Abstract

This specification covers ACuZinc5, a commercial zinc-copper-aluminum alloy (Z46540*), in ingot form for remelting for use in the production of castings. The ingots shall conform to the requirements as to chemical composition prescribed. Chemical analysis shall be made to conform to the requirements specified.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers ACuZinc5, a commercial zinc-copper-aluminum alloy (Z46540), in ingot form for remelting for use in the production of castings.

1.2 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.

1.3 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.

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

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

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

E634 Practice for Sampling of Zinc and Zinc Alloys by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry

ISO Standards

Keywords

ACuZinc; ACuZinc5; Casting alloys; die casting alloys; zinc; zinc alloys; zinc - copper - aluminum alloys; Zinc die casting alloy; Acuzinc5 alloy; Die casting aluminum alloys--specifications; Die casting copper alloys--specifications; Die casting zinc alloys--specifications; Zinc-copper-aluminum alloy

DOI: 10.1520/B0892-10

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ASTM B892