Astm A 653
Astm A 653
INTERNATIONAL
1. Scope* priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
1.1 This specification covers steel sheet, zinc-coated (gal- bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
vanized) or zinc-iron alloy-coated (galvannealed) by the hot-
2. Referenced Documents
dip process in coils and cut lengths.
1.2 The product is produced in various zinc or zinc-iron 2.1 ASTM Standards: 2
alloy-coating weights [masses] or coating designations as A 90/A 90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on
shown in Table 1. Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
1.3 Product furnished under this specification shall conform A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
to the applicable requirements of the latest issue of Specifica- of Steel Products
tion A 924/A 924M, unless otherwise provided herein. A 568/A 568M Specification for Steel, Sheet, Carbon, and
1.4 The product is available in a number of designations, High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled,
grades and classes in four general categories that are designed General Requirements for
to be compatible with different application requirements. A 902 Terminology Relating to Metallic Coated Steel Prod-
.d, ucts
1.4.1 Steels with mandatory chemical requirements and
typical mechanical properties. A 924/ A 924M Specification for General Requirements for
1.4.2 Steels with mandatory chemical requirements and Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process
mandatory mechanical properties. D 2092 Guide for Treatment of Zinc-Coated (Galvanized)
1.4.3 Steels with mandatory chemical requirements and Steel Surfaces for Painting
mandatory mechanical properties that are achieved through E 517 Test Method for Plastic Strain Ratio r for Sheet Metal
solid-solution or bake hardening. E 646 Test Method for Tensile Strain-Hardening Exponents
1.5 This specification is applicable to orders in either (n values) of Metallic Sheet Materials
inch-pound units (as A 653) or SI units (as A 653M). Values in 2.2 ISO Standard:
inch-pound and SI units are not necessarily equivalent, Within }SO 3575 Continuous Hot-Dip Zinc-Coated Carbon Steel of
the text, SI units are shown in brackets. Each system shall be Commercial and Drawing Qualities?
used independently of the other. ISO 4998 Continuous Hot-Dip Zinc-Coated Carbon Steel of
1.6 Unless the order specifies the "M" designation (SI Structural Quality"
units), the product shall be furnished to inch-pound units.
3. Terminology
1.7 The text of this specification references notes and
footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and 3.1 Definitions-See Terminology A 902 for definitions of
footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be general terminology relating to metallic-coated hot-dip prod-
considered as requirements of this specification. ucts.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3.2.1 bake hardenable steel, n-steel sheet in which a
responsibility of the user of this standa.rd to establish appro- significant increase in yield strength is realized when moderate
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as A 653/A 653M - 05. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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TABLE 1 Weight [Mass] of Coating RequirementsA,B,c
NOTE 1- Use the information provided in 8.1.2 to obtain the approximate coating thickness from the coating weight [mass].
Minimum Hequirementf
Inch-Pound Units
Type Coating Designation Total Both Sides, oz!ft2 One Side Total Both Sides, oz/ft2
51 Units
Type Coating Designation Total Both Sides, gim2 One Side Total Both Sides, g/m2
AThe coating designation number is the term by which this product is specified. Because of the many variables and changing conditions that are characterisl
continuous hot-dip coating lines, the zinc or zinc-iron alloy coating is not always evenly divided between the two surfaces of a coated sheet; nor is it always e\
distributed from edge to edge. However, the minimum triple-spot average coating weight (mass) on anyone side shall not be less than 40 % of the single-spot requiren
BAs it is an established fact that the atmospheric corrosion resistance of zinc or zinc-iron alloy-coated sheet products is a direct function of coating thickness (w'
(mass)). the selection of thinner (lighter) coating designations will result in almost linearly reduced corrosion performance of the coating. For example, heavier galvar
coatings perform adequately in bold atmospheric exposure whereas the lighter coatings are often further coated with paint or a similar barrier coating for incre.
corrosion resistance. Because of this relationship, products carrying the statement "meets ASTM A 653/A 653M requirements" should also specify the particular co,
designation.
