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Standard Specification for

Steel Sheet, 55 % Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the Hot-
Dip Process1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 792/A 792M; 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 A 902 Terminology Relating to Metallic Coated Steel Prod-

1.1 This specification covers 55 % aluminum-zinc alloy- ucts2
coated steel sheet in coils and cut lengths. A 924/A 924M Specification for General Requirements for
1.2 This product is intended for applications requiring Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process2
corrosion resistance or heat resistance, or both. E 517 Test Method for Plastic Strain Ratio r for Sheet
1.3 The product is produced in a number of designations, Metal4
types, and grades which are designed to be compatible with E 646 Test Method for Tensile Strain-Hardening Exponents
differing application requirements. (n-Values) of Metallic Sheet Materials4
1.4 Product furnished under this specification shall conform 3. Terminology
to the applicable requirements of the latest issue of Specifica-
tion A 924 /A 924M, unless otherwise provided herein. 3.1 Definitions—See Terminology A 902 for definitions of
1.5 This specification is applicable to orders in either general terminology relating to metallic-coated hot-dip prod-
inch-pound units (as A 792) or SI units (as A 792M). Values in ucts.
inch-pound and SI units are not necessarily equivalent. Within 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
the text, SI units are shown in brackets. Each system shall be 3.2.1 regular spangle—the unaltered 55 % aluminum-zinc
used independent of the other. (Al-Zn) crystal structure that occurs during normal solidifica-
1.6 Unless the order specifies the “M” designation (SI tion of a hot-dip coated steel sheet.
units), the product shall be furnished to inch-pound units. 4. Classification
1.7 The text of this specification references notes and
footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and 4.1 The material is available in several designations, as
footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be follows:
considered as requirements of this specification. 4.1.1 Commercial Steel—CS Types A, B, and C,
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the 4.1.2 Forming Steel—FS,
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 4.1.3 Drawing Steel—DS,
resonsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropri- 4.1.4 High Temperature Steel—HTS, and
ate safety and health practices and determine the applicability 4.1.5 Structural Steel—SS.
of regulatory limitations prior to use. 4.2 Structural steel is available in several grades based on
yield strengths and tensile strength.
2. Referenced Documents 4.3 The product is available in several coating weights
2.1 ASTM Standards: [masses] with the coating designation in accordance with Table
A 90/A 90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on 1.
Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Coatings2 5. Ordering Information
A 568/A 568M Specification for Steel, Sheet, Carbon, and
High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled, 5.1 55 % aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel sheet in coils
General Requirements for3 and cut lengths is produced to thickness requirements ex-
pressed to 0.001 in. [0.01 mm]. The thickness of the sheet
includes the base metal and the coating.
5.2 Orders for product to this specification shall include the
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A-5 on following information, as necessary, to adequately describe the
Metallic-Coated Iron and Steel Products and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee A05.11 on Sheet Specifications. desired product.
Current edition approved April 10, 1999. Published July 1999. Originally
published as A 792 – 83. Last previous edition A 792/A 792M – 98.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.06.
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TABLE 1 Weight [Mass] of Coating RequirementsA 5.2.10 Packaging,
NOTE 1— The coating thickness may be estimated from the coating 5.2.11 Certification, if required, and heat analysis and me-
weight [mass] by using Table X1.1. chanical property report,
Minimum Requirements 5.2.12 Application (show part identification and descrip-
Triple-Spot Test Single-Spot Test tion), and
Inch-Pound Units 5.2.13 Special requirements (if any).
Coating Designation Total Both Sides, oz/ft2 Total Both Sides, oz/ft2
AZ50 0.50 0.43 5.2.13.1 If required, the product may be ordered to a
AZ55 0.55 0.50 specified base metal thickness. See Supplementary Require-
AZ60 0.60 0.52 ment S1.
Minimum Requirements
Triple-Spot Test Single-Spot Test NOTE 1—Typical ordering descriptions are as follows:
SI Units
Steel sheet, 55 % aluminum-zinc alloy-coated, Forming Steel (FS),
