ASTM A751-08

Standard Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products

SCOPE
1.1 These test methods, practices, and terminology cover definitions, reference methods, practices, and guides relating to the chemical analysis of steel, stainless steel, and related alloys. It includes 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, practices, and terminology apply only to those product standards which include these test methods, practices, and terminology, 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, practices, and terminology.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2008
• ICS: 77.040.30 - Chemical analysis of metals
• Technical Committee: A01 - Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys
• Drafting Committee: A01.13 - Mechanical and Chemical Testing and Processing Methods of Steel Products and Processes

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM A751-07a - Standard Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008
• Referred By: ASTM A232/A232M-18 - Standard Specification for Chromium-Vanadium Alloy Steel Valve Spring Quality Wire
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008
• Referred By: ASTM A635/A635M-22 - Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Heavy-Thickness Coils, Hot-Rolled, Alloy, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, and High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, General Requirements for
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008
• Referred By: ASTM A959-19 - Standard Guide for Specifying Harmonized Standard Grade Compositions for Wrought Stainless Steels
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008
• Referred By: ASTM B803/B803M-22 - Standard Specification for High-Strength Zinc–5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Core Wire for Use in Overhead Electrical Conductors
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008
• Referred By: ASTM A878/A878M-19 - Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Modified Chromium Vanadium Valve Spring Quality
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F562-22 - Standard Specification for Wrought 35Cobalt-35Nickel-20Chromium-10Molybdenum Alloy for Surgical Implant Applications (UNS R30035)
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008
• Referred By: ASTM A866-18 - Standard Specification for Medium Carbon Anti-Friction Bearing Steel
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008
• Referred By: ASTM A952/A952M-02(2022) - Standard Specification for Forged Grade 80 and Grade 100 Steel Lifting Components and Welded Attachment Links
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008
• Referred By: ASTM A252/A252M-19 - Standard Specification for Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe Piles
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F1376-92(2020) - Standard Guide for Metallurgical Analysis for Gas Distribution System Components (Withdrawn 2023)
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008
• Referred By: ASTM A1016/A1016M-18a - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Ferritic Alloy Steel, Austenitic Alloy Steel, and Stainless Steel Tubes
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008
• Referred By: ASTM A895-89(2017) - Standard Specification for Free-Machining Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F3394/F3394M-20 - Standard Specification for Hardened Steel Backup and Reaction Washers Inch and Metric Dimensions<rangeref></rangeref >
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008
• Referred By: ASTM A988/A988M-23 - Standard Specification for Hot Isostatically-Pressed Stainless Steel Flanges, Fittings, Valves, and Parts for High Temperature Service
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation:A751–08
Standard Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology 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 Department of Defense.
INTRODUCTION
These test methods, practices, and terminology 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)requiredclarification.Requirementsforsampling,meetingspecifiedlimits,and
treatment of data usually were not clearly established in product specifications.
It is intended that these test methods, practices, and terminology 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* 2. Referenced Documents
2
1.1 These test methods, practices, and terminology cover 2.1 ASTM Standards:
definitions,referencemethods,practices,andguidesrelatingto E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
the chemical analysis of steel, stainless steel, and related Determine Conformance with Specifications
alloys. It includes both wet chemical and instrumental tech- E30 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Steel, Cast
3
niques. Iron, Open-Hearth Iron, and Wrought Iron
1.2 Directions are provided for handling chemical require- E50 Practices for Apparatus, Reagents, and Safety Consid-
ments, product analyses, residual elements, and reference erations for Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and
standards, and for the treatment and reporting of chemical Related Materials
analysis data. E59 Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determination
3
1.3 These test methods, practices, and terminology apply of Chemical Composition
only to those product standards which include these test E60 Practice for Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related
methods, practices, and terminology, or parts thereof, as a Materials by Molecular Absorption Spectrometry
requirement. E212 Test Method for Spectrographic Analysis of Carbon
3
1.4 In cases of conflict, the product specification require- and Low-Alloy Steel by the Rod-To-Rod Technique
ments shall take precedence over the requirements of these test E293 Test Method for Spectrographic Determination of
methods, practices, and terminology. Acid-Soluble Aluminum in Low-Alloy Steel by the Solu-
3
1.5 Attention is directed to ISO/IEC 17025 when there may tion Technique
be a need for information on criteria for evaluation of testing E322 Test Method for X-Ray Emission Spectrometric
laboratories. Analysis of Low-Alloy Steels and Cast Irons
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the E327 Test Method for Optical Emission Spectrometric
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the Analysis of Stainless Type 18-8 Steels by the Point-To-
3
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- Plane Technique
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- E350 Test Methods for ChemicalAnalysis of Carbon Steel,
