ASTM B179-96

Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloys in Ingot and Molten Forms for Castings from All Casting Processes

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers commercial aluminum alloys in ingot form for remelting and molten form for the manufacture of castings. The specific gravity of these alloys does not exceed 3.0 and they are designated as shown in Tables 1 and 2.  
Note 1- Throughout this specification the use of "ingot" in a general sense includes sow, T-bar, T-ingot, and pig.  
1.2 Alloy designations are in accordance with ANSI H35.1. The equivalent Unified Numbering System alloy designations are in accordance with Practice E 527.  
Note 2- Supplementary data pertaining to the alloys covered by this specification when used in the form of castings are given in Specifications B 26/B 26M, B 85, B 108, B 618, and B 686.  
1.3 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum and aluminum alloys in this specification, see Annex A1.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Dec-1996
• ICS: 77.150.10 - Aluminium products
• Technical Committee: B07 - Light Metals and Alloys
• Drafting Committee: B07.01 - Aluminum Alloy Ingots and Castings

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM B179-03 - Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloys in Ingot and Molten Forms for Castings from All Casting Processes
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2003
• Referred By: ASTM B881-17 - Standard Terminology Relating to Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-1996
• Referred By: ASTM B686/B686M-18 - Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Castings, High-Strength
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-1996
• Referred By: ASTM B85/B85M-18e1 - Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Die Castings
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-1996
• Referred By: ASTM B26/B26M-18e1 - Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Sand Castings
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-1996
• Referred By: ASTM B955/B955M-18 - Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Centrifugal Castings
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-1996
• Referred By: ASTM B618/B618M-18e1 - Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Investment Castings
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-1996
• Referred By: ASTM B253-11(2022) - Standard Guide for Preparation of Aluminum Alloys for Electroplating
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-1996
• Referred By: ASTM B969/B969M-18e1 - Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Castings Produced by Squeeze Casting, and the Semi-Solid Thixocast and Rheocast Casting Processes
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-1996
• Referred By: ASTM B108/B108M-19 - Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Permanent Mold Castings
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-1996

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: B 179 – 96
Standard Specification for
Aluminum Alloys in Ingot and Molten Forms for Castings
from All Casting Processes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 179; 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 (e) 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 * B 686 Specification for Aluminum Alloy Castings, High-
Strength
1.1 This specification covers commercial aluminum alloys
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
in ingot form for remelting and molten form for the manufac-
Determine Conformance with Specifications
ture of castings. The specific gravity of these alloys does not
E 34 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum and
exceed 3.0 and they are designated as shown in Tables 1 and 2.
Aluminum Base Alloys
NOTE 1—Throughout this specification the use of “ingot” in a general
E 88 Practice for Sampling Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
sense includes sow, T-bar, T-ingot, and pig.
in Cast Form for Determination of Chemical Composition
1.2 Alloy designations are in accordance with ANSI H35.1.
E 101 Test Method for Spectrographic Analysis of Alumi-
The equivalent Unified Numbering System alloy designations
num and Aluminum Alloys by the Point-to-Plane Tech-
are in accordance with Practice E 527.
nique
E 227 Test Method for Optical Emission Spectrometric
NOTE 2—Supplementary data pertaining to the alloys covered by this
Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by the
specification when used in the form of castings are given in Specifications
B 26/B 26M, B 85, B 108, B 618, and B 686. Point-to-Plane Technique
E 527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)
1.3 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum
E 607 Test Method for Optical Emission Spectrometric
and aluminum alloys in this specification, see Annex A1.
Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by the
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Point-to-Plane Technique, Nitrogen Atmosphere
as the standard.
