ASTM B591-15
(Specification)Standard Specification for Copper-Zinc-Tin and Copper-Zinc-Tin-Iron-Nickel Alloys Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar
Standard Specification for Copper-Zinc-Tin and Copper-Zinc-Tin-Iron-Nickel Alloys Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the requirements for plates, sheets, strips, and rolled bars of copper-zinc-tin and copper-zinc-tin-iron-nickel alloys with Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C40500, C40810, C40850, C40860, C41100, C41300, C41500, C42200, C42500, C42520, C43000, and C43400. Materials shall be processed by hot working, cold working, and annealing as to produce a uniform wrought structure in the finished product. Tempers shall be available in the rolled, as hot rolled, or annealed conditions. Products shall be sampled and prepared, then tested accordingly to examine their conformance to dimensional (thickness, length, width, mass, straightness, and edges), mechanical (tensile strength, and Rockwell hardness), chemical composition, and grain size requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for specified copper-zinc-tin alloys and copper-zinc-tin-iron-nickel alloys plate, sheet, strip, and rolled bar. The alloys and nominal compositions are as follows:
Copper Alloy
UNS No.
Copper,
%
Tin,
%
Zinc,
%
Phos.,
%%
Iron,
%
Nickel,
%
C40500
95
1
4
C40810
95.5
2.0
2.2
0.03
0.1
0.15
C40850
95.5
3.0
1.3
0.1
0.1
0.1
C40860
94.8
2.0
3
0.03
0.03
0.1
C41100
91
0.5
8.5
C41300
91
1
8
C41500
91
2
7
C42200
87
1
12
C42500
88
2
10
C42520
89.8
2.0
8
0.1
0.1
0.1
C43000
85
2
13
C43400
85
0.7
14.3
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units which are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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Designation:B591 −15
Standard Specification for
Copper-Zinc-Tin and Copper-Zinc-Tin-Iron-Nickel Alloys
1
Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B591; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast
B846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for specified
E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-
copper-zinc-tin alloys and copper-zinc-tin-iron-nickel alloys
terials
plate, sheet, strip, and rolled bar. The alloys and nominal
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma-
compositions are as follows:
terials
Copper Alloy Copper, Tin, Zinc, Phos., Iron, Nickel,
E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and
UNS No. % % % %% % %
3
CopperAlloys (Photometric Methods)(Withdrawn 2010)
C40500 95 1 4
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
C40810 95.5 2.0 2.2 0.03 0.1 0.15
E478 Test Methods for ChemicalAnalysis of CopperAlloys
C40850 95.5 3.0 1.3 0.1 0.1 0.1
C40860 94.8 2.0 3 0.03 0.03 0.1
C41100 91 0.5 8.5
3. General Requirements
C41300 91 1 8
C41500 91 2 7
3.1 The following sections of Specification B248 constitute
C42200 87 1 12
a part of this specification:
C42500 88 2 10
C42520 89.8 2.0 8 0.1 0.1 0.1
3.1.1 Terminology—Definitions,
C43000 85 2 13
3.1.2 Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance,
C43400 85 0.7 14.3
3.1.3 Sampling,
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
3.1.4 Number of Tests and Retests,
regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are
3.1.5 Specimen Preparation,
mathematical conversions to SI units which are provided for
3.1.6 Test Methods—except for chemical analysis,
information only and are not considered standard.
3.1.7 Significance of Numerical Limits,
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.8 Inspection,
3.1.9 Rejection and Rehearing,
2.1 The following documents in the current issue of the
3.1.10 Certification,
Annual Book of ASTM Standards form a part of this specifi-
cation to the extent referenced herein: 3.1.11 Test Reports (Mill),
2
3.1.12 Packaging and Package Marking,
2.2 ASTM Standards:
3.1.13 Supplementary Requirements.
B248 Specification for General Requirements for Wrought
Copper and Copper-Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled
3.2 In addition, when a section with a title identical to that
Bar
referenced in 3.1 appears in this specification, it contains
B601 ClassificationforTemperDesignationsforCopperand
additional requirements, which supplement those appearing in
Specification B248.
