ASTM A751-21
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods and Practices for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
Standard Test Methods and Practices for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
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1.1 These test methods and practices cover definitions, reference methods, practices, and guides relating to the chemical analysis of steel, stainless steel, and related alloys. They include both wet chemical and instrumental techniques.
1.2 Directions are provided for handling chemical requirements, product analyses, residual elements, and reference standards, and for the treatment and reporting of chemical analysis data.
1.3 These test methods and practices apply only to those product standards which include these test methods and practices, or parts thereof, as a requirement.
1.4 In cases of conflict, the product specification requirements shall take precedence over the requirements of these test methods and practices.
1.5 Attention is directed to ISO/IEC 17025 when there may be a need for information on criteria for evaluation of testing laboratories.
1.6 This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 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.
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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: A751 − 21
Standard Test Methods and Practices for
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Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A751; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
INTRODUCTION
Thesetestmethodsandpracticeswerepreparedtoanswertheneedforasingledocumentthatwould
include all aspects of obtaining and reporting the chemical analysis of steel, stainless steel, and related
alloys. Such subjects as definitions of terms and product (check) analysis variations (tolerances)
required clarification. Requirements for sampling, meeting specified limits, and treatment of data
usually were not clearly established in product specifications.
It is intended that these test methods and practices will contain all requirements for the
determination of chemical composition of steel, stainless steel, or related alloys so that product
specifications will need contain only special modifications and exceptions.
1. Scope* 1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1 These test methods and practices cover definitions,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
reference methods, practices, and guides relating to the chemi-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
cal analysis of steel, stainless steel, and related alloys. They
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
include both wet chemical and instrumental techniques.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.2 Directions are provided for handling chemical
requirements, product analyses, residual elements, and refer-
2. Referenced Documents
ence standards, and for the treatment and reporting of chemical
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
analysis data.
A941 TerminologyRelatingtoSteel,StainlessSteel,Related
1.3 These test methods and practices apply only to those
Alloys, and Ferroalloys
product standards which include these test methods and
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
practices, or parts thereof, as a requirement.
Determine Conformance with Specifications
E50 Practices for Apparatus, Reagents, and Safety Consid-
1.4 In cases of conflict, the product specification require-
erations for Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and
ments shall take precedence over the requirements of these test
Related Materials
methods and practices.
E60 Practice for Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related
1.5 Attention is directed to ISO/IEC 17025 when there may
Materials by Spectrophotometry
be a need for information on criteria for evaluation of testing
E322 Test Method for Analysis of Low-Alloy Steels and
laboratories.
Cast Irons byWavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence
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1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Spectrometry (Withdrawn 2021)
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
E350 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Carbon Steel,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Low-Alloy Steel, Silicon Electrical Steel, Ingot Iron, and
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Wrought Iron
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
E352 TestMethodsforChemicalAnalysisofToolSteelsand
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These test methods and practices are under the jurisdiction ofASTM Commit-
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tee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and RelatedAlloys and are the direct responsibility For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
of Subcommittee A01.13 on Mechanical and Chemical Testing and Processing contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Methods of Steel Products and Processes. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2021. Published November 2021. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as A751 – 20. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/A0751-21. www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Other Similar Medium- and High-Alloy Steels 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
E353 Tes
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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: A751 − 20 A751 − 21
Standard Test Methods and Practices for
1
Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A751; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
INTRODUCTION
These test methods and practices were prepared to answer the need for a single document that would
include all aspects of obtaining and reporting the chemical analysis of steel, stainless steel, and related
alloys. Such subjects as definitions of terms and product (check) analysis variations (tolerances)
required clarification. Requirements for sampling, meeting specified limits, and treatment of data
usually were not clearly established in product specifications.
It is intended that these test methods and practices will contain all requirements for the
determination of chemical composition of steel, stainless steel, or related alloys so that product
specifications will need contain only special modifications and exceptions.
1. Scope*
1.1 These test methods and practices cover definitions, reference methods, practices, and guides relating to the chemical analysis
of steel, stainless steel, and related alloys. They include both wet chemical and instrumental techniques.
1.2 Directions are provided for handling chemical requirements, product analyses, residual elements, and reference standards, and
for the treatment and reporting of chemical analysis data.
1.3 These test methods and practices apply only to those product standards which include these test methods and practices, or parts
thereof, as a requirement.
1.4 In cases of conflict, the product specification requirements shall take precedence over the requirements of these test methods
and practices.
1.5 Attention is directed to ISO/IEC 17025 when there may be a need for information on criteria for evaluation of testing
laboratories.
1.6 This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 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.
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These test methods and practices are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and are the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee A01.13 on Mechanical and Chemical Testing and Processing Methods of Steel Products and Processes.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2020Nov. 1, 2021. Published December 2020November 2021. Originally approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 20142020
as A751 – 14a.A751 – 20. DOI: 10.1520/A0751-20.10.1520/A0751-21.
*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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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A941 Terminology Relating to Steel, Stainless Steel, Related Alloys, and Ferroalloys
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E50 Practices for Apparatus, Reagents, and Safety Considerations for Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
E60 Practice for Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials by Spectrophotometry
E322 Test Method for Analysis of Low-Alloy Steels and Cast Irons by Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence
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Spectrometry (Withdrawn 2021)
E350 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Carbon Steel, Low-Alloy Steel, Silicon Electrical Steel, Ingot Iron, and Wrought
Iron
E352 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Tool Steels and Other Similar Medium- and High-Alloy Steels
E353 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Stainless, Heat-Resisting, Maraging, and Other Similar Chromium-Nickel-Iron
Alloys
E354 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of High-Temperature, El
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