Coating Designation Total Both Sides, g/m2 Total Both Sides, g/m2
AZM150 150 130 ASTM A 792 – , coating designation AZ55, chemical treatment, no
AZM165 165 150 oil, minimum 0.035 by 36 in. by coil, 48-in. maximum OD, 24-in. ID,
AZM180 180 155 10 000-lb maximum, for muffler wrappers.
A
The coating designation number is the term by which this product is specified. Steel sheet, 55 % aluminum-zinc alloy-coated, Commercial Steel (CS
Because of the many variables and changing conditions that are characteristic of Type A), ASTM A 792M – , coating designation AZM150, chemical
continuous hot-dip coating lines, the weight [mass] of the coating is not always treatment, no oil, minimum 0.90 by 900 mm by coil, 1200-mm maximum
evenly divided between the two surfaces of a sheet, nor is the coating evenly OD, 600-mm ID, 4500-kg maximum, for building panels.
distributed from edge to edge. However, it can normally be expected that not less
than 40 % of the single-spot test limit will be found on either surface. 6. Chemical Composition
5.2.1 Name of product (steel sheet, 55 % aluminum-zinc 6.1 Base Metal:
alloy coated), 6.1.1 The heat analysis of the base metal shall conform to
5.2.2 Designation of sheet steel {CS (Type A, B, or C), FS, the requirements of Table 2 for CS (Types A, B, and C), FS,
DS, HTS, or SS}. DS, HTS, Table 3 for SS.
5.2.2.1 When a CS type is not specified, Type B will be 6.1.2 Include each of the elements listed in Tables 2 and 3 in
furnished. the report of heat analysis. When the amount of copper, nickel,
5.2.3 Strength grade as required for Structural Steel, chromium, or molybdenum is less than 0.02 %, report the
5.2.4 ASTM designation number and year of issue, such as analysis either as <0.02 % or the actual determined value.
A 792 – for inch-pound units or A 792M – for SI When the amount of vanadium, titanium, or columbium is less
units, than 0.008 %, report the analysis either as <0.008 % or the
5.2.5 Coating designation, actual determined value.
5.2.6 Chemically treated or not chemically treated, 6.2 Coating Composition—The 55 % aluminum-zinc alloy
5.2.7 Oiled or not oiled, coating composition, by weight, is nominally 55 % aluminum,
5.2.8 Dimensions (show thickness, width, flatness require- 1.6 % silicon, and the balance zinc.
ments (if appropriate), and length (if cut length)). The pur-
chaser shall specify the appropriate table of thickness toler- 7. Mechanical Properties
ances in Specification A 924/A 924M that applies to the order, 7.1 Structural Steel sheet shall conform to the mechanical
that is, the table of thickness tolerances for 3⁄8-in. [10-mm] property requirements of Table 4 for the grade specified.
edge distance, or the table of thickness tolerances for 1-in. 7.2 The typical mechanical properties for CS (Types A, B,
[25-mm] edge distance. and C), FS, DS, and HTS are listed in Table 5. These typical
5.2.9 Coil size requirements (specify maximum outside mechanical properties are nonmandatory. They are intended
diameter (OD), acceptable inside diameter (ID), and maximum solely to provide the purchaser with as much information as
weight [mass]), possible to make an informed decision on the steel to be
TABLE 2 Chemical Requirements
Composition, %—Heat Analysis
Element, Maximum, Unless Otherwise Shown
Designation C Mn P S AlA CuB NiB CrB MoB V CbC Ti
D,E
CS Type A 0.10 0.60 0.030 0.035 ... 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.30
CS Type BD,E,F 0.02 to 0.15 0.60 0.030 0.035 ... 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.30
CS Type CD,E 0.08 0.60 0.10 0.035 ... 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.30
FSE 0.02 to 0.10 0.50 0.020 0.030 ... 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.30
DSG 0.06 0.50 0.020 0.025 0.01, min 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.30
HTSH 0.02 to 0.15 0.60 0.040, min 0.035 ... 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.30
A
Where an ellipsis (. . .) appears in the table, there is no requirement, but the analysis result shall be reported.
B
The sum of copper, nickel, chromium, and molybdenum shall not exceed 0.50 % on heat analysis. When one or more of these elements are specified, the sum does
not apply; in which case, only the individual limits on the remaining elements shall apply.
C
For steels having a carbon content of 0.02 % or less, the limit for columbium is 0.045 %, maximum.
D
For CS, specify Type B to avoid carbon levels below 0.02 %.
E
When a deoxidized steel is required for the application, the purchaser has the option to order CS, FS, and HTS to a minimum of 0.01 % total aluminum.
F
CS Type B describes the typical commercial quality product previously included in this specification.
G
The producer has the option to furnish as a stabilized steel.
H
HTS designation is intended for use in elevated temperature applications.

