Description / Abstract:
This standard, as referenced in the applicable product
specifications in procurement documents, contains:
(a) A catalog of the standard carbon steels, alloy steels
(including H-steels), and stainless and heat-resisting steels that
are designated by chemical composition, or (for H-steels) by
chemical composition and hardenability limits by reference to
standard industry documents.
(b) Rules for designating the chemical content of carbon steels,
alloy steels, and stainless and heat-resisting steels that are not
classified as standard.