E 716 Practices for Sampling Aluminum and Aluminum
2. Referenced Documents Alloys for Spectrochemical Analysis
E 1251 Test Method for Optical Emission Spectrometric
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by the Argon
B 26/B26M Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Sand Cast-
2 Atmosphere, Point-to-Plane, Unipolar Self-Initiating Ca-
ings
pacitor Discharge
B 85 Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Die Castings
2.2 ANSI Standard:
B 108 Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Permanent Mold
2 H35.1 Alloy and Temper Designation Systems for Alumi-
Castings
num
B 275 Practice for Codification of Certain Nonferrous Met-
als and Alloys, Cast and Wrought
3. Ordering Information
B 618 Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Investment Cast-
3 3.1 Orders for material under this specification shall include
ings
the following information:
B 666/B 666M Practice for Identification Marking of Alu-
2 3.1.1 This specification designation (which includes the
minum and Magnesium Products
number, the year, and the revision letter, if applicable),
3.1.2 Alloy (Section 6, Tables 1 and 2), and
3.1.3 The quantity in pieces or pounds.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B-7 on Light
Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B07.01 on
Aluminum Alloy Ingots and Castings. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02.
Current edition approved Dec. 10, 1996. Published January 1997. Originally Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.05.
published as B 179 – 46 T. Last previous edition B 179 – 95a. Discontinued. See 1995 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.05.
2 7
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.02. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.01.
3 8
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.07. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.06.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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TABLE 1 Chemical Composition Limits for Alloys Normally Used in Sand and Permanent Mold Casting Processes
NOTE 1—Where single units are shown, these indicate the maximum amounts permitted.
NOTE 2—Analysis shall be made for the elements for which limits are shown in this table.
NOTE 3—The following applies to all specified limits in this table: For purposes of determining conformance to these limits, an observed value or a calculated value obtained from analysis shall
be rounded to the nearest unit in the last right-hand place of figures used in expressing the specified limit in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E 29.
Composition, %
A
Alloy
B C
Use Others
Silicon Iron Copper Manganese Magnesium Chromium Nickel Zinc Tin Titanium Aluminum
A D
ANSI UNS Each Total
E
201.2 A02012 S 0.10 0.10 4.0–5.2 0.20–0.50 0.20–0.55 . . . . 0.15–0.35 0.05 0.10 remainder
204.2 A02042 S,P 0.15 0.10–0.20 4.2–4.9 0.05 0.20–0.35 . 0.03 0.05 0.05 0.15–0.25 0.05 0.15 remainder
208.1 A02081 S,P 2.5–3.5 0.9 3.5–4.5 0.50 0.10 . 0.35 1.0 . 0.25 . 0.50 remainder
