ASTM B892-01e1 - 10.5.2001
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers a commercial zinc-copper-aluminum alloy in ingot form (UNS Z46540*) for remelting for the manufacture of die castings.

1.2 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

B908-22

Standard Practice for the Use of Color Codes for Zinc Casting Alloy Ingot

B899-25

Standard Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys

ISO 3815-1

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

ISO 3815-2

Zinc and zinc alloys -- Part 2: Analysis by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry

B949-23

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Zinc and Zinc Alloy Products

E536-23

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Zinc and Zinc Alloys

E527-23

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

E88-25

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

E29-22

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

E634-23

Standard Practice for Sampling Zinc and Zinc Alloys for Analysis by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry