Designation: A 905 – 04

Standard Specification for

Steel Wire, Pressure Vessel Winding1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 905; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope* 2.4 AIAG Standard:

1.1 This specification covers requirements for a high AIAGB-5 02.00 Primary Metals Identification Tag Applica-
strength drawn and cold rolled steel wire in two strength tion Standard5
classes, with rectangular cross section, and round mill edge. 3. Ordering Information
This wire is intended for prestressed vessel and press frame
windings. 3.1 It shall be the responsibility of the purchaser to specify
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI all requirements that are necessary for material under this
(metric) units are to be regarded separately as standards. specification. Such requirements may include, but are not
Within the text and tables, the SI units are shown in parenthe- limited to, the following:
ses. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents. 3.1.1 Quantity (mass),
Therefore, each system must be used independent of the other. 3.1.2 Name of material,
Combining values from the two systems may result in noncon- 3.1.3 Dimensions (see Section 7),
formance with the specification. 3.1.4 Finish (see Section 8),
3.1.5 Packaging (see Section 11),
2. Referenced Documents 3.1.6 Cast or heat analysis report (see Section 5),
2.1 ASTM Standards: 2 3.1.7 Number of certification or test reports required (see
A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing Section 10),
of Steel Products 3.1.8 ASTM designation and year of issue, and
A 510 Specification for General Requirements for Wire 3.1.9 Supplementary requirements, if any.
Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel
4. Material and Manufacture
A 510M Specification for General Requirements for Wire
Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel [Metric] 4.1 The steel shall be produced by any of the following
A 700 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading primary processes: (1) basic oxygen, and (2) electric furnace or
Methods for Steel Products for Domestic Shipment vacuum induction (VIM). The primary melting may incorpo-
E 30 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Steel, Cast rate separate degassing or refining and may be followed by
Iron, Open-Hearth Iron and Wrought Iron3 secondary melting by the electrode slag process (ESR) or the
E 309 Practice for Eddy-Current Examination of Steel Tu- vacuum arc remelting process (VAR).
bular Products Using Magnetic Saturation 4.1.1 The steel may be ingot cast or continuously cast.
2.2 Military Standard: 4.2 The finished wire shall be free from detrimental pipe
MIL-STD-163 Steel Mill Products, Preparation for Ship- and undue segregation.
ment and Storage4 4.3 The wire shall be cold drawn or cold rolled, or both, to
2.3 Federal Standard: produce the desired mechanical properties and dimensions
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)6 after subjecting it to the patenting treatment.
4.4 The width to thickness ratio of the wire cross section
shall not exceed 8.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, 5. Chemical Composition
Stainless Steel, and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.03 on Steel Rod and Wire. 5.1 The steel shall conform to the requirements for chemical
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2004. Published September 2004. Originally composition prescribed in Table 1.
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as A 905 – 93 (1998).
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5.2 Heat Analysis—Each heat of steel shall be analyzed by
contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM the manufacturer to determine the percentage of elements
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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Withdrawn.
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Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098 Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48034.

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.

