ASTM B591-04

ASTM B591-04 - 1.10.2004

1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for specified copper-zinc-tin alloys and copper-zinc-tin-iron-nickel alloys in the form of plate, sheet, strip, and rolled bar. The alloys and nominal compositions are as follows:

Copper Alloy UNS No. Copper, % Tin, % Zinc, % Phos., %% Iron, % Nickel, %
C40500 95 1 4
C40810 95.5 2.0 2.22 0.03 0.1 0.15
C40850 95.5 3.0 1.27 0.1 0.1 0.1
C40860 94.8 2.0 3.04 0.03 0.03 0.1
C41100 91 0.5 8.5
C41300 91 1 8
C41500 91 2 7
C42200 87 1 12
C42500 88 2 10
C42520 89.8 2.07.97 0.1 0.1 0.1
C43000 85 2 13
C43400 85 0.7 14.3

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

2. Referenced Documents

E112-25e1	Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size (Includes all amendments and changes 9/9/2026).
E18-25	Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials
B248-22	Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar
E62-89(1996)	Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods)
E478-24	Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys
B601-24	Standard Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast
B846-24	Standard Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
E8/E8M-25	Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials