ASTM B750-03 - 10.6.2003
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers GALFAN, zinc-5 % aluminum-mischmetal (Zn-5Al-MM) alloy (UNS Z38510) in ingot form for remelting for use in the production of hot-dip coatings on steel. Alloy composition is specified in Table 1.

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

1.3 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 become familiar with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate Material Data Sheet for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E527-23

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

B899-25

Standard Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys

B949-23

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Zinc and Zinc Alloy Products

E29-22

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

ISO 3815-2

E1277-23

Standard Test Method for Analysis of Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloys by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry

GF-1

Standard Practice for Determination of Cerium and Lanthanum Compositions in GALFAN Alloy (5% -0.04% La-0.04% Ce-Bal SHG Zn)

ISO 3815-1

Zinc and zinc alloys Part 1: Analysis of solid samples by optical emission spectrometry

E88-25

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