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1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers zinc master alloys which are used in hot dip galvanizing for the purpose of adjusting the concentration of certain alloying elements in the molten zinc bath. covers the chemical composition of these materials which include three master alloys of zinc-aluminum (brightener) and one master alloy of zinc-antimony.
ASTM | Common | UNS |
Type A-1 | 90/10 Zn/Al High Purity | Z30750 |
Type A-2 | 90/10 Zn/Al Low Purity | Z31710 |
Type A-3 | 95/5 Zn/Al High Purity | Z30503 |
Type A-4 | 95/5 Zn/Al Low Purity | Z31510 |
Type S-1 | 90/10 Zn/Sb | Z55710 |
1.2 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.
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
B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor Materials
B502 Specification for Aluminum-Clad Steel Core Wire for Use in Overhead Electrical Aluminum Conductors
UNSPSC Code
UNSPSC Code 26121500(Electrical wire)
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DOI: 10.1520/B0415-98
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ASTM B415-98, Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Aluminum-Clad Steel Wire, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 1998, www.astm.org
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