ASTM B908-03(2008)
(Practice)Standard Practice for the Use of Color Codes for Zinc Casting Alloy Ingot
Standard Practice for the Use of Color Codes for Zinc Casting Alloy Ingot
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The purpose of these color codes is to allow for quick identification of ingot bundles or jumbo ingots of zinc casting alloys. Other than jumbo ingots, this standard is not intended to imply that each ingot will be color-coded but only that each ingot bundle be color coded.
Each ingot bundle or jumbo ingot shall be identified with the appropriate color code listed in Table 1.
The color will be applied as a stripe, or stripes, on two adjacent sides of the ingot bundle or jumbo ingot. The color stripes will be applied to include the ingot bundle foot.
When using multiple stripes, the colored stripes will be applied from left to right as indicated in Table 1.
In the absence of a written agreement to the contrary between the supplier and end user, the North American color code will be the standard for all North American transactions; for all other transactions the International Color Code will be used.
SCOPE
1.1 This standard is published with the following objectives:
1.2 To establish standard color codes for the Zinc Die Casting and Foundry industry, and
1.3 To standardize the use and application of these color codes.
1.4 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.
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Designation:B908–03(Reapproved2008)
Standard Practice for the
Use of Color Codes for Zinc Casting Alloy Ingot
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B908; 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.
1. Scope E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the
Unified Numbering System (UNS)
1.1 Thisstandardispublishedwiththefollowingobjectives:
2.3 ISO Standard:
1.2 To establish standard color codes for the Zinc Die
ISO301 Zincalloyingotsintendedforcasting,1981-05-15
Casting and Foundry industry, and
2.4 CEN Standard:
1.3 To standardize the use and application of these color
EN 1774 Zinc and zinc alloys—Alloys for foundry
codes.
purposes—Ingot and liquid, September 1997
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to become familiar
3.1 Terms shall be defined in accordance with Terminology
with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate
B899.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product/material
as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate
4. Significance and Use
safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of
4.1 The purpose of these color codes is to allow for quick
regulatory limitations prior to use.
identification of ingot bundles or jumbo ingots of zinc casting
alloys.Otherthanjumboingots,thisstandardisnotintendedto
2. Referenced Documents
imply that each ingot will be color-coded but only that each
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date
ingot bundle be color coded.
of order acceptance form a part of this specification to the
4.2 Each ingot bundle or jumbo ingot shall be identified
extent referenced herein:
2 with the appropriate color code listed in Table 1.
2.2 ASTM Standards:
4.3 The color will be applied as a stripe, or stripes, on two
B240 Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Al-
adjacent sides of the ingot bundle or jumbo ingot. The color
loys in Ingot Form for Foundry and Die Castings
stripes will be applied to include the ingot bundle foot.
B275 Practice for Codification of Certain Nonferrous Met-
4.4 When using multiple stripes, the colored stripes will be
als and Alloys, Cast and Wrought
applied from left to right as indicated in Table 1.
B327 Specification for MasterAlloys Used in Making Zinc
4.5 In the absence of a written agreement to the contrary
Die Casting Alloys
between the supplier and end user, the North American color
B792 Specification for ZincAlloys in Ingot Form for Slush
code will be the standard for all North American transactions;
Casting
for all other transactions the International Color Code will be
B793 Specification for Zinc Casting Alloy Ingot for Sheet
used.
Metal Forming Dies and Plastic Injection Molds
B892 Specification for ACuZinc5 (Zinc-Copper-
5.
Aluminum) Alloy in Ingot Form for Die Castings
B899 Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and
6. Keywords
Alloys
6.1 ACuZinc; ACuZinc5; color; color code; Kirksite; Kirk-
site A; Kirksite B; non-ferrous metals; Zamak; Zamak 2;
Zamak 3; Zamak 5; Zamak 7; zinc; zinc alloys; zinc-aluminum
Precision and Bias This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee
B02 on Nonferrous Metals andAlloys andAlloys and is the direct responsibility of
alloys; zinc-copper-aluminum alloys
Subcommittee B02.04 on Zinc and Cadmium.
Current edition approved May 1, 2008. Published May 2008. Originally
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as B908 - 03.
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Designation:B 908–00 Designation: B908 – 03 (Reapproved 2008)
Standard Practice for the
Use of Color Codes for Zinc Casting Alloy Ingot
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B908; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This Standardstandard is published with the following objectives:
1.2 To establish standard color codes for the Zinc Die Casting and Foundry industry, and
1.3 To standardize the use and application of these color codes.
1.4 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date of order acceptance form a part of this specification to the extent
referenced herein:
2.2 ASTM Standards:
B240 Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloys in Ingot Form for Foundry and Die Castings
B275 Practice for Codification of Certain Nonferrous Metals and Alloys, Cast and Wrought
B327 Standard Specification for Master Alloys Used in Making Zinc Die Casting Alloys
B792 Standard Specification for Zinc Alloys in Ingot Form for Slush Castings Casting
B793 Standard Specification for Zinc Casting Alloy Ingot for Sheet Metal Forming Dies and Plastic Injection Molds
B892 Standard Specification for ACuZinc5 (Zinc-Copper-Aluminum) Alloys in Ingot Form for Die Castings
B899 Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS) Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering
System (UNS)
2.3 ISO Standard:
ISO 301,301 Zinc alloy ingots intended for casting, 1981-05-15.1981-05-15
2.4 CEN Standard:
EN 1774,1774 Zinc and zinc alloys—Alloys for foundry purposes—Ingot and liquid, September 1997.1997
3. Terminology
3.1 Terms shall be defined in accordance with Terminology B 899B899.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 The purpose of these color codes is to allow for quick identification of ingot bundles or jumbo ingots of zinc casting alloys.
Other than jumbo ingots, this standard is not intended to imply that each ingot will be color-coded but only that each ingot bundle
be color coded.
4.2 Each ingot bundle or jumbo ingot shall be identified with the appropriate color code listed in Table 1.
4.3 The color will be applied as a stripe, or stripes, on two adjacent sides of the ingot bundle or jumbo ingot. The color stripes
Precision and Bias This specificationpractice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B-2B02 on Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and Alloys and is the direct
responsibility of Subcommittee B02.04 Zinc and Cadmium.
Current edition approved May 10, 2000. Published June 2000.on Zinc and Cadmium.
Current edition approved May 1, 2008. Published May 2008. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as B908 - 03. DOI:
10.1520/B0908-03R08.
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B908 – 03 (2008)
TABLE 1 Color Codes
Color Code
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