Designation: A 743/A 743M – 06

Standard Specification for

Castings, Iron-Chromium, Iron-Chromium-Nickel, Corrosion
Resistant, for General Application1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 743/A 743M; 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 (e) 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* A 494/A 494M Specification for Castings, Nickel and

1.1 This specification covers iron-chromium and iron- Nickel Alloy
chromium-nickel alloy castings for general corrosion-resistant A 744/A 744M Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromium-
application. The grades covered by this specification represent Nickel, Corrosion Resistant, for Severe Service
types of alloy castings suitable for broad ranges of application A 781/A 781M Specification for Castings, Steel and Alloy,
which are intended for a wide variety of corrosion environ- Common Requirements, for General Industrial Use
ments. A 890/A 890M Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromium-
Nickel-Molybdenum Corrosion-Resistant, Duplex
NOTE 1—For alloy castings for severe corrosion-resistant service, (Austenitic/Ferritic) for General Application
reference should be made to Specification A 744/A 744M. For general
A 957 Specification for Investment Castings, Steel and
heat-resistant alloy castings, reference should be made to Specification
A 297/A 297M. For nickel alloy castings for corrosion-resistant service, Alloy, Common Requirements, for General Industrial Use
reference should be made to Specification A 494/A 494M.
3. General Conditions for Delivery
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units
3.1 Except for investment castings, castings furnished to
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the
this specification shall conform to the requirements of Speci-
SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each
fication A 781/A 781M, including any supplementary require-
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must
ments that are indicated on the purchase order. Failure to
be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
comply with the general requirements of Specification A 781/
two systems may result in nonconformance with the specifi-
A 781M constitutes nonconformance with this specification. In
cation. Inch-pound units are applicable for material ordered to
case of conflict between the requirements of this specification
Specification A 743 and SI units for material ordered to
and Specification A 781/A 781M, this specification shall pre-
Specification A 743M.
vail.
2. Referenced Documents 3.2 Steel investment castings furnished to this specification
shall conform to the requirements of Specification A 957,
2.1 ASTM Standards: 2
including any supplementary requirements that are indicated in
A 262 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranu-
the purchase order. Failure to comply with the general require-
lar Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels
ments of Specification A 957 constitutes nonconformance with
A 297/A 297M Specification for Steel Castings, Iron-
this specification. In case of conflict between the requirements
Chromium and Iron-Chromium-Nickel, Heat Resistant, for
of this specification and Specification A 957, Specification A
General Application
957 shall prevail.
A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
of Steel Products 4. Ordering Information
4.1 Orders for material to this specification should include
the following, as required, to describe the material adequately:
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, 4.1.1 Description of the casting by pattern number or
Stainless Steel, and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.18 on Castings. drawing,
Current edition approved March 1, 2006. Published March 2006. Originally 4.1.2 Grade,
approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as A 743/A 743M – 03.
2
4.1.3 Heat treatment,
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
4.1.4 Options in the specification,
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on 4.1.5 Whether castings are to be produced using the invest-
the ASTM website. ment casting process, and

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

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4.1.6 Supplementary requirements desired, including the NOTE 2—Proper heat treatment of these alloys is usually necessary to
standards of acceptance. enhance corrosion resistance and in some cases to meet mechanical
properties. Minimum heat treat temperatures are specified; however, it is
5. Process sometimes necessary to heat treat at higher temperatures, hold for some
minimum time at temperature and then rapidly cool the castings in order
5.1 The steel shall be made by the electric furnace process to enhance the corrosion resistance and meet mechanical properties.
with or without separate refining such as argon-oxygen decar-
burization (AOD). 7. Chemical Requirements
7.1 The chemical requirements are shown in Table 2
6. Heat Treatment
6.1 Castings shall be heat treated in accordance with the
requirements in Table 1.

TABLE 1 Heat Treatment Requirements

Grade Heat Treatment

CF8, CG3M, CG8M, CG12, CF20, Heat to 1900°F [1040°C] minimum, hold for sufficient time to heat casting to temperature, quench in water or rapid
CF8M, CF8C,CF16F, CF16Fa cool by other means.
CH10, CH20, CE30, CK20 Heat to 2000°F [1093°C] minimum, hold for sufficient time to heat casting to temperature, quench in water or rapid
cool by other means.
CA15, CA15M, CA40, CA40F (1) Heat to 1750°F [955°C] minimum, air cool and temper at 1100°F [595°C] minimum, or
(2) Anneal at 1450°F [790°C] minimum.
CB30, CC50 (1) Heat to 1450°F [790°C] minimum, and air cool, or
(2) Heat to 1450°F [790°C] minimum, and furnace cool.
CF3, CF3M, CF3MN (1) Heat to 1900°F [1040°C] minimum, hold for sufficient time to heat casting to temperature, and cool rapidly. (2)
As cast if corrosion resistance is acceptable.
CN3M Heat to 2150°F [1175°C] minimum, hold for sufficient time to heat casting to temperature, quench in water or rapid
cool by other means.
CN3MN Heat to 2100°F [1150°C] minimum, hold for sufficient time to heat casting to temperature, quench in water or rapid
cool by other means.
CN7M, CG6MMN Heat to 2050°F [1120°C] minimum, hold for sufficient time to heat casting to temperature, quench in water or rapid
cool by other means.
CN7MS Heat to 2100°F [1150°C] minimum, 2150°F [1180°C] maximum, hold for sufficient time (2 h minimum) to heat
casting to temperature and quench in water.
CA6NM Heat to 1850°F [1010°C] minimum, air cool to 200°F [95°C] or lower prior to any optional intermediate temper and
prior to the final temper. The final temper shall be between 1050°F [565°C] and 1150°F [620°C].
CA6N Heat to 1900°F [1040°C], air cool, reheat to 1500°F [815°C], air cool, and age at 800°F [425°C], holding at each
temperature sufficient time to heat casting uniformly to temperature.
CF10SMnN Heat to 1950°F [1065°C] minimum, hold for sufficient time to heat casting to temperature, quench in water or rapid
cool by other means.
CA28MWV (1) Heat to 1875–1925°F [1025–1050°C], quench in air or oil, and temper at 1150°F [620°C] minimum, or
(2) Anneal at 1400°F [760°C] minimum.
CK3MCuN Heat to 2100°F [1150°C] minimum, hold for sufficient time to heat casting to temperature, quench in water or rapid
cool by other means.
CK35MN Heat to 2100-2190F [1150-1200C], hold for sufficient time to heat casting to temperature, quench in water or rapid
cool by other means.
CB6 Heat between 1800°F [980°C] and 1920°F [1050°C], forced air, cool to 120°F [50°C] maximum, and temper
between 1100°F and 1160°F [595°C and 625°C].

TABLE 2 Chemical Requirements

Composition, %
Grade Man- Tung- Vana-
Type Carbon, Silicon, Phospho- Sulfur, Molybde- Colum- Sele-
(UNS) ganese, Chromium Nickel Copper sten, dium, Nitrogen
max max rus, max max num bium nium
max max max
CF8 19 Chromium, 0.08 1.50 2.00 0.04 0.04 18.0–21.0 8.0– ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
(J92600)
9 Nickel 11.0
CG12 22 Chromium, 0.12 1.50 2.00 0.04 0.04 20.0–23.0 10.0– ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
(J93001)
12 Nickel 13.0
CF20 19 Chromium, 0.20 1.50 2.00 0.04 0.04 18.0–21.0 8.0– ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
(J92602)
9 Nickel 11.0
CF8M 19 Chromium, 0.08 1.50 2.00 0.04 0.04 18.0–21.0 9.0– 2.0–3.0 ... ... ... ... ... ...
(J92900)
10 Nickel, with 12.0
Molybdenum
A
CF8C 19 Chromium, 0.08 1.50 2.00 0.04 0.04 18.0–21.0 9.0– ... ... ... ... ... ...
(J92710)

