ASTM B211-03

Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Bar, Rod, and Wire

ABSTRACT
This specification covers rolled or cold-finished bar, rod, and wire in alloys and tempers. The products shall be produced either by hot extruding and cold finishing or by hot rolling with or without cold finishing. The bars, rods, and wire shall conform to the chemical composition limits specified. Samples for determination of chemical composition shall be taken in accordance with one of the following methods: chemical analysis or spectrochemical analysis. The bar, rod, and wire shall conform to the tensile requirements. Bend testing and stress-corrosion resistance test shall be made to conform to the specified requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers rolled or cold-finished bar, rod, and wire in alloys (Note 1) and tempers as shown in Table 2.
Note 1—Throughout this specification use of the term alloyin the general sense includes aluminum as well as aluminum alloy.
Note 2—The term cold finished is used to indicate the type of surface finish, sharpness of angles, and dimensional tolerances produced by drawing through a die.Note 3
See Specification B 221 for aluminum and aluminum-alloy extruded bars, rods, wire, shapes, and tubes; and Specification B 316 for aluminum and aluminum-alloy rivet and cold-heading wire and rods.
1.2 Alloy and temper designations are in accordance with ANSI H35.1. The equivalent UNS alloy designations are those of preceded by A9, for example, A91100 for aluminum 1100 in accordance with Practice E 527.
1.3 A complete metric companion to Specification B 211 has been developed—B 211M; therefore, no metric equivalents are presented in this specification.
1.4 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum and aluminum alloys in this specification, see Annex A2.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2003
• ICS: 77.150.10 - Aluminium products
• Technical Committee: B07 - Light Metals and Alloys
• Drafting Committee: B07.03 - Aluminum Alloy Wrought Products

