1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers a variety of ferrous P/M structural materials and includes a classification system or material designation code. The classification system used in this specification includes chemical composition, minimum tensile; 0.2 % offset yield strength for as-sintered materials and minimum ultimate tensile strength for heat-treated materials (sinter hardened or quenched and tempered). It also contains minimum density and maximum coercive field strength requirements for iron-phosphorus materials. Material classification is governed by the designation code which is explained in Appendix X1. The data provided display typical mechanical properties achieved under commercial manufacturing procedures. Physical and mechanical property performance characteristics can change as a result of subsequent processing steps beyond those designated in this standard. These changes could improve or degrade the properties.

1.2 Property values stated in inch-pound units are the standard. Conversion factors to SI units may be approximate.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

A839 Specification for Iron-Phosphorus Powder Metallurgy (P/M) Parts for Soft Magnetic Applications

B243 Terminology of Powder Metallurgy

B528 Test Method for Transverse Rupture Strength of Powder Metallurgy (PM) Specimens

B962 Test Methods for Density of Compacted or Sintered Powder Metallurgy (PM) Products Using Archimedes Principle

B963 Test Methods for Oil Content, Oil-Impregnation Efficiency, and Interconnected Porosity of Sintered Powder Metallurgy (PM) Products Using Archimedes Principle

E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

E1019 Test Methods for Determination of Carbon, Sulfur, Nitrogen, and Oxygen in Steel, Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt Alloys by Various Combustion and Fusion Techniques

IEEE/ASTM SI 10 American National Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System

MPIF Standard

Keywords

compressive ; ductility; elastic; endurance; fatigue; hardness; hybrid; impact; low-alloy; microindentation; PM steel; Poisson's; stainless; Young's; Sintered metal powder parts--structural; Steel; Structural building materials/applications--specifications; Structural metals/alloys--specifications; Ferrous metals/alloys--specifications; Iron-nickel-chromium alloys--specifications; Iron powder; Nickel alloys--specifications; Nickel alloys (powder metallurgy applications); Nickel steel; Powder metallurgy (P/M) materials--specifications; Carbon steel--specifications;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 77.160 (Powder metallurgy)

DOI: 10.1520/B0783-04

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