1、Designation: B 644 05Standard Specification forCopper Alloy Addition Agents1This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 644; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parenthes
2、es indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.1. Scope*1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for cop-per nickel, fer
3、ro copper, phosphor copper, and silicon coppermaster alloys in ingot, shot, and waffle form to be used asaddition agents for cast and wrought alloys.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that a
4、re provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data toDetermine Conformation With SpecificationE 255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys forthe Determination of Chemical Compositi
5、onE54 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of SpecialBrasses and Bronzes3E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper andCopper Alloys (Photometric Methods)E76 Test Methods for ChemicalAnalysis of Nickel-CopperAlloys3E 478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of CopperAlloysE 1371 Test Method for Gr
6、avimetric Determination ofPhosphorus in Phosphorus-CopperAlloys and Phosphorus-Copper-Silver Alloys2.2 ISO Standard:No. 4748 Determination of Iron Content; Na2EDTA Titri-metric Method43. Ordering Information3.1 Include the following information when placing ordersfor product to this specification:3.
7、1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue (for exampleB 644 XX).3.1.2 Alloy number and letter; generic name (Table 1),3.1.3 Form; size, weight, screen distribution,3.1.4 Quantity or total weight; each form, size, weight,screen distribution.4. Material and Manufacture4.1 MaterialAny material may be used
8、 which, whenmelted, will form an alloy of the required composition.4.2 ManufactureAny manufacturing process may be usedthat will yield a product uniform in composition and free ofdefects of a nature that would render the product unsuitable forthe intended application.5. Chemical Composition5.1 The p
9、roduct in final form shall conform to the require-ments prescribed in Table 1 for the specified alloy.5.1.1 These specification limits do not preclude the presenceof other elements. Limits may be established and analysisrequired for unnamed elements by agreement between themanufacturer and the purch
10、aser.6. Sampling6.1 The inspection lot size, portion size, and selection ofportion pieces shall be as follows:6.1.1 Lot SizeAn inspection lot shall consist of all productfrom a single heat.1This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee B05 on Copperand Copper Alloys and is the direct
11、 responsibility of Subcommittee B05.05 onCastings and Ingots for Remelting.Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2005. Published November 2005. Originallyapproved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as B 644 95 (2003).2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcon
12、tact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Withdrawn.4Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.1*A Summary of Cha
13、nges section appears at the end of this standard.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.6.1.2 Portion Size:6.1.2.1 Ingot and ShotThe portion size shall be not lessthan 1 ingot.6.1.2.2 Shot and WaffleThe portion size for produ
14、ct inshot or waffle form shall be not less than 1 lb (0.453 kg) andshall be selected to consist of an average of all sizes of productin the lot.6.1.3 Selection of Portion PiecesThe individual piecesshall be randomly selected.6.2 Chemical Analysis:6.2.1 The sample for chemical analysis shall be taken
15、 fromthe pieces selected in 6.1.2 in accordance with Practice E 255.The minimum weight of the composite sample shall be 150 g.6.2.2 Instead of sampling in accordance with PracticeE 255, the manufacturer shall have the option of samplingduring the pouring of the product.At least two samples shall bet
16、aken for each lot poured from the same source of moltenmetal.6.2.2.1 When the manufacturer determines chemical com-position during the course of manufacture, sampling of thefinished product is not required.7. Number of Tests and Retests7.1 Tests:7.1.1 Chemical AnalysisComposition shall be determined
17、as the average of results from at least two replicate determi-nations for each element specified in Table 1 for the specifiedalloy.7.2 Retests:7.2.1 Chemical Analysis:7.2.1.1 When requested by the manufacturer or supplier, aretest shall be permitted should test results obtained by thepurchaser fail
18、to conform with the requirements of Table 1 forthe specified alloy.7.2.1.2 The retest shall be as directed in 7.1 except thenumber of replicate determinations shall be twice that normallyrequired by this specification.All determinations shall conformto specification requirements. Failure to comply s
19、hall be causefor lot rejection.8. Specimen Preparation8.1 Chemical CompositionPreparation of the analyticalspecimen shall be the responsibility of the reporting laboratory.9. Test Methods9.1 Test methods used for quality control or productioncontrol, or both, for the determination of conformance toc
20、hemical compositional requirements are discretionary.9.1.1 Test methods used for obtaining data for the prepara-tion of certification or test report shall be made available to thepurchaser on request.9.2 Chemical Composition:9.2.1 In case of disagreement, the test method to be fol-lowed for a specif
21、ic element and concentration shall be asindicated in the following table:Element Range or Max % MethodAluminum 0.25 E 478Carbon 0.05 E76Copper 99.75 E 478Iron 1.25 E 4789.011.0 ISO 4748; Titrimetric48.551.5 ISO 4748; TitrimetricLead 0.05 E 478; Atomic AbsorptionManganese 0.100.7 E62Nickel 0.10 E 478
22、; Photometricincl Cobalt 4851 E76Phosphorus 0.011.0 E628.014.0 E 1371Silicon 0.0532 E 54; Perchloric Acid DehydrationSulfur 0.050.08 E 76; Direct CombustionTin 0.011 E 478 PhotometricZinc 0.10 E 478; Atomic Absorption9.2.2 The determination of calcium and magnesium, forwhich no recognized test metho
23、d is known to be published,shall be subject to agreement between the manufacturer orsupplier and the purchaser.9.2.3 Test method(s) for the determination of elementsrequired by contractual or purchase order agreement shall be asagreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser.10. Significance
24、of Numerical Limits10.1 For purposes of determining compliance with thespecified limits for chemical composition an observed orTABLE 1 Chemical RequirementsElementComposition, max, % (unless shown as a range or minimum)Copper-NickelFerro Copper Phosphor Copper Silicon CopperAlloy 1A Alloy 2A Alloy 2
