style Manual requirements have precedence. If a conflict exists between this guide and the nonmandatory sections of the current edition of the Form and Style Manual, the guide has precedence.  
1.5 When patents are involved, the specifications writer should refer to section F3 of the Form and Style Manual. Also, refer to part F of the Form and Style Manual for trademark information and the safety hazards caveat.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2023
• ICS: 01.110 - Technical product documentation
• ICS: 77.140.01 - Iron and steel products in general
• Technical Committee: A01 - Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys
• Drafting Committee: A01.91 - Editorial

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: A994 − 23a
Standard Guide for
Editorial Procedures and Form of Product Specifications for
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Steel, Stainless Steel, and Related Alloys
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A994; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This guide covers the editorial form and style for
product specifications under the jurisdiction of ASTM Com- A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
of Steel Products
mittee A01.
A488/A488M Practice for Steel Castings, Welding, Qualifi-
NOTE 1—For standards other than product specifications, such as test
cations of Procedures and Personnel
methods, practices, and guides, see the appropriate sections of Form and
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A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods
Style for ASTM Standards (Blue Book).
for Steel Products for Shipment
1.2 Subcommittees preparing new product specifications or
A751 Test Methods and Practices for Chemical Analysis of
revising existing ones should follow the practices and proce-
Steel Products
dures outlined herein, and be guided by the latest specification
A941 Terminology Relating to Steel, Stainless Steel, Related
covering similar commodities.
Alloys, and Ferroalloys
1.3 This guide has been prepared as a supplement to the
A1058 Test Methods for Mechanical Testing of Steel
current edition of the Form and Style Manual, and is appro-
Products—Metric
priate for use by the subcommittees to Committee A01. This
E6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
guide is to be applied in conjunction with the Form and Style
E1282 Guide for Specifying the Chemical Compositions and
Manual.
Selecting Sampling Practices and Quantitative Analysis
Methods for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
1.4 If a conflict exists between this guide and the mandatory
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sections of the current edition of the Form and Style Manual,
2.2 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes:
the Form and Style Manual requirements have precedence. If a
Section IX
conflict exists between this guide and the nonmandatory
2.3 Federal Standard:
sections of the current edition of the Form and Style Manual,
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Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipments (Civil Agencies)
the guide has precedence.
1.5 When patents are involved, the specifications writer
3. Terminology
should refer to section F3 of the Form and Style Manual. Also,
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
refer to part F of the Form and Style Manual for trademark
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this guide, refer to the
information and the safety hazards caveat.
Form and Style Manual, Terminology A941, and Terminology
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
E6.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4. Significance and Use
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.1 The Form and Style Manual provides mandatory re-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
quirements and recommended practices for the preparation and
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
A01.91 on Editorial. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2023. Published September 2023. Originally Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2023 as A994 – 23. DOI: International Headquarters, Two Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
10.1520/A0994-23A. www.asme.org.
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*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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content of ASTM specifications. In order to promote consis-
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: A994 − 23 A994 − 23a
Standard Guide for
Editorial Procedures and Form of Product Specifications for
1
Steel, Stainless Steel, and Related Alloys
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A994; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This guide covers the editorial form and style for product specifications under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01.
NOTE 1—For standards other than product specifications, such as test methods, practices, and guides, see the appropriate sections of Form and Style for
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ASTM Standards (Blue Book).
1.2 Subcommittees preparing new product specifications or revising existing ones should follow the practices and procedures
outlined herein, and be guided by the latest specification covering similar commodities.
1.3 This guide has been prepared as a supplement to the current edition of the Form and Style Manual, and is appropriate for use
by the subcommittees to Committee A01. This guide is to be applied in conjunction with the Form and Style Manual.
1.4 If a conflict exists between this guide and the mandatory sections of the current edition of the Form and Style Manual, the
Form and Style Manual requirements have precedence. If a conflict exists between this guide and the nonmandatory sections of
the current edition of the Form and Style Manual, the guide has precedence.
1.5 When patents are involved, the specifications writer should refer to section F3 of the Form and Style Manual. Also, refer to
part F of the Form and Style Manual for trademark information and the safety hazards caveat.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
A488/A488M Practice for Steel Castings, Welding, Qualifications of Procedures and Personnel
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment
A751 Test Methods and Practices for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee A01.91 on
Editorial.
Current edition approved May 1, 2023Sept. 1, 2023. Published June 2023September 2023. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20182023 as
A994 – 18.A994 – 23. DOI: 10.1520/A0994-23.10.1520/A0994-23A.
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Available from ASTM International Headquarters, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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A941 Terminology Relating to Steel, Stainless Steel, Related Alloys, and Ferroalloys
A1058 Test Methods for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products—Metric
E6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
E1282 Guide for Specifying the Chemical Compositions and Selecting Sampling Practices and Quantitative Analysis Methods
for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
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2.2 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes:
Section IX
2.3 Federal Standard:
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Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipments (Civil Agencies)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this guide, refer to the Form and Style Manual, Terminology A941, and Terminology E6.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 The Form and Style Manual provides mandatory requirements and recommended practices for the preparation and content of
ASTM specifications. In order to promote consistency in the style and content of product specifications under its jurisdiction,
Committee A01 recognizes the need to provide a
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