1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers aluminum base and zinc
base master alloys used to make zinc die-casting alloys. Alloy compositions specified for aluminum base master alloys (hardeners) are designated as shown in Table 1. Alloy composition specified for the zinc-base master alloy is designated as shown in Table 2.

1.2 Aluminum alloy hardeners are added to Special High Grade zinc (per Specification B 6 ) in the proper alloying ratios, as shown in Table 1, to produce zinc alloys for die casting.

1.3 Zinc-base master alloy is added to Special High Grade zinc (per Specification B 6 ) in the proper alloying ratio, as shown in Table 3, to produce zinc alloy for die casting.

1.4 Master alloys may be supplied in the form of shot, bar, ingot or jumbo ingot as specified by the purchaser.

1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to become familiar with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements for Aluminum-Base Master Alloys

Note The following applies to all specified limits in this table: For purposes of determining conformance with this specification, the observed value or calculated value obtained from analysis shall be rounded off to the nearest unit in the last right hand place of figures used in expressing the specified limit, in accordance with the rounding method of Practice E 29 .

^A UNS designations were established in accordance with Recommended Practice E 527 .

^B Carried to one additional decimal place to ensure proper control in the final alloy.

^C ASTM Specification B 6 , for Zinc.

TABLE 2 Chemical and Color Code Requirements for Zinc-Base Master Alloys ^{A , B , C}

^A Zinc-base master alloy Z33730 used for producing die casting alloys may contain nickel, chromium, silicon, and manganese up to 0.02, 0.02, 0.035 and 0.05 %, respectively. No harmful effects have ever been noted due to the presence of these elements in up to these concentrations in die casting alloys and, therefore, analyses are not required for these elements, except that nickel analysis is required when producing die casting alloy Z33522.

^B The UNS assignations were established in accordance with Practice E 527 .

^C For purposes of determining conformance with this specification, the observed value or calculated value obtained from analysis shall be rounded off to the nearest unit in the last right hand place of figures used in expressing the specified limit, in accordance with the rounding method of Practice E 29 .

^D Refer to Practice B 908 . (Note: Colors indicated are for North American applications.)

TABLE 3 Weight Requirements for Zinc-Base Master Alloy Jumbo Ingots

Note These requirements are based on the use of nominal 2400 lb or 1200 lb jumbo ingots of V12 (Z33730).

^A Jumbo ingots outside the above weight limits may be acceptable depending upon the chemistry, if mutually agreed upon between the producer and purchaser.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

B6 Specification for Zinc

B899 Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys

B908 Practice for the Use of Color Codes for Zinc Casting Alloy Ingot

B949 Specification for General Requirements for Zinc and Zinc Alloy Products

E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

E34 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum-Base Alloys

E88 Practice for Sampling Nonferrous Metals and Alloys in Cast Form for Determination of Chemical Composition

E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)

E536 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Zinc and Zinc Alloys

E1251 Test Method for Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry

ISO Standards

Keywords

aluminum alloy hardener; aluminum-base master alloy; master alloy; V12; zinc-base master alloy; zinc die casting alloy;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 77.120.10 (Aluminium and aluminium alloys)

DOI: 10.1520/B0327-09

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