ASTM International Standards

ASTM International is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world, providing technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services across 67 volumes organized in 16 sections including metals, construction, petroleum, textiles, plastics, and more.

ASTM International Standards Overview

ASTM International, originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, is a trusted source for technical standards covering:

  • Materials Testing: Chemical composition, performance verification
  • Product Standards: Refined materials like steel and basic products like machinery
  • Publication: 67 volumes organized in 16 sections

Coverage Areas

  1. Iron and Steel Products - Piping, tubing, castings, structural steel
  2. Nonferrous Metals - Copper, aluminum, nickel, and alloys
  3. Metals Test Methods - Mechanical testing, corrosion, NDT
  4. Construction - Cement, concrete, roofing, wood, soils
  5. Petroleum & Fuels - Products, lubricants, gaseous fuels
  6. Paints & Coatings - Chemical/physical properties, protective coatings
  7. Textiles - Various textile standards
  8. Plastics - Pipe, building products, general plastics
  9. Rubber - Natural/synthetic rubber, tires
  10. Electrical Insulation - Insulation materials and electronics
  11. Water & Environment - Analysis, waste management, biotechnology
  12. Nuclear/Solar/Geothermal - Energy standards
  13. Medical Devices - Medical devices and services
  14. General Methods - Test methods, terminology, statistical methods
  15. General Products - Chemicals, ceramics, adhesives, consumer products
SectionTitleVolumesKey Areas
1Iron and Steel Products8Piping, tubing, castings, plate, structural steel, fasteners
2Nonferrous Metal Products5Copper, aluminum, nickel, cobalt, precious metals, coatings
3Metals Test Methods6Mechanical testing, wear, erosion, corrosion, NDT
4Construction13Cement, concrete, roofing, soil, wood, building systems
5Petroleum Products & Lubricants6Motor fuels, diesel, aviation fuels, coal, coke
6Paints & Coatings4Chemical/physical testing, protective coatings, pigments
7Textiles2Textile standards and test methods
8Plastics4General plastics, pipe, building products
9Rubber2Natural/synthetic rubber, gaskets, tires
10Electrical Insulation4Insulation materials, gases, electronics
11Water & Environment5Water analysis, environmental assessment, biotechnology
12Nuclear/Solar/Geothermal2Nuclear energy, solar, geothermal energy
13Medical Devices2Medical devices, emergency medical services
14General Methods4Test methods, temperature measurement, SI standards
15General Products9Refractories, glass, ceramics, adhesives, specialty chemicals