Clnternational Standard, ISO 3575, continuous hot-dip zinc-coated carbon steel sheet contains Z100 and Z200 designations and does not specify a ZF75 coatir
~o minimum means that there are no established minimum requirements for triple- and single-spot tests.
heat treatment, such as that used for paint baking, follows ability and weldability than is obtained from conventir
straining or cold working. carbon-manganese steels.
3.2.2 differentially coated, n-galvanized steel sheet having 3.2.3.1 Discussion-Producers use one or a cornbinatior
a specified "coating designation" on one surface and a signifi- microalloying elements to achieve the desired properties. r
cantly lighter specified "coating designation" on the other product is available in two designations, HSLAS ;
surface. HSLAS-F. Both products are strengthened with microalk
3.2.2.1 Discussion-The single side relationship of either but HSLAS-F is further treated to achieve inclusion contn
specified "coating designation" is the same as shown in the 3.2.4 minimized spangle, n-the finish produced on hot-
note of Table 1 regarding uniformity of coating. zinc-coated steel sheet in which the grain pattern is visibk
3.2.3 high strength low alloy steel, n-a specific group of the unaided eye, and is typically smaller and less distinct t
sheet steels whose strength is achieved through the use of the pattern visible on regular spangle.
microalloying elements such as columbium (niobium), vana- 3.2.4.1 Discussion-This finish is produced by one of I
dium, titanium, and molybdenum resulting in improved form- methods: either (1) the zinc crystal growth has been started
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arrested by special production practices during solidification of 4.3.1 The material is available with the same or different
the zinc, or (2) the zinc crystal growth is inhibited by a coating designations on each surface.
combination of coating-bath chemistry plus cooling during
solidification of the zinc. Minimized spangle is normally 5. Ordering Information
produced in coating designations G90 [Z275] and lighter.
5.1 Zinc-coated or zinc-iron alloy-coated sheet in coils and
3.2.5 regular spangle" n-the finish produced on hot-dip cut lengths is produced to thickness requirements expressed to
zinc-coated steel sheet in which there is a visible multifaceted 0.001 in. [0.01 mm]. The thickness of the sheet includes both
zinc crystal structure.
the base metal and the coating.
3.2.5.1 Discussion-Solidification of the zinc coating is
5.2 Orders for product to this specification shall include the
typically uncontrolled, which produces the variable grain size
following information, as necessary, to adequately describe the
associated with this finish.
desired product:
3.2.6 spangle-free, n-the uniform finish produced on hot-
dip zinc-coated steel sheet in which the visual spangle pattern, 5.2.1 Name of product (steel sheet, zinc-coated (galvanized)
especially the surface irregularities created by spangle forma- or zinc-iron alloy-coated (galvannealedj),
tion, is not visible to the unaided eye. 5.2.2 Designation of sheet [CS (Types A, B, and C), FS
3.2.6.1 Discussion-This finish is produced when the zinc (Types A and B), DDS (Types A and C), EDDS, SS, HSLAS,
crystal growth is inhibited by a combination of coating-bath HSLAS-F, SHS, or BHS].
chemistry, or cooling, or both during solidification of the zinc. 5.2.2.1 When a CS type is not specified, CS Type B will be
3.2.7 solid-solution hardened steel or solution hardened furnished. When a FS type is not specified, FS Type B will be
steel, n-steel sheet strengthened through additions of substi- furnished. When a DDS type is not specified, DDS Type A will
tutional alloying elements such as Mn, P, or Si. be furnished.
3.2.7.1 Discussion-Substitutional alloying elements such 5.2.3 When aSS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, SHS, or BHS desig-
as Mn, P, and Si can occupy the same sites as iron atoms within nation is specified, state the grade, or class, or combination
the crystalline structure of steels. Strengthening arises as a thereof.
result of the mismatch between the atomic sizes of these 5.2.4 ASTM designation number and year of issue, as A 653
elements and that of iron. for inch-pound units or A 653M for SI units.
