ASTM A895-89(2000)

ASTM A895-89(2000) - 10.3.2000

1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers hot-finished or cold-finished plate, sheet, and strip in the more commonly used types of stainless free machining steels designed especially for optimum machinability and for general corrosion and high temperature service. Stainless and heat resisting plate, sheet, and strip other than free machining types are covered in separate specifications.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.

2. Referenced Documents

SAE J 1086	Recommended Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys
A751-25	Standard Test Methods and Practices for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
A480/A480M-25b	Standard Specification for General Requirements for Flat-Rolled Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip (Includes all amendments and changes 9/10/2025).
A370-26	Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
E527-23	Standard Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)