PNS 49:2020

ICS 77.140.15; 77.140.60

Steel bars for concrete reinforcement - Specification

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PHILIPPINE NATIONAL STANDARD PNS 49:2020

National Foreword

This Philippine National Standard for steel bars for concrete reinforcement was developed
by the Bureau of Philippine Standards through the recommendation of the Technical
Committee on Long Steel Products (BPS/TC 11 ). This standard cancels and replaces
PNS 49:2019.

In the preparation of this standard, alignment to ISO 6935-2, Steel for reinforcement of
concrete - Part 2: Ribbed bars has been considered. However, due to existing laws on
the code of practice of Structural Engineers of the Philippines and due to the geographical
and environmental conditions of the country, PNS 49:2019 was revised to consider the
Philippine conditions.

The following standards were also considered in the development of this standard:

ANSI/AWS 01 .4-2014, Structural Welding Code - Reinforcing Steel

AS 1554.3-2011, Welding of reinforcing steel

ASTM A370-17a Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of
Steel Products

ASTM A615/A615M-16 Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-

Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

ASTM A706/A706M-16 Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Low-Alloy

Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

Requirements for permanent marking to differentiate quenched and tempered bars from
micro alloyed steel bars are specified in this standard. A numerical marking scheme to
represent each steel grade is also specified in this standard.

Additional grades of steel bars have been considered and corresponding requirements
have been specified. The minimum elongation and bend test requirements were also
revised to update with international practice.
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL STANDARD PNS 49:2020
Steel bars for concrete reinforcement - Specification

1 Scope

1.1 This standard specifies the requirements for hot-rolled deformed steel bars in
cut lengths and coils for concrete reinforcement. The bars shall be rolled from billets
of properly identified heats of mold-cast or strand-cast steel. Production process is at
the discretion of the manufacturer.

1.2 Eight grades are defined, namely: Grades 230R, 280R, 420R, 520R, 550R,
280W, 420W, and 550W.

2 References

The titles of the standard publications referred to in this standard are listed in the
inside back cover.

3 Definitions

For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions apply:

3.1
alloying elements
elements other than carbon, phosphorus, or sulfur, that are added to effect changes
in weldability characteristics or mechanical/physical properties

3.2
as-rolled bar
a steel bar rolled to finish above the recrystallization temperature and normally air-
cooled

3.3
batch
a quantity of deformed bars produced in one operation

3.4
billet
a semi-finished steel product that is hot-rolled, forged, or continuously cast and
commonly used as a raw material to produce deformed steel bars and other like
steel products

3.5
deformed steel bar
a hot-rolled steel bar with surface lugs or protrusions called deformations

3.6
ductility class
classification of the ductility properties of reinforcing steels based on the value of the
ratio of tensile strength to yield strength, as well as the elongation measured
3.7
elongation
a permanent extension in the gauge length of a test specimen, measured after
rupture, expressed as a percentage of the original gauge length

3.8
hot-rolling
a mechanical process involving the reduction of cross-sectional area which takes
place above the recrystallization temperature

3.9
ladle analysis
the chemical analysis of a sample of the molten steel taken during casting
also called cast analysis, or heat analysis

3.10
length
a piece of straight bar cut to a standard length, without joint or weld

3.11
lot
refers to a quantity of deformed bars of the same size and grade which are either
manufactured, delivered, or purchased at one time

3.12
nominal diameter of a deformed bar
the diameter of a deformed bar equivalent to the diameter of a plain bar having the
same mass per meter

3.13
product analysis
analysis performed on a deformed steel bar to ascertain its chemical composition;
also called check analysis or verification analysis

3.14
quenching and self-temperingprocess
a form of heat treatment of hot-rolled bars to attain desired mechanical properties

3.15
quenched and tempered bars
refers to a hot-rolled deformed steel bar that has undergone heat treatment during
the production process

3.16
reinforcement
rods, bars, or fabrics, usually of steel, embedded in concrete, for the purpose of
resisting design stresses

