ASTM A304-96
Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars Subject to End-Quench Hardenability Requirements

Standard No.

ASTM A304-96

Release Date

1996

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM A304-02

Latest

ASTM A304-20

Scope

1.1 This specification covers hot-worked alloy, carbon, and carbon-boron steels in a variety of compositions and sizes which may attain specified depth of hardening in the end quench test. These steel compositions are identified by the suffix letter "H" added to the conventional grade number.

1.2 This specification provides for analyses other than those listed under Tables 1 and 2. Special hardenability limits are also permissible when approved by the purchaser and manufacturer.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.

ASTM A304-96 history

• 2020 ASTM A304-20 Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars Subject to End-Quench Hardenability Requirements
• 2016 ASTM A304-16 Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars Subject to End-Quench Hardenability Requirements
• 2011 ASTM A304-11 Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars Subject to End-Quench Hardenability Requirements
• 2005 ASTM A304-05(2011) Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars Subject to End-Quench Hardenability Requirements
• 2005 ASTM A304-05e2 Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars Subject to End-Quench Hardenability Requirements
• 2005 ASTM A304-05e1 Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars Subject to End-Quench Hardenability Requirements
• 2005 ASTM A304-05 Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars Subject to End-Quench Hardenability Requirements
• 2004 ASTM A304-04 Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars Subject to End-Quench Hardenability Requirements
• 2002 ASTM A304-02 Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars Subject to End-Quench Hardenability Requirements
• 1996 ASTM A304-96 Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars Subject to End-Quench Hardenability Requirements