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What ASTM A276 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM A276 / A479
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Bars
- Grades on site
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A276 covers stainless bars and shapes for general use. A479 covers bars and shapes for boilers and pressure vessels, with additional mechanical and code requirements.
Key requirements
- Hot-finished or cold-finished condition
- Annealed, or hardened and tempered for martensitic grades
- Mechanical properties by condition (A479)
- Tolerances per A484
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM A276
Ordering to ASTM A276
- State "ASTM A276" and the edition if your project requires it
- Grade / designation and product dimensions
- Supplementary requirements (tests, heat treatment, certification)
- Certificate type: EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2
Frequently asked questions
What does ASTM A276 cover?
A276 covers stainless bars and shapes for general use. A479 covers bars and shapes for boilers and pressure vessels, with additional mechanical and code requirements.
Which grades are covered by ASTM A276?
On this site: SS 304, SS 304L, SS 316, SS 316L, SS 316Ti, SS 321, SS 347, SS 310S, SS 410, SS 420, SS 430, SS 446, Duplex 2205, Super Duplex 2507, SS 904L.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM A276?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM A276 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAA276 the same as ASTM A276?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-276). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.