ASTM B283-08 - 1.5.2008
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for copper and copper alloy die forgings produced by the hot pressing method. The following copper and copper alloys are included:

Copper or Copper Alloy

UNS No.

Name

C11000

copper

C14500

copper-tellurium

C14700

copper-sulfur

C36500

leaded Muntz metal

C37000

free-cutting Muntz metal

C37700

forging brass

C46400

naval brass

C48200

medium leaded naval brass

C48500

leaded naval brass

C61900

aluminum bronze

C62300

aluminum bronze, 9 %

C63000

aluminum-nickel bronze

C63200

aluminum-nickel bronze

C64200

aluminum-silicon bronze

C64210

aluminum-silicon bronze, 6.7 %

C65500

high-silicon bronze (A)

C67500

manganese bronze (A)

C67600

. . .

C69300

copper-zinc-silicon

C70620

copper-nickel 90-10

C71520

copper-nickel 70-30

C77400

nickel silver, 45-10

1.2 Units—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.

Note 1—Nominal composition and relative forgeability ratings are given in Appendix X1. Copper-nickel alloys C70620 and C71520 are intended for welded applications with seawater exposure.

Note 2—Wrought product intended for hot forging is described in Specification B 124/B 124M.

1.3 The following safety caveat pertains only to Section 10 of this specification. 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 establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

B846-24

Standard Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys

NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/271

Requirements for Nondestructive Testing Method

JIS H 1068:2005

Method for Determination of Bismuth in Copper and Copper Alloys (Japanese Industrial Standards)

E478-24

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys

E75-76(1996)

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-Nickel and Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloys

E62-89(1996)

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods)

E8/E8M-25

Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

B249/B249M-23

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Rod, Bar, Shapes and Forgings

B124/B124M-20

Standard Specification for Copper and Copper Alloy Forging Rod, Bar, and Shapes