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1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers commercial zinc, zinc-aluminum castings and continuous cast bar stock, as designated and specified in Table 1. Seven alloy compositions are specified and designated as follows:
Common | Traditional | ASTM A | UNS |
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Alloy 3 | Zamak 3 | AG 40A B | Z33520 |
Alloy 7 | Zamak 7 | AG 40B | Z33523 |
Alloy 5 | Zamak 5 | AC 41A B | Z35531 |
Alloy 2 | Zamak 2 | AC 43A | Z35541 |
ZA-8 | ZA-8 | ... | Z35636 |
ZA-12 | ZA-12 | ... | Z35631 |
ZA-27 | ZA-27 | ... | Z35841 |
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A See Table 1, Footnote C.
B SAE Specification, Nos. 903 and 925 conform to the requirements for alloys AG40A and AC41A, respectively.
1.2 Zinc Alloys Z33520, Z33523, Z35531, and Z35541 are used primarily in the manufacture of pressure die castings. Zinc-Aluminum Alloys Z35636, Z35631, and Z35841 are used in the manufacture of both foundry and pressure die castings. These alloys are also fabricated into continuous cast bar stock used for prototyping and screw machine stock.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard.
1.4 Systems of nomenclature used to designate zinc and zinc-aluminum (ZA) alloys used for casting are described in Appendix X1.
1.5 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 Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) 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.
TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Element | Alloy 3A,B,C,D Zamak 3 (AG40A) Z33520 | Alloy 7A ,B,C,D Zamak 7 (AG40B) Z33523 | Alloy 5A,B,C,D Zamak 5 (AC41A) Z35531 | Alloy 2A,C,,D Zamak (AC43A) Z355412 | ZA-8A,C,E ZA-8 Z35636 | ZA-12A,C ,E ZA-12 Z35631 | ZA-2A,C,E ZA-27 Z35841 |
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Aluminum | 3.5-4.3 | 3.5-4.3 | 3.5-4.3 | 3.5-4.3 | 8.0-8.8 | 10.5-11.5 | 25.0-28.0 |
Magnesium | 0.020-0.05F | 0.005-0.020 | 0.03-0.08F | 0.020-0.050 | 0.015-0.030 | 0.015-0.030 | 0.010-0.020 |
Copper | 0.25 maxG | 0.25 max | 0.75-1.25 | 2.5-3.0 | 0.8-1.3 | 0.5-1.2 | 2.0-2.5 |
Iron, max | 0.100 | 0.075 | 0.100 | 0.100 | 0.075 | 0.075 | 0.075 |
Lead, max | 0.005 | 0.003 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.006 | 0.006 | 0.006 |
Cadmium, max | 0.004 | 0.0020 | 0.004 | 0.004 | 0.006 | 0.006 | 0.006 |
Tin, max | 0.003 | 0.0010 | 0.003 | 0.003 | 0.003 | 0.003 | 0.003 |
Nickel | . . . | 0.005-0.020 | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . |
ZincH | remainder | remainder | remainder | remainder | remainder | remainder | remainder |
A For purposes of acceptance and rejection, the observed value or calculated value obtained from analysis should be rounded to the nearest unit in the last right-hand place of figures, used in expressing the specified limit, in accordance with the rounding procedure prescribed in Practice E 29
B Zinc alloy castings may contain nickel, chromium, silicon, and manganese in amounts of 0.02, 0.02, 0.035, and 0.06 % respectively. No harmful effects have ever been noted due to the presence of these elements in these concentrations and, therefore, analyses are not required for these elements, with the exception of nickel analysis for Z33522.
C ASTM alloy designations were established in accordance with Practice B 275
D When this material is required to conform to ISO 301, the chemical limits for thallium and indium each shall not exceed 0.001 %.
E Zinc-aluminum ingot for foundry and pressure die casting may contain chrome, manganese, or nickel in amounts of up to 0.01 % each or 0.03 % total. No harmful effects have ever been noted due to the presence of these elements in up to these concentrations and, therefore, analyses are not required for these elements.
F Magnesium may be as low as 0.015 % provided that the lead, cadmium, and tin do not exceed 0.003, 0.003, and 0.001 % respectively.
G For the majority of commercial applications, a copper content in the range from 0.25 to 0.75 % will not adversely affect the serviceability of die castings and should not serve as a basis for rejection.
H Determined arithmetically by difference.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
Military Specification
MIL-P-116ASTM Standards
B240 Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloys in Ingot Form for Foundry and Die Castings
B275 Practice for Codification of Certain Zinc, Tin and Lead Die Castings
B557 Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
B899 Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys
B949 Specification for General Requirements for Zinc and Zinc Alloy Products
E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E23 Test Methods for Notched Bar Impact Testing of Metallic Materials
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E88 Practice for Sampling Nonferrous Metals and Alloys in Cast Form for Determination of Chemical Composition
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)
E536 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Zinc and Zinc Alloys
E634 Practice for Sampling of Zinc and Zinc Alloys for Analysis by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry
Federal Standard
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)Military Standard
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage (Military Agencies)UNSPSC Code
UNSPSC Code 11101719(Zinc)
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DOI: 10.1520/B0086-08
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ASTM B86-08, Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2008, www.astm.org
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