Abstract
This specification covers extruded bars, rods, wires, profiles, and tubes made from aluminum and aluminum alloys. All the products should be produced by hot extrusion or similar methods. The chemical composition of each material is determined in accordance with the specified suitable chemical and spectrochemical test methods. Samples for chemical analysis should be taken when the ingots are poured or from the finished or semi-finished products by drilling, sawing, milling, turning, or clipping. Tensile properties, elongation, and yield strengths of each product should conform to the requirements listed herein. Elongation requirements are not applicable for materials with sizes smaller than the specified limits.
This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only and not an official part of the standard; the full text of the standard itself must be referred to for its use and application. ASTM does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to date.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers aluminum and aluminum-alloy extruded bars, rods, wire, profiles, and tubes in the aluminum alloys (Note 1) and tempers shown in Table 2.
Note 1—Throughout this specification, the use of the term alloy in the general sense includes aluminum as well as aluminum alloy.
Note 2—For rolled or cold-finished bar and rod refer to Specification B211, for drawn seamless tube used in pressure applications, Specification B210, for structural pipe and tube, Specification B429/B429M, and for seamless pipe and tube used in pressure applications, Specification B241/B241M.
Note 3—Structural pipe and tube produced in accordance with B221 is not intended for fluid-carrying applications involving pressure. Refer to either Specification B210 or B241/B241M, as appropriate, for seamless pipe and tube used in fluid-carrying applications involving pressure.
1.2 Alloy and temper designations are in accordance with ANSI H35.1/H35.1M. The equivalent Unified Numbering System alloy designations are those of Table 1 preceded by A9; for example, A91100 for Aluminum 1100 in accordance with Practice E527.
1.3 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum and aluminum alloys in this specification, see Annex A2.
1.4 A complete metric companion to B221 has been developedB221M; therefore, no metric equivalents are presented in this specification.
TABLE 1 Chemical Composition Limits A,B,C
Note—In case of a discrepancy between the values listed in Table 2 and those listed in the “International Alloy Designations and Chemical Composition Limits for Wrought Aluminum and Wrought Aluminum Alloys” (known as the “Teal Sheets”), the composition limits registered with the Aluminum Association and published in the “Teal Sheets” should be considered the controlling composition. The “Teal Sheets” are available at http://www.aluminum.org/tealsheets.
| Alloy | Silicon | Iron | Copper | Manga-
nese | Magne-
sium | Chromium | Zinc | Titanium | Vanadium | Other ElementsD | Aluminum |
|---|
| Each | TotalE |
|---|
| 1060 | 0.25 | 0.35 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.03 | ... | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.03 | ... | 99.60 minF |
| 1100 | 0.95 Si + Fe | 0.05–0.20 | 0.05 | ... | ... | 0.10 | ... | ... | 0.05G | 0.15 | 99.00 minF |
| 2014 | 0.50–1.2 | 0.7 | 3.9–5.0 | 0.40–1.2 | 0.20–0.8 | 0.10 | 0.25 | 0.15H | ... | 0.05H | 0.15 | remainder |
| 2024 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 3.8–4.9 | 0.30–0.9 | 1.2–1.8 | 0.10 | 0.25 | 0.15H | ... | 0.05H | 0.15 | remainder |
| 2219 | 0.20 | 0.30 | 5.8–6.8 | 0.20–0.40 | 0.02 | ... | 0.10 | 0.02–0.10 | 0.05–0.15 | 0.05I | 0.15I | remainder |
| 3003 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.05–0.20 | 1.0–1.5 | ... | ... | 0.10 | ... | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| Alclad 3003 | ... | 3003 Clad with 7072 alloy | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| 3004 | 0.30 | 0.7 | 0.25 | 1.0–1.5 | 0.8–1.3 | ... | 0.25 | ... | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 3102 | 0.40 | 0.7 | 0.10 | 0.05–0.40 | ... | ... | 0.30 | 0.10 | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 5052 | 0.25 | 0.40 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 2.2–2.8 | 0.15–0.35 | 0.10 | ... | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 5083 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.10 | 0.40–1.0 | 4.0–4.9 | 0.05–0.25 | 0.25 | 0.15 | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 5086 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.10 | 0.20–0.7 | 3.5–4.5 | 0.05–0.25 | 0.25 | 0.15 | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 5154 | 0.25 | 0.40 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 3.1–3.9 | 0.15–0.35 | 0.20 | 0.20 | ... | 0.05G | 0.15 | remainder |
