ASTM A677-16(2023)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Nonoriented Electrical Steel Fully Processed Types
Standard Specification for Nonoriented Electrical Steel Fully Processed Types
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the standard requirements for flat-rolled nonoriented fully processed electrical steel intended primarily for commercial power frequency applications in magnetic devices. These electrical steels are low-carbon, silicon iron, or silicon-aluminum-iron alloys that may be made by basic-oxygen, electric-furnace, or other steelmaking practice. Desirable core-loss and permeability characteristics are developed during mill processing, so additional heat treatment is usually not required. The grades contained in this specification have thicknesses of 0.014 in. (0. 36 mm), 0.0185 in. (0.47 mm) and 0.0250 in. (0.64 mm). For a given thickness there are from 7 to 9 types based on the maximum value of core loss measured at 60 Hz and 15 kG (1.5 T) using the Epstein test method. Test methods to determine the required magnetic and mechanical properties are specified. Other typical magnetic and physical properties are listed for reference.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the detailed requirements to which flat-rolled nonoriented fully processed electrical steel shall conform.
1.2 This steel is produced to specified maximum core-loss values and is intended primarily for commercial power frequency (50 Hz and 60 Hz) applications in magnetic devices. Desirable core-loss and permeability characteristics are developed during mill processing, so additional heat treatment by the user is usually not necessary.
1.3 These nonoriented fully processed electrical steels are low-carbon, silicon-iron, or silicon-aluminum-iron alloys containing up to about 3.5 % silicon and a small amount of aluminum.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to customary (cgs-emu and inch-pound) units which are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 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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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: A677 − 16 (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Specification for
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Nonoriented Electrical Steel Fully Processed Types
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A677; 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 A343/A343M Test Method for Alternating-Current Mag-
netic Properties of Materials at Power Frequencies Using
1.1 This specification covers the detailed requirements to
Wattmeter-Ammeter-Voltmeter Method and 25-cm Ep-
which flat-rolled nonoriented fully processed electrical steel
stein Test Frame
shall conform.
A664 Practice for Identification of Standard Electrical Steel
1.2 This steel is produced to specified maximum core-loss
Grades in ASTM Specifications
values and is intended primarily for commercial power fre-
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods
quency (50 Hz and 60 Hz) applications in magnetic devices.
for Steel Products for Shipment
Desirable core-loss and permeability characteristics are devel-
A717/A717M Test Method for Surface Insulation Resistivity
oped during mill processing, so additional heat treatment by
of Single-Strip Specimens
the user is usually not necessary.
A719/A719M Test Method for Lamination Factor of Mag-
netic Materials
1.3 These nonoriented fully processed electrical steels are
low-carbon, silicon-iron, or silicon-aluminum-iron alloys con- A720/A720M Test Method for Ductility of Nonoriented
Electrical Steel
taining up to about 3.5 % silicon and a small amount of
aluminum. A937/A937M Test Method for Determining Interlaminar
Resistance of Insulating Coatings Using Two Adjacent
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
Test Surfaces
standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
A971/A971M Test Method for Measuring Edge Taper and
conversions to customary (cgs-emu and inch-pound) units
Crown of Flat-Rolled Electrical Steel Coils
which are provided for information only and are not considered
A976 Classification of Insulating Coatings for Electrical
standard.
Steels by Composition, Relative Insulating Ability and
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
Application
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
terials
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
E140 Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals Relationship
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Among Brinell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Rockwell
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Hardness, Superficial Hardness, Knoop Hardness, Sclero-
scope Hardness, and Leeb Hardness
2. Referenced Documents
E384 Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of Mate-
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2.1 ASTM Standards: rials
A34/A34M Practice for Sampling and Procurement Testing
3. Terminology
of Magnetic Materials
A340 Terminology of Symbols and Definitions Relating to
3.1 Definitions—The terms and symbols used in this speci-
Magnetic Testing
fication are defined in Terminology A340.
4. Classification
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A06 on 4.1 The nonoriented electrical steel types described by this
Magnetic Properties and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee A06.02 on
specification are as shown in Table 1.
Material Specifications.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2023. Published December 2023. Originally
5. Ordering Information
approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as A677 – 16. DOI:
10.1520/A0677-16R23.
5.1 Orders for material under this specification shall include
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TABLE 1 Core-Loss Types and Maximum Core Losses at a Magnetic Flux Density of 1.5 T (15 kG) and 60 Hz
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for As-Sheared Epstein Specimens
0.36 mm (0.0140 in.) Thickness 0.47 mm (0.0185 in.) Thickness 0.64 mm (0.0250 in.) Thickness
Maximum Core Loss, Maximum Core Loss, Maximum Core Loss,
Core-Loss T
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