1 Scope
This document provides an American grouping system for materials for welding purposes, classified in accordance with the grouping system of ISO/TR 15608. A number of Canadian, Australian and New Zealand materials commonly used in North America are also included.
It can also apply for other purposes, such as heat treatment, forming, and non-destructive testing. Types of steels are listed in accordance with the grouping system of ISO/TR 15608:2017, Table 1.
This document covers grouping systems for the following standardized materials:
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— steel;
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— aluminium and its alloys;
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— nickel and its alloys;
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— copper and its alloys;
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— titanium and its alloys;
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— zirconium and its alloys;
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— cast irons.