1.1 This specification covers a group of common requirements that, unless otherwise specified in an individual specification, shall apply to ferroalloys and other charge materials under each of the following ASTM specifications:
Title of SpecificationASTM DesignationFerromanganeseA 99FerrosiliconA 100FerrochromiumA 101FerrovanadiumA 102FerromolybdenumA 132Molybdenum oxide productsA 146FerroboronA 323FerrotitaniumA 324Chromium metalA 481Ferrochrome-siliconA 482SilicomanganeseA 483Calcium-silicon alloysA 495FerrocolumbiumA 550Electrolytic manganese metalA 601Nickel oxide sinterA 636Ferromanganese siliconA 701Titanium scrap for use in deoxidation and alloying of steelA 845Aluminum scrap for use in deoxidation and alloying of steelA 846Silicon metalA 9221.2 This specification also covers a group of supplementary requirements which may be applied to the above specifications as indicated therein. 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 In case of conflict between the requirements of the individual specification and this general specification, the former shall prevail.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.