"This specification covers the requirements for a coating of zinc mechanically deposited on iron and steel basis metals. The coating is provided in several thicknesses up to and including 107 pm. The seven thickest classes are usually referred to as ""mechanically galvanized."" 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 safe and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. NOTE 1-The performance of this coating complies with the requirements of Specification A 153/A 153M and MIL-C-81562. The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound equivalents of SI units are given for informational purposes."
M 298-2005 history
2010M 298-2010 Standard Specification for Coatings of Zinc Mechanically Deposited on Iron and Steel
2005M 298-2005 Standard Specification for Coatings of Zinc Mechanically Deposited on Iron and Steel
2001M 298-2001 Standard Specification for Coatings of Zinc Mechanically Deposited on Iron and Steel (HM-22; Part IB; ASTM Designation: B 695-00)
2000M 298-2000 MANDATE TO CEN FOR STANDARDISATION IN THE FIELD OF SOLID BIOFUELS