ASTM spec for AISI 304 stainless steel 3

Hi,
ASTM ( has a huge number of standards which include 304 SS. E.g., for every form (bar, forgings, plate, pipe, sheet, tubing, wire, etc.). Below are those with 304 stainless in the title.


A1022-01 Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain STAINLESS Steel Wire and Welded Wire for Concrete Reinforcement
A813/A813M-01(2005) Standard Specification for Single- or Double-Welded Austenitic STAINLESS Steel Pipe
A814/A814M-05 Standard Specification for Cold-Worked Welded Austenitic STAINLESS Steel Pipe
F593-02e2 Standard Specification for STAINLESS Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs
F594-02 Standard Specification for STAINLESS Steel Nuts
G108-94(2004)e1 Standard Test Method for Electrochemical Reactivation (EPR) for Detecting Sensitization of AISI Type 304 and 304L STAINLESS Steels

If you are only concerned with composition, this is the one:

A959-04 Standard Guide for Specifying Harmonized Standard Grade Compositions for Wrought Stainless Steels

Yes, to need a product form. ASTM specs aren't alloy specific, each one covers a number of related grades, but they are product form specific.

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The most common ASTM spec for plate, sheet, and strip is ASTM A240. The most common ASTM spec for bars and shapes is ASTM A276.

Hi,
just a quick question, what does the AISI stand for in AISI 304 or other steels?
thanks in advance

American Iron and Steel Institute, which used to maintain a register of carbon and stainless steels. They no longer do this, so the letters AISI should not be used anymore.

Regards,

Cory

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