ASTM-A604/A604M 2022

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A604/A604M-07(2022) Standard Practice for Macroetch Testing of Consumable Electrode Remelted Steel Bars and Billets

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ASTM	2022	14

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Description

ASTM A604/A604M-07-Reapproved2022

Active Standard: Standard Practice for Macroetch Testing of Consumable Electrode Remelted Steel Bars and Billets

ASTM A604/A604M

Scope

1.1 This practice2 covers testing and inspection and is applicable to bars, billets, and blooms of carbon, alloy, and stainless steel which have been consumable electrode remelted.

1.2 For the purpose of this practice, the consumable electrode remelting process is defined as a steel refining method wherein single or multiple electrodes are remelted into a crucible producing an ingot which is superior to the original electrode by virtue of improved cleanliness or lower gas content or reduced chemical or nonmetallic segregation. See Appendix X1 and Appendix X2 for descriptions of applicable remelting processes.

1.3 This practice and the accompanying comparison macrographs3 are generally applicable to steel bar and billet sizes up to 225 in.² [1450 cm²] in transverse cross section.

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 are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.

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.

Keywords

consumable electrode remelting; electroslag remelting; freckles; macro etching; radial segregation; ring pattern; segregation; vacuum arc remelting; white spots;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 77.140.60 (Steel bars and rods)

DOI: 10.1520/A0604_A0604M-07R22

Additional information

Standard Title	A604/A604M-07(2022) Standard Practice for Macroetch Testing of Consumable Electrode Remelted Steel Bars and Billets
Published Code	ASTM
Publication Date	2022
Pages Count	14
ICS Codes	77.140.60 - Steel bars and rods