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TABLE 3 Chemical Requirements
Composition, %—Heat Analysis Element, maximum, Unless Otherwise Shown
Designation C Mn P S CuA NiA CrA MoA V CbB,C Ti
Structural Steel:
Grade 33 [230] 0.20 1.15 0.04 0.040 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.30
Grade 37 [255] 0.20 1.15 0.10 0.040 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.30
Grade 40 [275] 0.25 1.15 0.10 0.040 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.30
Grade 50A,B [340 A,B] 0.40 1.15 0.20 0.040 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.30
Grade 80 [550] 0.20 1.15 0.04 0.040 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.30
A
The sum of copper, nickel, chromium, and molybdenum shall not exceed 0.50 % on heat analysis. When one or more of these elements are specified, the sum does
not apply; in which case, only the individual limits on the remaining elements shall apply.
B
For steels having a carbon content of 0.02 % or less, the limit for columbium is 0.045 %, maximum.
C
The limit for SS Grade 80 is 0.015 %.

TABLE 4 Mechanical Property Requirements, Structural Steel TABLE 5 Typical Ranges of Mechanical
A
Properties
Base Metal (Longitudinal) (Nonmandatory) , B
Inch-Pound Units Longitudinal Direction
Yield A Designation Yield Strength Elongation
Tensile Strength, Elongation rm n
Grade Strength, 2 in. [50
min, ksi in 2 in., min, % ksi MPa ValueC ValueD
min, ksi mm] %
33 33 45 20
37 37 52 18 CS Type A 30/60 [205/410] $20 E E

40 40 55 16 CS Type B 35/60 [245/410] $20 E E

50 Class 1 50 65 12 CS Type C 30/65 [205/450] $15 E E

50 Class 2 50 ... 12 FS 25/40 [170/275] $24 1.0/1.4 0.16/0.20

80B 80C 82 ... DS 20/35 [140/240] $30 1.3/1.7 0.18/0.22
HTS 30/65 [205/450] $15 E E
SI Units
A
The typical mechanical property values presented in this table are nonman-
Yield Elongation
Tensile Strength, datory. They are intended solely to provide the purchaser with as much information
Grade Strength, in 50 mm, min,
min, MPa as possible to make an informed decision on the steel to be specified. Values
min, MPa %
outside of these ranges are to be expected. The purchaser may negotiate with the
230 230 310 20 supplier if a specific or restricted range is required for the application.
B
255 255 360 18 These typical mechanical properties apply to the full range of steel sheet
275 275 380 16 thicknesses. The yield strength tends to increase and some of the formability
345 Class 1 345 450 12 values tend to decrease as the sheet thickness decreases.
C
345 Class 2 345 ... 12 r m Value—Average plastic strain ratio as described in Test Method E 517.
D
550B 550C 570 ... n Value—Strain hardening exponent as described in Test Method E 646.
E
A
No typical properties have been established.
Where an ellipses (. . .) appears in the table, there is no requirement.
B
For sheet thicknesses of 0.028 in. and thinner, no tension test is required if the
hardness result is Rockwell B 85 or higher. 8. Coating Properties
C
As there is no discontinuous yield curve, the yield strength should be taken as
the stress at 0.5 % elongation under load or 0.2 % offset. 8.1 Coating Weight [Mass]—Coating weight [mass] shall
conform to the requirements as shown in Table 1 for the
specific coating designation.
specified. Values outside these ranges are to be expected. 8.2 Coating Weight [Mass] Tests:
7.3 All tests for mechanical properties shall be conducted in 8.2.1 Coating weight [mass] tests shall be performed in
accordance with the methods described in Specification A 924/ accordance with the requirements stated in Specification
A 924M. A 924/A 924M.
8.2.2 The referee method to be used shall be the dilute
7.4 Bending Properties:
hydrochloric acid method, in Test Method A 90/A 90M.
7.4.1 Minimum Inside Radii for Cold Bending—Structural
8.3 Coating Bend Test—The coating bend test specimens
Steel sheet is commonly fabricated by cold bending. There are
for all designations other than Structural Steel shall be capable
many interrelated factors that affect the ability of a steel to cold
of being bent through 180° flat on itself in any direction
form over a given radius under shop conditions. These factors
without flaking on the outside of the bend only. For Structural
include thickness, strength level, degree of restraint, relation-
Steel, the coating bend test inside diameter shall have a relation
ship to rolling direction, chemistry, and base metal microstruc-
to the thickness of the specimen as shown in Table 6. Flaking
ture. Table X2.1 lists the suggested minimum inside radii for
of the coating within 0.25 in. [6 mm] of the edge of the bend
90° cold bending for Structural Steels. They presuppose “hard
specimen shall not be cause for rejection.
way” bending (bend axis parallel to the rolling direction) and
reasonably good shop forming practices. Where possible, the 9. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
use of larger radii or “easy way” bends are recommended for 9.1 All dimensions and permissible variations shall comply
improved performance. with the requirements of Specification A 924/A 924M.
7.4.2 Fabricators should be aware that cracks may initiate
upon bending a sheared or cold-worked edge. This is not 10. Keywords
considered to be a fault of the steel but is rather a function of 10.1 coatings, metallic; 55 % aluminum-zinc alloy coating;
the induced localized cold-work zone. steel sheet, metallic coated

