ASTM A102-04
(Specification)Standard Specification for Ferrovanadium
Standard Specification for Ferrovanadium
ABSTRACT
This specification covers different sizes of one grade of ferrovanadium. The material shall undergo chemical analysis and shall conform to the requirements as to composition of the following chemical elements: vanadium, carbon, silicon, aluminum, sulfur, and phosphorus.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers one grade of ferrovanadium.
1.2 The values given in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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Designation: A102 – 04
Standard Specification for
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Ferrovanadium
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A102; 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.
A
TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
1. Scope*
Element Composition, %
1.1 This specification covers one grade of ferrovanadium.
B
Vanadium, 75-85
1.2 The values given in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Carbon, max 0.75
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
Silicon, max 1.5
information only.
Aluminum, max 2.0
Sulfur, max 0.08
Phosphorus, max 0.08
2. Referenced Documents
A
2 For the purposes of determining conformance with this specification, the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
reported analysis shall be rounded to the nearest unit in the last right-hand place
A1025 Specification for Ferroalloys and Other Alloying
of figures used in expressing the limiting value, in accordance with the rounding
method of Practice A1025.
Materials, General Requirements
B
For the purposes of determining the vanadium content of any shipment,
E365 Test Method for the Determination of Vanadium in
vanadium shall be reported to the nearest 0.1 %, applying the same rounding
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Ferrovanadium and Vanadium Alloying Additives
procedure as prescribed in Footnote A.
3. General Conditions for Delivery
3.1 Materialsfurnishedtothisspecificationshallconformto
4.2 The manufacturer shall furnish an analysis of each
the requirements of SpecificationA1025, including any supple-
shipment showing the percentage of each element specified.
mentary requirements that are indicated in the purchase order.
Failure to comply with the general requirements of Specifica-
5. Size
tionA1025 constitutes nonconformance with this specification.
5.1 The grade is available in sizes as listed in Table 2.
In case of conflict between the requirements of this specifica-
NOTE 1—The sizes listed in Table 2 are typical as shipped from the
tion and Specification A1025, this specification shall prevail.
manufacturer’s plant. Ferrovanadium has a friability code number of “1”.
3.2 Although ferrovanadium is ordered by total net weight,
Itisatoughmaterial,susceptibletolittle,ifany,breakageduringshipment
the customary basis of payment is per pound of contained
or handling.
vanadium.
6. ChemicalAnalysis
4. Chemical Composition
6.1 The chemical analysis of the material shall be made in
4.1 The material shall conform to the requirements as to
accordance with the procedure for ferrovanadium as described
chemical composition specified in Table 1.
in Test Methods E365 or alternative methods which will yield
equivalent results. For elements other than vanadium the
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chemical analysis shall be agreed upon by the purchaser and
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
supplier.
A01.18 on Castings.
6.2 If alternative methods of analysis are used, in case of
Current edition approved May 1, 2004. Published May 2004. Originally
discrepancy, Test Methods E365 shall be used for referee.
approved in 1
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Designation: A 102 – 04
Standard Specification for
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Ferrovanadium
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 102; 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*
1.1 This specification covers one grade of ferrovanadium.
1.2 The values given in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A 1025 Specification for Ferroalloys, General Requirements
E 365 Test Methods for Determination of Vanadium in Ferrovanadium and Vanadium Alloying Additives
3. General Conditions for Delivery
3.1 Materials furnished to this specification shall conform to the requirements of Specification A 1025, including any
supplementary requirements that are indicated in the purchase order. Failure to comply with the general requirements of
Specification A 1025 constitutes nonconformance with this specification. In case of conflict between the requirements of this
specification and Specification A 1025, this specification shall prevail.
3.2 Althoughferrovanadiumisorderedbytotalnetweight,thecustomarybasisofpaymentisperpoundofcontainedvanadium.
4. Chemical Composition
4.1 The material shall conform to the requirements as to chemical composition specified in Table 1.
4.2 The manufacturer shall furnish an analysis of each shipment showing the percentage of each element specified.
5. Size
5.1 The grade is available in sizes as listed in Table 2.
NOTE 1—The sizes listed in Table 2 are typical as shipped from the manufacturer’s plant. Ferrovanadium has a friability code number of “1”. It is a
tough material, susceptible to little, if any, breakage during shipment or handling.
6. ChemicalAnalysis
6.1 ThechemicalanalysisofthematerialshallbemadeinaccordancewiththeprocedureforferrovanadiumasdescribedinTest
Methods E 365 or alternative methods which will yield equivalent results. For elements other than vanadium the chemical analysis
shall be agreed upon by the purchaser and supplier.
6.2 If alternative methods of analysis are used, in case of discrepancy, Test Methods E 365 shall be used for referee.
6.3 Where no method is given for the analysis for a particular element, the analysis shall be made in accordance with a
procedure agreed upon by the manufacturer and the purchaser.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM CommitteeA01 on Steel, Stainless Steel, and RelatedAlloys and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeA01.18
on Castings.
Current edition approved May 1, 2004. Published May 2004. Originally approved in 1925. Last previous edition approved in 1993 as A 102 – 93 (2000).
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