ASTM A536, 1984 Edition – Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Castings

This specification covers castings made of ductile iron, also known as spheroidal or nodular iron, which is described as cast iron with the graphite substantially spheroidal in shape and essentially free of other forms of graphite, as defined in Terminology A644.

No precise quantitative relationship can be stated between the properties of the iron in various locations of the same casting or between the properties of castings and those of a test specimen cast from the same iron (see Appendix X1).

The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

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.

General Product Information:

Revision	1984 Edition
Document Type	PDF
Document Language	English
Pages	6
Publisher	ASTM International (ASTM)
Status	Current

ASTM Volume

01.02: Ferrous Castings; Ferroalloys

Volume 01.02 includes standards that describe the property requirements of steel castings used for general applications, structural purposes, and high-temperature and low-temperature service. It also features alloy-casting specifications for castings made of nickel and chromium alloys.

Other standards detail the property and testing requirements for gray and white iron castings, cast iron pipe and fittings, and ductile iron castings.

This volume also includes standards on radiographic examination of castings to be used with ASTM’s standard reference radiographs.