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TABLE 2 Continued
Composition, %
Grade Man- Tung- Vana-
Type Carbon, Silicon, Phospho- Sulfur, Molybde- Colum- Sele-
(UNS) ganese, Chromium Nickel Copper sten, dium, Nitrogen
max max rus, max max num bium nium
max max max
10 Nickel, with 12.0
Columbium
CF16F 19 Chromium, 0.16 1.50 2.00 0.17 0.04 18.0–21.0 9.0– 1.50 max ... 0.20– ... ... ... ...
(J92701)
9 Nickel, Free 12.0 0.35
Machining
CF16Fa 19 Chromium, 0.16 1.50 2.00 0.04 0.20– 18.0–21.0 9.0– 0.40–0.80 ... ... ... ... ... ...
9 Nickel, Free 0.40 12.0
Machining
CH10 25 Chromium, 0.10 1.50 2.00 0.04 0.04 22.0–26.0 12.0– ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
(J93401)
12 Nickel 15.0
CH20 25 Chromium, 0.20 1.50 2.00 0.04 0.04 22.0–26.0 12.0– ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
(J93402)
12 Nickel 15.0
CK20 25 Chromium, 0.20 2.00 2.00 0.04 0.04 23.0–27.0 19.0– ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
(J94202)
20 Nickel 22.0
CE30 29 Chromium, 0.30 1.50 2.00 0.04 0.04 26.0–30.0 8.0– ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
(J93423)
9 Nickel 11.0
CA15 12 Chromium 0.15 1.00 1.50 0.04 0.04 11.5–14.0 1.00 0.50 max ... ... ... ... ... ...
(J91150)
max
CA15M 12 Chromium 0.15 1.00 0.65 0.040 0.040 11.5–14.0 1.0 0.15–1.0 ... ... ... ... ... ...
(J91151)
max
B
CB30 20 Chromium 0.30 1.00 1.50 0.04 0.04 18.0–21.0 2.00 ... ... ... ... ... ...
(J91803)
max
CC50 28 Chromium 0.50 1.00 1.50 0.04 0.04 26.0–30.0 4.00 ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
(J92615)
max
CA40 12 Chromium 0.20– 1.00 1.50 0.04 0.04 11.5–14.0 1.0 0.5 max ... ... ... ... ... ...
(J91153)
0.40 max
CA40F 12 Chromium, 0.20– 1.00 1.50 0.04 0.20– 11.5–14.0 1.0 0.5 max ... ... ... ... ... ...
(J91154)
Free Machining 0.40 0.40 max
CF3 19 Chromium, 0.03 1.50 2.00 0.04 0.04 17.0–21.0 8.0– ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
(J92500)
9 Nickel 12.0
CF10SMnN 17 Chromium, 8.5 0.10 7.00– 3.50– 0.060 0.030 16.0–18.0 8.0– ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.08–
(J92972) Nickel with 9.00 4.50 9.0 0.18
Nitrogen
CF3M 19 Chromium, 0.03 1.50 1.50 0.04 0.04 17.0–21.0 9.0– 2.0–3.0 ... ... ... ... ... ...
(J92800)
10 Nickel, with 13.0
Molybdenum
CF3MN 19 Chromium, 0.03 1.50 1.50 0.040 0.040 17.0–22.0 9.0– 2.0–3.0 ... ... ... ... ... 0.10–
(J92804) 10 Nickel, with 13.0 0.20
Molybdenum, and
Nitrogen
CG6MMN 0.06 4.00– 1.00 0.04 0.03 20.5–23.5 11.5– 1.50–3.00 0.10– ... ... ... 0.10– 0.20–
(J93790) 6.00 13.5 0.30 0.30 0.40
CG3M 19 Chromium, 0.03 1.50 1.50 0.04 0.04 18.0–21.0 9.0– 3.0–4.0 ... ... ... ... ... ...
(J92999) 11 Nickel, with 13.0
Molybdenum
CG8M 19 Chromium, 0.08 1.50 1.50 0.04 0.04 18.0–21.0 9.0– 3.0–4.0 ... ... ... ... ... ...
(J93000)
11 Nickel, with 13.0
Molybdenum
CN3M 0.03 2.0 1.0 0.03 0.03 20.0–22.0 23.0– 4.5–5.5 ... ... ... ... ... ...
(J94652) 27.0
CN3MN 21 Chromium, 0.03 2.00 1.00 0.040 0.010 20.0–22.0 23.5– 6.0–7.0 ... ... 0.75 ... ... 0.18–
(J94651) 24 Nickel with 25.5 max 0.26
Molybdenum
and Nitrogen
CN7M 20 Chromium, 0.07 1.50 1.50 0.04 0.04 19.0–22.0 27.5– 2.0–3.0 ... ... 3.0– ... ... ...
(N08007)