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TABLE 6 Coating Bend Test Requirements—Structural Steel
Ratio of the Inside Bend Diameter to
Grade Thickness of the Specimen
(Any Direction)
33 [230] 11⁄2
37 [255] 2
40 [275] 21⁄2
A
50 Class 1, Class 2
[345 Class 1, Class 2]
A
80 [350]
A
Grades not subject to bend test requirements.

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.

S1. Base Metal Thickness S1.3 The applicable tolerances for base metal thickness are
S1.1 The specified minimum thickness shall apply to the shown in Tables 16 and 17, Thickness Tolerance of Cold-
base metal only. Rolled Sheet (Carbon and High-Strength, Low-Alloy Steel), of
S1.2 The coating designation shown on the order indicates Specification A 568/A 568M.
the coating to be applied to the specified minimum base metal
thickness.

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APPENDIXES

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COATING WEIGHT [MASS] AND THICKNESS

TABLE X1.1 Conversion Factors Between Coating Weight [Mass] and ThicknessA
Coating Weight [Mass] Coating Thickness
oz/ft2 g/m2 mils µm
B
1.0 305.15 3.2 81.28B
0.00328B 1.0 0.010487B 0.26636B
0.3125B 95.360B 1.0 25.4B
0.012303B 3.7543B 0.03937B 1.0
A
One ounce of 55 % Al-Zn alloy coating per square foot of surface corresponds to an average coating thickness of 0.0032 in. [3.2 mils]. All other values in Table X1.1
are based on this relationship and on standard inch-pound to SI conversions.
B
Weight [mass] to thickness conversions are reliable to only two significant figures. Inch-pound to SI conversions are reliable to five significant figures. A greater number
of digits are shown in this table to reduce errors due to rounding when calculating equivalencies for coating weight [mass] or thickness greater than unity.

X2. BENDING PROPERTIES

Note 1—t 5 radius equivalent to the steel thickness.

Note 2—The suggested radii should be used as minimums for 90° bends in actual shop practice.
TABLE X2.1 Suggested Minimum Inside Radii for Cold Bending
Minimum Inside Radius for Cold
Designation Grade
BendingA
Structural 33 [230] 11⁄2t
Steel
37 [255] 2t
40 [275] 2t
50 Class 1, Class 2 [345 Class 1, Class 2] not applicable
A
Bending capability may be limited by the coating designation.

X3. RATIONALE FOR CHANGES IN PRODUCT DESIGNATIONS

X3.1 Subcommittee A05.11 has revised the designations more predictive of steel formability than other tests such as the
used to classify the various products available in each hot-dip hardness test which may not compensate adequately for
coated specification. The previous “quality” designations have product variables such as substrate thickness and coating
been replaced with designations and descriptions more closely weight.
related with product characteristics. Many of the former
“quality” specifications described the steel only in terms of X3.3 The new designations also provide the user with the
limited chemical composition, which in some cases was flexibility to restrict the steels applied on any order. For
identical for two or more qualities. The former designations example, a user can restrict the application of ultra low carbon
also did not reflect the availability of new steels which are the steels on an application through the selection of an appropriate
result of the use of new technologies such as vacuum degassing “type” designator.
and steel ladle treatments.
X3.4 There is a limited relationship between the former and
X3.2 The former “quality” designators, defined in very current systems of designation. Some of the reasons for this
broad qualitative terms, did not provide the user with all the limited relationship are: addition of steels not previously
information needed to select the appropriate steel for an described in ASTM specifications, restrictions placed on
application. The new designations are defined with technical ranges of chemical composition, the addition of typical me-
information such as specific chemical composition limits and chanical properties, and the enhanced capability of steel
typical-nonmandatory mechanical properties. These steel char- producers to combine chemical composition and processing
acteristics are important to users concerned with the weldabil- methods to achieve properties tailored to specific applications.
ity and formability of the coated steel products. The typical
mechanical properties included in the new designation system X3.5 The changes in designation are significant which may
are those indicated by the tension test. These properties are create transition issues that will have to be resolved. Continued

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dialogue between users and producers will have to be main- for a specific application should consult with a steel supplier or
tained to assist the transition to the new system of designations. producer.
A user with concerns about the appropriate coated steel to order

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