Designation: A268/A268M – 05a

Standard Specification for

Seamless and Welded Ferritic and Martensitic Stainless
Steel Tubing for General Service1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A268/A268M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. Scope* A763 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular

1.1 This specification2 covers a number of grades of Attack in Ferritic Stainless Steels
nominal-wall-thickness, stainless steel tubing for general A1016/A1016M Specification for General Requirements
corrosion-resisting and high-temperature service. Most of these for Ferritic Alloy Steel, Austenitic Alloy Steel, and Stain-
grades are commonly known as the “straight-chromium” types less Steel Tubes
and are characterized by being ferromagnetic. Two of these E213 Practice for Ultrasonic Testing of Metal Pipe and
grades, TP410 and UNS S 41500 (Table 1), are amenable to Tubing
hardening by heat treatment, and the high-chromium, ferritic E273 Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of the Weld Zone
alloys are sensitive to notch-brittleness on slow cooling to of Welded Pipe and Tubing
ordinary temperatures. These features should be recognized in 3. Terminology
the use of these materials. Grade TP439 is used primarily for
hot-water tank service and does not require post-weld heat 3.1 Lot Definitions:
treatment to prevent attack of the heat affected zone. 3.1.1 For flange and flaring requirements, the term lot
1.2 An optional supplementary requirement is provided, and applies to all tubes, prior to cutting, of the same nominal size
when desired, shall be so stated in the order. and wall thickness that are produced from the same heat of
1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units steel. If final heat treatment is in a batch-type furnace, a lot
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the shall include only those tubes of the same size and from the
SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each same heat that are heat treated in the same furnace charge. If
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must the final heat treatment is in a continuous furnace, the number
be used independently of the other. Combining values from the of tubes of the same size and from the same heat in a lot shall
two systems may result in nonconformance with the specifi- be determined from the size of the tubes as given in Table 2.
cation. The inch-pound units shall apply unless the “M” 3.1.2 For tensile and hardness test requirements, the term lot
designation of this specification is specified in the order. applies to all tubes, prior to cutting, of the same nominal
diameter and wall thickness that are produced from the same
2. Referenced Documents heat of steel. If final heat treatment is in a batch-type furnace,
2.1 ASTM Standards:3 a lot shall include only those tubes of the same size and the
A480/A480M Specification for General Requirements for same heat that are heat treated in the same furnace charge. If
Flat-Rolled Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, the final heat treatment is in a continuous furnace, a lot shall
Sheet, and Strip include all tubes of the same size and heat, heat treated in the
same furnace at the same temperature, time at heat, and furnace
speed.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel, and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
4. Ordering Information
A01.10 on Stainless and Alloy Steel Tubular Products. 4.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all
Current edition approved September 1, 2005. Published September 2005. requirements that are necessary for material ordered under this
Originally approved in 1944. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as A268/
A268M – 05. DOI: 10.1520/A0268_A0268M-05A. specification. Such requirements may include, but are not
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi- limited to, the following:
cation SA-268 in Section II of that Code.
3
4.1.1 Quantity (feet, metres, or number of lengths),
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
4.1.2 Name of material (seamless or welded tubes),
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on 4.1.3 Grade (Table 1),
the ASTM website. 4.1.4 Size (outside diameter and nominal wall thickness),

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.

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 TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Grade TP405 TP410 TP429 TP430 TP443 TP446–1 TP446–2A ... TP409
UNS
Designation S40500 S41000 S42900 S43000 S44300 S44600 S44600 S40800 S40900
Element Composition, %

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C, max 0.08 0.15 0.12 0.12 0.20 0.20 0.12 0.08 0.08
Mn, max 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.00 1.00
P, max 0.040 0.040 0.040 0.040 0.040 0.040 0.040 0.045 0.045
S, max 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.045 0.030
2