| 5454 | 0.25 | 0.40 | 0.10 | 0.50–1.0 | 2.4–3.0 | 0.05–0.20 | 0.25 | 0.20 | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 5456 | 0.25 | 0.40 | 0.10 | 0.50–1.0 | 4.7–5.5 | 0.05–0.20 | 0.25 | 0.20 | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 6005 | 0.6–0.9 | 0.35 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.40–0.6 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 6005A | 0.50–0.9 | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.50J | 0.40–0.7 | 0.30J | 0.20 | 0.10 | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 6020K | 0.40-0.9 | 0.50 | 0.30-0.9 | 0.35 | 0.6-1.2 | 0.15 | 0.20 | 0.15 | … | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 6041L | 0.50-0.9 | 0.15-0.7 | 0.15-0.6 | 0.05-0.20 | 0.8-1.2 | 0.05-0.15 | 0.25 | 0.15 | … | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 6042M | 0.50-1.2 | 0.7 | 0.20-0.6 | 0.40 | 0.7-1.2 | 0.04-0.35 | 0.25 | 0.15 | … | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 6060 | 0.30–0.6 | 0.10–0.30 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.35–0.6 | 0.5 | 0.15 | 0.10 | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 6061N | 0.40–0.8 | 0.7 | 0.15–0.40 | 0.15 | 0.8–1.2 | 0.04–0.35 | 0.25 | 0.15 | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 6063 | 0.20–0.6 | 0.35 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.45–0.9 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 6064O | 0.40-0.8 | 0.7 | 0.15-0.40 | 0.15 | 0.8-1.2 | 0.05-0.14 | 0.25 | 0.15 | … | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 6066 | 0.9–1.8 | 0.50 | 0.7–1.2 | 0.6–1.1 | 0.8–1.4 | 0.40 | 0.25 | 0.20 | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 6070 | 1.0–1.7 | 0.50 | 0.15–0.40 | 0.40–1.0 | 0.50–1.2 | 0.10 | 0.25 | 0.15 | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 6082 | 0.7–1.3 | 0.50 | 0.10 | 0.40–1.0 | 0.6–1.2 | 0.25 | 0.20 | 0.10 | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 6105 | 0.6–1.0 | 0.35 | 0.10 | 0.15 | 0.45–0.8 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 6162 | 0.40–0.8 | 0.50 | 0.20 | 0.10 | 0.7–1.1 | 0.10 | 0.25 | 0.10 | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 6262 | 0.40–0.8 | 0.7 | 0.15–0.40 | 0.15 | 0.8–1.2 | 0.04–0.14 | 0.25 | 0.15 | ... | 0.05P | 0.15P | remainder |
| 6351 | 0.7–1.3 | 0.50 | 0.10 | 0.40–0.8 | 0.40–0.8 | ... | 0.20 | 0.20 | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 6360 | 0.35-0.8 | 0.10-0.30 | 0.15 | 0.02-0.15 | 0.25-0.45 | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.10 | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 6463 | 0.20–0.6 | 0.15 | 0.20 | 0.05 | 0.45–0.9 | ... | 0.05 | ... | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 6560 | 0.30–0.7 | 0.10–0.30 | 0.05–0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20–0.6 | 0.05 | 0.15 | 0.10 | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
| 7005 | 0.35 | 0.40 | 0.10 | 0.20–0.7 | 1.0–1.8 | 0.06–0.20 | 4.0–5.0 | 0.01–0.06 | ... | 0.05Q | 0.15Q | remainder |
| 7072R | 0.7 Si + Fe | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | ... | 0.8–1.3 | ... | ... | | | remainder |
| 7075 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 1.2–2.0 | 0.30 | 2.1–2.9 | 0.18–0.28 | 5.1–6.1 | 0.20S | ... | 0.05S | 0.15 | remainder |
| 7116 | 0.15 | 0.30 | 0.50–1.1 | 0.05 | 0.8–1.4 | ... | 4.2–5.2 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05T | 0.15 | remainder |
| 7129 | 0.15 | 0.30 | 0.50–0.9 | 0.10 | 1.3–2.0 | 0.10 | 4.2–5.2 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05T | 0.15 | remainder |
| 7178 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 1.6–2.4 | 0.30 | 2.4–3.1 | 0.18–0.28 | 6.3–7.3 | 0.20 | ... | 0.05 | 0.15 | remainder |
A Limits are in weight percent maximum unless shown as a range, or stated otherwise.
B Analysis shall be made for the elements for which limits are shown in this table.
C For the purpose of determining conformance to these limits, an observed value or a calculated value obtained from analysis shall be rounded to the nearest unit in the last right-hand place of the figures used in expressing the specified limit, in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
D Others includes listed elements for which no specific limit is shown as well as unlisted metallic elements. The producer may analyze samples for trace elements not specified in the specification. However, such analysis is not required and may not cover all metallic Others elements. Should any analysis by the producer or the purchaser establish that an Others element exceeds the limit of Each or that the aggregate of several Others elements exceeds the limit of Total, the material shall be considered nonconforming.
E Other ElementsTotal shall be the sum of unspecified metallic elements 0.010 % or more, rounded to the second decimal before determining the sum.
F The aluminum content shall be calculated by subtracting from 100.00 % the sum of all metallic elements present in amounts of 0.010 % or more each, rounded to the second decimal before determining the sum.
