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AS 1565-1996

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Copper and copper alloys - Ingots and castings (Reconfirmed 2020)

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Published date

05-09-1996

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1 - AS 1565-1996 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS - INGOTS AND CASTINGS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - 1 SCOPE
6 - 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 3 DEFINITION
6 - 3.1 Cast
7 - 4 DESIGNATION
7 - 5 MATERIALS
7 - 5.1 Chemical composition
7 - 5.2 Mechanical properties (optional)
7 - 5.3 Resistance to dezincification
8 - 5.4 Electrical resistivity (applicable to alloys C80100 and C81500)
8 - 5.5 Microstructure of castings (applicable to alloy C86500 only)
8 - 6 FREEDOM FROM DEFECTS
8 - 7 TEST PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS
8 - 7.1 Mechanical tests
9 - 7.2 Electrical tests
9 - 8 ROUNDING OF TEST RESULT VALUES
9 - 8.1 General
9 - 8.2 Tensile test results
9 - 9 MARKING
9 - 9.1 Ingots
10 - 9.2 Castings
17 - APPENDIX A - PURCHASING GUIDELINES
17 - A1 GENERAL
17 - A2 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PURCHASER
17 - A3 PATTERNS, DRAWINGS AND SAMPLES OF THE CASTING
17 - A3.1 New patterns
18 - A3.2 Existing patterns and equipment
18 - A3.3 Sample casting or drawing
19 - A4 IDENTIFICATION
19 - A5 RECTIFICATION OF DEFECTS
19 - A5.1 General
19 - A5.2 Repair by welding
19 - A6 TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR CASTINGS
19 - A6.1 General
19 - A6.2 Frequency of testing
19 - A6.3 Mechanical tests on standard test bars
19 - A6.4 Additional test requirements for castings
19 - A6.5 Retests
19 - A6.6 Independent tests
21 - APPENDIX B - CODING SYSTEM WHEN ADDITIONAL INSPECTION IS REQUIRED FOR CASTINGS
21 - B1 GENERAL
21 - B2 INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE TEST SCHEDULE
22 - B3 CODE A (ANALYSIS)
22 - B4 CODE T (MECHANICAL TESTS)
22 - B5 CODE M (MACHINING)
22 - B6 CODE P (PRESSURE TESTING)
22 - B6.1 Exclusions
22 - B6.2 Requirements
23 - B7 CODE F (PENETRANT FLAW DETECTION)
23 - B8 CODES R1 AND R2 (RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION)
23 - B8.1 Marking of test regions
23 - B8.2 Grades
23 - B8.3 Repairs
23 - B8.4 Approval
23 - B9 CODE C (ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY TESTING)
24 - APPENDIX C - RELATED COMPOSITION SPECIFICATIONS
25 - APPENDIX D - COLOUR CODE FOR INGOTS
26 - APPENDIX E - SHAPES OF STANDARD TEST BARS
26 - E1 BNF ‘CAST TO SHAPE’ TEST SAMPLE
27 - E2 SAND-CAST TEST SAMPLE
27 - E3 CHILL-CAST TEST BARS
28 - APPENDIX F - A GUIDE TO ALLOY SELECTION
28 - F1 INTRODUCTION
28 - F2 CORROSION RESISTANCE
28 - F2.1 Atmospheric corrosion
28 - F2.2 Corrosion by water
29 - F2.3 Resistance to chemical attack
30 - F3 WEAR RESISTANCE (BEARINGS AND GEARS)
30 - F3.1 General
30 - F3.2 Working load
30 - F3.3 Hardness and material of shaft or mating gear
31 - F3.4 Surface speed at the bearing face
31 - F3.5 Lubrication
31 - F3.6 Working temperature with consideration of peak temperature
31 - F3.7 Abrasive material
31 - F3.8 Recommendations
32 - F4 SERVICE AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES (INCLUDING SUPERHEATED STEAM)
32 - F4.1 General
32 - F4.2 Resistance to superheated steam
32 - F4.3 Resistance to oxidation
32 - F4.4 Load carrying capacity
32 - F5 PRESSURE TIGHTNESS

Specifies requirements for the manufacture and testing of high conductivity copper castings and copper alloy ingots and castings. Includes a coding system for when additional inspection is required, and also includes a guide to alloy selection.

Committee
MT/2
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 0624 X
Pages
29
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 04/12/2020.
This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2020 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 04/12/2020
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
AvailableSuperseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

This Standard specifies requirements for the manufacture and testing of high conductivity copper castings and copper alloy ingots and castings.NOTES:1 Advice and recommendations on information to be supplied by the purchaser at the time of enquiry or order are contained in Appendix A.2 Provision has been made for additional inspection requirements for castings which can be specified by a coding system (see Appendix B).

Originated as AS H13-1940 and AS H14-1940.
Previous edition AS 1565-1985.
Third edition 1996.

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