ASTM B506-22 - 1.5.2022
 
1. Scope

1.1?This specification establishes the requirements for rolled copper-clad stainless steel, sheet and strip in flat lengths, coils, or in thicknesses for roofing, siding, flashing, gutters, downspouts, and general sheet metal work for outside building construction.

1.2?UnitsThe 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.

1.2.1?ExceptionGrain 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4?This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E8/E8M-24

Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

E3-11(2017)

Standard Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens

B152/B152M-19

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

E18-22

Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials

A240/A240M-23a

Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications (Includes all amendments and changes 11/7/2023).

E29-22

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

E112-13(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size

B846-19a

Standard Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys (Includes all amendments and changes 8/8/2019).