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeB05onCopper
4. Terminology
and Copper Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.01 on
Plate, Sheet, and Strip.
4.1 For definitions of terms related to copper and copper
Current edition approved Feb. 15, 2015. Published March 2015. Originally
alloys, refer to Terminology B846.
approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as B591 – 09. DOI:
10.1520/B0591-15.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
the ASTM website. www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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5. Ordering Information 6.2.1 The product shall be manufactured by such hot
working, cold working, and annealing processes as to produce
5.1 Include the following specified choices when placing
a uniform wrought structure in the finished product.
orders for product under this specification, as applicable:
6.2.2 Theproductshallbehotorcoldworkedtothefinished
5.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue (for example,
size and subsequently annealed, when required, to meet the
B591 – XX),
temper properties specified.
5.1.2 Copper [Alloy] UNS No. Designation (for example,
6.2.3 Edges—Slit edges shall be furnished unless otherwise
C42500),
specified in the contract or purchase order.
5.1.3 Temper (see Section 8),
5.1.4 Dimensions, that is, thickness, width, length, and so
7. Chemical Composition
forth (see Section 12),
5.1.5 Form: plate, sheet, strip, or rolled bar,
7.1 The material shall conform to the chemical composi-
5.1.6 Howfurnished:coil
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Designation: B591 − 09 B591 − 15
Standard Specification for
Copper-Zinc-Tin and Copper-Zinc-Tin-Iron-Nickel Alloys
1
Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B591; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for specified copper-zinc-tin alloys and copper-zinc-tin-iron-nickel alloys in the
form of plate, sheet, strip, and rolled bar. The alloys and nominal compositions are as follows:
Copper Alloy Copper, Tin, Zinc, Phos., Iron, Nickel,
UNS No. % % % %% % %
C40500 95 1 4
C40810 95.5 2.0 2.2 0.03 0.1 0.15
C40850 95.5 3.0 1.3 0.1 0.1 0.1
C40860 94.8 2.0 3 0.03 0.03 0.1
C41100 91 0.5 8.5
C41300 91 1 8
C41500 91 2 7
C42200 87 1 12
C42500 88 2 10
C42520 89.8 2.0 8 0.1 0.1 0.1
C43000 85 2 13
C43400 85 0.7 14.3
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are
mathematical conversions to SI units thatwhich are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 The following documents in the current issue of the Annual Book of ASTM Standards form a part of this specification to
the extent referenced herein:
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2.2 ASTM Standards:
B248 Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar
B601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast
B846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
E8E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials
3
E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods) (Withdrawn 2010)
4
E76 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Copper Alloys (Withdrawn 2003)
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
E255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for the Determination of Chemical Composition
E478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.01 on Plate,
Sheet, and Strip.
Current edition approved April 1, 2009Feb. 15, 2015. Published May 2009March 2015. Originally approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 20082009 as
B591 – 08.B591 – 09. DOI: 10.1520/B0591-09.10.1520/B0591-15.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3. General Requirements
3.1 The following sections of Specification B248 constitute a part of this specification:
3.1.1 Terminology—Definitions,
3.1.2 Materials and Manufacturing,
3.1.2 Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance,
3.1.3 Sampling—except for chemical analysis,Sampling,
3.1.4 Number of Tests and Retests,
3.1.5 Specimen Preparation,
3.1.6 Test Methods—except for chemical analysis,
3.1.7 Significance of Numerical Limits,
3.1.8 Inspection,
3.1.9 Rejection and Rehearing,
3.1.10 Certification,
3.1.11 Test Reports (Mill),
3.1.12 Packaging and Package Marking, and
3.1.13 Supplementary Requirements.
3.2 In addition, when a section with a title identical to that referenced in 3.1 appears in this specification, it contains additional
requirements, which supplement those appearing in Specification B248.
4. Terminology
4.1 For definitions of terms related to copper and copper alloys, refer to Terminology B846.
5. Ordering Information
5.1 Include the following information specified choices when placing orders for product under this specification, as applicable:
5.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue (for example, B591 – XX); –
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