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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements 7. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
Element Composition %
7.1 The permissible variations in dimensions of the wire
Carbon 0.80–0.95
shall be as specified in Table 3, unless otherwise specified in
Manganese 0.30–0.60 the ordering information.
Phosphorus 0.025
Sulphur, max 0.020 8. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
Silicon 0.10–0.30
8.1 The wire shall be free of detrimental surface imperfec-
tions, tangles and sharp kinks.
8.2 The wire shall conform to the dimensions, tolerances,
prescribed in Table 1. This analysis shall be made from a test and finish specified on the order or drawing. Welds are not
specimen preferably taken during the pouring of the heat. permitted.
When requested, this shall be reported to the purchaser and 8.3 When required, non-destructive examination shall be
shall conform to the requirements of Table 1. carried out in accordance with Supplementary Requirement S1.
8.4 The wire as received shall be smooth and substantially
5.3 Product Analysis—An analysis may be made by the
free from rust. No detrimental die marks or scratches may be
purchaser from finished wire representing each heat of steel.
present.
The chemical composition thus determined, as to elements
required or restricted, shall conform to the product analysis 9. Inspection
requirements specified in Table 10 of Specification A 510 or 9.1 The manufacturer shall afford the purchaser’s inspector
A 510M. all reasonable facilities to satisfy him that the material is being
5.4 For referee purposes, Test Methods E 30 shall be used. produced and furnished in accordance with this specification.
All tests and inspections may be made at the place of
6. Mechanical Requirements manufacture prior to shipment and shall be so conducted as to
6.1 Tension Test. not interfere unnecessarily with the operation of the work.
6.1.1 Requirements—The material as represented by tension 10. Certification and Reports
test specimens shall conform to the requirements prescribed in
Table 2. 10.1 The manufacturer shall furnish the required number,
from the purchase order, of test reports to the purchaser. The
6.1.2 Number of Tests—One test specimen shall be taken
following items shall be reported.
from each end of every coil.
10.1.1 Heat number,
6.1.3 Test Method—The tension test shall be made in 10.1.2 Heat chemical analysis,
accordance with Test Methods and Definitions A 370, except 10.1.3 Result of test of tensile properties,
that the length L for evaluation of the elongation shall be 10.1.4 Reports of non-destructive tests, if required (S.1),
calculated from the following formula: and
L 5 11.3=W·T 10.1.5 ASTM specification number, year of issue and revi-
sion letter, if any.
where 11. Packaging, Marking, and Loading for Shipment
W = width of the wire, and
11.1 The coil, reel or spool mass, dimensions, and the
T = thickness of the wire.
method of packaging shall be agreed upon between the
The length L shall be used to calculate the permanent manufacturer and purchaser.
elongation. The distance between the gage marks shall be 11.2 The size of the wire, purchaser’s order number, ASTM
measured to the nearest 0.004 in. (0.1 mm). Determine tensile specification number, and name or mark of the manufacturer
properties and permanent elongation as described in Test shall be marked on a tag securely attached to each coil, reel, or
Methods and Definitions A 370. spool of wire.
6.1.4 Retest—If any test specimen exhibits obvious discon- 11.3 Unless otherwise specified in the purchaser’s order,
tinuity, it may be discarded and another specimen substituted. packaging, marking, and loading for shipments shall be in
accordance with those procedures recommended by Practices
A 700.
TABLE 2 Tensile Requirements
TABLE 3 Permissible Variations in Dimensions
ThicknessA Tensile strength Yield strength Elongation
in. (mm) min. ksi min. ksi min %
Thickness in. (mm) Permissible Variation, 6in. (mm)
(MPa) (MPa)
0.02 to 0.03 (0.51 to 0.76), incl 0.0004 (0.01)
Class 1 Class 2 Class 1 Class 2 Class 1 Class 2 Over 0.03 to 0.04 (0.76 to 1.02), incl 0.0008 (0.02)
0.020 (051) 296 (2045) 268 (1850) 260 (1795) 232 (1600) 4.0 5.0 Over 0.04 to 0.06 (1.02 to 1.52), incl 0.0012 (0.03)
0.030 (0.76) 290 (2000) 262 (1810) 255 (1760) 226 (1560) 4.0 5.0
Width in. (mm) Permissible Variation, 6in. (mm)
0.040 (1.02) 285 (1965) 256 (1770) 250 (1725) 221 (1525) 4.0 5.0
0.08 to 0.16 (2.03 to 4.06), incl 0.0016 (0.04)
0.051 (1.30) 280 (1930) 250 (1725) 243 (1680) 214 (1480) 4.0 5.0
Over 0.16 to 0.24 (4.06 to 6.10), incl 0.0024 (0.06)
0.059 (1.50) 275 (1900) 246 (1700) 239 (1650) 210 (1450) 4.0 5.0
Over 0.24 to 0.48 (6.10 to 12.2), incl 0.0040 (0.10)
A
Tensile requirement values for intermediate thickness may be interpolated.

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11.4 For Government Procurement—Packaging, packing, with AIAG Standard 02.00, Primary Metals Identification Tag
and marking of material for military procurement shall be in Application. The bar code may be applied to a substantially
accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-163, Level A, affixed tag.
Level C, or commercial as specified in the contract or purchase
order. Marking for shipment of material for civil agencies shall 12. Keywords
be in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123.
11.5 Bar Coding—In addition to the previously-stated iden- 12.1 pressure vessel; winding; wire
tification requirements, bar coding is acceptable as a supple-
mentary identification method. Bar coding should be consistent

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

Supplementary requirements to this specification shall only apply to a product specification when
specified by the purchaser in his inquiry, contract or order. Details of the supplementary requirements
shall be agreed upon in writing between the manufacturer and purchaser.

S1. Surface Examination

S1.1 The surface of the wire shall be examined by the eddy
current method in accordance with Practice E 309. The accep-
tance criteria shall be mutually agreed upon by the purchaser
and manufacturer.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue, A 905 – 93
(1998), that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Sept. 1, 2004.)

(1) Revised Section 3 to use mandatory language. (3) Revised 9.1.

(2) Deleted 5.3.

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