208.2 A02082 S,P 2.5–3.5 0.8 3.5–4.5 0.30 0.03 . . 0.20 . 0.20 . 0.30 remainder
222.1 A02221 S,P 2.0 1.2 9.2–10.7 0.50 0.20–0.35 . 0.50 0.8 . 0.25 . 0.35 remainder
242.1 A02421 S,P 0.7 0.8 3.5–4.5 0.35 1.3–1.8 0.25 1.7–2.3 0.35 . 0.25 0.05 0.15 remainder
242.2 A02422 S,P 0.6 0.6 3.5–4.5 0.10 1.3–1.8 . 1.7–2.3 0.10 . 0.20 0.05 0.15 remainder
A242.1 A12421 S 0.6 0.6 3.7–4.5 0.10 1.3–1.7 0.15–0.25 1.8–2.3 0.10 . 0.07–0.20 0.05 0.15 remainder
A242.2 A12422 S 0.35 0.6 3.7–4.5 0.10 1.3–1.7 0.15–0.25 1.8–2.3 0.10 . 0.07–0.20 0.05 0.15 remainder
295.1 A02951 S 0.7–1.5 0.8 4.0–5.0 0.35 0.03 . . 0.35 . 0.25 0.05 0.15 remainder
295.2 A02952 S 0.7–1.2 0.8 4.0–5.0 0.30 0.03 . . 0.30 . 0.20 0.05 0.15 remainder
296.1 . P 2.0–3.0 0.9 4.0–5.0 0.35 0.05 . 0.35 0.50 . 0.25 . 0.35 remainder
296.2 . P 2.0–3.0 0.8 4.0–5.0 0.30 0.03 . . 0.30 . 0.20 0.05 0.15 remainder
308.1 A03081 P 5.0–6.0 0.8 4.0–5.0 0.50 0.10 . . 1.0 . 0.25 . 0.50 remainder
308.2 A03082 P 5.0–6.0 0.8 4.0–5.0 0.30 0.10 . . 0.50 . 0.20 . 0.50 remainder
319.1 A03191 S,P 5.5–6.5 0.8 3.0–4.0 0.50 0.10 . 0.35 1.0 . 0.25 . 0.50 remainder
319.2 A03192 S,P 5.5–6.5 0.6 3.0–4.0 0.10 0.10 . 0.10 0.10 . 0.20 . 0.20 remainder
328.1 A03281 S 7.5–8.5 0.8 1.0–2.0 0.20–0.6 0.25–0.6 0.35 0.25 1.5 . 0.25 . 0.50 remainder
F
332.1 A03321 P 8.5–10.5 0.9 2.0–4.0 0.50 0.6–1.5 . 0.50 1.0 . 0.25 . remainder
F
332.2 A03322 P 8.5–10.0 0.6 2.0–4.0 0.10 0.9–1.3 . 0.10 0.10 . 0.20 0.15 remainder
333.1 A03331 P 8.0–10.0 0.8 3.0–4.0 0.50 0.10–0.50 . 0.50 1.0 . 0.25 . 0.50 remainder
F
336.1 A03361 P 11.0–13.0 0.9 0.50–1.5 0.35 0.8–1.3 . 2.0–3.0 0.35 . . 0.30 remainder
F
336.2 A03362 P 11.0–13.0 0.9 0.50–1.5 0.10 0.9–1.3 . 2.0–3.0 0.10 . . 0.50 remainder
354.1 A03541 P 8.6–9.4 0.15 1.6–2.0 0.10 0.45–0.6 . . 0.10 . 0.20 0.05 0.15 remainder
G G
355.1 A03551 S,P 4.5–5.5 0.50 1.0–1.5 0.50 0.45–0.6 0.25 . 0.35 . 0.25 0.05 0.15 remainder
355.2 A03552 S,P 4.5–5.5 0.14–0.25 1.0–1.5 0.05 0.50–0.6 . . 0.05 . 0.20 0.05 0.15 remainder
C355.2 A33552 S,P 4.5–5.5 0.13 1.0–1.5 0.05 0.50–0.6 . . 0.05 . 0.20 0.05 0.15 remainder
G G
356.1 A03561 S,P 6.5–7.5 0.50 0.25 0.35 0.25–0.45 . . 0.35 . 0.25 0.05 0.15 remainder
356.2 A03562 S,P 6.5–7.5 0.13–0.25 0.10 0.05 0.30–0.45 . . 0.05 . 0.20 0.05 0.15 remainder
A356.2 A13562 S,P 6.5–7.5 0.12 0.10 0.05 0.30–0.45 . . 0.05 . 0.20 0.05 0.15 remainder
357.1 A03571 P 6.5–7.5 0.12 0.05 0.03 0.45–0.6 . . 0.05 . 0.20 0.05 0.15 remainder
H
A357.2 A13570 P 6.5–7.5 0.12 0.10 0.05 0.45–0.7 . . 0.05 . 0.04–0.20 0.03 0.10 remainder
359.2 A03592 P 8.5–9.5 0.12 0.10 0.10 0.55–0.7 . . 0.10 . 0.20 0.05 0.15 remainder
443.1 A04431 S,P 4.5–6.0 0.6 0.6 0.50 0.05 0.25 . 0.50 . 0.25 . 0.35 remainder
443.2 A04432 S,P 4.5–6.0 0.6 0.10 0.10 0.05 . . 0.10 . 0.20 0.05 0.15 remainder
B443.1 A24431 S,P 4.5–6.0 0.6 0.15 0.35 0.05 . . 0.35 . 0.25 0.05 0.15 remainder
A444.2 A14442 P 6.5–7.5 0.12 0.05 0.05 0.05 . . 0.05 . 0.20 0.05 0.15 remainder
F
513.2 A05132 P 0.30 0.30 0.10 0.10 3.6–4.5 . . 1.4–2.2 . 0.20 0.05 0.15 remainder
514.1 A05141 S 0.35 0.40 0.15 0.35 3.6–4.5 . . 0.15 . 0.25 0.05 0.15 remainder
514.2 A05142 S 0.30 0.30 0.10 0.10 3.6–4.5 . . 0.10 . 0.20 0.05 0.15 remainder
520.2 A05202 S 0.15 0.20 0.20 0.10 9.6–10.6 . . 0.10 . 0.20 0.05 0.15 remainder
I
535.2 A05352 S,P 0.10 0.10 0.05 0.10–0.25 6.6–7.5 . . . . 0.10–0.25 0.05 0.15 remainder
705.1 A07051 S,P 0.20 0.6 0.20 0.40–0.6 1.5–1.8 0.20–0.40 . 2.7–3.3 . 0.25 0.05 0.15 remainder
707.1 A07071 S,P 0.20 0.6 0.20 0.40–0.6 1.9–2.4 0.20–0.40 . 4.0–4.5 . 0.25 0.05 0.15 remainder
F
710.1 A07101 S 0.15 0.40 0.35–0.65 0.05 0.65–0.8 . . 6.0–7.0 . 0.25 0.05 0.15 remainder
F
711.1 A07111 P 0.30 0.7–1.1 0.35–0.65 0.05 0.30–0.45 . . 6.0–7.0 . 0.20 0.05 0.15 remainder
F
712.2 A07122 S 0.15 0.40 0.25 0.10 0.50–0.65 0.40–0.6 . 5.0–6.5 . 0.15–0.25 0.05 0.20 remainder
713.1 A07131 S,P 0.25 0.8 0.40–1.0 0.6 0.25–0.50 0.35 0.15 7.0–8.0 . 0.25 0.10 0.25 remainder

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B 179
TABLE 1 Continued
Composition, %
A
Alloy
B C
Use Others
Silicon Iron Copper Manganese Magnesium Chromium Nickel Zinc Tin Titanium Aluminum
A D
ANSI UNS Each Total
771.2 A07712 S 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.85–1.0 0.06–0.20 . 6.5–7.5 . 0.10–0.20 0.05 0.15 remainder
850.1 A08501 S,P 0.7 0.50 0.7–1.3 0.10 0.10 . 0.7–1.3 . 5.5–7.0 0.20 . 0.30 remainder
F
851.1 A08511 S,P 2.0–3.0 0.50 0.7–1.3 0.10 0.10 . 0.30–0.7 . 5.5–7.0 0.20 . 0.30 remainder
F
852.1 A08521 S,P 0.40 0.50 1.7–2.3 0.10 0.7–0.9 . 0.9–1.5 . 5.5–7.0 0.20 . 0.30 remainder
A
ASTM alloy designations are recorded in Practice B 275.
B
S = sand cast. P = permanent mold cast.
C
“Others” includes listed elements for which no specific limit is shown as well as unlisted metallic elements. The producer may analyze samples for trace elements not specified in the specification. However, such
analysis is not required and may not cover all metallic “Others” elements. Should any analysis by the producer or the purchaser establish that an “Others” element exceeds the limit of“ Each” or that the aggregate of
several “Others” elements exceeds the limit of “Total,” the material shall be considered nonconforming.
D
Other Elements—Total shall be the sum of unspecified metallic elements 0.010 % or more, rounded to the second decimal before determining the sum.
E
Silver 0.40–1.0 %.
F
336.1 formerly A332.1, 336.2 formerly A332.2, 332.1 formerly F332.1, 332.2 formerly F332.2, 513.2 formerly A514.2, 710.1 formerly A712.1, 711.1 formerly C712.1, 712.2 formerly D712.2, 851.1 formerly A850.1,
852.1 formerly B850.1.
G
If iron exceeds 0.45 %, manganese shall not be less than one half of the iron content.
H
Beryllium 0.04–0.07 %.
I
Beryllium 0.003–0.007 %, boron 0.002 % max.

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TABLE 2 Chemical Composition Limits for Alloys Normally Used in the Die Casting Process
NOTE 1—Where single units are shown, these indicate the maximum amounts permitted.
NOTE 2—Analysis shall be made for the elements for which limits are shown in this table.
NOTE 3—The following applies to all specified limits in the table: For purposes of acceptance or rejection an observed value or a calculated value obtained from analysis should be rounded to
the nearest unit in the last right-hand place of figures used in expressing the specified limit.