3.2.8 zinc-iron alloy, n-a dull grey coating with no spangle 5.2.5 Coating designation,
pattern that is produced on hot-dip zinc-coated steel sheet.
5.2.6 Chemically treated or not chemically treated,
3.2.8.1 Discussion-Zinc-iron alloy coating is composed
entirely of inter-metallic alloys. It is typically produced by 5.2.7 Oiled or not oiled,
subjecting the hot-dip zinc-coated steel sheet to a thermal 5.2.8 Minimized spangle (if required),
treatment after it emerges from the molten zinc bath. This type 5.2.9 Extra smooth (if required),
of coating is suitable for immediate painting without further 5.2.10 Phosphatized (if required),
treatment except normal cleaning (refer to Guide D 2092). The 5.2.11 Dimensions (show thickness, minimum or nominal,
lack of ductility of the alloy coating presents a potential for width, flatness requirements, and length, if cut lengths). The
powdering, etc. purchaser shall specify the appropriate table of thickness
tolerances in Specification A 924/A 924M that applies to the
4. Classification
order, that is, the table of thickness tolerances for 3fs-in.
4.1 The material is available in several designations as [10-mm] edge distance, or the table of thickness tolerances for
follows: I-in. [25-mm] edge distance.
4.1.1 Commercial steel (CS Types A, B, and C),
5.2.12 Coil size requirements (specify maximum outside
4.1.2 Forming steel (FS Types A and B),
diameter (Olf), acceptable inside diameter (ID), and maximum
4.1.3 Deep drawing steel (DDS Types A and C),
weight [mass]),
4.1.4 Extra deep drawing steel (EDDS),
4.1.5 Structural steel (SS), 5.2.13 Packaging,
4.1.6 High strength low alloy steel (HSLAS), 5.2.14 Certification, ifrequired, heat analysis and mechani-
4.1.7 High strength low alloy steel with improved formabil- cal property report,
ity (HSLAS-F), 5.2.15 Application (part identification and description), and
4.1.8 Solution hardened steel (SHS), and 5.2.16 Special requirements (if any).
4.1.9 Bake hardenable steel (BHS). 5.2.16.1 If required, the product may be ordered to a
4.2 Structural steel, high strength low alloy steel, solution specified base metal thickness (see Supplementary Require-
hardened steel, and bake hardenable steel are available in ment Sl.)
several grades based on mechanical properties. Structural Steel
NOTE I-Typical ordering descriptions are as follows: steel sheet,
Grade 50 [340] is available in four classes based on tensile
zinc-coated, commercial steel Type A, ASTM A 653, Coating Designation
strength. Structural Steel Grade 80 [550] is available in two
G lIS, chemically treated, oiled, minimum 0.040 by 34 by 117 in., for
classes, based on chemistry. stock tanks, or steel sheet, zinc-coated, high strength low alloy steel Grade
4.3 The material is available as either zinc-coated or zinc- 340, ASTM A 653M, Coating Designation Z275, minimized spangle, not
iron alloy-coated in several coating weights [masses] or chemically treated, oiled, minimum 1.00 by 920 mm by coil, 1520-mID
coating designations as shown in Table I, and maximum 00, 600-mm 10,10 OOO-kgmaximum, for tractor inner fender.
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8.2 Coating Weight [Mass] Tests: 8.3.2 Because of the characteristics of zinc-iron alloy coat-
8.2.1 Coating weight [mass] tests shall be performed in ings designated by prefix HA" [HZF'] as explained in 3.2.3,
accordance with the requirements of Specification A 9241 coating bend tests are not applicable.
A 924M.
9. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
8.2.2 The referee method to be used shall be Test Method
9.1 All dimensions and permissible variations shall comply
A 90/A 90M.
with the requirements of Specification A 924/A 924M, except
8.3 Coating Bend Test:
for flatness of SS, HSLAS, and HSLAS-F, which is specified in
8.3.1 The bend test specimens of coated sheet designated by Table 7 for SS and Table 8 for HSLAS and HSLAS-F.
prefix, HG" [HZ"] shall be capable of being bent through 1800 in
any direction without flaking of the coating on the outside of 10. Keywords
the bend only. The coating bend test inside diameter shall have 10.1 alloyed coating; bake hardenable steel; high strength
a relation to the thickness of the specimen as shown in Table 6. low alloy; minimized spangle coating; sheet steel; solution
Flaking of the coating within 0.25 in. [6 mm] of the edge of the hardened steel; spangle; steel; steel sheet; structural steel; zinc;
bend specimen shall not be cause for rejection. zinc coated (galvanized); zinc iron-alloy; zinc iron-alloy coated
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NOTE 2-The purchaser should be aware that there are variations in a nurumum increase in yield strength of 4 ksi [25 MPa] as
manufacturing practices among the producers and therefore is advised to based on the upper yield point or of 3 ksi [20 MPa] as based on
establish the producer's standard (or default) procedures for thickness
the lower yield stress, after a prestrained specimen has been
tolerances.
\ exposed to a standard bake cycle (340°F [170°C] for 20
6. Chemical Composition minutes).
6.1 Base Metal: 7.2 The typical mechanical properties for CS (Types A. B,
and C), FS (Types A and B), DDS (Types A and C), and EDDS
6.1.1 The heat analysis of the base metal shall conform to
sheet designations are listed in Table 5. These mechanical
the requirements shown in Table 2 for CS (Types A, B, and C),
property values are nonmandatory. They are intended solely to
FS (Types A and B), DDS (Types A and C), and EDDS, and
provide the purchaser with as much information as possible to
Table 3 for SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, SHS, and BHS.
make an informed decision on the steel to be specified. Values
6.1.2 Each of the elements listed in Tables 2 and 3 shall be
outside of these ranges are to be expected.
included in the report of heat analysis. When the amount of
7.3 When base metal mechanical properties are required, all
copper, nickel, chromium, or molybdenum is less than 0.02 %,
tests shall be conducted in accordance with the methods
report the analysis as either <0.02 % or the actual determined
specified in Specification A 924/A 924M.
value. When the amount of vanadium, titanium, or columbium
7.4 Bending Properties Minimum Cold Bending Radii-
is less than 0.008 %, report the analysis as either <0.008 % or
Structural steel and high-strength low-alloy steel are com-
the actual determined value.
monly fabricated by cold bending. There are many interrelated
6.1.3 See Specification A 924/ A 924M for chemical analy-
factors that affect the ability of a steel to cold form over a given
sis procedures and product analysis tolerances.
radius under shop conditions. These factors include thickness,
6.2 Zinc Bath Analysis-The bath metal used in continuous
strength level, degree of restraint, relationship to rolling
hot-dip galvanizing shall contain not less than 99 % zinc.
direction, chemistry, and base metal microstructure. The table
NOTE 3-To control alloy formation and promote adhesion of the zinc in Appendix Xl lists the suggested minimum inside radius for
coating with the steel base metal, the molten coaling metal composition 90° cold bending for structural steel and high-strength low-
normally contains a percentage of aluminum usually in the range from
alloy steel. They presuppose "hard way" bending (bend axis
0.05 to 0.25. This aluminum is purposely supplied to the molten coating
bath. either as a specified ingredient in the zinc spelter or by the addition
parallel to rolling direction) and reasonably good shop forming
of a master alloy containing aluminum. practices. Where possible, the use of larger radii or "easy way"
bends are recommended for improved performance.
