Scope

ASTM A536 covers castings made of ductile iron, also known as spheroidal or nodular iron.

A536 Mechanical Properties for General Purpose Castings

Grade 60-40-18

Grade 65-45-12

Grade 80-55-06

Grade 100-70-03

Grade 120-90-02

Tensile, ksi min

60

65

80

100

120

Yield, ksi min

40

45

55

70

90

Elong, 2% min

18

12

6.0

3.0

2.0

A536 Mechanical Properties for Special Application Castings

Grade 60-42-10

Grade 70-50-05

Grade 80-60-03

Tensile, ksi min

60

70

80

Yield, ksi min

42

 50

60

Elong, 2% min

10

5

3

Examples of special applications include pipes, fittings, etc.

Casting Examples

A common item Portland Bolt stocks made to ASTM A536 include Hillside Washers (Grade 65-45-12), although some are made to ASTM A48.