1.1 This specification covers austenitic, austenitic-ferritic, ferritic, and martensitic stainless steel forgings for general use, and for lowor high-temperature service.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 Supplementary requirements from Specification A788/ A788M may be specified when additional testing, inspection, or processing is required.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM A473-17 Referenced Document
ASTM A1058 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products—Metric*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM A370 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
ASTM A751 Standard Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
ASTM A788/A788M Standard Specification for Steel Forgings, General Requirements
ASTM E527 Standard Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)
ASTM E8/E8M Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials*, 2024-01-01 Update
ASTM A473-17 history
2023ASTM A473-23a Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Forgings
2023ASTM A473-23 Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Forgings
2021ASTM A473-21 Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Forgings
2019ASTM A473-19 Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Forgings
2018ASTM A473-18a Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Forgings
2018ASTM A473-18 Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Forgings
2017ASTM A473-17a Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Forgings
2017ASTM A473-17 Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Forgings
2016ASTM A473-16 Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Forgings
2015ASTM A473-15 Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Forgings
2013ASTM A473-13 Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Forgings
2001ASTM A473-01(2009) Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Forgings
2001ASTM A473-01 Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Forgings
1999ASTM A473-99 Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Forgings