Composition, %
A
Alloy
B
Other Elements
Man- Magne- Chro- Tita-
Silicon Iron Copper Nickel Zinc Tin Aluminum
A A A C
ganese sium mium nium
ANSI ASTM UNS Each Total
D D D D E
100.1 . A01001 0.15 0.6–0.8 0.10 . . 0.05 . 0.03 0.10 99.00
FF D D D D E
130.1 . A01301 0.10 . . 0.05 . 0.03 0.10 99.30
GG D D D D E
150.1 99.5A A01501 0.05 . . 0.05 . 0.03 0.10 99.50
HH D D D D E
170.1 . A01701 . . . 0.05 . 0.03 0.10 99.70
360.2 SG100C A03602 9.0–10.0 0.7–1.1 0.10 0.10 0.45–0.6 . 0.10 0.10 0.10 . . 0.20 remainder
A360.1 SG100A-B A13601 9.0–10.0 1.0 0.6 0.35 0.45–0.6 . 0.50 0.40 0.15 . . 0.25 remainder
A360.2 . A13602 9.0–10.0 0.6 0.10 0.05 0.45–0.6 . . 0.05 . . 0.05 0.15 remainder
380.2 SC84C A03802 7.5–9.5 0.7–1.1 3.0–4.0 0.10 0.10 . 0.10 0.10 0.10 . . 0.20 remainder
A380.1 SC84A-B A13801 7.5–9.5 1.0 3.0–4.0 0.50 0.10 . 0.50 2.9 0.35 . . 0.50 remainder
A380.2 . A13802 7.5–9.5 0.6 3.0–4.0 0.10 0.10 . 0.10 0.10 . . 0.05 0.15 remainder
383.1 SC102A A03831 9.5–11.5 0.6–1.0 2.0–3.0 0.50 0.10 . 0.30 2.9 0.15 . . 0.50 remainder
383.2 . A03832 9.5–11.5 0.6–1.0 2.0–3.0 0.10 0.10 . 0.10 0.10 0.10 . . 0.20 remainder
384.1 SC114A A03841 10.5–12.0 1.0 3.0–4.5 0.50 0.10 . 0.50 2.9 0.35 . . 0.50 remainder
384.2 . A03842 10.5–12.0 0.6–1.0 3.0–4.5 0.10 0.10 . 0.10 0.10 0.10 . . 0.20 remainder
390.2 SC174A A03902 16.0–18.0 0.6–1.0 4.0–5.0 0.10 0.50–0.65 . . 0.10 . 0.20 0.10 0.20 remainder
B390.1 SC174B A23901 16.0–18.0 1.0 4.0–5.0 0.50 0.50–0.65 . 0.10 1.4 . 0.20 0.10 0.20 remainder
392.1 S19 A03921 18.0–20.0 1.1 0.40–0.8 0.20–0.6 0.9–1.2 . 0.50 0.40 0.30 0.20 0.15 0.50 remainder
413.2 S12C A04132 11.0–13.0 0.7–1.1 0.10 0.10 0.07 . 0.10 0.10 0.10 . . 0.20 remainder
A413.1 S12A-B A14131 11.0–13.0 1.0 1.0 0.35 0.10 . 0.50 0.40 0.15 . . 0.25 remainder
A413.2 . A14132 11.0–13.0 0.6 0.10 0.05 0.05 . 0.05 0.05 0.05 . . 0.10 remainder
C443.1 S5C A34431 4.5–6.0 1.0 0.6 0.35 0.10 . 0.50 0.40 0.15 . . 0.25 remainder
C443.2 . A34432 4.5–6.0 0.7–1.1 0.10 0.10 0.05 . . 0.10 . . 0.05 0.15 remainder
518.1 G8A A05181 0.35 1.0 0.25 0.35 7.6–8.5 . 0.15 0.15 0.15 . . 0.25 remainder
518.2 . A05182 0.25 0.7 0.10 0.10 7.6–8.5 . 0.05 . 0.05 . . 0.10 remainder
A
ASTM designations were established in accordance with Practice
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