Commonly used ASTM standards
- ASTM A240 Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications
- ASTM A480 Standard Specification for General Requirements for Flat-Rolled Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
Other ASTM standards and standards from other organizations also apply to stainless steel sheet, strip, and plate
Standards list requirements and designations for
- Composition
- Tensile properties
- Hardness
- Dimension tolerances
- Surface finish
- Edge condition
Examples of composition and mechanical properties requirements in an ASTM standard