ASTM B96/B96M-20

Standard Specification for Copper-Silicon Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar for General Purposes and Pressure Vessels

ABSTRACT
This specification details the requirements for copper-silicon alloy plate, sheet, strip, and rolled bar for drawing, forming, stamping, bending, and general engineering applications, and for pressure vessel applications. The alloys involved are copper alloys UNS Nos. C65100, C65400, and C65500. The chemical composition for each copper alloy UNS No. designation is specified. The requirements for tensile property, Rockwell hardness and grain size are specified for all tempers of rolled, annealed, and hot-rolled materials. Requirements for the black, plain pickled, specially cleaned, and sand blasted finishes are provided.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for copper-silicon alloy plate, sheet, strip, and rolled bar for drawing, forming, stamping, bending, and general engineering applications, and for pressure vessel applications. The alloys involved are copper alloys UNS Nos. C65100, C65400, and C65500.  
1.2 When product is ordered for ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, consult the Code2 for applicable alloys.  
1.3 Units—The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2020
• ICS: 77.150.30 - Copper products
• Technical Committee: B05 - Copper and Copper Alloys
• Drafting Committee: B05.01 - Plate, Sheet, and Strip

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:B96/B96M −20
Standard Specification for
Copper-Silicon Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar for
1
General Purposes and Pressure Vessels
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B96/B96M; 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* B248M SpecificationforGeneralRequirementsforWrought
Copper and Copper-Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for
Bar (Metric)
copper-silicon alloy plate, sheet, strip, and rolled bar for
B846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
drawing, forming, stamping, bending, and general engineering
E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-
applications, and for pressure vessel applications. The alloys
terials
involved are copper alloys UNS Nos. C65100, C65400, and
E54 Test Methods for ChemicalAnalysis of Special Brasses
C65500.
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and Bronzes (Withdrawn 2002)
1.2 When product is ordered for ASME Boiler and Pressure
E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and
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Vessel Code applications, consult the Code for applicable
CopperAlloys(PhotometricMethods)(Withdrawn2010)
alloys.
E118 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-
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Chromium Alloys (Withdrawn 2010)
1.3 Units—The values stated in either inch-pound units or
SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the E478 Test Methods for ChemicalAnalysis of CopperAlloys
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text, SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each
2.2 ASME Code:
system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be
used independently of the other, and values from the two
3. General Requirements
systems shall not be combined.
3.1 The following sections of Specification B248 or Speci-
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
fication B248M constitute a part of this specification:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.1 Terminology
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.1.2 Materials and Manufacture
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1.3 Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.1.4 Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1.5 Sampling
3.1.6 Number of Tests and Retests
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.7 Test Specimens
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.8 Test Methods
B248 Specification for General Requirements for Wrought 3.1.9 Significance of Numerical Limits
Copper and Copper-Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled
3.1.10 Inspection
Bar 3.1.11 Rejection and Rehearing
3.1.12 Certification
3.1.13 Test Reports
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeB05onCopper
3.1.14 Product Identification
andCopperAlloysandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeB05.01onPlate,
3.1.15 Packing and Package Marking
Sheet, and Strip.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2020. Published October 2020. Originally
3.1.16 Supplementary Requirements
approved in 1934. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as B96/B96M – 16. DOI:
10.1520/B0096_B0096M-20.
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specifi-
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cation SB–96 in Section 11 of that Code. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or www.astm.org.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on International Headquarters, Two Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
the ASTM website. www.asme.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.2 In addition, when a section with a title identical to that 6.2 These composition limits do not preclude the presence
referencedin3.1aboveappearsinthisspecification,itcontains ofotherelements.Byagreementbetweenthemanufacturerand
additional requirements which supplement those appearing in purchaser, limits may be established and analysis requ
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: B96/B96M − 16 B96/B96M − 20
Standard Specification for
Copper-Silicon Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar for
1
General Purposes and Pressure Vessels
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B96/B96M; 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 establishes the requirements for copper-silicon alloy plate, sheet, strip, and rolled bar for drawing, forming,
stamping, bending, and general engineering applications, and for pressure vessel applications. The alloys involved are copper
alloys UNS Nos. C65100, C65400, and C65500.
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1.2 When product is ordered for ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, consult the Code for applicable alloys.
1.3 Units—The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, SI
units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system mayare not benecessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure
conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combiningother, and values from the two
systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.shall not be combined.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B248 Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar
B248M Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar
(Metric)
B846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
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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, 2016Oct. 1, 2020. Published April 2016October 2020. Originally approved in 1934. Last previous edition approved in 20112016 as
B96/B96M – 11.B96/B96M – 16. DOI: 10.1520/B0096_B0096M-16.10.1520/B0096_B0096M-20.
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specification SB–96 in Section 11 of that Code.
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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 the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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E54 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Special Brasses and Bronzes (Withdrawn 2002)
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E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods) (Withdrawn 2010)
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E118 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-Chromium Alloys (Withdrawn 2010)
E478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys
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2.2 ASME Code:
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
3. General Requirements
3.1 The following sections of either Specifications Specification B248 or Specification B248M constitute a part of this
specification:
3.1.1 Terminology
3.1.2 Materials and Manufacture
3.1.3 Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
3.1.4 Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
3.1.5 Sampling
3.1.6 Number of Tests and Retests
3.1.7 Test Specimens
3.1.8 Test Methods
3.1.9 Significance of Numerical Limits
3.1.10 Inspection
3.1.11 Rejection and Rehearing
3.1.12 Certification
3.1.13 Test Reports
3.1.14 Product Identification
3.1.15 Packing and Package Marking
3.1.16 Supplementary Requirements
3.2 In addition, when a section with a title identical to that referenced in 3.1 above appears in this specification, it contains
additional requirements which supplement those appearing in either Specifications Specification B248 or Specification B248M.
4. Terminology
4.1 For d
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