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    AS 1565-1996

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

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    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  05-09-1996

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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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

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    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.

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    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).

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    Committee MT/2
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Reconfirmed 04/12/2020.
    This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2020 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 04/12/2020
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status AvailableSuperseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    History - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    First published as part of AS H13-1940 and AS H14-1940.
    Revised, amalgamated and redesignated AS H47-1949.
    AS CH1 first published 1949.
    Second edition AS H47-1964.
    AS CH1-1949 and AS H47-1964 revised, amalgamated and redesignated AS 1565-1974.
    Second edition 1985.
    Third edition 1996.
    Reconfirmed 2020. Originated as AS H13-1940 and AS H14-1940. Previous edition AS 1565-1985. Third edition 1996.

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