Si, max 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Ni 0.50 max ... ... ... 0.75 max 0.75 max 0.50 max 0.80 max 0.50 max
Cr 11.5–14.5 11.5–13.5 14.0–16.0 16.0–18.0 18.0–23.0 23.0–27.0 23.0–27.0 11.5–13.0 10.5–11.7
Mo ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Al 0.10–0.30 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Cu ... ... ... ... 0.90–1.25 ... ... ... ...
N ... ... ... ... ... 0.25 0.25 ... ...
Ti ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 12 3 C min; 6 3 C min;
1.10 max 0.75 max
 TABLE 1 Continued
TP TP 18Cr-
Grade TP439 ... ... TP430 Ti XM-27 XM-33A 2Mo 29-4 29-4-2 26-3-3 25-4-4 ... ... ... ... ... TP468
UNS
Designation S43035 S43932 S41500B S43036 S44627 S44626 S44400 S44700 S44800 S44660 S44635 S44735 S32803 S40977 S43940 S42035 S46800
Element Composition, %
C, max 0.07 0.030 0.05 0.10 0.01A 0.06 0.025 0.010 0.010 0.030 0.025 0.030 0.015C 0.03 0.03 0.08 0.030
Mn, max 1.00 1.00 0.5–1.0 1.00 0.40 0.75 1.00 0.30 0.30 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.5 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.00
P, max 0.040 0.040 0.03 0.040 0.02 0.040 0.040 0.025 0.025 0.040 0.040 0.040 0.020 0.040 0.040 0.045 0.040
S, max 0.030 0.030 0.03 0.030 0.02 0.020 0.030 0.020 0.020 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.005 0.015 0.015 0.030 0.030
Si, max 1.00 1.00 0.60 1.00 0.40 0.75 1.00 0.20 0.20 1.00 0.75 1.00 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
D
Ni 0.50 max 0.50 3.5–5.5 0.75 max 0.5 max 0.50 max 1.00 max 0.15 max 2.0–2.5 1.0–3.50 3.5–4.5 1.00 max 3.0–4.0 0.30–1.00 ... 1.0–2.5 0.50
Cr 17.00– 17.0–19.0 11.5–14.0 16.00– 25.0–27.5 25.0–27.0 17.5–19.5 28.0–30.0 28.0–30.0 25.0–28.0 24.5–26.0 28.00– 28.0–29.010.50–12.5017.50–18.50 13.5–15.518.00–20.00
19.00 19.50 30.00
Mo ... ... 0.5–1.0 ... 0.75–1.50 0.75–1.50 1.75–2.50 3.5–4.2 3.5–4.2 3.0–4.0 3.5–4.5 3.60–4.20 1.8–2.5 ... ... 0.2–1.2 ...
Al, max 0.15 0.15 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Cu, max ... ... ... ... 0.2 0.20 ... 0.15 0.15 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
N, max 0.04 0.030 (Ti ... ... 0.015 0.040 0.035 0.020E 0.020E 0.040 0.035 0.045 0.020 0.030 ... ... 0.030
+ Cb)
{0.20 + 4

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(C + N)}
min.;
0.75 max
Ti 0.20 + 4 ... 53C ... 7 3 (C + (Ti + Cb) ... ... (Ti + Cb) (Ti + Cb) (Ti + Cb) ... ... 0.10–0.60 0.30–0.50 0.07–0.30
3

(C min; N) = = =
+ N) 0.75 but no less 0.20 + 4 0.20–1.00 0.20 + 4 0.20–1.00
min; max
1.10 than (C + N) and 6 3 (C + N) and 6 3
max 0.20
min; min; (C + N) min to (C+ N)
1.00 0.80
max max min 0.80 min
max

