ASTM B506-16 - 1.7.2016
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for rolled copper-clad stainless steel, sheet and strip in flat lengths, coils, or in rolls in thicknesses for roofing, siding, flashing, rain drainage, windows, doors, curtain wall components, and for other architectural sheet metal work and fabricated products in building and construction.

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 which are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.2.1 Exception—Grain size units are stated in SI units.

1.3 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test method(s) described in this specification.

1.3.1 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.

1.4 

 
2. Referenced Documents

E8/E8M-25

Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

E3-26

Standard Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens

B152/B152M-24

Standard Specification for Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Rolled Bar

E18-25

Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials

A240/A240M-26

Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications

E29-22

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

E112-25e1

Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size (Includes all amendments and changes 9/9/2026).

B846-24

Standard Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys