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  • BS 1490:1988

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    Specification for aluminium and aluminium alloy ingots and castings for general engineering purposes

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  15-09-1999

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-06-1988

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Definitions
    3 General requirements
    4 Specific requirements for ingots
    5 Specific requirements for castings
    6 Inspection procedures
    7 Test samples
    8 Test methods
    Appendix A - Information to be supplied by the purchaser
    Appendix B - Recommendations for optional supplementary
                 inspection and tests for castings
    Appendix C - Colour code for ingots
    Appendix D - Guide to the selection of alloys
    Publications referred to

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Requirements for chemical composition, mechanical properties and other characteristics. Includes requirements for optional supplementary inspection and test procedures for castings.

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