ASTM_B_151_-_B_151M_-_13.pdf

Designation:B151/B151M13Standard Specification forCopper-Nickel-Zinc Alloy(Nickel Silver)and Copper-NickelRod and Bar1This standard is issued under the fixed designation B151/B151M;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 specification establishes the requirements forcopper-nickel-zinc and copper-nickel rod and bar for generalapplication produced from Copper Alloy UNS Nos.C70600,C70620,C71500,C71520,C74500,C75200,C75700,C76400,C77000,and C79200.1.1.1 Copper Alloys UNS Nos.C70620 and C71520 are forproduct intended for welding applications.1.1.2 UnitsThe values stated in either inch-pound 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 thestandard.NOTE1Requirements for copper-nickel-zinc alloy wire appear inSpecification B206/B206M.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2B206/B206M Specification for Copper-Nickel-Zinc(NickelSilver)Wire and Copper-Nickel Alloy WireB249/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for Copper and Copper AlloysE75 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-Nickeland Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloys(Withdrawn 2010)3E76 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-CopperAlloys(Withdrawn 2003)3E478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys3.General Requirements3.1 The following sections of Specification B249/B249Mconstitute a part of this specification:3.1.1 Terminology,3.1.2 Material and Manufacture,3.1.3 Workmanship,Finish,and Appearance,3.1.4 Sampling,3.1.5 Number of Tests and Retests,3.1.6 Specimen Preparation,3.1.7 Test Methods,3.1.8 Significance of Numerical Limits,3.1.9 Inspection,3.1.10 Rejection and Rehearing,3.1.11 Certification,3.1.12 Report,3.1.13 Packaging and Package Marking,and3.1.14 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 B249/B249M.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(for example,B151/B151M XX),5.1.2 Copper Alloy UNS No.designation(Section 1),5.1.3 Temper(Section 8 and Tables 2-6),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 Oct.1,2013.Published November 2013.Originallyapproved in 1941.Last previous edition approved in 2011 as B151/B151M 05(2011).DOI:10.1520/B0151_B0151M-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.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 5.1.4 Form:cross section such as round,hexagonal,square,and so forth(Section 12),5.1.5 Diameter or distance between parallel surfaces,length(Section 12),5.1.6 Weight:total for each form,size,and temper,and5.1.7 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 Heat identification or traceability details(Section 4.1of Specification B249/B249M),5.2.2 Certification(Section 15 of Specification B249/B249M),5.2.3 Test report(Section 16 of Specification B249/B249M),and5.2.4 When material is purchased for agencies of the U.S.Government(Section 11).6.Materials and Manufacture6.1 Material:6.1.1 The material of manufacture as specified in the con-tract or purchase order,shall be of one of Copper Alloy UNSNos.C70600,C70620,C71500,C71520,C74500,C75200,C75700,C76400,C77000,or C79200.7.Chemical Composition7.1 The product shall conform to the chemical compositionrequirements in Table 1 for the Copper Alloy UNS No.designation specified in the ordering information.7.1.1