ASTM B591-98a - 10.12.1998
 
1. Scope

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

Copper Copper, Tin, Zinc, Alloy UNS No. 2 % % % C40500 95 1 4 C40800 95 2 3 C41100 91 0.5 8.5 C41300 91 1 8 C41500 91 2 7 C42200 87 1 12 C42500 88 2 10 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