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TABLE 2 Continued
Composition, %
Grade Man- Tung- Vana-
Type Carbon, Silicon, Phospho- Sulfur, Molybde- Colum- Sele-
(UNS) ganese, Chromium Nickel Copper sten, dium, Nitrogen
max max rus, max max num bium nium
max max max
29 Nickel, with 30.5 4.0
Copper and
Molybdenum
CN7MS 19 Chromium, 0.07 1.00 2.50– 0.04 0.03 18.0–20.0 22.0– 2.5–3.0 ... ... 1.5– ...
(J94650)
24 Nickel, with 3.50 25.0 2.0
Copper and
Molybdenum
CA6NM 12 Chromium, 0.06 1.00 1.00 0.04 0.03 11.5–14.0 3.5– 0.40–1.0 ... ... ... ... ... ...
(J91540)
4 Nickel 4.5
CA6N 11 Chromium, 0.06 0.50 1.00 0.02 0.02 10.5–12.5 6.0– ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
7 Nickel 8.0
CA28MWV 12 Chromium, with 0.20– 0.50– 1.0 0.030 0.030 11.0–12.5 0.50– 0.90–1.25 ... ... ... 0.90– 0.20– ...
(J91422) Molybdenum, 0.28 1.00 1.00 1.25 0.30
Tungsten and
Vanadium
CK3MCuN 20 Chromium 0.025 1.20 1.00 0.045 0.010 19.5–20.5 17.5– 6.0–7.0 ... ... 0.50– ... ... 0.180–
(J93254) 18 Nickel, with 19.5 1.00 0.240
Copper and
Molybdenum
CK35MN 23 Chromium, 21 0.035 2.00 1.00 0.035 0.020 22.0-24.0 20.0- 6.0-6.8 ... ... 0.40 ... ... 0.21-0.32
Nickel, with 22.0
Molybdenum and
Nitrogen
CB6 16 Chromium, 0.06 1.00 1.00 0.04 0.03 15.5–17.5 3.5–5.5 0.5 max ... ... ... ... ... ...
(J91804) 4 Nickel
A
Grade CF8C shall have a columbium content of not less than eight times the carbon content and not more than 1.0%. If a columbium-plus-tantalum alloy in the
approximate Cb:Ta ratio of 3:1 is used for stabilizing this grade, the total columbium-plus-tantalum content shall not be less than nine times the carbon content and shall
not exceed 1.1%.
B
For Grade CB30 a copper content of 0.90 to 1.20% is optional..

8. Repair by Welding when agreed upon between the manufacturer and the pur-
8.1 Repair welding of Grade CA28MWV is not permitted chaser. Weld repair on Grade CA40F is not recommended
unless by agreement between the manufacturer and the pur- because of the risk of local hardening and possible cracking in
chaser. the heat affected zone.
8.2 When methods involving high temperature are used in 8.3.2 Post weld heat treatment is not required on the other
the removal of discontinuities, castings shall be preheated in grades of this specification. When post weld heat treatment is
accordance with Table 3. Weld repairs shall be subject to the believed necessary for adequate corrosion resistance in the
same quality standards as are used to inspect the castings. service environment, castings should be ordered in accordance
8.3 Post weld heat treatment, if required, shall be in accor- with Specification A 744/A 744M.
dance with Table 1. 9. Product Marking
8.3.1 The martensitic grades CA6NM, CA15, CA15M,
CB6, and CA40 shall be retempered after weld repairing, 9.1 Castings shall be marked for material identification with
except that local tempering will be permitted if, in the opinion the ASTM specification number (A 743/A 743M) and grade
of the manufacturer, furnace heat treating will be damaging to symbol, that is, CF8, CA15, CB30, etc. In addition, the
the finished surface of a machined casting. Heat treatment, manufacturer’s name or identification mark and the pattern
other than tempering, of grades CA6NM, CA15, CA15M, number shall be cast or stamped using the low-stress stamps on
CB6, and CA40 after weld repairing shall be performed only all castings. Small-size castings may be such that marking must
be limited consistent with the available area. The marking of
TABLE 3 Minimum Preheat Temperatures heat numbers on individual castings shall be agreed upon
between the manufacturer and the purchaser. Marking shall be
Grade Minimum Preheat Temperatures
in such position as not to injure the usefulness of the casting.
°F °C
CA15, CA15M 400 [205] 10. Keywords
CA40, CA28MWV
Others 50 [10] 10.1 corrosion resistant; iron-chromium; iron-chromium-
nickel; steel castings

