ASTM B179-96
Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloys in Ingot and Molten Forms for Castings from All Casting Processes

Standard No.

ASTM B179-96

Release Date

1996

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM B179-03

Latest

ASTM B179-18

Scope

1.1 This specification covers commercial aluminum alloys in ingot form for remelting and molten form for the manufacture of castings. The specific gravity of these alloys does not exceed 3.0 and they are designated as shown in Tables 1 and 2.

Note 1- Throughout this specification the use of "ingot" in a general sense includes sow, T-bar, T-ingot, and pig.

1.2 Alloy designations are in accordance with ANSI H35.1. The equivalent Unified Numbering System alloy designations are in accordance with Practice E 527.

Note 2- Supplementary data pertaining to the alloys covered by this specification when used in the form of castings are given in Specifications B 26/B 26M, B 85, B 108, B 618, and B 686.

1.3 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum and aluminum alloys in this specification, see Annex A1.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.

ASTM B179-96 history

• 2018 ASTM B179-18 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloys in Ingot and Molten Forms for Castings from All Casting Processes
• 2017 ASTM B179-17 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloys in Ingot and Molten Forms for Castings from All Casting Processes
• 2014 ASTM B179-14 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloys in Ingot and Molten Forms for Castings from All Casting Processes
• 2011 ASTM B179-11e1 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloys in Ingot and Molten Forms for Castings from All Casting Processes
• 2011 ASTM B179-11 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloys in Ingot and Molten Forms for Castings from All Casting Processes
• 2010 ASTM B179-10 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloys in Ingot and Molten Forms for Castings from All Casting Processes
• 2009 ASTM B179-09 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloys in Ingot and Molten Forms for Castings from All Casting Processes
• 2006 ASTM B179-06 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloys in Ingot and Molten Forms for Castings from All Casting Processes
• 2003 ASTM B179-03 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloys in Ingot and Molten Forms for Castings from All Casting Processes
• 1996 ASTM B179-96 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloys in Ingot and Molten Forms for Castings from All Casting Processes