ASTM B899-21

Standard Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
2.1 The terms defined in this document are generic in respect to the standards under the jurisdiction of Committee B02 on Nonferrous Metals and Alloys. The same terms may have different definitions in other ASTM technical committees.  
2.2 Some definitions may differ within the committee because of limitations on items such as weights or dimensions. In such cases the terms will be more precisely defined in the Terminology section of the standards in which these terms are used.
SCOPE
1.1 To promote precise understanding and interpretation of standards, reports, and other technical writings promulgated by Committee B02.  
1.2 To standardize the terminology used in these documents.  
1.3 To explain the meanings of technical terms used within these documents for those not conversant with them.  
1.4 Some definitions include a discussion section, which is a mandatory part of the definition and contains additional information that is relevant to the meaning of the defined term.  
1.5 Definitions of terms specific to a particular standard will appear in that standard and will supersede any definitions of identical terms in this standard.  
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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2021
• ICS: 77.120.01 - Non-ferrous metals in general
• Technical Committee: B02 - Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
• Drafting Committee: B02.91 - Terminology

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: B899 − 21
Standard Terminology
1
Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B899; 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 To promote precise understanding and interpretation of
General Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
standards, reports, and other technical writings promulgated by
3.1 Terms and Their Definitions:
Committee B02.
bar, n—an elongated, forged or rolled metal product with
1.2 Tostandardizetheterminologyusedinthesedocuments.
uniform strength, length and section (such as rectangular,
1.3 To explain the meanings of technical terms used within square, round, oval or hexagonal).
DISCUSSION—The term “bar” may have a similar definition, but with
these documents for those not conversant with them.
greater and more specific detail in the product standard.
1.4 Some definitions include a discussion section, which is
billet, n—a formed shape that may be further worked, or a
a mandatory part of the definition and contains additional
solid, semifinished, round, or rectangular product that has
information that is relevant to the meaning of the defined term.
been hot-worked by forging, rolling, or extrusion.
1.5 Definitions of terms specific to a particular standard will
appear in that standard and will supersede any definitions of
ellipsis, n—in a tabular entry, three periods (.) that indicate
identical terms in this standard. that there is no requirement.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
heat, n—refer to melt.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ingot, n—a casting of simple shape suitable for hot-working or
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
remelting.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
liquidus, n—the lowest temperature at which an alloy under
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
equilibrium conditions begins to freeze on cooling or is
completely melted on heating.
2. Significance and Use
lot, n—a quantity of metal made under conditions that, for
2.1 The terms defined in this document are generic in
sampling purposes, are considered uniform.
respect to the standards under the jurisdiction of Committee
B02 on Nonferrous Metals and Alloys. The same terms may
lot number, n—a unique alphanumeric designation for a lot
have different definitions in otherASTM technical committees.
that is traceable to manufacturing records.
2.2 Some definitions may differ within the committee be-
melt, n—all the metal that, while molten, was held at the same
cause of limitations on items such as weights or dimensions. In
time in the same holding vessel.
such cases the terms will be more precisely defined in the
nonferrous material, n—metals and alloys that do not contain
Terminology section of the standards in which these terms are
iron as the principal component.
used.
DISCUSSION—Theironcontentisnotalwaysstatedinthespecification
and is not always determined by chemical analysis. The iron content
may be taken to be 100 % minus the sum of the mean values permitted
by the specification for all other elements having a specified range or a
specified maximum. For conformance purposes, the mean value for
iron, whether specified or calculated, is compared on an individual
basis to the mean values permitted by the specification for each of the
other elements having a specified range or a specified maximum. If an
element other than iron is not specified, but is listed as remainder or
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on
balance, then, for conformance purposes the mean value for iron is
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
compared to the calculated value for that other element.
B02.91 on Terminology.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2021. Published December 2021. Originally
plate, n—a flat-rolled metal product of same minimum thick-
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as B899 – 18. DOI:
10.1520/B0899-21. ness and width arbitrarily dependent on the type of metal.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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producer, n—the primary manufacturer of the material.
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Designation: B899 − 18 B899 − 21
Standard Terminology
1
Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B899; 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*
1.1 To promote precise understanding and interpretation of standards, reports, and other technical writings promulgated by
Committee B02.
1.2 To standardize the terminology used in these documents.
1.3 To explain the meanings of technical terms used within these documents for those not conversant with them.
1.4 Some definitions include a discussion section, which is a mandatory part of the definition and contains additional information
that is relevant to the meaning of the defined term.
1.5 Definitions of terms specific to a particular standard will appear in that standard and will supersede any definitions of identical
terms in this standard.
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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B6 Specification for Zinc
B29 Specification for Refined Lead
B32 Specification for Solder Metal
B39 Specification for Nickel
B69 Specification for Rolled Zinc
B86 Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings
B160 Specification for Nickel Rod and Bar
B161 Specification for Nickel Seamless Pipe and Tube
B163 Specification for Seamless Nickel and Nickel Alloy Condenser and Heat-Exchanger Tubes
B164 Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy Rod, Bar, and Wire
B165 Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy Seamless Pipe and Tube
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B02.91 on
Editorial and Terminology.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2018Nov. 1, 2021. Published January 2019December 2021. Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 20162018
as B899B899 – 18. – 16. DOI: 10.1520/B0899-18.10.1520/B0899-21.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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B166 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Aluminum Alloy, Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloys, Nickel-Chromium-Cobalt-
Molybdenum Alloy, Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Tungsten Alloy, and Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Copper Alloy Rod, Bar,
and Wire
B167 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Aluminum Alloys (UNS N06699), Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloys (UNS N06600,
N06601, N06603, N06690, N06693, N06025, N06045, and N06696), Nickel-Chromium-Cobalt-Molybdenum Alloy (UNS
N06617), Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Tungsten Alloy (UNS N06674), and
B240 Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloys in Ingot Form for Foundry and Die Castings
B327 Specification for Master Alloys Used in Making Zinc Die Casting Alloys
B333 Specification for Nickel-Molybdenum Alloy Plate, Sheet, and Strip
B339 Specification for Pig Tin
B407 Specification for Nickel-Iron-Chromium Alloy Seamless Pipe and Tube
B408 Specification for Nickel-Iron-Chromium Alloy Rod and Bar
B418 Specification for Cast and Wrought Galvanic Zinc Anodes
B423 Specification for Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Molybdenum-Copper Alloy (UNS N08825, N08221, and N06845) Seamless
Pipe and Tube
B425 Specification for Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Molybdenum-Copper Alloys Rod and Bar
B434 Specification for Nickel-Molybdenum-Chromium-Iron Alloys (UNS N10003, UNS N10242) Plate, Sheet, and Strip
B435 Specification for UNS N06002, UNS N06230, UNS N12160, and UNS R30556 Plate, Sheet, and Strip
B444 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Columbium Alloys (UNS N06625 and UNS N06852) and Nickel-
Chromium-Molybdenum-Silicon Alloy (UNS N06219) Pipe and Tube
B445 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron-Columbium-Molybdenum-Tungsten Alloy (UNS N06102)p Seamless Pipe and
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Tube (Withdrawn 1995)
B446 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Columbium Alloy (UNS N06625), Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-
Silicon Alloy (UNS N06219), and Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Tungsten Alloy (UNS N0
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