This specification covers a corrosion-resistant steel in the form of sheet and strip. These products have been used typically for parts requiring moderate drawing or forming and high strength, but usage is not limited to such applications. Mechanical properties specified herein are obtained by cold working (strain hardening) and not by heat treatment. Therefore, the cold-worked product should not be heated to a temperature which adversely affects the mechanical properties or corrosion resistance before, during, or after fabrication.
Rationale: This standard is being reviewed as a part of SAE’s Five-Year Review policy. The committee will look at possible changes to ordering information, product data, and other potential updates throughout the standard
