ASTM-B86 Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings

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Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings
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1.1 This specification covers commercial zinc and zinc-aluminum castings, as designated and specified in . Seven alloy compositions are specified and designated as follows:

UNS ASTMACOMMON
Z33520AG 40AB Alloy 3
Z33523AG 40B Alloy 7
Z35531AC 41AB Alloy 5
Z35541AC 43A Alloy 2
Z35636ZA-8
Z35631ZA-12
Z35841ZA-27
ASee Table 1 , Footnote B
BSAE Specification, Nos. 903 and 925 conform to the requirements for alloys AG40A and AC41A, respectively.

1.2 Zinc Alloys Z33520, Z33523, Z35531, and Z35541 are used primarily in the manufacture of pressure die castings. Zinc-Aluminum Alloys Z35636, Z35631, and Z35841 are used in the manufacture of both foundry and pressure die castings.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.4 This 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 Material Data Sheet for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Keywords

castings; die castings; foundry castings; permanent mold castings; pressure die castings; sand castings; ZA alloys; zinc; zinc-aluminum alloys; zinc metal; ICS Number Code 77.150.60 (Lead, zinc and tin products)

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02.04 (Nonferrous Metals--Nickel, Cobalt, Lead, Tin, Zinc, Cadmium, Precious, Reactive, Refractory Metals and Alloys; Materials for Thermostats, Electrical Heating and Resistance Contacts, and Connectors)

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77.150.60 (Lead, zinc and tin products)

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Document Number

ASTM-B0086-23

Revision Level

2023 EDITION

Status

Current

Modification Type

Editorially changed

Publication Date

Nov. 23, 2023

Document Type

Specification

Page Count

8 pages

Committee Number

B02.04