1.1 This specification covers GALFAN, zinc-5 % aluminum-mischmetal (Zn-5Al-MM) alloy (UNS Z38510)3 in ingot form for remelting for use in the production of hot-dip coatings on steel. Alloy composition is specified in Table 1.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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 Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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 B750-22 Referenced Document
ASTM B899 Standard Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys
ASTM B949 Standard Specification for General Requirements for Zinc and Zinc Alloy Products*, 2023-04-01 Update
ASTM E1277 Standard Test Method for Chemical Analysis of Zinc-5% Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloys by ICP Emission Spectrometry
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ASTM E527 Standard Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)
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
ASTM B750-22 history
2022ASTM B750-22 Standard Specification for GALFAN (Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal) Alloy in Ingot Form for Hot-Dip Coatings
2016ASTM B750-16 Standard Specification for GALFAN
2012ASTM B750-12 Standard Specification for GALFAN (Zinc-5thinsp;% Aluminum-Mischmetal) Alloy in Ingot Form for Hot-Dip Coatings
2009ASTM B750-09 Standard Specification for GALFAN (Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal) Alloy in Ingot Form for Hot-Dip Coatings
2008ASTM B750-08 Standard Specification for GALFAN (Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal) Alloy in Ingot Form for Hot-Dip Coatings
2007ASTM B750-07 Standard Specification for GALFAN (Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal) Alloy in Ingot Form for Hot-Dip Coatings
2003ASTM B750-03 Standard Specification for GALFAN (Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal) Alloy in Ingot Form for Hot-Dip Coatings
1999ASTM B750-99e1 Standard Specification for Zinc-5% Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy in Ingot Form for Hot-Dip Coatings