ASTM_B_107_-_B_107M_-_13.pdf

Designation:B107/B107M13Standard Specification forMagnesium-Alloy Extruded Bars,Rods,Profiles,Tubes,andWire1This standard is issued under the fixed designation B107/B107M;the number immediately following the designation indicates the yearof original adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A superscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S.Department of Defense.1.Scope*1.1 This specification covers magnesium-alloy extrudedbars,rods,profiles,tubes,and wire of the composition given inTable 1.1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are tobe regarded separately as standards.The SI units are shown inbrackets or in separate tables or columns.The values stated ineach system are not exact equivalents;therefore,each systemmust be used independent of the other.Combining values fromthe two systems may result in nonconformance with thespecification.1.3 Unless the order specifies the“M”specificationdesignation,the material shall be furnished to the inch-poundunits.2.Referenced Documents2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on dateof order acceptance form a part of this specification to theextent referenced herein.2.2 ASTM Standards:2B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray(Fog)ApparatusB296 Practice for Temper Designations of MagnesiumAlloys,Cast and WroughtB557 Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and CastAluminum-and Magnesium-Alloy ProductsB557M Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and CastAluminum-and Magnesium-Alloy Products(Metric)B660 Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum andMagnesium ProductsB666/B666M Practice for Identification Marking of Alumi-num and Magnesium ProductsB951 Practice for Codification of Unalloyed Magnesium andMagnesium-Alloys,Cast and WroughtB953 Practice for Sampling Magnesium and MagnesiumAlloys for Spectrochemical AnalysisB954 Test Method for Analysis of Magnesium and Magne-sium Alloys by Atomic Emission SpectrometryE29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data toDetermine Conformance with SpecificationsE55 Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals andAlloys for Determination of Chemical CompositionE527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in theUnified Numbering System(UNS)3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 extruded bara solid extrusion,long in relation to itscross-sectional dimensions,having a symmetrical cross sectionthat is square or rectangular with sharp or rounded corners oredges,or is a regular hexagon or octagon,and whose width orgreatest distance between parallel faces is over 0.375 in.10mm.3.1.2 extruded profilea hollow or solid extrusion,long inrelation to its cross-sectional dimensions,whose cross sectionis other than that of wire,rod,bar,or tube.3.1.3 extruded roda solid round extrusion,long in relationto its diameter,whose diameter is over 0.375 in.10 mm.3.1.4 extruded tubea hollow extrusion,long in relation toits cross-sectional dimensions,which is symmetrical and isround,square,rectangular,hexagonal,octagonal,or ellipticalwith sharp or rounded corners,and has a uniform wallthickness except as affected by corner radii.3.1.5 producerthe primary manufacturer of a material.3.1.6 supplierincludes only the category of jobbers anddistributors as distinct from producer.3.1.7 wirea solid section long in relation to its cross-sectional dimensions,having a cross section that is round,hexagonal,or octagonal,and whose diameter,width,or great-est distance between parallel faces is up through 0.375 in.101This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B07 on LightMetals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B07.04 onMagnesium Alloy Cast and Wrought Products.Current edition approved Nov.1,2013.Published December 2013.Originallyapproved in 1936.Last previous edition approved in 2012 as B107/B107M 12.DOI:10.1520/B0107_B0107M-13.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 mm,or having a symmetrical cross section that is square orrectangular(excluding flattened wire)with sharp or roundedcorners or edges.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 capable ofmeans that the test need not be performedby the producer of the material.However,should subsequenttesting by the purchaser establish that the material does notmeet these requirements,the material shall be subject torejection.4.Ordering Information4.1 Orders for material to this specification shall include thefollowing information:4.1.1 This specification number,4.1.2 Quantity in pieces or pound