1.1 This specification applies to gray iron castings, cast in sand molds, used in the products of the automobile, truck, tractor, and allied industries.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 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.
ASTM A159-83(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM A247 Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Microstructure of Graphite in Iron Castings
ASTM E10 Standard Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials*, 2023-08-03 Update
ASTM A159-83(2020) history
2020ASTM A159-83(2020) Standard Specification for Automotive Gray Iron Castings
1983ASTM A159-83(2015) Standard Specification for Automotive Gray Iron Castings
1983ASTM A159-83(2011) Standard Specification for Automotive Gray Iron Castings
1983ASTM A159-83(2006) Standard Specification for Automotive Gray Iron Castings
1983ASTM A159-83(2001) Standard Specification for Automotive Gray Iron Castings
1993ASTM A159-83(1993) Standard Specification for Automotive Gray Iron Castings