Cb ... ... ... 0.05–0.20 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.15–0.50F ... (3 3 %C ... 0.10–0.60
+ 0.30)
min
(Ti + Cb)
=
0.20
+4(C+N)
min;0.80
max
A
For small diameter or thin walls, or both, tubing, where many drawing passes are required, a carbon maximum of 0.015 % is necessary. Small outside diameter tubes are defined as those less than 0.500 in. [12.7
mm] in outside diameter and light wall tubes as those less than 0.049 in. [1.2 mm] in average wall thickness (0.040 in. [1 mm] in minimum wall thickness).
B
Plate version of CA6NM.
C
Carbon plus nitrogen = 0.30 max.
D
Nickel plus copper.
E
Carbon plus nitrogen = 0.025 % max.
F
Cb/(C + N) = 12 min.
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4.1.5 Length (specific or random), the producer, each billet or tube may be individually tested for
4.1.6 Optional requirements (hydrostatic or nondestructive acceptance. Billets, lengths of flat-rolled stock or tubes which
electric test, Section 16), do not meet the requirements of the specification shall be
4.1.7 Test report required (Certification Section of Specifi- rejected.
cation A1016/A1016M),
4.1.8 Specification designation, 10. Tensile Requirements
4.1.9 Intergranular corrosion test, and 10.1 The material shall conform to the tensile properties
4.1.10 Special requirements. prescribed in Tables 3 and 4.
11. Hardness Requirements
TABLE 2 Number of Tubes in a Lot Heat Treated by the
Continuous Process 11.1 The tubes shall have a hardness number not to exceed
those prescribed in Table 5.
Size of Tube Size of Lot
2 in. [50.8 mm] and over in outside diameter and not more than 50 tubes TABLE 3 Tensile Requirements
0.200 in. [5.1 mm] and over in wall thickness
Less than 2 in. [50.8 mm] but over 1 in. [25.4 mm] not more than 75 tubes Tensile Yield ElongationA,B
in outside diameter or over 1 in. [25.4 mm] in strength, strength, in 2 in. or
outside diameter and under 0.200 in. [5.1 mm] in min, min, 50 mm,
wall thickness Grade and UNS Designation ksi [MPa] ksi [MPa] min, %
1 in. [25.4 mm] or less in outside diameter not more than 125 tubes
TP405 60 [415] 30 [205] 20
S40500
... 55 [380] 30 [205] 20
5. General Requirements S40800
TP410 60 [415] 30 [205] 20
5.1 Material furnished under this specification shall con- S41000
form to the applicable requirements of Specification A1016/ TP429, TP430, and TP430 Ti 60 [415] 35 [240] 20
S429000, S 43000, and S 43036
A1016M unless otherwise provided herein. TP443 70 [485] 40 [275] 20
S44300
6. Manufacture TP446-1 70 [485] 40 [275] 18
S44600
6.1 The tubes shall be made by the seamless or welded TP446-2 65 [450] 40 [275] 20
process with no filler metal added. S44600
TP409 55 [380] 25 [170] 20
7. Heat Treatment S40900
TP439 60 [415] 30 [205] 20
7.1 As a final heat treatment, tubes shall be reheated to a S43035
temperature of 1200 °F [650 °C] or higher and cooled (as S43932 60 [415] 30 [205] 20
... 115 [795] 90 [620] 15
appropriate for the grade) to meet the requirements of this S41500
specification. TPXM-27 65 [450] 40 [275] 20
7.2 The martensitic grade UNS S 41500 shall be reheated to S44627
TPXM-33 68 [470] 45 [310] 20
a temperature of 950 °F [510 °C] or higher and cooled as S44626
appropriate to meet the requirements of this specification. 18Cr-2Mo 60 [415] 40 [275] 20
S44400
8. Chemical Composition 29-4 and 29-4-2 80 [550] 60 [415] 20
S44700 and S44800
8.1 The steel shall conform to the chemical requirements 26-3-3 85 [585] 65 [450] 20
prescribed in Table 1. S44660
25-4-4 90 [620] 75 [515] 20
S44635
9. Product Analysis ... 75 [515] 60 [415] 18
9.1 An analysis of either one billet or one length of flatrolled S44735
28-2-3.5
stock or one tube shall be made from each heat. The chemical S32803 87 [600] 72 [500] 16
composition thus determined shall conform to the requirements S40977 65 [450] 41 [280] 18
specified. S43940 62 [430] 36 [250] 18
S42035 80 [550] 55 [380] 16
9.2 The product analysis tolerance of the Chemical Require- TP468 60 [415] 30 [205] 22
ments Table of A480/A480M shall apply. The product analysis S46800
tolerance is not applicable to the carbon content for material A
For tubing smaller than 1⁄2 in. [12.7 mm] in outside diameter, the elongation
with a specified maximum carbon of 0.04 % or less. values given for strip specimens in Table 2 shall apply. Mechanical property
requirements do not apply to tubing smaller than 1⁄8 in. [3.2 mm] in outside
9.3 If the original test for product analysis fails, retests of diameter or with walls thinner than 0.015 in. [0.4 mm].
two additional billets, lengths of flat-rolled stock or tubes shall B
For longitudinal strip tests a deduction of 0.90 % for TP446–1 and S 44735
be made. Both retests for the elements in question shall meet and 1.00 % for all other grades shall be made from the basic minimum elongation
for each 1⁄32 in. [0.8 mm] decrease in wall thickness below 5⁄16 in. [8 mm]. The
the requirements of the specification; otherwise all remaining following table gives the computed minimum values:
material in the heat or lot shall be rejected or, at the option of

