1.1 This specification establishes requirements for bronze castings for steam locomotive wearing parts. The following Copper Alloy UNS Nos. are specified: C93200, C93400, C93600, C93700, C93800, C94300, C94400, C94500, and C95400.2 NOTE 1—Historically, the alloys in this specification have been used in the applications listed in the Appendix. Actual practice may vary according to locomotive type and service.
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 establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM B66-15(2021) Referenced Document
ASTM B824 Standard Specification for General Requirements for Copper Alloy Castings
ASTM B846 Standard Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
ASTM E255 Standard Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for the Determination of Chemical Composition
ASTM E527 Standard Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)
ASTM B66-15(2021) history
2021ASTM B66-15(2021) Standard Specification for Bronze Castings for Steam Locomotive Wearing Parts
2015ASTM B66-15 Standard Specification for Bronze Castings for Steam Locomotive Wearing Parts
2006ASTM B66-06(2013)e1 Standard Specification for Bronze Castings for Steam Locomotive Wearing Parts
2006ASTM B66/B66M-06e1 Standard Specification for Bronze Castings for Steam Locomotive Wearing Parts
2006ASTM B66/B66M-06 Standard Specification for Bronze Castings for Steam Locomotive Wearing Parts
1995ASTM B66-95(2003) Standard Specification for Bronze Castings for Steam Locomotive Wearing Parts
1995ASTM B66-95 Standard Specification for Bronze Castings for Steam Locomotive Wearing Parts