ASTM B763-04 - 1.10.2004
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes requirements for copper alloy sand castings for valve applications. Nominal compositions of the alloys defined by this specification are shown in .

Note 1

This specification does not cover Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C83600, C92200, C96200, and C96400. These alloys are also used in valve applications. They are covered by the following specifications:
C83600: B 62
C92200: B 61
C96200: B 369
C96400: B 369

1.2 The castings produced under this specification are used in products which may be manufactured in advance and supplied for sale from stock by the manufacturer.

1.3 UnitsValues stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units, which are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E10-23

Standard Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials

E527-23

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

B369-09

Standard Specification for Copper-Nickel Alloy Castings

B61-15(2021)

Standard Specification for Steam or Valve Bronze Castings

B62-17(2025)

Standard Specification for Composition Bronze or Ounce Metal Castings

B208-14(2021)

Standard Practice for Preparing Tension Test Specimens for Copper Alloy Sand, Permanent Mold, Centrifugal, and Continuous Castings

B824-17(2025)

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Copper Alloy Castings