ASTM A 573/A 573M - 00a Standard Specification for Structural Carbon Steel Plates of Improved Toughness

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). 2000, 2p. A 573/A 573M-00a
Brief summary
This specification covers structural quality carbon-manganese-silicon steel plates in three tensile strength ranges intended primarily for service at atmospheric temperatures where improved notch toughness is important. If the steel is to be welded, a welding procedure suitable for the grade of steel and intended use or service shall be utilized. The steel shall be made by fine grain practice. Heat and product analysis shall conform to the chemical composition requirements prescribed for carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon. The tension test specimen shall conform to the tensile requirements including tensile strength, yield point, and elongation.
Scope
This specification covers structural quality carbonmanganese-silicon steel plates in three tensile strength ranges intended primarily for service at atmospheric temperatures where improved notch toughness is important.
Plates covered by this specification are limited to a maximum thickness of 1.5 in. [40 mm].
When the steel is to be welded, it is presupposed that a welding procedure suitable for the grade of steel and intended use or service will be utilized. See Appendix X 3 of Specification A 6/A 6M for information on weldability.