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Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloys in Ingot Form for Foundry and Die Castings

ASTM-B240 - 2004 EDITION - SUPERSEDED
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Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloys in Ingot Form for Foundry and Die Castings
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1.1 This specification covers commercial zinc and zinc-aluminum (ZA) alloys in ingot form for remelting for the manufacture of pressure die castings, foundry castings and continuous cast bar stock as designated and specified in Table 1. Seven alloy compositions are specified, designated as follows:

See , footnote B.

UNSAASTMACommonTraditional
Z33521AG 40AAlloy 3Zamak 3
Z33522AG 40BAlloy 7Zamak 7
Z35530AC 41AAlloy 5Zamak 5
Z35540AC 43AAlloy 2Zamak 2
Z35635ZA-8
Z35630ZA-12
Z35840ZA-27

1.2 Zinc alloys Z33521, Z33522, Z35530, and Z35540 are used primarily for remelting in the manufacture of pressure die castings. Zinc-aluminum alloys Z35635, Z35630, and Z35840 are used for remelting in the manufacture of both foundry and pressure die castings. Castings made from these ingots are specified in Specification B 86, Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum Alloys for Foundry and Die Castings.

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

Notes

Claudia's Notes:
The 4-page B240 2013 Edition replaces the 2010 release, which is now obsolete.  UNS numbers were added.

Keywords

bar stock; castings; concast; continuous cast bar stock; die castings; foundry castings; permanent mold castings; pressure die castings; prototyping; sand castings; ZA alloys; Zamak; 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-B240-04

Revision Level

2004 EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Revision

Publication Date

Oct. 1, 2004

Document Type

Specification

Page Count

3 pages

Committee Number

B02.04