ASTM A276/A276M-25 PDF
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Full title and description
ASTM A276/A276M-25 — Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes. This specification establishes requirements for hot‑finished and cold‑finished stainless steel bars and commonly used hot‑rolled or extruded shapes (rounds, squares, hexagons, angles, tees, channels, etc.), including allowable product forms, material condition, mechanical property verification, and dimensional/finish considerations for general engineering and corrosion‑resistant applications.
Abstract
ASTM A276/A276M-25 (published May 1, 2025) is the 2025 edition of the long‑standing ASTM specification covering stainless steel bars and shapes intended for general engineering, construction, pressure‑containing items, and corrosion‑resistant components. The standard defines acceptable product forms, furnishing conditions (annealed, strain‑hardened, hardened/tempered, etc.), test requirements for mechanical properties and hardness, unit systems (inch‑pound and SI separate), and ordering information necessary for consistent procurement and quality control of stainless steel bars and shapes.
General information
- Status: Current / Active
- Publication date: May 1, 2025
- Publisher: ASTM International
- ICS / categories: 77.140.20; 77.140.60; 77.140.70 (stainless steels and related categories)
- Edition / version: A276/A276M-25 (2025)
- Number of pages: 9
Scope
This specification covers hot‑finished or cold‑finished stainless steel bars except those intended for reforging. It includes rounds, squares, hexagons and commonly used hot‑rolled or extruded shapes such as angles, tees and channels in frequently used stainless steel types. Bars are to be furnished in designated conditions (for example: Condition A — annealed, Condition B — heavily cold worked, Condition S — light cold work/strain hardened, Condition H/T — hardened and tempered at specified relative temperatures, etc.). The standard requires mechanical testing to determine tensile strength, yield strength, elongation and Brinell hardness as applicable, and it treats SI and inch‑pound units as separate systems.
Key topics and requirements
- Covered product forms: rounds, squares, hexagons, and common hot‑rolled/extruded shapes (angles, tees, channels).
- Material conditions and heat‑treatment designations for furnished bars (annealed, strain‑hardened, hardened/tempered, etc.).
- Mechanical property requirements and mandatory mechanical testing (tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, Brinell hardness where specified).
- Dimensional and finish requirements typical for bars and shapes, plus marking and certification requirements.
- Use of separate unit systems (inch‑pound and SI) and guidance that values in each system are independently standard.
- Ordering information and purchaser‑supplier responsibilities to ensure correct grade, condition, size, and testing.
Typical use and users
Engineers, material specifiers, procurement professionals, manufacturers and stockists of stainless steel bar products, fabricators, and quality/inspection personnel use this specification. Typical industries include general manufacturing, petrochemical, food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical equipment, architectural and structural applications, and any application requiring corrosion‑resistant bars and structural shapes.
Related standards
Commonly referenced or related standards include ASTM A314 (bars for reforging), ASTM A582/A582M (free‑machining stainless steels), ASTM A240/A240M (stainless steel plate, sheet, and strip), ASTM A479/A479M (stainless steel bars for boilers and pressure vessels), and applicable sections of the Annual Book of ASTM Standards and relevant ASME material rules. Purchasers often cross‑reference material composition and heat‑treatment requirements with these adjacent specifications.
Keywords
stainless steel, bars, shapes, rounds, squares, hexagons, angles, tees, channels, annealed, strain‑hardened, hardened and tempered, tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, Brinell hardness, inch‑pound, SI units, ASTM A276
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ASTM A276/A276M-25 is the 2025 edition of the ASTM standard specification that defines requirements for stainless steel bars and commonly used shapes, including product forms, material conditions, and mechanical testing.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers hot‑finished and cold‑finished stainless steel bars (except bars for reforging), commonly used hot‑rolled/extruded shapes, the furnishing conditions for material, mechanical property tests (tensile, yield, elongation, hardness), unit system usage, and ordering/identification information.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Material suppliers, manufacturers, fabricators, design and procurement engineers, inspectors, and quality managers in industries requiring corrosion‑resistant bars and shapes — for example, chemical processing, food/pharma equipment, construction, and general engineering.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: As of its publication date (May 1, 2025) this is the current active edition, designated A276/A276M-25.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: Yes. A276/A276M is part of a family of ASTM material specifications covering stainless steels and related forms; it is commonly used alongside other ASTM specifications (for example A314, A479, A582/A582M, A240/A240M) that cover related material forms, special grades, or specific end‑use applications.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Stainless steel, bars, shapes, rounds, hexagons, annealed, strain‑hardened, hardened and tempered, tensile, yield, elongation, Brinell hardness, A276, A276M, ASTM.