1.1 These test methods cover procedure and equipment for the determination of tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, and reduction of area of metallic materials at elevated temperatures.
1.2 Determination of modulus of elasticity and proportional limit are not included.
1.3 Tension tests under conditions of rapid heating or rapid strain rates are not included.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 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 E21-20 Referenced Document
ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
ASTM E220 Standard Test Method for Calibration of Thermocouples By Comparison Techniques
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
ASTM E6 Standard Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
ASTM E633 Standard Guide for Use of Thermocouples in Elevated-Temperature Mechanical Testing
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM E74 Standard Practices for Calibration and Verification for Force-Measuring Instruments
ASTM E8/E8M Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
ASTM E83 Standard Practice for Verification and Classification of Extensometer
ASTM E21-20 history
2020ASTM E21-20 Standard Test Methods for Elevated Temperature Tension Tests of Metallic Materials
2017ASTM E21-17e1 Standard Test Methods for Elevated Temperature Tension Tests of Metallic Materials
2017ASTM E21-17 Standard Test Methods for Elevated Temperature Tension Tests of Metallic Materials
2009ASTM E21-09 Standard Test Methods for Elevated Temperature Tension Tests of Metallic Materials
2005ASTM E21-05 Standard Test Methods for Elevated Temperature Tension Tests of Metallic Materials
2003ASTM E21-03a Standard Test Methods for Elevated Temperature Tension Tests of Metallic Materials
2003ASTM E21-03 Standard Test Methods for Elevated Temperature Tension Tests of Metallic Materials
1992ASTM E21-92(1998)e1 Standard Test Methods for Elevated Temperature Tension Tests of Metallic Materials
1992ASTM E21-92(1998) Standard Test Methods for Elevated Temperature Tension Tests of Metallic Materials