7. Mechanical Properties
7.1 Structural steel, high-strength low-alloy steel, high 8. Coating Properties
strength low alloy steel with improved formability, solution 8.1 Coating Weight [Mass]:
hardened steel, and bake hardenable steel shall conform to the 8.1.1 Coating weight [mass] shall conform to the require-
mechanical property requirements in Table 4 for the grade, or ments as shown in Table I for the specific coating designation.
class, or both. 8.1.2 Use the following relationships to estimate the coating
7.1.1 Bake hardenable steel shall conform to bake harden- thickness from the coating weight [mass]:
ing index requirements included in Table 4 for the grade 8.1.2.1 1 oz/ft" coating weight = 1.7 mils coating thickness,
specified. The method for measuring the bake hardening index and
is described in the Annex. Bake hardenable steel shall exhibit 8.1.2.2 7.14 g/m2 coating mass = 1 urn coating thickness.
CS Type Ac.o.E 0.10 0.60 0.030 0.035 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025
CS Type BF.C 0.02 to 0.60 0.030 0.035 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025
0.15
CS Type CC.O.E 0.08 0.60 0.100 0.035 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025
FS Type AC.G 0.10 0.50 0.020 0.035 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025
FS Type BF.C 0.02 to 0.50 0.020 0.030 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025
0.10
DDS Type AO•E 0.06 0.50 0.020 0.025 0.01 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025
DDS Type CH 0.02 0.50 0.020 to 0.025 0.01 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.10 0.10 0.15
0.100
EDDSH 0.02 0.40 0.020 0.020 0.01 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.10 0.10 0.15
AWhere an ellipsis ( ... ) appears in this table, there is no requirement, but the analysis shall be reported.
BFor steels containing more than 0.02 % carbon, titanium is permitted to 0.025 % provided the ratio of % titanium to % nitrogen does not exceed 3.4.
CWhen a deoxidized steel is required for the application, the purchaser has the option to order CS and FS to a minimum of 0.01 % total aluminum.
°Steel is permitted to be furnished as a vacuum degassed or chemically stabilized steel, or both, at the producer's option. h
EFor carbon levels less than or equal to 0.02 %, vanadium, columbium, or titanium, or combinations thereof are permitted to be used as stabilizing elements at t e
producer's option. In such cases, the applicable limit for vanadium and columbium shall be 0.10 % max and the limit for titanium shall be 0.15 % max.
FFor CS and FS, specify Type B to avoid carbon levels below 0.02 %.
GShall not be furnished as a stabilized steel.
HShall be furnished asa stabilized steel.
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TABLE 5 Typical Ranges of Mechanical ProperliesA•B (Non mandatory)
(Longitudinal Direction)
AThe typical mechanical property values presented here are nonmandatory. They are intended solely to provide the purchaser with as much information as possible to
make an informed decision on the steel to be specified. Values outside of these ranges are to be expected. The purchaser may negotiate with the supplier if a specific
range or a more restrictive range is required for the application.
erhese typical mechanical properties apply to the full range of steel sheet thicknesses. The yield strength tends to increase and some of the formability values tend to
decrease as the sheet thickness decreases.
crm Value-Average plastic strain ratio as determined by Test Method E 517. '-
on Value-Strain-hardening exponent as determined by Test Method E 646.
ENo typical mechanical properties have been established.
FEDDS Sheet will be free from changes in mechanical properties over time. that is. nonaging.
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TABLE 4 Mechanical Requirements, Base Metal (Longitudinal)
Inch-Pound Units
SS 33 33 45 20
37 37 52 18
40 40 55 16
50 Class 1 50 65 12
50 Class 2 50 12
50 Class 3 50 70 12
50 Class 4 50 60 12
80 Class 18 80c 82
80 Class 28.0 80c 82
HSLAS 40 40 50E 22
50 50 60E 20
60 60 70E 16
70 70 80E 12
80 80 90E 10
HSLAS-F 40 40 50E 24
50 50 60E 22
60 60 70E 18
70 70 80E 14
80 80 90E 12
SHS 26 26 43 32
31 31 46 30
35 35 50 26
41 41 53 24
44 44 57 22
BHS 26 26 43 30 4/3
31 31 46 28 4/3
35 35 50 24 4/3
41 41 53 22 4/3
44 44 57 20 4/3
51 Units
Yield Tensile Elongation
Bake Hardening Index, min, MPa
Designation Grade Strength, Strength, in 50 mm,
Upper Yield/Lower YieidA
min, MPa min, MPaA min,%A
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- NOTE I-This
TABLE 7 Structural Steel-Flatness
(Cut Lengths Only) .
