ASTM B897-23

Standard Specification for Configuration of Zinc and Zinc Alloy Jumbo, Block, Half Block, and Slab Ingot

ABSTRACT
This specification covers zinc and zinc alloy jumbo and block ingots meeting dimensional requirements. Zinc jumbo and block ingot specifications shall include dimension definition and limits in dimension. Jumbo or block ingots, or both, shall be reasonably free from dross, cracks, adhering foreign matter, undue surface oxide, and any "flash" that would interfere with handling and use.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers zinc and zinc alloy jumbo, block, half block, and slab ingot meeting dimensional requirements.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.3 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 Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
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: 31-Mar-2023
• ICS: 77.120.60 - Lead, zinc, tin and their alloys
• Technical Committee: B02 - Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
• Drafting Committee: B02.04 - Zinc and Cadmium

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: B897 − 23
Standard Specification for
Configuration of Zinc and Zinc Alloy Jumbo, Block, Half
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Block, and Slab Ingot
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B897; 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 3. Terminology
1.1 This specification covers zinc and zinc alloy jumbo,
3.1 Terms shall be defined in accordance with Terminology
block, half block, and slab ingot meeting dimensional require- B899.
ments.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.2.1 jumbo ingot, n—large casting of zinc or zinc alloy,
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
having through holes for chains, designed for handling by
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
mechanical equipment, with a nominal weight of 2400 lb,
and are not considered standard.
which is also referred to as a jumbo or strip jumbo.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2.2 block ingot, n—large casting of zinc or zinc alloy,
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
having lift pockets, designed for handling by mechanical
responsibility of the user of this standard to become familiar
equipment, with a nominal weight of 2400 lb, which is also
with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate
referred to as a block.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product/material as provided
3.2.3 half block ingot, n—large casting of zinc or zinc alloy,
by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety, health,
having lift pockets, designed for handling by mechanical
and environmental practices, and determine the applicability
equipment, with a nominal weight of 1200 lb, which is also
of regulatory limitations prior to use.
referred to as half block.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.2.4 slab ingot, n—smaller casting of zinc or zinc alloy
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
designed for manual handling, but often handled by mechani-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
cal equipment, with a nominal weight of 55 lb, which is also
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
referred to as slab.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 3.2.5 slab bundle, n—arrangement of typically 40 slab
ingots strapped with metal or other binding, with nominal
2. Referenced Documents
weight of 2200 lb, which is also referred to as bundle. The
2.1 The following standards of the issue in effect on date of bundle may be stacked on a wood or other skid.
order acceptance, form a part of this specification to the extent
referenced herein: 4. Ordering Information
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2.2 ASTM Standards: 4.1 Orders for jumbo, block, half block, or slab ingots under
B899 Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Al-
this specification shall include the following information in
loys addition to the appropriate information specified in Specifica-
B949 Specification for General Requirements for Zinc and tion B949, Section 4:
Zinc Alloy Products 4.1.1 Type of ingot (Jumbo, Type 1 Block, Type 2 Block,
Half Block Type 1, Half Block Type 2, or Slab).
4.1.2 Order may stipulate dimensions, or tolerances, or
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on
both, not meeting this specification only upon mutual written
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
B02.04 on Zinc and Cadmium.
agreement between purchaser and producer.
Current edition approved April 1, 2023. Published April 2023. Originally
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as B897 – 18. DOI:
5. Materials and Manufacture
10.1520/B0897-23.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5.1 The producer shall use care to have each lot of zinc
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
metal or zinc alloy jumbo, block, half block, or slab ingots be
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. of as uniform quality as possible.
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TABLE 1 Zinc Jumbo Ingot Specification TABLE 3 Zinc Half Block Ingot Specification
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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: B897 − 18 B897 − 23
Standard Specification for
Configuration of Zinc and Zinc Alloy Jumbo, Block, Half
1
Block, and Slab Ingot
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B897; 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*Scope
1.1 This specification covers zinc and zinc alloy jumbo, block, half block, and slab ingot meeting dimensional requirements.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 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 Safety Data Sheet
(SDS) for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental
practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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
2.1 The following standards of the issue in effect on date of order acceptance, form a part of this specification to the extent
referenced herein:
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2.2 ASTM Standards:
B6 Specification for Zinc
B852 Specification for Continuous Galvanizing Grade (CGG) Zinc Alloys for Hot-Dip Galvanizing of Sheet Steel
B899 Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys
B949 Specification for General Requirements for Zinc and Zinc Alloy Products
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
3. Terminology
3.1 Terms shall be defined in accordance with Terminology B899.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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This specification 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.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2018April 1, 2023. Published January 2019April 2023. Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 20132018 as
B897 – 13. DOI: 10.1520/B0897-18.18. DOI: 10.1520/B0897-23.
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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
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3.2.1 jumbo ingot, n—large casting of zinc or zinc alloy, having through holes for chains, designed for handling by mechanical
equipment, with a nominal weight of 2400 pounds, 2400 lb, which is also referred to as a jumbo or strip jumbo.
3.2.2 block ingot, n—large casting of zinc or zinc alloy, having lift pockets, designed for handling by mechanical equipment, with
a nominal weight of 2400 pounds,lb, which is also referred to as a block.
3.2.3 half block ingot, n—large casting of zinc or zinc alloy, having lift pockets, designed for handling by mechanical equipment,
with a nominal weight of 1200 pounds, 1200 lb, which is also referred to as half block.
3.2.4 slab ingot, n—smaller casting of zinc or zinc alloy designed for manual handling, but often handled by mechanical
equipment, with a nominal weight of 55 pounds, 55 lb, which is also referred to as slab.
3.2.5 slab bundle, n—arrangement of typically 40 slab ingots strapped with metal or other binding, with nominal weight of 2200
pounds, 2200 lb, which is also referred to as bundle. The bundle may be stacked on a wood or other skid.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Orders for jumbo, block, half block, or slab ingots under this specification shall include the following information in addition
to the appropriate information specified in Specification B949, Section 4
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