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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

The following supplementary requirements shall not apply unless specified in the purchase order. A
list of standardized supplementary requirements for use at the option of the purchaser is included in
Specification A 781/A 781M. Those which are ordinarily considered suitable for use with this
specification are given below. Others enumerated in A 781/A 781M may be used with this
specification upon agreement between the manufacturer and purchaser.

S1. Magnetic Particle Examination A 370. At the manufacturer’s option, castings may be reheat-
treated and retested. When castings are reheat-treated, they
S2. Radiographic Examination may not be reaustenitized more than three times without the
S3. Liquid Penetrant Examination approval of the purchaser. Testing after reheat treatment shall
consist of the full number of specimens taken from locations
S4. Ultrasonic Examination complying with the specification or order.
S12.6 If any test specimen shows defective machining or
S5. Examination of Weld Preparation develops flaws, it may be discarded and another specimen
substituted from the same heat.
S6. Certification
S7. Prior Approval of Major Weld Repairs S13. Post Weld-Heat Treatment
S13.1 Weld repairs shall be considered major in the case of
S11. Intergranular Corrosion Test a casting which has leaked on hydrostatic test or when the
S11.1 An intergranular corrosion test shall be performed in depth of the cavity after preparation for repair exceeds 20 % of
accordance with the appropriate practice for the particular the actual wall thickness, or 1 in. [25 mm], whichever is
grade involved, as listed in Practices A 262, or as agreed upon smaller, or when the extent of the cavity exceeds approxi-
with the purchaser. Intergranular corrosion tests on stabilized mately 10 in.2 [65 cm2]. All other weld repairs shall be
or 0.03 % carbon maximum grades (CF3, CF3M, CF8C, and considered minor.
CG3M) shall be made on sensitized specimens. On all other S13.2 Grades CF8, CG3M, CG8M, CG12, CF20, CF8M,
grades of chromium-nickel steels, intergranular corrosion tests CF8C, CF16F, CF16Fa, CH10, CH20, CE30, CK20, CF3,
shall be made on specimens representative of the as-shipped CF3M, CF3MN, CN7M, CN7MS, CN3MN, CB30, CC50,
condition. CA6N, and CK3MCuN shall be heat treated after major weld
repairs, but it is not required after minor repairs except by
S12 Tension Test agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
S12.1 Tensile properties shall be determined from material
representing each heat. The bar from which the test specimen S14. Hardness Tests
is taken shall be heat treated in production furnaces to the same S14.1 Brinell tests on non-austenitic grades shall be con-
procedure as the castings it represents. The results shall ducted. Grades CA15, CA15M, CB30, and CC50 shall have a
conform to the requirements specified in Table S12.1. Brinell hardness of 241 HB maximum. Grade CA6NM shall
S12.2 Test bars shall be poured in separately cast keel have a Brinell hardness of 285 HB maximum, Grade CA40 and
blocks similar to Fig. 1 or Fig. 2 or Fig. 3 of A 781/A 781M. CA40F, 269 HB maximum, and Grade CA28MWV, 302–352
S12.3 Tension test specimens may be cut from heat-treated HB, except for the annealed condition, when the Brinell
castings, or from as-cast castings if no heat treatment is hardness of this grade shall not exceed 269 HB.
specified for the castings, instead of from test bars, when S14.2 The location where the Brinell hardness reading is to
agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser. be taken and the frequency of such Brinell hardness inspection
S12.4 Test specimens shall be machined to the form and of the castings shall be established by agreement between the
dimensions of the standard round 2-in. [50-mm] gage length manufacturer and the purchaser.
specimen shown in Fig. 4 and 5 of Test Methods and
Definitions A 370, and shall be tested in accordance with Test S15. Low Ferrite in CF8
Methods and Definitions A 370. S15.1 When low ferrite or non-magnetic properties are
S12.5 If the results of the mechanical tests for any heat, lot, required, the mechanical property requirements and volume
or casting do not conform to the requirements specified, retests fraction of ferrite as determined by S 31, A 890/A 890M, shall
are permitted as outlined in Test Methods and Definitions be by agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser.