Tolerances
NOTE I-This table also applies to sheets cut to length from coils by the
consumer when adequate flattening measures are performed.
Inch-Pound Units
Flatness Tolerances (Maximum Deviation
Specified Thick- Specified from a Horizontal Flat Surface), in.
ness, in. Width, in. Grade
40 50 60 70 80
Over 0.060 to 60, inclusive % "I. 7/. 1 lYe
over 60 1 1'/. lV. 1% 1%
0.060 and to 36, inclusive % "I. 7/. 1 lV.
thinner
over 36 to 60, lV. lV. 1% lV2
inclusive
over 60 1% 1'12 1% 1% F/B
SI Units
Flatness Tolerances (Maximum Deviation
Specified Specified from a Horizontal Flat Surface), mm
Thickness, mm Width, mm Grade
275 340 410 480 550
Over 1.5 to 1500, inclu- 15 20 22 25 30
sive
over 1500 25 30 32 35 38
1.5 and thinner to 900, inclu- 15 20 22 25 30
sive
over 900 to 25 30 32 35 33
1500,
lnclusive
over 1500 35 38 40 45 48
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TABLE 6 Coating Bend Test Requirements
Inch-Pound Units
Ratio 01 the Inside Bend Diameter to Thickness 01 the Specimen (Any Direction)
CS, FS, DDS, EDDS, SHS, BHS SS, Grade"
Sheet Thickness
Coating Oesrqnatlon" 33 37 40
Through 0.039 in. Over 0.039 through 0.079 in. Over 0.079 in.
G235 2 3 3 3 3 3
G210 2 2 2 2 2 2'/.
G185 2 2 2 2 2 2';'
G165 2 2 2 2 2 2';'
G140 1 1 2 2 2 2';'
G115 0 0 1 1'/2 2 2';'
Gl00 0 0 1 1'/2 2 2';'
G90 0 0 1 1'/2 2 2'/2
G60 0 0 0 1'/2 2 2'/2
G40 0 0 0 1'/2 2 2'12
G30 0 0 0 1'/2 2 2'1.
GOI 0 0 0 1'/2 2 2'12
HSLASA HSLAS-F
40 50 60 40 50 60 70 80
SI Units
Ratio 01 the Inside Bend Diameter to Thickness 01 the Specimen (Any Direction)
CS, FS, DDS, EDDS, SHS, BHS SS, Gradec
Sheet Thickness
230 255 275
Coating DesignationB Through 1.0 mm Over 1.0 mm through 2.0 m Over 2.0 mm
Z700 2 3 3 3 3 3
Z600 2 2 2 2 2 2'12
Z550 2 2 2 2 2 2';'
Z500 2 2 2 2 2 2'12
Z450 1 1 2 2 2 2';'
Z350 o o 1 1'/2 2 2'12
Z305 o D 1 1'/. 2 2'12
Z275 o o 1 1'/2 2 2'/2
Z180 o o 0 1 'I. 2 2'/2
Z120 o o 0 1 'I. 2 2';'
Z90 o o 0 1'/2 2 2'12
ZOOt o o 0 1'/2 2 2'12
HSLASC HSLAS-F
1'12
Z350 1'/2 1 'I. 3 1'/2
I';"
Z305 1'/2 1 'I. 3 1'/2
1'12
Z275 1 'I. I';' 3 1'/2
Z18D 1'/2 1 '12 3 1'/2 I';'
Z120 1'/2 1'/2 3 1'/2 I';'
Z90 IV. 1'/2 1'/2 1'12
3
ZOOI 1'/2 1'12 3 1 '12 I';'
ASS Grades 50 and 80, HSLAS, and HSLAS-F Grades 70 and 80 are not subject to bend test requirements.
