ASTM A323-05
(Specification)Standard Specification for Ferroboron
Standard Specification for Ferroboron
ABSTRACT
This specification covers several grades of ferroboron. The grades shall conform to the required chemical composition for boron, carbon, silicon, and aluminum. Various sizes of ferroboron are detailed. Chemical analysis of the material shall be made.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers several grades of ferroboron.
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: A323 – 05
Standard Specification for
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Ferroboron
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A323; 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* 4. Chemical Composition
1.1 This specification covers several grades of ferroboron. 4.1 The various grades shall conform to the requirements as
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded to chemical composition specified in Table 1. The manufac-
as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for
TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
information only.
Composition, %
2. Referenced Documents
A
Grade Boron Carbon Silicon Aluminum
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
min max max max max
A1025 Specification for Ferroalloys and Other Alloying
A1 12.0 14.0 1.5 2.0 0.5
Materials, General Requirements
A2 12.0 14.0 1.5 2.0 4.0
B1 17.5 19.0 1.5 2.0 0.5
E371 Test Method for The Determination of Boron in
3 B2 17.5 19.0 1.5 2.0 4.0
Ferroboron
C1 19.0 24.0 1.5 2.0 0.5
C2 19.0 24.0 1.5 2.0 4.0
3. General Conditions for Delivery
A
Boron shall be reported to the nearest 0.1 %.
3.1 Materials furnished to this specification shall conform to
the requirements of SpecificationA1025, including any supple-
turer shall furnish an analysis of each lot showing the percent-
mentary requirements that are indicated in the purchase order.
age of each element specified.
Failure to comply with the general requirements of Specifica-
5. Sizing
tionA1025 constitutes nonconformance with this specification.
In case of conflict between the requirements of this specifica-
5.1 Ferroboron is available in various sizes such as: 2 in.
tion and Specification A1025, this specification shall prevail. 1
(50.8 mm) by down, 1 in. (25.4 mm) by down, ⁄4 in. (6.35 mm)
by down, and 20 mesh (0.841 mm) by down. The size shall be
as specified in the order.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
6. ChemicalAnalysis
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.18 on Castings.
6.1 The chemical analysis of the material shall be made in
Current edition approved May 1, 2005. Published May 2005. Originally
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