ASTM B914-21

Standard Practice for Color Codes on Zinc and Zinc Alloy Ingot for Use in Hot-Dip Galvanizing of Steel

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The purpose of these color codes is to allow for quick identification of ingot bundles or jumbo ingots of alloys used for hot-dip galvanizing. Other than jumbo ingots, this standard is not intended to imply that each ingot will be color-coded but only that each ingot bundle be color coded.  
4.2 Each ingot bundle or jumbo ingot shall be identified with the appropriate color code listed in Table 1. (A) UNS assignations were established in accordance with Practice E527. The last digit of a UNS number differentiates between alloys of similar composition.(B) The North American system is designed to be a simplified version of the International system by eliminating the leading yellow stripe.(C) Color codes taken from European Standard EN 1179.(D) GALFAN is a registered trademark of the GALFAN Information Center, Inc.(E) GALVALUME is a registered trademark of BIEC International Inc., USA.  
4.3 The color will be applied as a stripe, or stripes, on two adjacent sides of the ingot bundle or jumbo ingot. The color stripes will be applied to include the ingot bundle foot.  
4.4 When using multiple stripes, the colored stripes will be applied from left to right as indicated in Table 1.  
4.5 In the absence of a written agreement to the contrary between the supplier and end user, the North American color code will be the standard for all North American transactions; for all other transactions the International Color Code will be used.
SCOPE
1.1 This standard is published with the following objectives:  
1.1.1 To establish standard color codes for zinc, zinc alloy and zinc master alloy ingot used by the Hot-Dip Galvanizing industry, and  
1.1.2 To standardize the use and application of these color codes.  
1.2 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.  
1.3 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: 77.150.99 - Other products of non-ferrous metals
• 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: B914 − 21
Standard Practice for
Color Codes on Zinc and Zinc Alloy Ingot for Use in Hot-Dip
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Galvanizing of Steel
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B914; 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* B860 Specification for Zinc Master Alloys for Use in Hot
Dip Galvanizing
1.1 Thisstandardispublishedwiththefollowingobjectives:
B899 Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Al-
1.1.1 To establish standard color codes for zinc, zinc alloy
loys
and zinc master alloy ingot used by the Hot-Dip Galvanizing
B997 Specification for Zinc-Aluminum Alloys in Ingot
industry, and
Form for Hot-Dip Coatings
1.1.2 To standardize the use and application of these color
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the
codes.
Unified Numbering System (UNS)
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
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2.3 ISO Standard:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
ISO 752 Zinc and Zinc Alloys–Primary Zinc
responsibility of the user of this standard to become familiar
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2.4 CEN Standard:
with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate
EN 1179 Zinc and Zinc Alloys–Primary Zinc
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product/material as provided
by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety, health,
3. Terminology
and environmental practices, and determine the applicability
of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1 Terms shall be defined in accordance with Terminology
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
B899.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4. Significance and Use
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.1 The purpose of these color codes is to allow for quick
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
identification of ingot bundles or jumbo ingots of alloys used
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
for hot-dip galvanizing. Other than jumbo ingots, this standard
is not intended to imply that each ingot will be color-coded but
2. Referenced Documents
only that each ingot bundle be color coded.
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date
4.2 Each ingot bundle or jumbo ingot shall be identified
of order acceptance form a part of this specification to the
with the appropriate color code listed in Table 1.
extent referenced herein:
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4.3 The color will be applied as a stripe, or stripes, on two
2.2 ASTM Standards:
adjacent sides of the ingot bundle or jumbo ingot. The color
B6 Specification for Zinc
stripes will be applied to include the ingot bundle foot.
B750 Specification for GALFAN (Zinc-5 % Aluminum-
,
Mischmetal) Alloy in Ingot Form for Hot-Dip Coatings
4.4 When using multiple stripes, the colored stripes will be
B852 Specification for Continuous Galvanizing Grade
applied from left to right as indicated in Table 1.
(CGG) Zinc Alloys for Hot-Dip Galvanizing of Sheet
4.5 In the absence of a written agreement to the contrary
Steel
between the supplier and end user, the North American color
code will be the standard for all North American transactions;
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee B02 on Nonferrous
for all other transactions the International Color Code will be
Metals andAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B02.04 on Zinc
and Cadmium.
used.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2021. Published December 2021. Originally
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as B914 – 19. DOI:
10.1520/B0914-21.
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TABLE 1 Color Codes for Zinc and Zinc Alloys Used for Hot Dip Galvanizing
Nominal Composition Color Code
ASTM
A B
Alloy UNS Standard Al Other No
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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: B914 − 19 B914 − 21
Standard Practice for
Color Codes on Zinc and Zinc Alloy Ingot for Use in Hot-Dip
1
Galvanizing of Steel
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B914; 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 This standard is published with the following objectives:
1.1.1 To establish standard color codes for zinc, zinc alloy and zinc master alloy ingot used by the Hot-Dip Galvanizing industry,
and
1.1.2 To standardize the use and application of these color codes.
1.2 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.
1.3 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 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
,
B750 Specification for GALFAN (Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal) Alloy in Ingot Form for Hot-Dip Coatings
B852 Specification for Continuous Galvanizing Grade (CGG) Zinc Alloys for Hot-Dip Galvanizing of Sheet Steel
B860 Specification for Zinc Master Alloys for Use in Hot Dip Galvanizing
B899 Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys
B997 Specification for Zinc-Aluminum Alloys in Ingot Form for Hot-Dip Coatings
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)
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2.3 ISO Standard:
ISO 752 Zinc and Zinc Alloys–Primary Zinc
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This practice 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 July 1, 2019Nov. 1, 2021. Published July 2019December 2021. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 20132019 as
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B914B914 – 19.– 13 . DOI: 10.1520/B0914-19.10.1520/B0914-21.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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2.4 CEN Standard:
EN 1179 Zinc and Zinc Alloys–Primary Zinc
3. Terminology
3.1 Terms shall be defined in accordance with Terminology B899.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 The purpose of these color codes is to allow for quick identification of ingot bundles or jumbo ingots of alloys used for hot-dip
galvanizing. Other than jumbo ingots, this standard is not intended to imply that each ingot will be color-coded but only that each
ingot bundle be color coded.
4.2 Each ingot bundle or jumbo ingot shall be identified with the appropriate color code listed in Table 1.
4.3 The color will be applied as a stripe, or stripes, on two adjacent sides of the ingot bundle or jumbo ingot. The color stripes
will be applied to include the ingot bundle foot.
4.4 When using multiple stripes, the colored stripes will be applied from left to right as indicated in Table 1.
4.5 In the absence of a written agreement to the contrary between the supplier and end user, the North American color code will
be the standard for all North American transactions; for all other transactions the International Color Code will be used.
TABLE 1 Color Codes for Zinc and Zinc Alloys Used for Hot Dip Galvanizing
Nomina
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