ASTM_B_591_-_15.pdf

Designation:B59115Standard Specification forCopper-Zinc-Tin and Copper-Zinc-Tin-Iron-Nickel AlloysPlate,Sheet,Strip,and Rolled Bar1This standard is issued under the fixed designation B591;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript 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 the requirements for specifiedcopper-zinc-tin alloys and copper-zinc-tin-iron-nickel alloysplate,sheet,strip,and rolled bar.The alloys and nominalcompositions are as follows:Copper AlloyUNS No.Copper,%Tin,%Zinc,%Phos.,%Iron,%Nickel,%C405009514C4081095.52.02.20.030.10.15C4085095.53.01.30.10.10.1C4086094.82.030.030.030.1C41100910.58.5C413009118C415009127C4220087112C4250088210C4252089.82.080.10.10.1C4300085213C43400850.714.31.2 UnitsThe values stated in inch-pound units are to beregarded as standard.The values given in parentheses aremathematical conversions to SI units which are provided forinformation only and are not considered standard.2.Referenced Documents2.1 The following documents in the current issue of theAnnual Book of ASTM Standards form a part of this specifi-cation to the extent referenced herein:2.2 ASTM Standards:2B248 Specification for General Requirements for WroughtCopper and Copper-Alloy Plate,Sheet,Strip,and RolledBarB601 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-terialsE18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma-terialsE62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper andCopperAlloys(Photometric Methods)(Withdrawn 2010)3E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain SizeE478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys3.General Requirements3.1 The following sections of Specification B248 constitutea part of this specification:3.1.1 TerminologyDefinitions,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 Test Methodsexcept for chemical analysis,3.1.7 Significance of Numerical Limits,3.1.8 Inspection,3.1.9 Rejection and Rehearing,3.1.10 Certification,3.1.11 Test Reports(Mill),3.1.12 Packaging and Package Marking,3.1.13 Supplementary Requirements.3.2 In addition,when a section with a title identical to thatreferenced in 3.1 appears in this specification,it containsadditional requirements,which supplement those appearing inSpecification B248.4.Terminology4.1 For definitions of terms related to copper and copperalloys,refer to Terminology B846.1This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee B05 on Copperand Copper Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.01 onPlate,Sheet,and Strip.Current edition approved Feb.15,2015.Published March 2015.Originallyapproved in 1973.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as B591 09.DOI:10.1520/B0591-15.2For 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 States1 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(for example,B591 XX),5.1.2 Copper Alloy UNS No.Designation(for example,C42500),5.1.3 Temper(see Section 8),5.1.4 Dimensions,that is,thickness,width,length,and soforth(see Section 12),5.1.5 Form:plate,sheet,strip,or rolled bar,5.1.6 How furnished:coils,specific or stock lengths,with orwithout ends,5.1.7 Quantity:total weight each form,temper,and size,and5.1.8 Intended application.5.2 The following options are available but may not beincluded unless specified at the time of placing of the orderwhen required:5.2.1 Type of edge:slit,sheared,sawed,square corners,round corners,rounded edges,or full rounded edges,5.2.2 Width and straightness tolerances(see Section 12),5.2.3 Heat Identification or traceability details(see 6.1.2),5.2.4 Certification,5.2.5 Mill Test Report.5.2.6 If product is purchased for agencies of the U.S.Government,see Section 11 of this specification and theSupplementary Requirements section of Specification B248 foradditional requirements,if specified.6.Materials and Manufacture6.1 Material:6.1.1 The material of manufacture shall be a form(cast bar,cake,or slab)of Copper Alloy UNS No.C40500,C40810,C40850,C40860,C41100,C41300,C41500,C42200,C425