ASTM A536 Properties⚙️ (Chem., Mech. & Rankings) rev. 2022

In this post I'll talk about and give details about ASTM A536. First let's describe it and then have a look at its material's properties.

What is ASTM A536?

ASTM A536 is a Specification for Ductile Iron Castings

Category

Iron Castings

Scope

This specification covers castings made of ductile iron, also known as spheroidal or nodular iron, that is described as cast iron with the graphite substantially spheroidal in shape and essentially free of other forms of graphite.

Ok let's start with ASTM A536 chemical composition.

Chemical Composition

Grade 60-40-18

It is the intent of this specification to subordinate chemical composition to mechanical properties; however, any chemical requirements may be specified by agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser.

Learn more about chemical composition.

Now it's the mechanical properties turn:

Yield Strength

Grade 60-40-18

40 ksi (276 MPa) min.

Learn more about what is yield strength.

Tensile Strength

Grade 60-40-18

60 ksi (414 MPa) min.

Learn more about what is tensile strength.

Elongation (min.) 50 mm

0.18.

Learn more about what is elongation.

Reduction of Area (min. %)

Not Required.

Learn more about reduction of area.

Allowable Stress

Depends on the project (And its factor of safety).

Learn more about the what is allowable stress.

My Material's Rank

While engineers will often look for the cheapest material they can use, I took a different approach to material's selection to help newbie students.

I ranked materials according to their yield strengths and ASTM A536 currently ranks 66 in my yield strength index. This means there are other 65 materials that are more resistant.

Note: I've analysed 134 materials in order to create an yield strength index. Check my astm material's comparison post for more details.

Details and PDF

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2. Type the name of the standard you are looking for in the search box. Tip: Don't forget to include "ASTM" as a keyword.
3. Read the details about the standard or download the PDF.

ASTM Classroom

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References

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Other References

A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing⁣
of Steel Products2⁣
A 644 Terminology Relating to Iron Castings3⁣
A 732/A 732M Specification for Castings, Investment,⁣
Carbon and Low–Alloy Steel for General Application, and⁣
Cobalt Alloy for High Strength at Elevated Temperatures3⁣
E 8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials4⁣