ASTM_B_139_-_B_139M_-_12_2017.pdf

Designation:B139/B139M12(Reapproved 2017)Standard Specification forPhosphor Bronze Rod,Bar,and Shapes1This standard is issued under the fixed designation B139/B139M;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 establishes the requirements for phos-phor bronze rod,bar,and shapes.1.2 UnitsValues stated in either inch-pound units or SIunits are to be regarded separately as standard.Within the text,SI units are shown in brackets.The values stated in eachsystem may not be exact equivalents;therefore,each systemshall be used independently of the other.Combining valuesfrom the two systems may result in nonconformance with thespecification.1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2B249/B249M Specification for General Requirements forWrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Rod,Bar,Shapes andForgingsB601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper andCopper AlloysWrought and CastB846 Terminology for Copper and Copper AlloysB950 Guide for Editorial Procedures and Form of ProductSpecifications for Copper and Copper AlloysE8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-terialsE62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper andCopperAlloys(Photometric Methods)(Withdrawn 2010)3E478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys3.Terminology3.1 For definitions of terms related to copper and copperalloys refer to Terminology B846.4.General Requirements4.1 The following sections of Specification B249/B249Mconstitute a part of this specification.4.1.1 Terminology.4.1.2 Materials and Manufacture.4.1.3 Workmanship,Finish and Appearance.4.1.4 Sampling.4.1.5 Number of Tests and Retests.4.1.6 Specimen Preparation.4.1.7 Test Methods.4.1.8 Significance of Numerical Limits.4.1.9 Inspection.4.1.10 Rejection and Rehearing.4.1.11 Certification.4.1.12 Mill Test Report.4.1.13 Packaging and Package Marking.4.2 In addition,when a section with a title identical to thatreferenced in 4.1 above appears in this specification,it containsadditional information which supplements that appearing inSpecification B249/B249M.In case of conflict,this specifica-tion shall prevail.5.Ordering Information5.1 Include the following specified choices when placingorders for product under this specification,as applicable:5.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue,5.1.2 Copper Alloy UNS No.designation(for example,C51000),5.1.3 Temper(for example,H04),5.1.4 Form of product(rod,bar or shape),5.1.5 Dimensions and permissible variations,5.1.6 Edge Contours,5.1.7 Quantitytotal weight of each copper alloy,temper,form,and size,5.1.8 Intended application.1This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee B05 on Copperand Copper Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.02 on Rod,Bar,Wire,Shapes and Forgings.Current edition approved April 1,2017.Published April 2017.Originallyapproved in 1941.Last previous edition approved in 2012 as B139/B139M 12.DOI:10.1520/B0139_B0139M-12R17.2For 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.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.*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 StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 5.2 The following options are available and should bespecified at the time of placing the order when required:5.2.1 Piston-finish rod or shafting(Other Requirementssection),5.2.2 Certification(Specification B249/B249M),and5.2.3 Mill test report(Specification B249/B249M).5.2.4 If product is purchased for agencies of the U.S.Government(see Supplementary Requirements section ofSpecification B249/B249M).6.Material and Manufacture6.1 Material:6.1.1 The material of manufacture shall be cast rod,bar,orbillets of Copper Alloy UNS Nos.C51000,C52100,C52400,C53400,or C54400 and of such soundness as to be suit