BII other coatings are required, the user should consult the producer lor availability
and suitable bend test requirements.
=ss Grades 340 and 550, HSLAS, and HSLAS-F Grades 480 and 550 are not subject to bend test requirements.
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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
The following standardized supplementary requirements are for use when desired by the purchaser.
These additional requirements shall apply only when specified on the order.
SI. Base Metal Thickness S 1.3 The applicable tolerances for base metal thickness are
S 1.1 The specified minimum thickness shall apply to the shown in Tables 16 and Tables 17, Thickness Tolerance of
base metal only. Cold-Rolled Sheet (Carbon and High-Strength, Low-Alloy
Steel), of Specification A 568/A 568M.
S 1.2 The coating designation shown on the order indicates
the coating to be applied to the specified minimum base metal
thickness.
ANNEX
Al.l Determination of Bake Hardening Index (extension under load). The test specimen is then removed
A I. I .I The bake hardening index (BHT) is determined by a from the test machine and baked at a temperature of 340°F
two-step procedure using a standard longitudinal (rolling [170°C] for a period of 20 minutes. Referring to Fig. A 1.1, the
direction) tensile-test specimen, prepared in accordance with bake hardening index (Bill) of the material is calculated as
Test Methods A 370. The test specimen is first strained in follows:
tension. The magnitude of this tensile "pre-strain" shall be 2 % BHI = B - A (A 1.1)
1011I 2%~1
Strain
Pre-strain
FIG. A 1.1 Representation of Bake Hardening Index
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APPENDIXES
(Nonmandatory Information)
AMaterialthat does not perform satisfactorily, when fabricated in accordance with the requirements in Table X1.1, may be subject to rejection pending negotiation with
the steel supplier.
SSendingcapability may be limited by coating designation.
X2.l Subcommittee AOS.ll has revised the designations identical for two or more qualities. The former designations
used to classify the various products available in each hot-dip also did not reflect the availability of new steels which are the
coated specification. The previous "quality" designations have result of the use of new technologies such as vacuum degassing
been replaced with designations and descriptions more closely and steel ladle treatments.
related with product characteristics. Many of the former
"quality" specifications described the steel only in terms of X2.2 The former "quality" designators, defined in very
limited chemical composition, which in some cases was broad qualitative terms, did not provide the user with all the
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information needed to select the appropriate steel for an X2.4 There is a limited relationship between the former and
application. The new designations are defined with technical current systems of designation. Some of the reasons for this
information such as specific chemical composition limits and limited relationship are: addition of steels not previously
typical nonmandatory mechanical properties. These steel char- described in ASTM specifications, restrictions placed 00
acteristics are important to users concerned with the weldabil- ranges of chemical composition, the addition of typical me-
ity and formability of the coated steel products. The typical chanical properties, and the enhanced capability of steel
mechanical properties included in the new designation system producers to combine chemical composition and processing
are those indicated by the tension test. These properties are methods to achieve properties tailored to specific applications.
more predictive of steel formability than other tests such as the
hardness test which may not compensate adequately for X2.5 The changes in designation are significant which may
product variables such as substrate thickness and coating
create transition issues that will have to be resolved. Continued
weight.
dialogue between users and producers will have to be main-
X2.3 The new designations also provide the user with the tained to assist with the transition to the new system of
flexibility to restrict the steels applied on any order. For designations. A user with concerns about the appropriate
example, a user can restrict the application of ultra low carbon coated steel to order for a specific application should consult
steels on an application through the selection of an appropriate with a steel supplier or producer.
