1.1 This specification covers a commercial zinc-aluminum alloy in ingot form for remelting for the manufacture of thin wall pressure die castings as designated and specified in Table 1.
1.2 Systems of nomenclature used to designate zinc and zinc-aluminum (ZA) alloys used for casting are described in Appendix X1.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
1.5 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 B989-22 Referenced Document
ASTM B897 Standard Specification for Configuration of Zinc and Zinc Alloy Jumbo Ingot
ASTM B899 Standard Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys
ASTM B908 Standard Practice for the Use of Color Codes for Zinc Casting Alloy Ingot
ASTM B949 Standard Specification for General Requirements for Zinc and Zinc Alloy Products*, 2023-04-01 Update
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)
ASTM E536 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Zinc and Zinc Alloys
ASTM B989-22 history
2022ASTM B989-22 Standard Specification for High Fluidity (HF) Zinc-Aluminum Alloy in Ingot Form for Thin Wall Die Castings
2019ASTM B989-19a Standard Specification for High Fluidity (HF) Zinc-Aluminum Alloy in Ingot Form for Thin Wall Die Castings
2019ASTM B989-19 Standard Specification for High Fluidity (HF) Zinc-Aluminum Alloy in Ingot Form for Thin Wall Die Castings
2014ASTM B989-14 Standard Specification for High Fluidity 40;HF41; Zinc-Aluminum Alloy in Ingot Form for Thin Wall Die Castings