1.1 This specification covers a group of requirements that are mandatory requirements when used in conjunction with the following iron casting specifications issued by ASTM:
| ASTM Specification2 |
| A47/A47M |
| A48/A48M |
| A197/A197M |
| A220/A220M |
| A278/A278M |
| A319 |
| A395/A395M |
| A436 |
| A439 |
| A518/A518M |
| A532/A532M |
| A536 |
| A571/A571M |
| A823 |
| A842 |
| A874/A874M |
| A897/A897M |
1.2 This specification also covers a group of supplementary requirements which may be applied to the above specifications as indicated herein. These are provided for use when additional testing or inspection is desired and apply only when specified individually by the purchaser in the order.
1.3 The requirements of the individual material specification, and this general specification shall prevail in the sequence named.