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TABLE 4 Minimum Elongation Values 12.2 The permissible variations in outside diameter given in
Table 6 are not sufficient to provide for ovality in thin-walled
ElongationA in 2 in.
Wall Thickness or 50 mm, min, %
tubes, as defined in the Table. In such tubes, the maximum and
minimum diameters at any cross section shall deviate from the
TP446–1
and All Other nominal diameter by no more than twice the permissible
in. mm S 44735 S41500 Grades variation in outside diameter given in Table 6; however, the
⁄ [0.312]
5 16 8 18 15 20 mean diameter at that cross section must still be within the
⁄ [0.281]
9 32 7.2 17 14 19 given permissible variation.
1⁄4 [0.250] 6.4 16 14 18
7⁄32 [0.219] 5.6 15 13 17 12.3 When the specified wall is 2 % or less of the specified
3⁄16 [0.188] 4.8 14 12 16 outside diameter, the method of measurement is in accordance
5⁄32 [0.156] 4 13 11 15
1⁄8 [0.125]
with the agreement between the purchaser and the manufac-
3.2 13 11 14
3⁄32 [0.094] 2.4 12 10 13 turer (see Note 1).
1⁄16 [0.062] 1.6 11 9 12
0.062–0.035, excl 1.6–0.9 10 8 12
NOTE 1—Very thin wall tubing may not be stiff enough for the outside
0.035–0.022, excl 0.9–0.6 10 8 11 diameter to be accurately measured with a point contact test method, such
0.022–0.015, incl 0.6–0.4 10 8 11 as with the use of a micrometer or caliper. When very thin walls are
A
Calculated elongation requirements shall be rounded to the nearest whole specified, “go”–“no go” ring gages are commonly used to measure
number. diameters of 11⁄2 in. [38.1 mm] or less. A0.002-in. [0.05-mm] additional
Note—The above table gives the computed minimum values for each 1⁄32 in. tolerance is usually added on the “go” ring gage to allow clearance for
[0.8 mm] decrease in wall thickness. Where the wall thickness lies between two sliding. On larger diameters, measurement is commonly performed with a
values shown above, the minimum elongation value shall be determined by the pi tape. Other test methods such as optical test methods may also be
following equation: considered.
Grade Equation
TP446–1 and S 44735 E = 28.8t + 9.00 [E = 1.13t + 9.00] 13. Surface Condition
S41500 E = 24t + 7.5
All other grades E = 32t + 10.00 [E = 1.25t + 10.00]
13.1 All tubes shall be free of excessive mill scale, suitable
for inspection. A slight amount of oxidation will not be
where: considered as scale. Any special finish requirements shall be
E = elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm, %.
t = actual thickness of specimen, in.
subject to agreement between the manufacturer and the pur-
[mm]. chaser.

