ASTM B534-96 - 10.10.2001
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for plate, sheet, strip, and rolled bar. The following alloys are included:
PreviouslyNominal Composition, %
Copper AlloyUsed
UNS No.DesignationBerylliumCobaltNickel
C17500Alloy 100.62.5…
C17510Alloy 3 or 140.4…1.8

1.2 The intent is to provide a system of interchangeable alloys.

1.3 Units—Values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded standard. The values given in brackets are mathematical conversions to SI units, which are provided for information only.

1.4 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test methods described in this specification:

1.5 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

E18-25

Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials

E8/E8M-25

Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

B248-22

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar

B846-24

Standard Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys

B601-24

Standard Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast

B194-22

Standard Specification for Copper-Beryllium Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar

E527-23

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