ASTM A1025/A1025M-10(2020)

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.
Designation: A1025/A1025M −10 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Specification for
Ferroalloys and Other Alloying Materials, General
Requirements
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A1025/A1025M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Combining values from the two systems may result in noncon-
formance with the standard.
1.1 This specification covers a group of common require-
1.4.1 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound
ments that, unless otherwise specified in an individual
units and in SI units (within the text, the SI units are shown in
specification, shall apply to ferroalloys and other alloying
brackets); however, unless the purchase order or contract
materials under each of the following ASTM specifications:
specifies the applicable M specification designation (SI units),
Title of Specification ASTM Designation
the inch-pound units shall apply.
Ferromanganese A99
Ferrosilicon A100
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Ferrochromium A101
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Ferrovanadium A102
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Ferromolybdenum A132
Molybdenum Oxide Products A146
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Ferroboron A323
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Ferrotitanium A324
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
Chromium Metal A481
Ferrochrome-Silicon A482/A482M
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Silicomanganese A483/A483M
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Calcium-Silicon Alloys A495
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Ferrocolumbium A550
Electrolytic Manganese Metal A601/A601M
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Nickel Oxide Sinter A636
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Ferromanganese Silicon A701/A701M
Titanium Scrap for Use in Deoxidation A845
and Alloying of Steel
2. Referenced Documents
Aluminum Scrap for Use in Deoxidation A846
and Alloying of Steel 2.1 ASTM Standards:
Silicon Metal A922
A99 Specification for Ferromanganese
A100 Specification for Ferrosilicon
1.2 This specification also covers a group of supplementary
A101 Specification for Ferrochromium
requirements which may be applied to the above specifications
A102 Specification for Ferrovanadium
as indicated therein. These are provided for use when addi-
A132 Specification for Ferromolybdenum
tional testing or inspection is desired and apply only when
A146 Specification for Molybdenum Oxide Products
specified individually by the purchaser in the order.
A323 Specification for Ferroboron
1.3 In case of conflict between the requirements of the
A324 Specification for Ferrotitanium
individual specification and this general specification, the
A481 Specification for Chromium Metal
former shall prevail.
A482/A482M Specification for Ferrochrome-Silicon
A483/A483M Specification for Silicomanganese
1.4 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
A495 Specification for Calcium-Silicon Alloys
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The
A550 Specification for Ferrocolumbium (Ferroniobium)
values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;
A601/A601M Specification for Electrolytic Manganese
therefore,eachsystemshallbeusedindependentlyoftheother.
Metal
A610 TestMethodsforSamplingandTestingFerroalloysfor
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloysand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.18 on Castings. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved March 1, 2020. Published March 2020. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as A1025/A1025M – 10 Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
(2015). DOI: 10.1520/A1025_A1025M-10R20. the ASTM website.
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A1025/A1025M − 10 (2020)
Determination of Size 5. Sampling
A636 Specification for Nickel Oxide Sinter
5.1 Unless otherwise specified, the material shall be
A701/A701M Specification for Ferromanganese-Silicon
sampled for determination of chemical composition in accor-
A845 Specification for Titanium Scrap for Use in Deoxida-
dance with Practices E32 and for determination of size in
tion and Alloying of Steel (Withdrawn 2005)
accordance with Test Methods A610.
A846 Specification for Aluminum Scrap for Use in Deoxi-
5.2 In the case of a discrepancy, Practices E32 or Test
dation and Alloying of Steel (Withdrawn 2005)
Methods A610, as applicable, shall be used for referee.
A922 Specification for Silicon Metal
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
6. Inspection
Determine Conformance with Specifications
E32 Practices for Sampling Ferroalloys and Steel Additives
6.1 The manufacturer shall afford the inspector representing
for Determination of Chemical Composition thepurchaserallreasonablefacilities,withoutcharge,tosatisfy
the purchaser that the material is being furnished in accordance
3. Ordering Information
with the material specification.
3.1 Orders for material should include the following as
required, to describe the material adequately:
7. Rejection
3.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue,
7.1 Any rejections based on tests made in accordance with
3.1.2 Grade of material,
the material specification shall be reported to the manufacturer
3.1.3 Size of material,
within 45 days from receipt of material by the purchaser.
3.1.4 Quantity,
3.1.5 Packaging requirements, and
8. Certification
3.1.6 Supplementary requirements desired, including the
8.1 The manufacturer’s certification shall be furnished to
standards of acceptance.
the purchaser at the time of shipment stating that the material
4. Chemical Analysis
was manufactured, sampled, tested, and inspected in accor-
dancewiththematerialspecificationandwasfoundtomeetthe
4.1 The chemical analysis method shall be agreed upon by
requirements.
the purchaser and supplier.
4.2 The manufacturer
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