G Be 0.0003 max for welding electrode, welding rod, and filler wire.
H Upon agreement between the purchaser and the producer or supplier, a Zr + Ti limit of 0.20 % max is permitted. Properties in Specification (Table 2) are not based on the Zirconium and Titanium algorithm.
I Zirconium, 0.10–0.25 %. The total for other elements does not include zirconium.
J Manganese plus chromium shall total 0.12–0.50.
K Lead 0.05 % max, Tin 0.9-1.5 %.
L Bismuth 0.30-0.9 %, Tin 0.35-1.2 %.
M Bismuth 0.20-0.8 % Lead 0.15-0.40 %.
N In 1965 the requirements for 6062 were combined with those for 6061 by revising the minimum chromium from “0.15 %” to“ 0.04 %.” This action cancelled alloy 6062.
O Bismuth 0.50-0.7 %, Lead 0.20-0.40 %,
P Bismuth and lead shall be 0.40–0.7 % each.
Q Zirconium 0.08–0.20 %. The total for other elements does not include zirconium.
R Composition of cladding alloy applied during the course of manufacture. Samples from finished tube shall not be required to conform to these limits.
S Upon agreement between the purchaser and the producer or supplier, a Zr + Ti limit of 0.25 % max is permitted. Properties in Specification (Table 2) are not based on the Zirconium and Titanium algorithm.
T Gallium 0.03 % max.
TABLE 2 Mech
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
B210 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes
B211 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Bar, Rod, and Wire
B241/B241M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Seamless Pipe and Seamless Extruded Tube
B429/B429M Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Structural Pipe and Tube
B557 Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
B594 Practice for Ultrasonic Inspection of Aluminum-Alloy Wrought Products for Aerospace Applications
B660 Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and Magnesium Products
B666/B666M Practice for Identification Marking of Aluminum and Magnesium Products
B807/B807M Practice for Extrusion Press Solution Heat Treatment for Aluminum Alloys
B881 Terminology Relating to Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
B918 Practice for Heat Treatment of Wrought Aluminum Alloys
B945 Practice for Aluminum Alloy Extrusions Press Cooled from an Elevated Temperature Shaping Process for Production of T1, T2, T5 and T10-Type Tempers
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E34 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum-Base Alloys
E55 Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)
E607 Test Method for Atomic Emission Spectrometric Analysis Aluminum Alloys by the Point to Plane Technique Nitrogen Atmosphere
E716 Practices for Sampling Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys for Spectrochemical Analysis
E1004 Test Method for Determining Electrical Conductivity Using the Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Method
E1251 Test Method for Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by Atomic Emission Spectrometry
G47 Test Method for Determining Susceptibility to Stress-Corrosion Cracking of 2XXX and 7XXX Aluminum Alloy Products
ANSI Standards
H35.2 Dimensional Tolerances for Aluminum Mill Products
Federal Standard
Fed.Std.No.123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
Military Standard
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
AMS Specification
AMS2772 Heat Treatment of Aluminum Alloy Raw Materials
Keywords
aluminum alloy; extruded bars; extruded profiles; extruded rods; extruded tubes; extruded wire; UNS A91100 (Wr. alum. alloy); UNS A92014 (Wr. alum. alloy, heat treatable); UNS A92024 (Wr. alum. alloy, heat treatable); UNS A92219 (Wr. alum. alloy, heat treatable); UNS A93003 (Wr. alum. alloy); UNS A93004 (Wr. alum. alloy); UNS A93102 (Wr. alum. alloy); UNS A95052 (Wr. alum. alloy); UNS A95083 (Wr. alum. alloy); UNS A95086 (Wr. alum. alloy); UNS A95154 (Wr. alum. alloy); UNS A95454 (Wr. alum. alloy); UNS A95456 (Wr. alum. alloy, non-heat treatable); UNS A96005 (Wr. alum. alloy, heat treatable); UNS A96061 (Wr. alum. alloy); UNS A96063 (Wr. alum. alloy); UNS A96066 (Wr. alum. alloy, heat treatable); UNS A96105 (Wr. alum. alloy, heat treatable); UNS A96262 (Wr. alum. alloy); Aluminum--specifications; Aluminum alloys (rod)--specifications; Aluminum alloys (tube)--specifications; Aluminum alloys (wire)--specifications; Extruded bars/rods/wire; UNS A91060 (Wr. alum. alloy); UNS A96351 (Wr. alum. alloy, heat treatable); UNS A96463 (Wr. alum. alloy, heat treatable); UNS A97005 (Wr. alum. alloy, heat treatable); UNS A97075 (Wr. alum. alloy, heat treatable); UNS A97178 (Wr. alum. alloy, heat treatable); UNS A97072 (Wr. alum. alloy)
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 77.150.10 (Aluminium products)
DOI: 10.1520/B0221-12
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