ASTM A323-93(2000)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Ferroboron
Standard Specification for Ferroboron
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers six grades of ferroboron, designated A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
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Designation: A 323 – 93 (Reapproved 2000)
Standard Specification for
Ferroboron
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 323; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 5. Chemical Analysis
1.1 This specification covers six grades of ferroboron, 5.1 The chemical analysis of the material shall be made in
designated A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2. accordance with Methods E 31 and Test Methods E 371.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded Where no method is given in Methods E 31 and Test Methods
as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for E 371 for the analysis for a particular element, the analysis
information only. shall be made in accordance with a procedure agreed upon by
the manufacturer and purchaser.
2. Referenced Documents
6. Sampling
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to 6.1 The material shall be sampled in accordance with
Determine Conformance with Specifications Practices E 32.
E 31 Methods for Chemical Analysis of Ferroalloys 6.2 Other methods of sampling mutually agreed upon by
E 32 Practices for Sampling Ferroalloys and Steel Additives manufacturer and purchaser may be used. For referee purposes,
for Determination of Chemical Composition Practices E 32 shall be used.
E 371 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Ferroboron
7. Inspection
3. Ordering Information
7.1 The manufacturer shall afford the inspector representing
3.1 Orders for material to this specification shall include the the purchaser all reasonable facilities, to satisfy him that the
following information: material is being furnished in accordance with this specifica-
3.1.1 Quantity, tion.
3.1.2 Name of material,
8. Rejection
3.1.3 ASTM designation,
3.1.4 Grade, 8.1 Any claims or rejections based upon check analysis
shall be made to the manufacturer within 45 days from the
3.1.5 Size (see 4.1), if appropriate, and
3.1.6 Special requirements for packing, inspection, analysis purchaser’s receipt of the material.
reports, etc., as appropriate.
9. Packaging and Marking
NOTE 1—A typical ordering description follows: 10 000 lb (4500 kg)
9.1 Packaging:
ferroboron, ASTM A 323, Grade B1, 2 in. (50.8 mm) by down, packed in
9.1.1 Ferroboron shall be packed in such a manner as to be
sealed containers.
protected from loss or damage during shipment.
4. Sizing
9.1.2 When shipment is required to be in containers under
the provisions of Section 3, the containers shall be sound and
4.1 Ferroboron is available in various sizes such as: 2 in.
1 capable of protecting the material from loss or damage during
(50.8 mm) by down, 1 in. (25.4 mm) by down, ⁄4 in. (6.35 mm)
shipment and handling.
by down, and 20 mesh (0.841 mm) by down. The size shall be
9.2 Marking:
as specified in the order.
9.2.1 When the shipment is made in bulk, it shall be
accompanied by appropriate identification showing the mate-
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