ASTM B85/B85M-10e1

Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Die Castings

ABSTRACT
This specification covers aluminum-alloy die castings of all compositions. Unless otherwise specified, only aluminum alloy conforming to the requirements of Specification B 179 or producer's foundry scrap shall be used in the remelting furnace from which molten metal is taken for pouring directly into castings. Additions of small amounts of modifiers and grain refining elements or alloys are permitted. Pure materials, recycled materials, and master alloys and material not conforming to Specification B 179 may be used to make alloys conforming to this specification, provided chemical analysis can be taken and adjusted to conform to the chemical requirements prior to pouring any castings. The castings shall be supplied such that they can be laid out and machined to the final dimensions specified on the blueprints or drawings.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers aluminum-alloy die castings of all compositions. Thirteen of the most commonly die cast alloy compositions are specified, designated as shown in Table 1.
1.2 This specification is not intended for aluminum-alloy die castings used in aerospace applications.  
1.3 Alloy and temper designations are in accordance with ANSI H35.1/H35.1(M). The equivalent unified numbering system alloy designations are in accordance with Practice E527.  
1.4 Unless the order specifies the “M” specification designation, the material shall be furnished to the inch-pound units.  
1.5 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum and aluminum alloys and their properties in this specification, see Annex A1 and Annex A2.  
1.6 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units 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 the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.  
1.7 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2010
• ICS: 77.150.10 - Aluminium products
• Technical Committee: B07 - Light Metals and Alloys
• Drafting Committee: B07.01 - Aluminum Alloy Ingots and Castings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM B85/B85M-10 - Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Die Castings
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2010
• Replaced By: ASTM B85/B85M-13 - Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Die Castings
• Effective Date: 15-Oct-2013
• Referred By: ASTM B179-18 - Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloys in Ingot and Molten Forms for Castings from All Casting Processes
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: B85/B85M −10
StandardSpecification for
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Aluminum-Alloy Die Castings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B85/B85M; 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.
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ε NOTE—Table 1 was corrected editorially in August 2013.
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1. Scope* 2.2 ASTM Standards:
B179 Specification for Aluminum Alloys in Ingot and Mol-
1.1 Thisspecificationcoversaluminum-alloydiecastingsof
ten Forms for Castings from All Casting Processes
all compositions.Thirteen of the most commonly die cast alloy
B275 Practice for Codification of Certain Nonferrous Metals
compositions are specified, designated as shown in Table 1.
and Alloys, Cast and Wrought
1.2 This specification is not intended for aluminum-alloy
B557 Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast
die castings used in aerospace applications.
Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
B557M Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast
1.3 Alloy and temper designations are in accordance with
ANSI H35.1/H35.1(M). The equivalent unified numbering Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products (Metric)
B660 Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and
system alloy designations are in accordance with Practice
E527. Magnesium Products
B881 Terminology Relating toAluminum- and Magnesium-
1.4 Unless the order specifies the “M” specification
Alloy Products
designation, the material shall be furnished to the inch-pound
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
units.
E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-
1.5 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum
terials
and aluminum alloys and their properties in this specification,
E23 Test Methods for Notched Bar Impact Testing of Me-
see Annex A1 and Annex A2.
tallic Materials
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
1.6 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
Determine Conformance with Specifications
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The
E34 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum and
values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;
Aluminum-Base Alloys
therefore,eachsystemshallbeusedindependentlyoftheother.
E505 Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum
Combining values from the two systems may result in non-
and Magnesium Die Castings
conformance with the standard.
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Unified Numbering System (UNS)
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
E607 Test Method for Atomic Emission Spectrometric
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Analysis Aluminum Alloys by the Point to Plane Tech-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
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nique Nitrogen Atmosphere (Withdrawn 2011)
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.
E716 Practices for Sampling and Sample Preparation of
Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys for Determination of
2. Referenced Documents
Chemical Composition by Spectrochemical Analysis
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date
E1251 Test Method for Analysis of Aluminum and Alumi-
of order acceptance form a part of this specification to the
num Alloys by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry
extent referenced herein:
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B07 on Light For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B07.01 on contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Aluminum Alloy Ingots and Castings. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2010. Published December 2010. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1931. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as B85/B85M – 09. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/B0085_B0085M-10E01. www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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B85/B85M − 10
A,B,C
TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
D E
Designation Others
AA No. (old)
F
UNS Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Ni Zn Ti Sn Each Total Aluminum
(ANSI) ASTM
360.0 SG100B A03600 9.00-10.00 2.00 0.60 0.35 0.4-0.60 . . . 0.50 0.50 . . . 0.15 . . . 0.25 Remainder
A360.0 SG100A A13600 9.00-10.00 1.30 0.60 0.35 0.40-0.60 .
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