ASTM B892-03
Standard Specification for ACuZinc5 (Zinc-Copper-Aluminum) Alloy in Ingot Form for Die Castings

Standard No.

ASTM B892-03

Release Date

2003

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM B892-09

Latest

ASTM B892-10(2015)

Scope

1.1 This specification covers ACuZinc5, a commercial zinc-copper-aluminum alloy (Z46540*), in ingot form for remelting for use in the production of castings.

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 become familiar with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate Material Data Sheet for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM B892-03 Referenced Document

• 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 E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
• ASTM E47 
• ASTM E527 Standard Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)
• ASTM E536 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Zinc and Zinc Alloys
• ASTM E634 Standard Practice for Sampling of Zinc and Zinc Alloys for Optical Emission Spectrometric Analysis
• ASTM E88 Standard Practice for Sampling Nonferrous Metals and Alloys in Cast Form for Determination of Chemical Composition

ASTM B892-03 history

• 2010 ASTM B892-10(2015) Standard Specification for ACuZinc5
• 2010 ASTM B892-10 Standard Specification for ACuZinc5 (Zinc-Copper-Aluminum) Alloy in Ingot Form for Die Castings
• 2009 ASTM B892-09 Standard Specification for ACuZinc5 (Zinc-Copper-Aluminum) Alloy in Ingot Form for Die Castings
• 2003 ASTM B892-03 Standard Specification for ACuZinc5 (Zinc-Copper-Aluminum) Alloy in Ingot Form for Die Castings
• 2001 ASTM B892-01e1 Standard Specification for Zinc - Copper - Aluminum in Ingot Form for Die Castings
• 2001 ASTM B892-01 Standard Specification for Zinc - Copper - Aluminum in Ingot Form for Die Castings
• 1998 ASTM B892-98e3 Standard Specification for Zinc - Copper - Aluminum in Ingot Form for Die Castings
• 2001 ASTM B892-98e2 Standard Specification for Zinc - Copper - Aluminum in Ingot Form for Die Castings