25、B Alloy 3A Alloy 3B Alloy 4A Alloy 4B Alloy 4C Alloy 4DCopper, min 46.5 88.7 48.2Nickel (incl. cobalt) 48.051.0 0.10 0.10Silicon 0.05 9.011.0 13.516.5 18.521.5 28.531.5Copper + silicon + iron 99.4 min 99.4 min 99.4 min 99.4 minPhosphorus 14.0 min 8.08.8Phosphorus + copper 99.75 min 99.75 minIron 1.2
26、0 9.011.0 48.551.5 0.15 0.15 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50Aluminum 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25Tin 0.10 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25Calcium 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15Carbon 0.05 0.05 0.05Sulfur 0.02Lead 0.05Zinc 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10Manganese 0.7 0.10 0.10B644052calculated value shall be rounded as indicated in accordancewith the
27、Rounding method of Practice E29.Property Rounded Limit for Observed or Calculated ValueChemical Composition nearest unit in the last right-hand significant digitused in expressing the limiting value11. Inspection11.1 The manufacturer shall inspect and make tests neces-sary to verify that the product
28、 furnished conforms to thespecified requirements.12. Rejection and Rehearing12.1 Rejection:12.1.1 Product which fails to conform to the requirementsof this specification when inspected or tested by the purchaseror purchasers agent may be rejected.12.1.2 Rejection shall be reported to the manufacture
29、r, orsupplier, promptly and in writing.12.1.3 When dissatisfied with test results upon which rejec-tion was based, the manufacturer, or supplier, may make claimfor a rehearing.12.2 Rehearing:12.2.1 As a result of product rejection, the manufacturer orsupplier may make claim for a retest to be conduc
30、ted by themanufacturer or supplier and the purchaser.12.2.2 The portion selected for sampling shall be twice thatrequired in 6.1.2. Sampling of the rejected product shall be inaccordance with this specification and the composite sampleshall be tested by both parties using the test methods prescribed
31、in this specification, or, alternatively, upon agreement by bothparties, an independent laboratory may be selected for thetest(s) using the test methods prescribed in this specification.13. Certification13.1 The purchaser shall be furnished certification thatsamples representing each lot have been e
32、ither tested orinspected as directed in this specification and the requirementshave been met.14. Test Report (Foundry)14.1 A report of the test results shall be furnished.15. Packaging and Package Marking15.1 The material shall be packaged in sound containers, orshipped in bulk, in such a manner tha
33、t none of the product islost or contaminated in shipment.15.2 When the shipment is made in bulk, it shall beaccompanied by appropriate identification showing the mate-rial, grade designation, ASTM designation, size, lot number,and the name, brand, or trademark of the manufacturer.15.3 When the shipm
34、ent is made in containers, each shall bemarked either on the container or on a label or on a tag attachedthereto. The marking shall show the material, grade designa-tion, ASTM designation, size, heat identification, gross, tare,and net weight, and the name, brand, or trademark of themanufacturer.16.
35、 Keywords16.1 copper alloys; copper alloy addition agents; copperbase alloysSUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTSThe following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in theinquiry, contract or order, for agencies of the U.S. government.S1. Referenced DocumentsS1.1 The follo
36、wing documents of the issue in effect on dateof material purchase form a part of this specification to theextent referenced herein:S1.1.1 ASTM Standards:B 900 Practice for Packaging of Copper and Copper AlloyMill Products for U.S. Government AgenciesS1.1.2 Federal Standards:5Fed. Std. No. 102 Preser
37、vation, Packaging, and PackingLevelsFed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)Fed. Std. 185 Identification Marking of Copper and Copper-Base Alloy Mill ProductsS1.1.3 Military Standard:5MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and StorageS2. Quality AssuranceS2.1 Responsibility for Inspection:S
38、2.1.1 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or pur-chase order, the manufacturer is responsible for the perfor-mance of all inspection and test requirements specified. Exceptas otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, themanufacturer may use his own or any other suitable facilitie
39、sfor the performance of the inspection and test requirementsunless disapproved by the purchaser at the time the order isplaced. The purchaser shall have the right to perform any of theinspections or tests set forth when such inspections and testsare deemed necessary to assure that the material confo
40、rms toprescribed requirements.S3. Identification MarkingS3.1 All material shall be properly marked for identificationin accordance with Fed. Std. No. 185 except that the ASTMspecification number and the alloy number shall be used.S4. Preparation for DeliveryS4.1 Preservation, Packaging, Packing:S4.1
41、.1 Military AgenciesThe material shall be separatedby size, composition, grade or class, and shall be preserved and5Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, ATTN: NPODS.B644053packaged, level A or C, packed level A, B, or C
42、 as specified inthe contract or purchase order, in accordance with the require-ments of Practice B 900.S4.1.2 Civil AgenciesThe requirements of Fed. Std. No.102 shall be referenced for definitions of the various levels ofpackaging protection.S4.2 Marking:S4.2.1 Military AgenciesIn addition to any sp
43、ecial mark-ing required by the contract or purchase order, marking forshipment shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129.S4.2.2 Civil AgenciesIn addition to any special markingrequired by the contract or purchase order, marking forshipment shall be in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123.SUMMARY OF CHANG
44、ESCommittee B05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (B 644 95(2003) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Oct. 1, 2005.)(1) Revised Ordering Information section. (2) Included Specification B 900 in Supplementary Require-ments section to
45、 replace withdrawn Specification MIL-C-3993Packaging of Copper and Copper-Base Alloy Mill Products.ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this standard are expressly advised that deter
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