ASTM B870-96

1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for copper-beryllium alloy forgings and extrusions. The following alloys are covered:

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are the standard. Values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 The following safety hazard caveat pertains to Sections 10 and 11 of this specification: 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 establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

B194 Specification for Copper-Beryllium Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar

B249/B249M Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Rod, Bar, Shapes and Forgings

B441 Specification for Copper-Cobalt-Beryllium, Copper-Nickel-Beryllium, and Copper-Nickel-Lead-Beryllium Rod and Bar (UNS Nos. C17500, C17510, and C17465)

B601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys--Wrought and Cast

B846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys

B950 Guide for Editorial Procedures and Form of Product Specifications for Copper and Copper Alloys

E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials

E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)

E1004 Test Method for Determining Electrical Conductivity Using the Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Method

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 77.120.30 (Copper and copper alloys)

DOI: 10.1520/B0870-96

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