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TABLE S12.1 Tensile Requirements

Tensile Strength, min Yield Strength, min Elongation in

Reduction of
Grade Type 2 in. [50 mm],
ksi [MPa] ksi [MPa] Area, min, %
min, %A
CF8 19 Chromium, 9 Nickel 70B [485]B 30B [205]B 35 ...
CG12 22 Chromium, 12 Nickel 70 [485] 28 [195] 35 ...
CF20 19 Chromium, 9 Nickel 70 [485] 30 [205] 30 ...
CF8M 19 Chromium, 10 Nickel, with Molybdenum 70 [485] 30 [205] 30 ...
CF8C 19 Chromium, 10 Nickel with Columbium 70 [485] 30 [205] 30 ...
CF16F and 19 Chromium, 9 Nickel, Free Machining 70 [485] 30 [205] 25 ...
CF16Fa
CH20 and CH10 25 Chromium, 12 Nickel 70 [485] 30 [205] 30 ...
CK20 25 Chromium, 20 Nickel 65 [450] 28 [195] 30 ...
CE30 29 Chromium, 9 Nickel 80 [550] 40 [275] 10 ...
CA15 and CA15M 12 Chromium 90 [620] 65 [450] 18 30
CB30 20 Chromium 65 [450] 30 [205] ... ...
CC50 28 Chromium 55 [380] ... ... ... ...
CA40 12 Chromium 100 [690] 70 [485] 15 25
CA40F 12 Chromium, Free Machining 100 [690] 70 [485] 12 ...
CF3 19 Chromium, 9 Nickel 70 [485] 30 [205] 35 ...
CF10SMnN 17 Chromium, 8.5 Nickel with Nitrogen, 85 [585] 42 [290] 30 ...
9 Nickel
CF3M 19 Chromium, 10 Nickel, with Molybdenum 70 [485] 30 [205] 30 ...
CF3MN 19 Chromium, 10 Nickel, with Molybdenum, and 75 [515] 37 [255] 35 ...
Nitrogen
CG6MMN Chromium-Nickel-Manganese-Molybdenum 85 [585] 42 [290] 30 ...
CG3M 19 Chromium, 11 Nickel, with Molybdenum 75 [515] 35 [240] 25 ...
CG8M 19 Chromium, 11 Nickel, with Molybdenum 75 [520] 35 [240] 25 ...
CN3M 63 [435] 25 [170] 30 ...
CN3MN 21 Chromium, 80 [550] 38 [260] 35 ...
24 Nickel, with Molybdenum, and Nitrogen
CN7M 20 Chromium, 62 [425] 25 [170] 35 ...
29 Nickel, with Copper and Molybdenum
CN7MS 19 Chromium, 70 [485] 30 [205] 35 ...
24 Nickel, with Copper and Molybdenum
CA6NM 12 Chromium, 4 Nickel 110 [755] 80 [550] 15 35
CA6N 11 Chromium, 7 Nickel 140 [965] 135 [930] 15 50
CA28MWVC 12 Chromium, with Molybdenum, Tungsten, 140 [965] 110 [760] 10 24
and Vanadium
CK3MCuN 20 Chromium 80 [550] 38 [260] 35 ...
18 Nickel, with Copper and Molybdenum
CK35MN 23 Chromium, 21 Nickel, with Molybdenum and 83 [570] 41 [280] 35 ...
Nitrogen
CB6 16 Chromium, 4 Nickel 115 [790] 85 [580] 16 35
A
When ICI test bars are used in tensile testing as provided for in this specification, the gage length to reduced section diameter ratio shall be 4:1.
B
For low ferrite or nonmagnetic castings of this grade, the following values shall apply: tensile strength, min, 65 ksi [450 MPa]; yield point, min, 28 ksi [195 MPa].
C
These mechanical properties apply only when heat-treatment (1) has been used.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A 743/A 743M – 03) that may impact the use of this standard.

(1) Revised Sections 2, 3, and 4 to reference investment casting

general requirements A 957.

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