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3.17
tensile strength
a mechanical property defined as the ratio of the maximum attainable load to
nominal cross-sectional area; also called ultimate strength

3.18
yield strength
stress corresponding to the point reached during the test at which plastic
deformation occurs without any increase in the force

4 Classification and grading

4.1 Deformed steel bars shall be classified as:

a) Ductility Class 1 for Regular grade which refers to a deformed steel bar that
meets the specifications contained in Ductility Class 1 as indicated in Table 1
and Table 2

b) Ductility Class 2 for Weldable grade which refers to a deformed steel bar
that meets the specification contained in Ductility Class 2 as indicated in
Table 1 and Table 2

4.2 Each ductility class of steel bar shall be graded according to its minimum yield
strength as specified in Table 3.

5 Chemical requirements

5.1 A ladle analysis of each heat shall be made and the chemical composition
thus determined shall be reported to the purchaser or his representative. The
percentages of carbon, manganese, phosphorous, sulfur and silicon shall conform to
the specified values in Table 1.

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 Table 1 - Chemical composition - Maximum values of mass fractions,
in percentage
Ductility pa
Class
Grade c Mn 5a Si C.E.b

230R - - 0.05 * 0.05 * - -

280R - - 0.05 * 0.05 * - -
Class 1
420R - - 0.05 * 0.05 * - -
520R - - 0.05 * 0.05 * - -
550R - - 0.05 * 0.05 * - -
280W 0.30 1.20 0.05 0.05 - 0.55
Class 2 420W 0.30 1.50 0.05 0.05 0.50 0.55
550W 0.30 1.70 0.05 0.05 0.50 0.60
a 0.06% maximum Sand 0.06% maximum Pare allowed provided that the carbon content is not more
than 0.25% and that the mechanical property requirements are met.
b Carbon equivalent test applies to ladle analysis only.

5.2 The manufacturer may choose to add alloying elements to combine with
carbon, phosphorus and sulfur to produce mechanical properties specific to weldable
grade steel bars. Elements commonly used include manganese, silicon, copper,
nickel, chromium, molybdenum, vanadium, columbium or niobium, titanium and
zirconium. For specific mechanical property requirements, refer to Table 3 and Table
4.

5.3 The ladle analysis for weldable grades shall provide a carbon equivalent
(C.E.) to be calculated using the following formula, and shall conform to the values
specified in Table 1:

C.E. =%C + % Mn + % Cu + % Ni + % Cr - % Mo - %V

6 40 20 10 50 10

5.4 A product analysis may be made by the purchaser on the finished bars. The
analysis results shall not exceed the values specified in Table 1 by more than the
values specified in Table 2.

Table 2 - Chemical composition based on product analysis - Maximum,

in percentage
Ductility
Class
c s p Mn Si

Class 1 - +0.0125 +0.0125 - -

Class 2 +0.03 +0.008 +0.008 +0.06 +0.05

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6 Mechanical and physical requirements

6.1 The mechanical properties of deformed steel bars for concrete reinforcement
shall conform to requirements shown in Table 3 and Table 4. Pin diameters to be
used for the 180 degree bend test are specified separately in Table 4.

Table 3 - Mechanical properties

Yield Tensile Elongation
Ductility strength, strength, Specimen" in 200 mm,
Grade
Class MPa, MPa, diameter, in mm Minimum,
Minimum Minimum in%
d=10, 12, 16,20 18
d=25 18
230R 230 390
d=28,32,36 16
d=40,50 16
d=10,12,16,20 12
d=25 12
280R 280 420
d=28,32,36 8
d=40, 50 8
d=10,12,16,20 9
d=25 9
Class 1 420R 420 620
d=28,32,36 7
d=40,50 7
d=10, 12, 16,20 7
d=25 7
520R 520 690
d=28,32,36 6
d=40,50 6
d=10, 12, 16,20 7
d=25 7
550R 550 725
d=28,32,36 6
d=40, 50 6
d=10, 12, 16,20 16
d=25 14
280Wb 280 420
d=28,32,36 14
d=40, 50 12
d=10, 12, 16,20 14
d=25 12
Class 2 420Wb 420C 550
d=28,32,36 12
d=40,50 10
d=10, 12, 16,20 12
d=25 12
550Wb 550d 690
d=28,32,36 12
d=40, 50 10
a d refers to the nominal diameter of the specimen.
b The actual tensile strength shall not be less than 1.25 times the actual yield strength.
c Maximum allowable yield strength of Grade 420W is 540 MPa.
d Maximum allowable yield strencth of Grade 550W is 675 MPa.

