ASTM B928/B928M-15(2023)
(Specification)Standard Specification for High Magnesium Aluminum-Alloy Products for Marine Service and Similar Environments
Standard Specification for High Magnesium Aluminum-Alloy Products for Marine Service and Similar Environments
ABSTRACT
This specification covers high magnesium marine application aluminum-alloy in those alloy tempers for flat sheet, coiled sheet, and plate, in the mill finish that are intended for marine and similar environments. An inspection lot shall consist of an identifiable quantity of material of the same mill form, alloy, temper, cast or melt lot, and thickness, subjected to inspection at one time. The material shall be supplied in the mill finish and shall be uniform as defined by the requirements of this specification and shall be commercially sound. Each coil, sheet and plate shall be examined to determine conformance to this specification with respect to general quality and identification marking. One sample shall be taken from each end of each parent coil, or parent plate. Alloy-tempers are manufactured and corrosion tested for intended use in marine hull construction or in marine applications where frequent or constant direct contact with seawater is expected. The specimen shall be capable of exhibiting resistance to intergranular corrosion as indicated by an acceptable mass-loss when tested and shall also be capable of exhibiting no evidence of exfoliation or corrosion. Under metallographic examination, the microstructure of a sample from each production lot shall be compared to that of the producer-established reference photomicrograph of acceptable material, in the same thickness range. Each shipping container shall be marked with the purchase order number, material size, specification number, alloy and temper, gross and net weights, and the producer's name or trademark.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers high magnesium aluminum-alloy products in the mill finish condition that are intended for marine hull construction and other marine applications where frequent or constant direct contact with seawater is expected and for similar environments (Note 1). Aluminum alloy products covered by this specification include the alloy-tempers of flat sheet, coiled sheet, and plate shown in Table 2 [Table 3] and Table 4 [Table 5], and alloy-tempers of extruded profiles shown in Table 6 [Table 7].
Note 1: There are other aluminum alloy-temper products that may be suitable for use in marine and similar environments, but which may not require the corrosion resistance testing specified by B928/B928M. See Specification B209 or B209M for other aluminum sheet and plate alloy-temper products. For other aluminum extruded alloy-temper products see Specification B221 or B221M and/or other relevant specifications for aluminum extruded products.
1.2 Alloy and temper designations are in accordance with ANSI H35.1/H35.1 (M). The equivalent Unified Numbering System alloy designations are those of Table 1 preceded by A9, for example, A95083 for 5083 in accordance with Practice E527.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units (Table 3 and Table 5) or inch-pound units (Table 2 and Table 4) are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of each other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.4 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum and aluminum alloys in this specification, see Annex A2.
1.5 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 establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 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.
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Designation: B928/B928M − 15 (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Specification for
High Magnesium Aluminum-Alloy Products for Marine
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Service and Similar Environments
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B928/B928M; 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 1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1 This specification covers high magnesium aluminum-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
alloy products in the mill finish condition that are intended for
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
marine hull construction and other marine applications where
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
frequent or constant direct contact with seawater is expected
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
and for similar environments (Note 1). Aluminum alloy prod-
ucts covered by this specification include the alloy-tempers of
2. Referenced Documents
flat sheet, coiled sheet, and plate shown in Table 2 [Table 3]
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the
and Table 4 [Table 5], and alloy-tempers of extruded profiles
shown in Table 6 [Table 7]. date of material purchase, unless otherwise noted, form a part
NOTE 1—There are other aluminum alloy-temper products that may be of this specification to the extent referenced herein:
suitable for use in marine and similar environments, but which may not
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2.2 ASTM Standards:
require the corrosion resistance testing specified by B928/B928M. See
B209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
Specification B209 or B209M for other aluminum sheet and plate
alloy-temper products. For other aluminum extruded alloy-temper prod-
Sheet and Plate (Metric) B0209_B0209M
ucts see Specification B221 or B221M and/or other relevant specifications
B209M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
for aluminum extruded products.
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Sheet and Plate (Metric) (Withdrawn 2021)
1.2 Alloy and temper designations are in accordance with
B221 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Ex-
ANSI H35.1/H35.1 (M). The equivalent Unified Numbering
truded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
System alloy designations are those of Table 1 preceded by A9,
B221M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
for example, A95083 for 5083 in accordance with Practice
Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes (Metric)
E527.
B557 Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast
Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
1.3 The values stated in either SI units (Table 3 and Table 5)
B557M Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast
or inch-pound units (Table 2 and Table 4) are to be regarded
Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products (Metric)
separately as standard. The values stated in each system may
B660 Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and
not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used
Magnesium Products
independently of each other. Combining values from the two
B666/B666M Practice for Identification Marking of Alumi-
systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
num and Magnesium Products
1.4 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum
B881 Terminology Relating to Aluminum- and Magnesium-
and aluminum alloys in this specification, see Annex A2.
Alloy Products
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
B985 Practice for Sampling Aluminum Ingots, Billets, Cast-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
ings and Finished or Semi-Finished Wrought Aluminum
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Products for Compositional Analysis
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Aluminum Alloy Wrought Products. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2023. Published October 2023. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as B928/B928M – 15. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
DOI: 10.1520/B0928_B0928M-15R23. www.ast
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Designation: B928/B928M − 15 B928/B928M − 15 (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Specification for
High Magnesium Aluminum-Alloy Products for Marine
1
Service and Similar Environments
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B928/B928M; 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 high magnesium aluminum-alloy products in the mill finish condition that are intended for marine
hull construction and other marine applications where frequent or constant direct contact with seawater is expected and for similar
environments (Note 1). Aluminum alloy products covered by this specification include the alloy-tempers of flat sheet, coiled sheet,
and plate shown in Table 2 [Table 3] and Table 4 [Table 5], and alloy-tempers of extruded profiles shown in Table 6 [Table 7].
NOTE 1—There are other aluminum alloy-temper products that may be suitable for use in marine and similar environments, but which may not require
the corrosion resistance testing specified by B928/B928M. See Specification B209 or B209M for other aluminum sheet and plate alloy-temper products.
For other aluminum extruded alloy-temper products see Specification B221 or B221M and/or other relevant specifications for aluminum extruded
products.
1.2 Alloy and temper designations are in accordance with ANSI H35.1/H35.1 (M). The equivalent Unified Numbering System
alloy designations are those of Table 1 preceded by A9, for example, A95083 for 5083 in accordance with Practice E527.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units (Table 3 and Table 5) or inch-pound units (Table 2 and Table 4) are to be regarded separately
as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently
of each other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.4 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum and aluminum alloys in this specification, see Annex A2.
1.5 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 establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 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 documents of the issue in effect on the date of material purchase, unless otherwise noted, form a part of this
specification to the extent referenced herein:
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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 June 15, 2015Oct. 1, 2023. Published July 2015October 2023. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 20142015 as
B928/B928M – 14a.B928/B928M – 15. DOI: 10.1520/B0928_B0928M-15. 10.1520/B0928_B0928M-15R23.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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2.2 ASTM Standards:
B209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate (Metric) B0209_B0209M
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B209M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate (Metric) (Withdrawn 2021)
B221 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
B221M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes (Metric)
B557 Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
B557M Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products (Metric)
B660 Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and Magnesium Products
B666/B666M Practice for Identification Marking of Aluminum and Magnesium Products
B881 Terminology Relating to Aluminum- and Magnes
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