1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers structural quality carbon steel plates furnished to chemical composition requirements.
1.2 The plates are available in several standard steel grades and non-standard grades.
1.3 The plates are usually furnished in the as-rolled (hot-rolled) condition.
1.4 Supplementary requirements are provided for additional requirements that may be specified on the order.
1.5 When the steel is to be welded, it is presupposed that a welding procedure suitable for the grade of steel and intended use or service will be utilized. See Appendix X3 of Specification A6/A6M for information on weldability.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
A6/A6M Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling
Keywords
carbon; chemical composition; non-standard grades; plates; standard grades; steel; structural steel; Structural steel (SS) plate--specifications; Carbon steel plate--specifications;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 77.140.50 (Flat steel products and semi-products)
DOI: 10.1520/A0830_A0830M-02
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