ASTM A356/A356M-98e1 - 14.5.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers one grade of martensitic stainless steel and several grades of ferritic steel castings for cylinders (shells), valve chests, throttle valves, and other heavy-walled castings for steam turbine applications.

1.2 Optional supplementary requirements (S1 through S5) shall apply as selected by and specified by the purchaser.

1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.

 
2. Referenced Documents

A488/A488M-24

Standard Practice for Steel Castings, Welding, Qualifications of Procedures and Personnel

E709-21

Standard Guide for Magnetic Particle Testing

E125-63(2023)

Standard Reference Photographs for Magnetic Particle Indications on Ferrous Castings

E446-20(2026)

Standard Reference Radiographs for Steel Castings Up to 2 in. (50.8 mm) in Thickness

E280-21(2026)

Standard Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled (412 to 12 in. (114 to 305 mm)) Steel Castings

E186-20(2026)

Standard Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled (2 to 412 in. (50.8 to 114 mm)) Steel Castings

E165-09

Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General Industry

A370-26

Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products

E94-04

Standard Guide for Radiographic Examination