ASTM A683-16 - 1.4.2016
 
1. Scope

1.1?This specification covers the detailed requirements to which flat-rolled, nonoriented semiprocessed electrical steel shall conform.

1.2?This steel is produced to specified maximum core-loss values and is intended primarily for commercial power frequency (50 and 60 Hz) applications in magnetic devices. Desirable core-loss and permeability characteristics are developed through heat treatment by the user.

1.3?These nonoriented, semiprocessed electrical steels are low carbon, silicon-iron or silicon-aluminum-iron alloys containing up to about 2.5 % silicon and less than 1 % aluminum.

1.4?The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to customary (cgs-emu and inch-pound) units which are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

 
2. Referenced Documents

A343/A343M-14(2019)

Standard Test Method for Alternating-Current Magnetic Properties of Materials at Power Frequencies Using Wattmeter-Ammeter-Voltmeter Method and 25-cm Epstein Test Frame

A664-15(2022)

Standard Practice for Identification of Standard Electrical Steel Grades in ASTM Specifications

A719/A719M-14(2019)

Standard Test Method for Lamination Factor of Magnetic Materials

A720/A720M-02(2021)

Standard Test Method for Ductility of Nonoriented Electrical Steel

A971-00

Standard Test Method for Measuring Edge Taper and Crown of Flat-Rolled Electrical Steel Coils

A976-18(2026)

Standard Classification of Insulating Coatings for Electrical Steels by Composition, Relative Insulating Ability and Application

A700-14(2019)

Standard Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment

A34/A34M-06(2021)

Standard Practice for Sampling and Procurement Testing of Magnetic Materials

A340-23a

Standard Terminology of Symbols and Definitions Relating to Magnetic Testing (Includes all amendments and changes 12/19/2023).