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Low-Alloy Steel, Silicon Electrical Steel, Ingot Iron, and
Wrought Iron
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These test methods, practices, and terminology are under the jurisdiction of
ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and are the
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
direct responsibility of SubcommitteeA01.13 on Mechanical and Chemical Testing
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
and Processing Methods of Steel Products and Processes.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2008. Published October 2008. Originally
the ASTM website.
approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as A751 – 07a. DOI:
3
Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced
10.1520/A0751-08.
on www.astm.org.
*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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E352 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Tool Steels 2.2 ISO Standards:
and Other Similar Medium- and High-Alloy
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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:A 751–07a Designation:A751–08
Standard Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology 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 Department of Defense.
INTRODUCTION
These test methods, practices, and terminology 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)requiredclarification.Requirementsforsampling,meetingspecifiedlimits,and
treatment of data usually were not clearly established in product specifications.
It is intended that these test methods, practices, and terminology 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, practices, and terminology cover definitions, reference methods, practices, and guides relating to the
chemical analysis of steel, stainless steel, and related alloys. It includes 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, practices, and terminology apply only to those product standards which include these test methods,
practices, and terminology, or parts thereof, as a requirement.
1.4 Incasesofconflict,theproductspecificationrequirementsshalltakeprecedenceovertherequirementsofthesetestmethods,
practices, and terminology.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
3
E30 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Steel, Cast Iron, Open-Hearth Iron, and Wrought Iron
E50 PracticesforApparatus,Reagents,andSafetyConsiderationsforChemicalAnalysisofMetals,Ores,andRelatedMaterials
0
E59 Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determination of Chemical Composition
E60 Practice for Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials by Spectrophotometry
0
E212 Test Method for Spectrographic Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel by the Rod-To-Rod Technique
0
E293 TestMethodforSpectrographicDeterminationofAcid-SolubleAluminuminLow-AlloySteelbytheSolutionTechnique
E322 Test Method for X-Ray Emission Spectrometric Analysis of Low-Alloy Steels and Cast Irons
0
E327 TestMethodforOpticalEmissionSpectrometricAnalysisofStainlessType18-8SteelsbythePoint-To-PlaneTechnique
1
These test methods, practices, and terminology 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 JuneOct. 1, 2007.2008. Published June 2007.October 2008. Originally approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2007 asA751 – 07a.
DOI: 10.1520/A0751-08.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
Withdrawn.
3
Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
*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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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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:A751–07a Designation:A751–08
Standard Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for
1
Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 751; 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 Department of Defense.
INTRODUCTION
These test methods, practices, and terminology 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)requiredclarification.Requirementsforsampling,meetingspecifiedlimits,and
treatment of data usually were not clearly established in product specifications.
It is intended that these test methods, practices, and terminology 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, practices, and terminology cover definitions, reference methods, practices, and guides relating to the
chemical analysis of steel, stainless steel, and related alloys. It includes 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, practices, and terminology apply only to those product standards which include these test methods,
practices, and terminology, or parts thereof, as a requirement.
1.4 Incasesofconflict,theproductspecificationrequirementsshalltakeprecedenceovertherequirementsofthesetestmethods,
practices, and terminology.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
3
E 30 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Steel, Cast Iron, Open-Hearth Iron, and Wrought Iron
E 50 Practices for Apparatus, Reagents, and Safety Considerations for Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related
Materials
0
E 59 Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determination of Chemical Composition
E 60 Practice for Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials by Molecular Absorption Spectrometry
0
E 212 Test Method for Spectrographic Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel by the Rod-To-Rod Technique
E 293 Test Method for Spectrographic Determination of Acid-Soluble Aluminum in Low-Alloy Steel by the Solution
0
Technique
E 322 Test Method for X-Ray Emission Spectrometric Analysis of Low-Alloy Steels and Cast Irons
1
These test methods, practices, and terminology 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 JuneOct. 1, 2007.2008. Published June 2007.October 2008. Originally approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2007 asA 751 – 07a.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
Withdrawn.
*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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E 327 Test Method for Optical Emission Spectrometric Analysis of Stainless Type 18-8 Steels by the Point-To-Plane
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Technique
E 350 Test Methods for ChemicalAnalysis of Carbon St
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