ASTM B94-04 - 1.10.2004
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers magnesium-alloy die castings. Current alloy compositions are specified under the designations shown in Table 1.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are standard. The SI values in parentheses are provided 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 establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E88-25

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

SAE AMS-STD-184

Identification Marking of Aluminum, Magnesium and Titanium

MIL-STD-129

Marking for Shipment and Storage

E505-22

Standard Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum and Magnesium Die Castings

E527-23

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

“E” Series Product Standards

FED-STD-123

Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)

B93/B93M-21

Standard Specification for Magnesium Alloys in Ingot Form for Sand Castings, Permanent Mold Castings, and Die Castings

B557-15(2023)

Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products

B660-23

Standard Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and Magnesium Products

B951-11(2025)

Standard Practice for Codification of Unalloyed Magnesium and Magnesium-Alloys, Cast and Wrought

B953-21

Standard Practice for Sampling Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys for Spectrochemical Analysis

B954-23

Standard Test Method for Analysis of Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys by Atomic Emission Spectrometry

E23-25

Standard Test Methods for Notched Bar Impact Testing of Metallic Materials

E29-22

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