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 Table 4 - Bend Test Requirements
Pin diameter" for 180° Bend Tests
Diameter, Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade
inmm 230R 280R 420R 520R 550R 280W 420W 550W
10, 12, 16 3d 4d 5d 5d 5d 4d 4d 4d
20, 25 3d 5d 5d 5d 5d 4d 4d 5d
28, 32, 36 4d 5d 7d 7d 7d 5d 6d 7d
40, 50 4d 5d 9d 9d 9d 5d 8d 9d
a d refers to the nominal diameter of the specimen.

6.2 Dimensions and mass tolerances

6.2.1 The nominal dimensions and mass of deformed steel bars shall conform to
requirements show in Table 5.

Table 5 - Nominal dimensions and unit mass

Nominal Nominal cross-
Nominal diameter, Unit mass, c
perimeter, a sectional area, b
inmm in kg/m
inmm in mm2
10 31.4 78.54 0.617
12 37.7 113.10 0.888
16 50.3 201.06 1.578
20 62.8 314.16 2.466
25 78.5 490.88 3.853
28 88.0 615.75 4.834
32 100.5 804.25 6.313
36 113.1 1,017.88 7.990
40 125.7 1,256.64 9.865
50 157.1 1,963.50 15.413
a Nominal perimeter, in mm= 3.1416 x nominal diameter in mm
b Nominal cross-sectional area, in mm2 = 3.1416/4 x (nominal diameter in mm)2
c Unit mass, in kg/m = 0.00785 g/mm3 x nominal cross-sectional area in mm2

6.2.2 The standard length of steel bars shall be 6.0 m, 7.5 m, 9.0 m, 10.5 m and
12.0 m.

6.2.3 The tolerance for length of steel bars shall be + 60 mm.

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6.2.4 The variation in mass of one piece of steel bar shall be± 6 %.

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6.3 Deformation requirements

6.3.1 Deformed bars shall be provided with surface protrusions, any of which, in the
direction parallel to the axis is called a "rib" and any other, a "lug". Lugs shall be
spaced along the entire length of the deformed bar at substantially uniform
distances, and shall be similar in shape and dimensions. When the figures or
symbols are embossed, the lugs at these locations may be omitted.

6.3.2 The lugs shall be placed with respect to the axis of the bar so that the
included angle is not less than 45 degrees. Where the line of deformation forms an
included angle with the axis of the bar from 45 degrees to and including 70 degrees,
the deformations shall be alternately reversed in direction from those on the opposite
side. Where the line of deformation is over 70 degrees, a reversal in direction is not
required.

6.3.3 The average spacing between lugs measured on the same side of deformed
bars shall not exceed 70 percent of the nominal diameter of the bar.

6.3.4 The height of lugs on deformed bars, in relation to the nominal diameter, shall
not be less than the values specified in Table 6.

Table 6 - Height of lugs - Minimum

Nominal diameter, Minimum height of lugs,
inmm in % of nominal diameter
10 4.0
12 and 16 4.5
20 and above 5.0

6.3.5 The summation of gaps between the ends of the lugs on the opposite sides of
the deformed bar shall not exceed 25 percent of the nominal perimeter of the bar.

