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ASTM B 860 : 2017

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Standard Specification for Zinc Master Alloys for Use in Hot Dip Galvanizing

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

08-09-2020

Superseded by

ASTM B 860 : 2018

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-06-2017

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1.1 This specification covers zinc master alloys which are used in hot dip galvanizing for the purpose of adjusting the concentration of certain alloying elements in the molten zinc bath.

Committee
B 02
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
3
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

1.1This specification covers zinc master alloys which are used in hot dip galvanizing for the purpose of adjusting the concentration of certain alloying elements in the molten zinc bath. Table 1 covers the chemical composition of these materials which include six master alloys of zinc-aluminum (brightener) and one master alloy of zinc-antimony.

 ASTM

Common

 UNS

Type A-1

90/10 Zn/Al

High Purity

Z30750

Type A-2

90/10 Zn/Al

Low Purity

Z31710

Type A-3

95/5  Zn/Al

High Purity

Z30503

Type A-4

95/5  Zn/Al

Low Purity

Z31510

Type A-5

96/4  Zn/Al

High Purity

Z31520

Type A-6

96/4  Zn/Al

Low Purity

Z30504

Type S-1

90/10 Zn/Sb

Z55710

TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements Composition, % (Range or Maximum Value)A

Type A-1

90 % Zinc–10 % Aluminum (90/10 Zn/Al)

High Purity

Type A-2

90 % Zinc–10 % Aluminum (90/10 Zn/Al)

Low Purity

Type A-3

95 % Zinc–5 % Aluminum (95/5 Zn/Al)

High Purity

Type A-4

95 % Zinc–5 % Aluminum (95/5 Zn/Al)

Low Purity

Type A-5

96 % Zinc–4 % Aluminum (96/4 Zn/Al)

High Purity

Type A-6

96 % Zinc–4 % Aluminum (96/4 Zn/Al)

Low Purity

Type S-1

90 % Zinc–10 % Antimony (90/10 Zn/Sb)

UNSB

Type A-1
90/10 Zn/Al
 Z30750

Type A-2
90/10 Zn/Al
 Z31710

Type A-3
95/5 Zn/Al
 Z30503

Type A-4
95/5 Zn/Al
 Z31510

Type A-5
96/4 Zn/Al
Z31520

Type A-6
96/4 Zn/Al
Z30504

Type S-1
90/10 Zn/Sb
  Z55710

Fe

0.05 max

0.15 max

0.05 max

0.15 max

0.05 max

0.15 max

0.03 max

Pb

0.005 max

0.4 max

0.005 max

0.4 max

0.005 max

0.4 max

0.015 max

Cd

0.004 max

...

0.004 max

...

0.004 max

...

0.003 max

Cu

0.035 max

0.5 max

0.035 max

0.5 max

0.035 max

0.5 max

0.003 max

Mg

...

...

...

...

0.06 max

0.06 max

Sn

0.003 max

...

0.003 max

...

0.003 max

...

0.01 max

As

...

...

...

...

...

...

0.015 max

Al

9.5–10.5

9.5–10.5

4.5–5.5

4.5–5.5

4.0-4.5

4.0-4.5

...

SbC

...

...

...

...

...

...

9.5–10.5

Others, Total

0.01 max

0.25 max

0.01 max

0.25 max

0.01 max

0.25 max

0.03 max

ZnD

Remainder

Remainder

Remainder

Remainder

Remainder

Remainder

Remainder

(A)The following applies to all specified limits in this table: For purposes of determining conformance with this specification, an observed value obtained from analysis shall be rounded off to the nearest unit in the last right-hand place of figures used in expressing the limiting value, in accordance with the rounding method of Practice E29.
(B)UNS numbers in conformance with Practice E527.
(C)Chemical method under development.
(D)For information only. Quantitative determination of this element is not required. Zinc is assumed to be the difference between 100 % and the sum of those elements listed above.

Note 1:The master alloys in Specification B860 are intended to be used primarily in hot-dip galvanizing to adjust the concentration of certain elements in a molten zinc bath, and differ from the zinc-aluminum alloys in Specification B997 which are intended to be used primarily in molten zinc-aluminum.

1.2The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to become familiar with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety, health and environmental practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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