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ASTM B 792 : 2016

Superseded
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Standard Specification for Zinc Alloys in Ingot Form for Slush Casting
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

05-01-2022

Language(s)

English

Published date

06-06-2016

1.1 This specification covers commercial zinc alloys in ingot form for remelting for the manufacture of castings from the alloys as specified and designated as shown in Table 1.

1.1This specification covers commercial zinc alloys in ingot form for remelting for the manufacture of castings from the alloys as specified and designated as shown in Table 1.

(A)The following applies to all specified limits in this table. For purposes of determining conformance with this specification, the observed or calculated value obtained from analysis shall be rounded off “to the nearest unit” in the last right-hand place of figures used in expressing the specified limit, in accordance with the rounding method of Practice E29.
(B)UNS designations were established in accordance with Practice E527.
(C)Refer to Practice B908. (Note: Colors indicated are for North American applications.)

1.2Slush casting alloys are used primarily for the manufacture of hollow castings such as lighting fixtures, lamp bases, and small statues.

1.3This specification covers two zinc alloys which are specified and designated as follows:

UNS

ASTM

Z34510

Slush Casting Alloy A

Z30500

Slush Casting Alloy B

1.4The 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.

1.5This 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 and health practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Committee
B 02
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
3
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

ASTM B 908 : 2019 Standard Practice for the Use of Color Codes for Zinc Casting Alloy Ingot
ASTM B 949 : 2018 Standard Specification for General Requirements for Zinc and Zinc Alloy Products

ASTM E 29 : 2002 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

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