ASTM B560-00 - 10.10.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers three alloy types, made from tin, antimony, and copper, used in the fabrication of pewter articles by casting, spinning, drawing, or forming. The metal may be supplied in the form of bars, ingots, rolled sheet, and circles.

1.2 Pewter alloy shall be defined as having a composition within the range from 90 to 98 % tin, 1 to 8 % antimony, and 0.25 to 3 % copper. Compositions are given in Table 1.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4This 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

E88-25

Standard Practice for Sampling Nonferrous Metals and Alloys in Cast Form for Determination of Chemical Composition

E57-60 (1984)

Methods for Chemical Analysis of White Metal Bearing Alloys (Withdrawn 1987)

E51-67 (1978)

Method for Spetrographic Analysis of Tin Alloys by the Powder Technique (Withdrawn 1984)

E29-22

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