14. Mechanical Tests Required

TABLE 5 Hardness Requirements.
14.1 Tension Tests—One tension test shall be made on a
Brinell Rockwell specimen for lots of not more than 50 tubes. Tension tests shall
Hardness, Hardness, be made on specimens from two tubes for lots of more than 50
Grade UNS Designation max B Scale, max tubes.
TP405 S40500 207 95 14.2 Flaring Test (for Seamless Tubes)— One test shall be
... S40800 207 95
TP410 S41000 207 95 made on specimens from one end of one tube from each lot of
TP429, TP430, and S42900, S 43000, 190 90 finished tubes. The minimum expansion of the inside diameter
TP430 TI and S 43036 shall be 10 %. For tubes over 8 in. [203.2 mm] in outside
TP443 S44300 207 95
TP446-1 and S44600 207 95 diameter, or tubes with wall thickness 3⁄8 in. [9.52 mm] and
TP446-2 over, the flattening test may be performed instead of the flaring
TP409 S40900 207 95 test unless the flaring test is specified in the purchase order.
TP439 S43035A 190 90
S43932 190 90 14.3 Flange Test (for Welded Tubes)— One test shall be
... S41500 295B 32 made on specimens from one end of one tube from each lot of
TPXM-33 and S44626 and 241 100 finished tubes. For tubes over 8 in. [203.2 mm] in outside
TPXM-27 S44627
18CR-2Mo S44400 217 95 diameter, or tubes with wall thickness 3⁄8 in. [9.52 mm] and
29-4 and 29-4-2 S44700 and 207 100 over, the flattening test may be performed instead of the flange
S44800 test unless the flange test is specified in the purchase order.
26-3-3 S44660 265 25B
25-4-4 S44635 270 27B 14.4 Hardness Test—Brinell or Rockwell hardness tests
... S44735 ... 100 shall be made on specimens from two tubes from each lot.
28-2-3.5 S32803 240 100
14.5 When more than one heat is involved, the tension,
... S40977 180 88
... S43940 180 88 flaring, flanging, and hardness test requirements shall apply to
... S42035 180 88 each heat.
A
Editorially corrected October 2000. 14.6 Reverse Flattening Test—For welded tubes, one re-
B
Rockwell hardness, C scale. verse flattening test shall be made on a specimen from each
1500 ft [450 m] of finished tubing.
12. Permissible Variations in Dimensions
12.1 Variations in outside diameter, wall thickness, and 15. Intergranular Corrosion Test
length from those specified shall not exceed the amounts 15.1 If intergranular corrosion testing is specified in the
prescribed in Table 6. purchase order, the test shall be made in accordance with

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TABLE 6 Permissible Variations in Dimensions

Permissible Vari- Permissible Variations in Cut

Size, Outside ations in Outside Permissible Length, in.B [mm]
Diameter, in. Diameter, Variations in Wall
Group [mm] in. [mm] Thickness,A % Over Under Thin-Walled TubesC
1 Up to ⁄ [12.7], excl
12 60.005 [0.13] 615 ⁄ [3]
18 0 ...
2 ⁄ to 11⁄2 [12.7 to 38.1], excl
12 60.005 [0.13] 610 ⁄ [3]
18 0 less than 0.065 in. [1.6 mm]
nominal
3 11⁄2 to 31⁄2 [38.1 to 88.9], 60.010 [0.25] 610 ⁄
3 16 [5] 0 less than 0.095 in. [2.4 mm]
excl
nominal
4 31⁄2 to 51⁄2 [88.9 to 139.7], 60.015 [0.38] 610 ⁄
3 16 [5] 0 less than 0.150 in. [3.8 mm]
excl
nominal
5 51⁄2 to 8 [139.7 to 203.2], 60.030 [0.76] 610 ⁄
3 16 [5] 0 less than 0.150 in. [3.8 mm]
incl
nominal
A
When tubes as ordered require wall thicknesses 3⁄4 in. [19 mm] or over, or an inside diameter 60 % or less of the outside diameter, a wider variation in wall thickness
is required. On such sizes a variation in wall thickness of 12.5 % over or under will be permitted.
For tubes less than 1⁄2 in. [12.7 mm] in inside diameter which cannot be successfully drawn over a mandrel, the wall thickness may vary 615 % from that specified.
B
These tolerances apply to cut lengths up to and including 24 ft [7.3 m]. For lengths greater than 24 ft [7.3 m], the above over tolerances shall be increased by 1⁄8 in.
[3 mm] for each 10 ft [3 m] or fraction thereof over 24 ft, or 1⁄2 in. [13 mm], whichever is lesser.
C
Ovality provisions of 12.2 apply.

Practices A763, using samples prepared as agreed upon be- 17. Product Marking
tween the seller and the purchaser. 17.1 In addition to the marking described in Specification
A1016/A1016M, the marking shall indicate whether the tubing
16. Hydrostatic or Nondestructive Electric Test is seamless or welded.
16.1 Each tube, seamless or welded, shall be subjected to
the nondestructive electric test or the hydrostatic test. The type 18. Keywords
of test to be used shall be at the option of the manufacturer, 18.1 ferritic stainless steel; seamless steel tube; stainless
unless otherwise specified in the purchase order. steel tube; steel tube; welded steel tube

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

The following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the
inquiry, contract, or order.

S1. Air-Underwater Pressure Test S2.1.1 Each tube shall be subjected to an ultrasonic inspec-
S1.1 When specified, the tubing shall be examined by the air tion employing Practices E273 or E213 with the rejection
underwater pressure test. criteria referenced in Specification A1016/A1016M.
S2.1.2 If Practice E273 is employed, a 100 % volumetric
S2. Additional Testing of Welded Tubing for 100 % Joint inspection of the entire length of each tube shall also be
Efficiency in Certain ASME Applications (see Note performed using one of the non-destructive electric tests
S2.1) permitted by Specification A1016/A1016M.
NOTE S2.1—When specified, the special testing in this supplement is S2.1.3 The test methods described in the supplement may
intended for special ASME applications. It is not mandatory for all ASME not be capable of inspecting the end portions of tubes. This
applications. condition is referred to as end effect. This portion, as deter-
S2.1 Where this supplement is specified in the purchase mined by the manufacturer, shall be removed and discarded.
order, in certain ASME applications it is permissible to use S2.1.4 In addition to the marking prescribed in Specification
100 % joint efficiency for the longitudinal weld, provided the A1016/A1016M,“ S2” shall be added after the grade
following additional requirements are met: designation.

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A268/A268M – 05, which may impact the use of this specification. (Approved September 1, 2005)

(1) Added S43932 to Table 1, Table 3, and Table 5.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A268/A268M – 04a, which may impact the use of this specification. (Approved March 1, 2005)

(1) Clarified when ASME request applies in Supplementary

Requirement S2.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A268/A268M – 04, which may impact the use of this specification. (Approved September 1, 2004)

(1) Deleted references to S32900 throughout. (3) Deleted old Notes 1, 2, 3, and 4.
(2) Deleted references to A789/A789Mand A790/ (4) Added new Section 15.
A790Mthroughout. (5) Revised the Supplementary Requirements.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A268/A268M – 03, which may impact the use of this specification. (Approved May 1, 2004)

(1) Revised grades TP 409 and TP 410 in Table 3.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A268/A268M – 01, which may impact the use of this specification. (Approved September 10, 2003)

(1) Replaced Specification A450/A450Mwith Specification (2) Clarified ordering requirements to include purchaser’s
A1016/A1016M throughout. responsibility in Section 4.

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