ASTM B914-03(2008)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Color Codes on Zinc and Zinc Alloy Ingot for Use in Hot-Dip Galvanizing of Steel
Standard Practice for Color Codes on Zinc and Zinc Alloy Ingot for Use in Hot-Dip Galvanizing of Steel
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The purpose of these color codes is to allow for quick identification of ingot bundles or jumbo ingots of alloys used for hot-dip galvanizing. 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:
1.1.1 To establish standard color codes for zinc, zinc alloy and zinc master alloy ingot used by the Hot-Dip Galvanizing industry, and
1.1.2 To standardize the use and application of these color codes.
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 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: B914 − 03(Reapproved 2008)
Standard Practice for
Color Codes on Zinc and Zinc Alloy Ingot for Use in Hot-Dip
Galvanizing of Steel
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B914; 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:
1.1.1 To establish standard color codes for zinc, zinc alloy 2.3 ISO Standard:
and zinc master alloy ingot used by the Hot-Dip Galvanizing ISO 752 Zinc and Zinc Alloys–Primary Zinc
industry, and
2.4 CEN Standard:
1.1.2 To standardize the use and application of these color 4
EN 1179 Zinc and Zinc Alloys–Primary Zinc
codes.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3. Terminology
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1 Terms shall be defined in accordance with Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to become familiar
B899.
with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product/material
4. Significance and Use
as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate
4.1 The purpose of these color codes is to allow for quick
safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of
identification of ingot bundles or jumbo ingots of alloys used
regulatory limitations prior to use.
for hot-dip galvanizing. Other than jumbo ingots, this standard
2. Referenced Documents
is not intended to imply that each ingot will be color-coded but
only that each ingot bundle be color coded.
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date
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:
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
B6 Specification for Zinc
adjacent sides of the ingot bundle or jumbo ingot. The color
B275 Practice for Codification of Certain Nonferrous Metals
stripes will be applied to include the ingot bundle foot.
and Alloys, Cast and Wrought
4.4 When using multiple stripes, the colored stripes will be
B750 Specification for GALFAN (Zinc-5 % Aluminum-
applied from left to right as indicated in Table 1.
Mischmetal) Alloy in Ingot Form for Hot-Dip Coatings
B852 Specification for Continuous Galvanizing Grade 4.5 In the absence of a written agreement to the contrary
between the supplier and end user, the North American color
(CGG) Zinc Alloys for Hot-Dip Galvanizing of Sheet
Steel code will be the standard for all North American transactions;
for all other transactions the International Color Code will be
B860 Specification for Zinc Master Alloys for Use in Hot
Dip Galvanizing used.
B899 Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Al-
loys 5. Keywords
5.1 aluminum-zinc alloys; color; color code; GALFAN;
This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee B02 on Nonferrous
GALVALUME; galvanizing; hot-dip; non-ferrous metals; zinc;
Metals andAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B02.04 on Zinc
zinc alloys; zinc-aluminum alloys
and Cadmium.
Current edition approved May 1, 2008. Published May 2008. Originally
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approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as B914 – 03 . DOI:
10.1520/B0914-03R08.
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Designation:B914–00 Designation: B 914 – 03 (Reapproved 2008)
Standard Practice for
Color Codes on Zinc and Zinc Alloy Ingot for Use in Hot-Dip
Galvanizing of Steel
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 914; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This S standard is published with the following objectives:
1.1.1 Toestablishstandardcolorcodesforzinc,zincalloyandzincmasteralloyingotusedbytheHot-DipGalvanizingindustry,
and
1.1.2 To standardize the use and application of these color codes.
1.31.2 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 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:
B 6Standard Specification for Zinc Specification for Zinc
B 275 Practice for Codification of Certain Nonferrous Metals and Alloys, Cast and Wrought
B 750Standard Specification for Zinc-5% Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy in Ingot Form for Hot-Dip Coatings
Specification for GALFAN (Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal) Alloy in Ingot Form for Hot-Dip Coatings
B 852Standard Specification for Zinc Alloys (CGG) for Continuous Hot-Dip Galvanizing of Sheet Steel
Specification for Continuous Galvanizing Grade (CGG) Zinc Alloys for Hot-Dip Galvanizing of Sheet Steel
B 860Standard Specification Specification for Zinc Master Alloys for Use in Hot-Dip Hot Dip Galvanizing
B 899 Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys
E 527Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS) Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering
System (UNS)
2.3 ISO Standard:
ISO 752,Zinc752 Zinc and Zinc Alloys–Primary Zinc
2.4 CEN Standard:
EN 1179,1179 Zinc and Zinc Alloys–Primary Zinc
3. Terminology
3.1 Terms shall be defined in accordance with Terminology B 899.
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 alloys used for
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee B02 on Nonferrous Metals andAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B02.04 on Zinc
and Cadmium.
Current edition approved Dec. 10, 2000. Published January 2001.
Precision and Bias This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
B02.04 on Zinc and Cadmium.
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Current edition approved May 1, 2008. Published May 2008. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as B 914 - 03 .
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