1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers ductile iron castings suitable for service at temperatures of -40°F and above.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.
Note-A complete metric companion to Specification A874 has been developed-A874M; therefore, no metric equivalents are presented in this specification. 1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 11, of this specification: This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems 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 limitations prior to use.
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
A247 Test Method for Evaluating the Microstructure of Graphite in Iron Castings
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E30 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Steel, Cast Iron, Open-Hearth Iron, and Wrought Iron
E59 Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determination of Chemical Composition
E94 Guide for Radiographic Examination
E165 Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General Industry
E351 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Cast Iron--All Types
E562 Test Method for Determining Volume Fraction by Systematic Manual Point Count
E689 Reference Radiographs for Ductile Iron Castings
E709 Guide for Magnetic Particle Testing
Keywords
Ductile iron castings--specifications; Ferritic iron castings; Ferritic steel castings--specifications; Low-temperature service applications--steel;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 77.140.80 (Iron and steel castings)
DOI: 10.1520/A0874_A0874M-98
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