"type" designator.
X3. RELATIONSIllP BETWEEN SPECIFICATIONS THAT DESCRIBE REQUIREMENTS FOR A COMMON PRODUCT
X3.1 ISO 3575 and ISO 4998 may be reviewed for com- documents should be consulted for actual requirements. Those
parison with this standard. The relationship between the who use these documents must determine which specifications
standards may only be approximate; therefore, the respective address their needs.
X4. COATING MASS SELECTION BASED ON ATMOSPHERIC CORROSION RATES4 FOR ZINC-COATED STEEL SHEET
X4.1 The proper selection of coating mass to meet a user's X4.3 No matter how one defines the "product life," there
needs for zinc-coated steel sheet requires some knowledge are data in the published literature to assist users once the
about the relative corrosiveness of the environment in which environment and desired product life are determined.
the product will be used. The corrosion rate of the zinc coating
varies widely depending upon many factors of the environ- X4.4 Although the corrosion rate can vary considerably
ment. For example, the time of wetness is an important issue depending on the environmental factors, it is well known that,
that affects the corrosion rate. The presence of impurities such in most instances, the life of the zinc coating is a lineal
as chlorides, nitrates, and sulfates can also dramatically affect function of coating mass for any specific environment. Thai
the rate of corrosion. Other issues such as the presence or means, to achieve twice the life for any specific application, the
absence of oxygen and the temperature of the environment are user should order twice the coating mass.
important determinants for predicting the "life of the product."
X4.4.1 Examples:
X4.2 The final performance requirements can also impact X4.4.1.1 A G60 coating mass will exhibit approximately
the minimum coating mass needed for a given application. For twice the life of a G30 coating mass.
example, is the application an aesthetic one that requires no red X4.4.1.2 A G90 coating mass will exhibit about 50 ~
rust. In this case, the time to failure is thus defined as the time longer life than a G60 coating mass.
for the onset of red rust (the time for the zinc coating to be
consumed in a large enough area for rusting of the steel to be X4.5 The following two reference books are excellen
observed). Or, is the application one in which the time to sources for additional and more detailed information on the
failure is defined as the time when perforation of the steel sheet corrosion behavior of zinc-coated steel sheet products:
is observed? In this case, the thickness of the steel sheet as well
X4.5.1 Corrosion and Electrochemistry of Zinc, X. Gregor:
as the thickness of the zinc coating impact the time to failure.
Zhang, published by Plenum Press, 1996.
X4.5.2 Corrosion Resistance of Zinc and Zinc Alloys, FranJ
4 Atmospheric corrosion rates do not apply to zinc-iron alloy coatings. C. Porter, Published by Marcel Dekker, Inc., 1994
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SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee A05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue,
A 653/A 653M - 05, that may impact the use of this standard. (October 1, 2005)
(1) Revised Table 1 and Table 6 with the addition of G 100 and
Z305 coating designations.
Committee A05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue,
A 653/A 653M - 04a, that may impact the use of this standard. (June 1, 2005)
(1) Added a second type of DDS, Type C. Renamed original (5) Renamed existing Grade 80 [550] to Grade 80 [550] Class
DDS, Type A. Changes were made in 4.1.3, 5.2.2, 5.2.2.1, 1 in Table 3, Table 4, and Table XU.
6.1.1, 7.2, Table 2, and Table 5. (6) Added Grade 80 [550] Class 2 to Table 3, Table 4, and
(2) Revised the definition of "high strength low alloy steel." Table X1.1.
(3) Removed the "Type" classifications of HSLAS.
(7) Added Mn limit to Table 3.
(4) Revised 4.2.
Committee A05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the. last issue,
A 653/A 653M - 04, that may impact the use of this standard. (May 1, 2004)
Committee A05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue,
A 653/ A653M - 03, that may impact the use of this standard. (February 1, 2004)
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