6.3.6 The spacing, height and gap of deformations shall conform to the
requirements specified in Table 7.

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 Table 7 - Deformation requirements, in mm

Average Height tolerance of Summation

Nominal
spacing of lugs, of gaps of
diameter,
lugs,8 luqs.?
mm
Maximum, Maximum
Minirnurn? Maximum?
10 7.0 0.4 0.8 7.8
12 8.4 0.5 1.0 9.4
16 11.2 0.7 1.4 12.6
20 14.0 1.0 2.0 15.7
25 17.5 1.2 2.4 19.6
28 19.6 1.4 2.8 22.0
32 22.4 1.6 3.2 25.1
36 25.2 1.8 3.6 28.3
40 28.0 2.0 4.0 31.4
50 35.0 2.5 5.0 39.3
a Values calculated according to sub-clause 6.3.3
b Values calculated according to sub-clause 6.3.4
c Maximum values are twice the minimum value
d Values calculated accordinc to sub-clause 6.3.5

6.4 Surface finish

6.4.1 The steel bars shall be free from injurious defects such as flaking.

6.4.2 Rust, seams, surface irregularities, or mill scale shall not be a cause for
rejection, provided that the mass, dimensions, cross-sectional area, and tensile
properties of a hand wire brushed test specimen are not less than the requirements
of this specification.

7 Sampling

Sampling shall be done in accordance with Annex A.

8 Test methods

8.1 The deformation measurements shall be determined in accordance with the

procedures given in Annex B.

8.2 The deformed steel bar shall be tested for its chemical composition and
mechanical properties following the procedures given in Annex C.

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9 Marking

9.1 The manufacturer's identifying mark, the bar size, the grade, and other marks
shall be clearly embossed in each bar. The sequence of markings shall be as shown
below. Figure 1 for Grades 230 and 280 and Figure 2 for Grades 420, 520 and 550
provide guidance for the markings.

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Figure 1 - System of Marking for Grades 230 and 280

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w,, A ,s--
1~1 lei
Figure 2 - System of Marking for Grades 420, 520 and 550

NOTE The number of lugs used between markings shall be at the discretion of the
manufacturer.

a) Manufacturer's identifying mark - a logo or symbol registered or to be

registered with the Philippine Patent Office and published in the Official
Gazette.

b) Bar size - number reflecting the nominal diameter

c) Grade - number reflecting the grade number

2 Grade 230
3 Grade 280
4 Grade 420
5 Grade 520
6 Grade 550

d) Ductility Class - mark indicating classification

No W Mark - Ductility Class 1, Regular Grade
W Ductility Class 2, Weldable Grade

e) Other markings - additional markings to distinguish between rebars

produced from Quenching and Tempering or Micro Alloying, applicable for
Grades 420, 520, and 550 only as shown in Figure 2

T Quench and Tempered (QT/TMT) steel bars

A Micro Alloyed (MA) steel bars

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9.2 In addition, color codes shall be painted on the surface of the ends of each
bar as follows:
White Grade 230
Yellow Grade 280
Green Grade 420
Orange Grade 520
Blue Grade 550
Red Ductility Class 2, Weldable Grade

9.3 Other marks shall be indicated on the tag securely attached to each bundle of
bars. Each bundle shall be properly tagged indicating the batch number, diameter,
grade, length, number of pieces and name of manufacturer and country of origin.

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 Annex A
(Normative)

Sampling

A.1 Sampling for lot for all ductility classes of bars

A.1.1 Deformation measurements shall be made on representative bars taken at

selected points of at least one bar from each size rolled from every lot of 20 tons or
fraction thereof.

A.1.2 The unit mass, tension, and bend tests shall be made on each bar size rolled
from a heat. Where the heat size is not available, the lot size shall be determined by
dividing the total delivered or purchased lot by 50 metric tons.

A.1.3 Product analysis shall be performed on the sampled deformed steel bars.

A.2 Sampling for delivered lot

A.2.1 The selection of samples from the lot delivered shall be at random.

A.2.2 The sample size for purposes of lot acceptance by the purchaser shall be
guided by the agreement between the supplier and the purchaser.

A.2.3 Sampling shall be performed for both locally manufactured bars as well as
imported bars.

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 Annex B
(Normative)

Measurement of deformation

8.1 Test specimen

The test specimen shall be the full section of the bar as rolled and shall not be less
than 0. 7 m in length.

8.2 Method

8.2.1 Average spacing

The average spacing of deformations shall be determined by dividing the length of a

test specimen with at least eleven deformations by the number of spaces on any one
side of the test specimen. The length of the test specimen shall be considered as the
distance from a point of any deformation to a corresponding point of another
deformation on the same side of the bar at least ten spaces away.

8.2.2 Height

The average height of deformations shall be determined from measurement made

on not less than two typical deformations. Determinations shall be based on three
measurements per deformation, one at the center of the over-all length, and the two
at the quarter points of the over-all lengths.

8.2.3 Gap

The distance between the extreme ends of the lugs shall be measured and
considered as the gap where the extreme ends do not terminate in a rib, or where
the deformed bar has no rib. Where the extreme ends terminate in a rib, the width of
ribs shall be measured and considered as the gap.

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 Annex C
(Normative)

Method for chemical analysis and mechanical tests

C.1 Chemical analysis

C.1.1 Test specimen

Test specimens shall be taken from the deformed steel bars from each heat, batch,
or lot product verification analysis and shall provide the weight and/or size required
by the test procedures below.

C.1.2 Procedure

C.1.2.1 Chemical analysis of the following elements shall be performed in

accordance with the procedures specified herein:

a) Test methods for determination of carbon, sulfur, nitrogen and oxygen in

steel and in iron, nickel and cobalt alloys (see PNS ASTM E 1019)
b) Chromium by the atomic absorption spectrometry method (see PNS ASTM
E350)
c) Copper by the atomic absorption spectrometry method (see PNS ASTM
E350)
d) Manganese by the atomic absorption spectrometry method (see PNS
ASTM E350)
e) Molybdenum by the thiocyanate spectrophotometric method (see PNS
ASTM E350)
f) Nickel by the atomic absorption spectrometry method (see PNS ASTM
E350)
g) Phosphorus by the alkalimetric method (see PNS ASTM E350/ PNS ISO
10714)
h) Silicon by the gravimetric titration method (see PNS ASTM E350)
i) Vanadium by reduction with ferrous sulfate and titration with
permanganate (see PNS 815)

C.1.2.2 Chemical analysis for all the elements involved may be performed by optical
emission vacuum spectrometry method (see PNS ASTM E415).

C.1.2.3 Chemical analysis by any other method is acceptable provided that it meets
the requirement of Table 1 and Table 2 within the permissible variation.

C.2 Mechanical tests

C.2.1 Tension

C.2.1.1 Test specimen

The test specimen shall be the full section of the bar as-rolled and shall not be less
than 700 mm in length.

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C.2.1.2 Procedure

a) For tension test of steel bars, the cross-sectional area used for unit stress
determinations shall be obtained from the nominal cross-sectional
diameter given in Table 5.
b) The tension test specimen is subjected to uni-axial tensile stresses
resulting from load applied to the ends of the test specimen. The load is
applied until a specified stress or strain has been reached and continues
to rupture the specimen. Three important characteristics of a reinforcing
bar are determined from the tension tests: yield strength, tensile strength
and percent elongation.
c) The yield strength shall be determined by one of the following methods:
a. Drop of the beam or halt in the gauge of the testing machine
b. Where the steel tested does not have a well-defined yield point, the
yield strength shall be determined by methods indicated in (i) and
(ii):
i. Extension under load using dividers with a 200 mm gauge
length - the extension under load shall be readable to 1.0
mm, and shall be determined by scribing on the specimen a
200 mm gauge length, pivoted from a prick punch mark. The
yield load shall be recorded when the total gauge length
under load becomes 201 mm as measured by dividers.
ii. Extension under load using an autographic diagram method
of an extensometer. The extension under load shall be
determined by an automatic diagram method or an
extensometer. However, the extension under load shall be
0.5% of the gauge length.
C.2.2 Bend

C.2.2.1 Test Specimen

C.2.2.1.1 The test specimen shall be the full section of the bar as-rolled and shall not
be less than 500 mm in length for sizes up to 20 mm and not less than 700 mm for
sizes 25 mm and above to ensure free bending.

