1.1 This specification2 covers a group of common requirements that, unless otherwise specified in an individual specification, shall apply to steel castings for pressurecontaining parts under each of the following ASTM specifications: Title of Specification ASTM Designation Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable for Fusion Welding, A216/A216M for High-Temperature Service Steel Castings, Martensitic Stainless and Alloy, for A217/A217M Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for HighTemperature Service Castings, Austenitic, Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex), A351/A351M Pressure-Containing Parts Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for PressureA352/A352M Containing Parts, Suitable for Low-Temperature Service Steel Castings, Alloy, Specially Heat-Treated, for A389/A389M Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for HighTemperature Service Steel Castings Suitable for Pressure Service A487/A487M Castings, Iron-Nickel-Chromium and Nickel A990/A990M Alloys, Specially Controlled for Pressure Retaining Parts for Corrosive Service Castings, Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex) A995/A995M Stainless Steel, for Pressure-Containing Parts
1.2 This specification also covers a group of supplementary requirements which may be applied to the above specifications as indicated therein. These are provided for use when additional testing or inspection is desired and apply only when specified individually by the purchaser in the order.
1.3 In case of conflict between the requirements of the individual specification and this general specification, the former shall prevail.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
1.5 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 A703/A703M-17 Referenced Document
ASTM A1058 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products—Metric*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM A1067/A1067M Standard Specification for Test Coupons for Steel Castings*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM A1080 Standard Practice for Hot Isostatic Pressing of Steel, Stainless Steel, and Related Alloy Castings*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM A216/A216M Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable for Fusion Welding, for High- Temperature Service
ASTM A217/A217M Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Martensitic Stainless and Alloy, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for High-Temperature Service
ASTM A351/A351M Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic, Austenitic- Ferritic (Duplex), for Pressure-Containing Parts
ASTM A352/A352M Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for Low-Temperature Service
ASTM A370 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
ASTM A380/A380M Standard Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM A389/A389M Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Alloy, Specially Heat-Treated, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for High-Temperature Service
ASTM A487/A487M Standard Specification for Steel Castings Suitable for Pressure Service
ASTM A488/A488M Standard Practice for Steel Castings, Welding, Qualifications of Procedures and Personnel
ASTM A609/A609M Standard Practice for Castings, Carbon, Low-Alloy, and Martensitic Stainless Steel, Ultrasonic Examination Thereof
ASTM A751 Standard Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
ASTM A800/A800M Standard Practice for Steel Casting, Austenitic Alloy, Estimating Ferrite Content Thereof
ASTM A802/A802M Standard Practice for Steel Castings, Surface Acceptance Standards, Visual Examination
ASTM A903/A903M Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Surface Acceptance Standards, Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant Inspection*, 2024-03-01 Update
ASTM A941 Standard Terminology Relating to Steel, Stainless Steel, Related Alloys, and Ferroalloys*, 2024-03-01 Update
ASTM A967/A967M Standard Specification for Chemical Passivation Treatments for Stainless Steel Parts*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM A990/A990M Standard Specification for Castings, Iron-Nickel-Chromium and Nickel Alloys, Specially Controlled for Pressure-Retaining Parts for Corrosive Service*, 2023-11-01 Update
ASTM A991/A991M Standard Test Method for Conducting Temperature Uniformity Surveys of Furnaces Used to Heat Treat Steel Products
ASTM A995/A995M Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex) Stainless Steel, for Pressure-Containing Parts
ASTM E125 Standard Reference Photographs for Magnetic Particle Indications on Ferrous Castings*, 2023-06-01 Update
ASTM E165/E165M Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing for General Industry
ASTM E186 Standard Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled (2 to 4 &189; in. [51 to 114-mm]) Steel Castings
ASTM E208 Standard Test Method for Conducting Drop-Weight Test to Determine Nil-Ductility Transition Temperature of Ferritic Steels
ASTM E280 Standard Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled (4 &189; to 12-in. [114 to 305-mm]) Steel Castings
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ASTM E340 Standard Practice for Macroetching Metals and Alloys*, 2023-11-15 Update
ASTM E353 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Stainless, Heat-Resisting, Maraging, and Other Similar Chromium-Nickel-Iron Alloys
ASTM E354 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of High-Temperature, Electrical, Magnetic, and Other Similar Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt Alloys
ASTM E446 Standard Reference Radiographs for Steel Castings Up to 2 in. [51 mm] in Thickness
ASTM E709 Standard Guide for Magnetic Particle Examination
ASTM E94 Standard Guide for Radiographic Examination*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM A703/A703M-17 history
2020ASTM A703/A703M-20a Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2020ASTM A703/A703M-20 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2018ASTM A703/A703M-18a Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2018ASTM A703/A703M-18 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2017ASTM A703/A703M-17a Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2017ASTM A703/A703M-17 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2015ASTM A703/A703M-15e1 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2015ASTM A703/A703M-15 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2014ASTM A703/A703M-14 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2013ASTM A703/A703M-13a Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2013ASTM A703/A703M-13 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2012ASTM A703/A703M-12b Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2012ASTM A703/A703M-12a Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2012ASTM A703/A703M-12 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2011ASTM A703/A703M-11 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2008ASTM A703/A703M-08a Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2008ASTM A703/A703M-08 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2007ASTM A703/A703M-07 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2006ASTM A703/A703M-06 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2005ASTM A703/A703M-05 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2004ASTM A703/A703M-04a Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2004ASTM A703/A703M-04 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2003ASTM A703/A703M-03 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2002ASTM A703/A703M-02 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2001ASTM A703/A703M-01b Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2001ASTM A703/A703M-01a Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
2001ASTM A703/A703M-01 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
1999ASTM A703/A703M-99 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts