This specification covers requirements for as cold-reduced, steel sheet in coils intended for conversion into cold-rolled steel sheet on continuous annealing lines, and metallic-coated steel sheet on continuous hot-dip coating lines. As cold-reduced steel sheet in coils comes in a semi-finished form and is produced to thickness requirements expressed to 0.001 in. (0.01 mm). Due to the high degree of cold reduction, as cold-reduced steel sheet exhibits high tensile strength with very minimal ductility.

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for as cold-reduced steel sheet in coils intended for conversion into cold-rolled steel sheet on continuous annealing lines, and metallic-coated steel sheet on continuous hot-dip coating lines. This is an intermediate product, intended for further processing, and should not be mistaken for a finished full hard steel sheet product that is defined in Specification A1008/A1008M.

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 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.