Bar standards

Commonly used ASTM standards

• ASTM A276 Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
• ASTM A479 Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes for Use in Boilers and Other Pressure Vessels
• ASTM A484 Standard Specification for General Requirements for Stainless Steel Bars, Billets, and Forgings

Other ASTM standards and standards from other organizations also apply to stainless steel bar products

Standards list requirements and designations for

• Alloy composition
• Tensile and hardness
• Condition (heat treatment or cold working)
• Dimensional tolerances
• Other attributes