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM B211-02 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Bar, Rod, and Wire
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Replaced By: ASTM B211-12 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Rolled or Cold Finished Bar, Rod, and Wire
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F3122-14(2022) - Standard Guide for Evaluating Mechanical Properties of Metal Materials Made via Additive Manufacturing Processes
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D1062-08(2023) - Standard Test Method for Cleavage Strength of Metal-to-Metal Adhesive Bonds
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM B881-17 - Standard Terminology Relating to Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D7098-21 - Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Lubricants by Thin-Film Oxygen Uptake (TFOUT) Catalyst B
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM F626-14(2023) - Standard Specification for Fence Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM F1183-96(2022) - Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Chain Link Fence Fabric
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM F1073-19 - Standard Specification for Door Fittings, for Watertight /Gastight /Airtight, Weathertight, and Non-Tight Doors, for Marine Use
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D4742-23 - Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Gasoline Automotive Engine Oils by Thin-Film Oxygen Uptake (TFOUT)
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D950-03(2020)e1 - Standard Test Method for Impact Strength of Adhesive Bonds
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D897-08(2016) - Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Adhesive Bonds
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM B361-16 - Standard Specification for Factory-Made Wrought Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Welding Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM B316/B316M-20 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Rivet and Cold-Heading Wire and Rods
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM G134-17(2023) - Standard Test Method for Erosion of Solid Materials by Cavitating Liquid Jet
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: B211 – 03
Standard Specification for
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Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Bar, Rod, and Wire
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B211; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope* B557 Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast
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Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
1.1 This specification covers rolled or cold-finished bar,
B594 Practice for Ultrasonic Inspection of Aluminum-
rod, and wire in alloys (Note 1) and tempers as shown inTable
Alloy Wrought Products for Aerospace Applications
2.
B660 Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and
NOTE 1—Throughout this specification use of the term alloy in the
Magnesium Products
general sense includes aluminum as well as aluminum alloy.
B666/B666M Practice for Identification Marking ofAlumi-
NOTE 2—The term cold finished is used to indicate the type of surface
num and Magnesium Products
finish, sharpness of angles, and dimensional tolerances produced by
B881 TerminologyRelatingtoAluminum-andMagnesium-
drawing through a die.
Alloy Products
NOTE 3—See Specification B221 for aluminum and aluminum-alloy
extruded bars, rods, wire, shapes, and tubes; and Specification B316/
B918 Practice for Heat Treatment of Wrought Aluminum
B316M for aluminum and aluminum-alloy rivet and cold-heading wire
Alloys
and rods.
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
1.2 Alloy and temper designations are in accordance with Determine Conformance with Specifications
ANSI H35.1. The equivalent UNS alloy designations are those
E34 Test Methods for ChemicalAnalysis ofAluminum and
ofTable 1 preceded byA9, for example,A91100 for aluminum Aluminum-Base Alloys
1100 in accordance with Practice E527.
E55 Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and
1.3 AcompletemetriccompaniontoSpecificationB211has Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition
been developed—B211M; therefore, no metric equivalents are
E290 Test Methods for Bend Testing of Material for Duc-
presented in this specification. tility
1.4 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the
and aluminum alloys in this specification, see Annex A2. Unified Numbering System (UNS)
E607 Test Method for Atomic Emission Spectrometric
2. Referenced Documents
Analysis Aluminum Alloys by the Point to Plane Tech-
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date
nique Nitrogen Atmosphere
of material purchase form a part of this specification to the
E716 Practices for Sampling Aluminum and Aluminum
extent referenced herein:
Alloys for Spectrochemical Analysis
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2.2 ASTM Standards:
E1004 Test Method for Determining Electrical Conductiv-
B221 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
ity Using the Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Method
Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
E1251 Test Method for Analysis of Aluminum and Alumi-
B316/B316M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-
num Alloys by Atomic Emission Spectrometry
Alloy Rivet and Cold-Heading Wire and Rods
G47 Test Method for Determining Susceptibility to Stress-
Corrosion Cracking of 2XXX and 7XXXAluminumAlloy
Products
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B07 on Light 2.3 ANSI Standards:
Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B07.03 on
H35.1 Alloy and Temper Designation Systems for Alumi-
Aluminum Alloy Wrought Products.
num
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2003. Published November 2003. Originally
H35.2 DimensionalTolerances forAluminum Mill Products
approved in 1946. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as B211–02. DOI:
10.1520/B0211-03.
2.4 Federal Standard:
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi- 4
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
cation SB-211 in Section II of that Code.
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Designation:B 211–02 Designation: B211 – 03
Standard Specification for
1
Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Bar, Rod, and Wire
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B211; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
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1.1 This specification covers rolled or cold-finished bar, rod, and wire in alloys (Note 1) and tempers as shown in Table 2.
NOTE 1—Throughout this specification use of the term alloy in the general sense includes aluminum as well as aluminum alloy.
NOTE 2—The term cold finished is used to indicate the type of surface finish, sharpness of angles, and dimensional tolerances produced by drawing
through a die.
NOTE 3—See Specification B 221B221 for aluminum and aluminum-alloy extruded bars, rods, wire, shapes, and tubes; and Specification B
316B316/B316M for aluminum and aluminum-alloy rivet and cold-heading wire and rods.
1.2 Alloy and temper designations are in accordance with ANSI H35.1. The equivalent UNS alloy designations are those of
Table 1 preceded by A9, for example, A91100 for aluminum 1100 in accordance with Practice E 527E527.
1.3 A complete metric companion to Specification B211 has been developed—B211M; therefore, no metric equivalents are
presented in this specification.
1.4 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum and aluminum alloys in this specification, see Annex A2.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date of material purchase form a part of this specification to the extent
referenced herein:
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2.2 ASTM Standards:
B221 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
B316316/B316M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Rivet and Cold-Heading Wire and Rods
B557 Test Methods offor Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
B594 Practice for Ultrasonic Inspection of Aluminum-Alloy Wrought Products for Aerospace Applications
B660 Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and Magnesium Products
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B666/B666M Practice for Identification Marking of Aluminum and Magnesium Products Practice for Identification Marking
of Aluminum and Magnesium Products
B881 Terminology Relating to Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
B918 Practice for Heat Treatment of Wrought Aluminum Alloys
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E34 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum-Base Alloys
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E55 Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition
E227Test Method for Optical Emission Spectrometric Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by the Point-to-Plane
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Technique Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition
E290 Test Methods for Bend Testing of Material for Ductility
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS) Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering
System (UNS)
E607 Test Method for Optical Emission Spectrometric Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by the Point-to-Plane
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B07 on Light Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B07.03 on
Aluminum-Alloy Wrought Products.
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 2002. Published December 2002. Originally approved in 1946. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as B 211–00.onAluminumAlloy
Wrought Products.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2003. Published November 2003. Originally approved in 1946. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as B211–02. DOI:
10.1520/B0211-03.
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specification SB-211 in Section II of that Code.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.02.
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ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,[e-mail]ards
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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