ASTM B914-03e2 - 10.6.2003
 
1. Scope

This Standard is published with the following objectives:

1.1 To establish standard color codes for zinc, zinc alloy and zinc master alloy ingot used by the Hot-Dip Galvanizing industry, and

1.2 To standardize the use and application of these color codes.

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

EN 1179

Zinc and Zinc Alloys-Primary Zinc Available from Global Engineering Documents, 15 Inverness Way, East Englewood, CO 80112-5704, http://www.global.ihs.com.

ISO 752

Zinc and Zinc Alloys-Primary Zinc Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.

B6-23

Standard Specification for Zinc

B899-25

Standard Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys

E527-23

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

B275-14

Standard Practice for Codification of Certain Zinc, Tin and Lead Die Castings (Withdrawn 2020)

B750-22

Standard Specification for GALFAN (Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal) Alloy in Ingot Form for Hot-Dip Coatings

B852-16(2022)

Standard Specification for Continuous Galvanizing Grade (CGG) Zinc Alloys for Hot-Dip Galvanizing of Sheet Steel

B860-18(2022)

Standard Specification for Zinc Master Alloys for Use in Hot Dip Galvanizing