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Standard Specification for Modern Pewter Alloys
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Scope
1.1 This specification covers three alloy types, made from tin, antimony, and copper, used in the fabrication of pewter articles by casting, spinning, drawing, or forming. The metal may be supplied in the form of bars, ingots, rolled sheet, and circles.
1.2 Pewter alloy shall be defined as having a composition within the range from 90 to 98 % tin, 1 to 8 % antimony, and 0.25 to 3 % copper. Compositions are given in Table 1.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4This 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 establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Keywords
bar; ingot; pewter; rolled sheet; tin-antimony-copper alloys; ICS Number Code 77.120.60 (Lead, zinc, tin and their alloys)
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Document Number
ASTM-B560-00
Revision Level
2000 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
Oct. 10, 2000
Document Type
Specification
Page Count
3 pages
Committee Number
B02.02