ASTM B969-10

ASTM B969-10 - 1.11.2010

1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers aluminum-alloy castings, produced by the thixocast, rheocast, semi-solid and squeeze casting processes, shown in Table 1.

1.2 This specification is not intended for castings used in aerospace applications.

1.3 Alloy and temper designations are in accordance with ANSI H35.1/H35.1(M). The equivalent unified numbering system alloy designations are in accordance with Practice E527.

1.4 Unless the order specifies the “M” specification designation, the material shall be furnished to the inch-pound units.

1.5 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum and aluminum alloys and their properties in this specification, see Annex A1 and Annex A2.

1.6 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

1.7 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

E34-11	Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum-Base Alloys
E527-23	Standard Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)
E23-25	Standard Test Methods for Notched Bar Impact Testing of Metallic Materials
E8/E8M-25	Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
D3951-18(2023)	Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
B917/B917M-25	Standard Practice for Heat Treatment of Aluminum-Alloy Castings From All Processes
B881-25a	Standard Terminology Relating to Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products (Includes all amendments and changes 1/8/2026).
B660-23	Standard Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and Magnesium Products
B557M-15(2023)	Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products (Metric)
B557-15(2023)	Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
B275-14	Standard Practice for Codification of Certain Zinc, Tin and Lead Die Castings (Withdrawn 2020)
AMS 2771
MIL-STD-276
Fed. Std. No. 123	Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
B179-18	Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloys in Ingot and Molten Forms for Castings from All Casting Processes
EN 14242	Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys - Chemical Analysis - Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectral Analysis
NAVSEA Technical Publication S9074-AR-GIB-010/278
G-6-7-09	Die Cast Lettering and Ornamentation
#403	Product Specification Standards for Die Castings Produced by the Semi-Solid and Squeeze Casting Processes
H35.1 / H35.1 (M) - 2006	American National Standard Alloy and Temper Designation Systems for Aluminum
E1251-25	Standard Test Method for Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry
E716-16(2021)e2	Standard Practices for Sampling and Sample Preparation of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry (Includes all amendments and changes 9/7/2022).
E607-02	Standard Test Method for Atomic Emission Spectrometric Analysis Aluminum Alloys by the Point to Plane Technique Nitrogen Atmosphere
E94-04	Standard Guide for Radiographic Examination
E155-20(2026)	Standard Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum and Magnesium Castings
E165-09	Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General Industry
E505-22	Standard Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum and Magnesium Die Castings
E29-22	Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications