ASTM_B_169_-_B_169M_-_15.pdf

Designation:B169/B169M15Standard Specification forAluminum Bronze Sheet,Strip,and Rolled Bar1This standard is issued under the fixed designation B169/B169M;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.1.Scope*1.1 This specification2establishes the requirements for Cop-per Alloy UNS Nos.C61300 and C61400 aluminum bronzesheet,strip,and rolled bar.1.2 The products made to this specification are commonlyused for drawing,forming,stamping,and bending applicationsand are not intended for electrical applications.NOTE1The products produced under this general specification maybe used in many applications in which the individual requirements may betoo specific to be determined by normal physical or mechanical testing.Therefore,it may be advisable for the purchaser to submit samples ordrawings to the manufacturer to be assured that the product furnished issuitable for the intended application.NOTE2Refer to Specification B171/B171M for plate product.1.3 UnitsValues stated in either SI units or inch-poundunits 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 non-conformance with thestandard.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3B171/B171M Specification for Copper-Alloy Plate andSheet for Pressure Vessels,Condensers,and Heat Ex-changersB248 Specification for General Requirements for WroughtCopper and Copper-Alloy Plate,Sheet,Strip,and RolledBarB248M Specification for General Requirements for WroughtCopper and Copper-Alloy Plate,Sheet,Strip,and RolledBar(Metric)B601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper andCopper AlloysWrought and CastB846 Terminology for Copper and Copper AlloysE8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-terialsE290 Test Methods for Bend Testing of Material for Ductil-ity3.General Requirements3.1 The following sections of Specifications B248 orB248M form a part of this specification:3.1.1 Terminology,3.1.2 Workmanship,Finish and Appearance,3.1.3 Sampling,3.1.4 Number of Tests and Retests,3.1.5 Specimen Preparation,3.1.6 Significance of Numerical Limits,3.1.7 Inspection,3.1.8 Rejection and Rehearing,3.1.9 Certification,3.1.10 Mill Test Reports,3.1.11 Packaging and Package Marking,3.1.12 Supplementary Requirements.3.2 In addition,when a section with a title identical to thatreferenced in 3.1,above,appears in this specification,itcontains additional requirements which supplement those ap-pearing in Specifications B248 or B248M.4.Terminology4.1 For definitions of terms related to copper and copperalloys,refer to Terminology B846.5.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,5.1.3 Temper,(Section 8),5.1.4 Dimensions,thickness,and width(Section 12),5.1.5 Length,5.1.6 How furnished,straight lengths or coils,5.1.7 Quantitytotal weight or total length or number ofpieces of each size,1This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee B05 on Copperand CopperAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.01 on Plate,Sheet,and Strip.Current edition approved May 1,2015.Published May 2015.Originallyapproved in 1941.Last previous edition approved in 2010 as B169/B169M 10.DOI:10.1520/B0169_B0169M-15.2For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications,see related Specifi-cation SB-169 in Section II of that code.3For 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 5.1.8 When product is ordered for ASME Boiler and Pres-sure Vessel Code Application,and5.1.9 When product is ordered for agencies of the U.S.government.5.2 The following options are available but may not beincluded unless specified at the time of placing the order whenrequired:5.2.1 Type of edge(for example,slit,sheared,sawed,and soforth),5.2.2 Heat identification or traceability details,5.2.3 Bend test,5.2.4 Certification,and5.2.5 Mill Test Report.6.Materials and Manufacture6.1 Materials:6.1.1 The material of manufacture shall be a form(cast bar,cake,slab,etc.)of Copper Alloy UNS No.C61300 or C61400of such purity and soundness as to be suitable for processinginto the products prescribed herein.6.2 Manufacture:6.2.1 The product shall be manu