C.2.2.1.2 Unrestricted movement of the test specimen at points of contact with the
apparatus and bending around a pin free to rotate or bending about a central pin on
a simple span with end supports free to rotate.

C.2.2.1.3 Close wrapping of the test specimen around the pin during the bending
operation.

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 Annex D
(Normative)

Retests, Rejection and Rehearing

D.1 Retests

D.1.1 If the results of an original tension test specimen fail to meet the specified
minimum requirements and are within 14 MPa of the required tensile strength, within
7 MPa of the required yield strength, or within two percentage units of the required
elongation, a retest shall be permitted. If all results of these retest specimens meet
the specified requirements, the lot shall be accepted, if not, it shall be rejected.
However, if there are serious reasons to doubt the test results because of procedural
lapses, equipment reliability, and manpower competence, a retest shall be permitted,
and may be performed by another independent laboratory.

D.1.2 If a bend test fails, a retest shall be permitted. If this test specimen meets the
specified requirements, the lot shall be accepted, if not, it shall be rejected.

D.1.3 Insufficient height or insufficient circumferential coverage or excessive

spacing of deformation in three out of five samples of the same size taken from a lot
may be made as basis for a rejection of a lot.

D.1.4 If any test specimen fails because of mechanical reasons such as failure of
the testing equipment or improper specimen preparation, it may be discarded and
another specimen may be taken.

D.1.5 Upon visual inspection, if the test specimen shows any flaws, it may be
discarded and another specimen of the same size from the same lot may be
substituted.

D.1.6 If any tensile property of any tension test specimen is less than that specified,
and any part of the fracture is outside the middle third of the gauge length, as
indicated by scribe scratched marked on the specimen before testing, a retest shall
be allowed.

D.1.7 In the case of chemical analysis that is called into question, a retest shall be
allowed if there are serious reasons to doubt the test results because of procedural
lapses, equipment reliability, and manpower competence. The test may be
performed by another independent laboratory.

D.2 Rejection

Unless otherwise specified, acceptance testing shall be conducted within 10 working

days upon delivery. Any rejection based on tests made in accordance with Clause 6
shall be reported to the manufacturer and/or supplier within five working days from
the receipt of the test reports by the purchaser.

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D.3 Rehearing

Samples tested in accordance with Clause 6 that represent rejected material shall be
preserved for two weeks from the date that rejection was reported to the
manufacturer and/or supplier. In case of disagreement with the results of the test, the
manufacturer and/or supplier may request for a rehearing within two weeks after
receipt of the notice by the manufacturer and/or supplier of that particular test result.

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References

The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text form
part of this national standard. At the time of publication of this standard, the editions
indicated were valid.

PNS 815:1993/ ASTM E30-1989, Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of
Steel, Cast Iron, Open-Heart Iron and Wrought Iron

PNS ASTM E350:2018, Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Carbon
Steel, Low-Alloy Steel, Silicon Electrical Steel, Ingot Iron, and Wrought Iron

PNS ASTM E415:2018, Standard Test Method for Analysis of Carbon and Low-
Alloy Steel by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry

PNS ASTM E1019:2018, Standard Test Methods for Determination of Carbon,

Sulfur, Nitrogen, and Oxygen in Steel, Iron, Nickel and Cobalt Alloys by Various
Combustion and Inert Gas Fusion Techniques

PNS ISO 629:2018, Steel and Cast Iron - Determination of Manganese

Content - Spectrophotometric Method

PNS ISO 10714:2018, Steel abnd Iron - Determination of Phosphorus Content -

Phosphovanadomolybdate Spectrophotometric Method

Abbreviations

ANSI - American National Standards Institute

AS - Australian Standard
ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials
AWS - American Welding Society
ISO - International Organization for Standardization
PNS - Philippine National Standard

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Philippine Steel Rolling Mills Association
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