ASTM B283-06

Standard Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Die Forgings (Hot-Pressed)

SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for copper and copper alloy die forgings produced by the hot pressing method. The following copper and copper alloys are included:
1.2 UnitsValues 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.Note 1
Nominal composition and relative forgeability ratings are given in . Copper-nickel alloys C70620 and C71520 are intended for welded applications with seawater exposure. Note 2
Wrought product intended for hot forging is described in Specification B 124/B 124M.
The following safety caveat pertains only to Section 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2006
• ICS: 77.150.30 - Copper products
• Technical Committee: B05 - Copper and Copper Alloys
• Drafting Committee: B05.02 - Rod, Bar, Wire, Shapes and Forgings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM B283-04 - Standard Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Die Forgings (Hot-Pressed)
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2006
• Replaced By: ASTM B283-08 - Standard Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Die Forgings (Hot-Pressed)
• Effective Date: 01-May-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F2929-17(2021) - Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing of 0.070 in. Wall and Fittings for Radiant Heating Systems up to 75 psig
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2006
• Referred By: ASTM F2434-19 - Standard Specification for Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) Tubing
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2006
• Referred By: ASTM F3226/F3226M-19 - Standard Specification for Metallic Press-Connect Fittings for Piping and Tubing Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2006
• Referred By: ASTM F2215-15 - Standard Specification for Balls, Bearings, Ferrous and Nonferrous for Use in Bearings, Valves, and Bearing Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2006

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: B 283 – 06
Standard Specification for
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Copper and Copper-Alloy Die Forgings (Hot-Pressed)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 283; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope* appropriate safety and health practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for cop-
per and copper alloy die forgings produced by the hot pressing
2. Referenced Documents
method. The following copper and copper alloys are included:
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Copper or Copper Alloy
B 124/B 124M Specification for Copper and Copper Alloy
UNS No. Name
Forging Rod, Bar, and Shapes
C11000 copper
B 249/B 249M Specification for General Requirements for
C14500 copper-tellurium
Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Rod, Bar, Shapes and
C14700 copper-sulfur
C36500 leaded Muntz metal
Forgings
C37000 free-cutting Muntz metal
B 846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
C37700 forging brass
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
C46400 naval brass
C48200 medium leaded naval brass
E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and
C48500 leaded naval brass
Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods)
C61900 aluminum bronze
E75 Test Methods for ChemicalAnalysis of Copper-Nickel
C62300 aluminum bronze, 9 %
C63000 aluminum-nickel bronze
and Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloys
C63200 aluminum-nickel bronze
E 478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper
C64200 aluminum-silicon bronze
C64210 aluminum-silicon bronze, 6.7 % Alloys
C65500 high-silicon bronze (A)
2.2 ISO Standard:
C67500 manganese bronze (A)
7602 Determination ofTellurium Content (High Content)—
C67600 . . .
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Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometric Method
C69300 copper-zinc-silicon
C70620 copper-nickel 90-10
2.3 Military Standards:
C71520 copper-nickel 70-30
MIL-STD-792 Identification Marking Requirements for
C77400 nickel silver, 45-10
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Special Purpose Components
1.2 Units—Values stated in inch-pound units are to be
NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 Requirements for Non-
regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are 4
destructive Testing Method
mathematical conversions to SI units, which are provided for
information only and are not considered standard. 3. General Requirements
3.1 The following sections of Specification B 249/B 249M
NOTE 1—Nominal composition and relative forgeability ratings are
given in Appendix X1. Copper-nickel alloys C70620 and C71520 are constitute a part of this specification:
intended for welded applications with seawater exposure.
3.1.1 Terminology,
NOTE 2—Wrought product intended for hot forging is described in
3.1.2 Materials and Manufacture,
Specification B 124/B 124M.
3.1.3 Workmanship, Finish and Appearance,
1.3 The following safety caveat pertains only to Section 10
3.1.4 Sampling,
of this specification. This standard does not purport to address
3.1.5 Number of Tests and Retests,
all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is
the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeB05onCopper the ASTM website.
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and CopperAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.02 on Rod, Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
Bar, Wire, Shapes, and Forgings. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2006. Published February 2006. Originally Available from DODSSP, Bldg. 4/Sec. D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA
approved in 1953. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as B 283 – 04. 19111-5098.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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B283–06
analysis with a specific quantity of finished material.
3.1.6 Specimen Preparation,
3.1.7 Test Methods,
6.2 Manufacture:
3.1.8 Significance of Numerical Limits,
6.2.1 The product shall be manufactured by hot pressing
3.1.9 Inspection,
material between the upper and lower sections of a set of dies
3.1.10 Rejection and Rehearing,
conforming to the configuration defined by the purchaser’s
3.1.11 Certification,
submitted drawings.
3.1.12 Test Reports,
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