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Designation: B108/B108M − 19

Standard Specification for

Aluminum-Alloy Permanent Mold Castings1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B108/B108M; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents

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1.1 This specification covers aluminum-alloy permanent 2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the
mold castings designated as shown in Table 1. date of casting purchase form a part of this specification to the
1.2 This specification is for aluminum-alloy permanent extent referenced herein:
mold castings used in general purpose applications. It may not 2.2 ASTM Standards:3
address the mechanical properties, integrity testing, and veri- B179 Specification for Aluminum Alloys in Ingot and Mol-
fication required for highly loaded or safety critical applica- ten Forms for Castings from All Casting Processes
tions. B275 Practice for Codification of Certain Zinc, Tin and Lead
1.3 Alloy and temper designations are in accordance with Die Castings
ANSI H35.1/H35.1(M). B557 Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast
Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
1.4 Unless the order specifies the “M” specification B557M Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast
designation, the material shall be furnished to the inch-pound Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products (Metric)
units. B660 Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and
1.5 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum Magnesium Products
and aluminum alloys and their properties in this specification, B666/B666M Practice for Identification Marking of Alumi-
see Annex A1 and Annex A2. num and Magnesium Products
1.6 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch- B881 Terminology Relating to Aluminum- and Magnesium-
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The Alloy Products
values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; B917/B917M Practice for Heat Treatment of Aluminum-
therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Alloy Castings from All Processes
Combining values from the two systems may result in non- B985 Practice for Sampling Aluminum Ingots, Billets, Cast-
conformance with the standard. ings and Finished or Semi-Finished Wrought Aluminum
Products for Compositional Analysis
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- Determine Conformance with Specifications
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- E34 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum and
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Aluminum-Base Alloys (Withdrawn 2017)4
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor- E94/E94M Guide for Radiographic Examination Using In-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- dustrial Radiographic Film
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the E155 Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- and Magnesium Castings
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical E165/E165M Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing for Gen-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. eral Industry
E607 Test Method for Atomic Emission Spectrometric
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B07 on Light
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Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B07.01 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Aluminum Alloy Ingots and Castings. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2019. Published October 2019. Originally Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
approved in 1936. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as B108/B108M – 18ε1. the ASTM website.
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DOI: 10.1520/B0108_B0108M-19. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Code application see related SB-108. www.astm.org.

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 TABLE 1 Chemical Composition LimitsA,B,C,D
OthersE
Desig.I Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Ni Zn Ti Ag Be Pb Sn Zr FNs Al. Min
Each TotalF
204.0 0.20 0.35 4.2–5.0 0.10 0.15–0.35 ... 0.05 0.10 0.15–0.30 . . . ... . . . 0.05 . . . ... . . . 0.05 0.15 Rem.
242.0 0.7 1.0 3.5–4.5 0.35 1.2–1.8 0.25 1.7–2.3 0.35 0.25 . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . 0.05 0.15 Rem.
296.0 2.0–3.0 1.2 4.0–5.0 0.35 0.05 ... 0.35 0.50 0.25 . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... 0.35 Rem.
308.0 5.0–6.0 1.0 4.0–5.0 0.50 0.10 ... ... 1.0 0.25 . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... 0.50 Rem.
319.0 5.5–6.5 1.0 3.0–4.0 0.50 0.10 ... 0.35 1.0 0.25 . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... 0.50 Rem.
332.0H 8.5–10.5 1.2 2.0–4.0 0.50 0.50–1.5 ... 0.50 1.0 0.25 . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... 0.50 Rem.
333.0 8.0–10.0 1.0 3.0–4.0 0.50 0.05–0.50 ... 0.50 1.0 0.25 . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... 0.50 Rem.
336.0H 11.0–13.0 1.2 0.50–1.5 0.35 0.7–1.3 ... 2.0–3.0 0.35 0.25 . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . 0.05 ... Rem.
354.0 8.6–9.4 0.20 1.6–2.0 0.10 0.40–0.6 ... ... 0.10 0.20 . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . 0.05 0.15 Rem.
355.0 4.5–5.5 0.6G 1.0–1.5 0.50G 0.40–0.6 0.25 ... 0.35 0.25 . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . 0.05 0.15 Rem.
C355.0 4.5–5.5 0.20 1.0–1.5 0.10 0.40–0.6 ... ... 0.10 0.20 . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . 0.05 0.15 Rem.
356.0 6.5–7.5 0.6G 0.25 0.35G 0.20–0.45 ... ... 0.35 0.25 . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . 0.05 0.15 Rem.
A356.0 6.5–7.5 0.20 0.20 0.10 0.25–0.45 ... ... 0.10 0.20 . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . 0.05 0.15 Rem.
357.0 6.5–7.5 0.15 0.05 0.03 0.45–0.6 ... ... 0.05 0.20 . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . 0.05 0.15 Rem.
A357.0 6.5–7.5 0.20 0.20 0.10 0.40–0.7 ... ... 0.10 0.04–0.20 . . . 0.04–0.07 . . . ... . . . ... . . . 0.05 0.15 Rem.
E357.0 6.5–7.5 0.10 ... 0.10 0.55–0.6 ... ... ... 0.10–0.20 . . . 0.002 . . . ... . . . ... . . . 0.05 0.15 Rem.
F357.0 6.5–7.5 0.10 0.20 0.10 0.40–0.7 ... ... 0.10 0.04–0.20 . . . 0.002 . . . ... . . . ... . . . 0.05 0.15 Rem.
359.0 8.5–9.5 0.20 0.20 0.10 0.50–0.7 ... ... 0.10 0.20 . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . 0.05 0.15 Rem.
443.0 4.5–6.0 0.8 0.6 0.50 0.05 0.25 ... 0.50 0.25 . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... 0.35 Rem.
B443.0 4.5–6.0 0.8 0.15 0.35 0.05 ... ... 0.35 0.25 . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . 0.05 0.15 Rem.

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A444.0 6.5–7.5 0.20 0.10 0.10 0.05 ... ... 0.10 0.20 . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . 0.05 0.15 Rem.
513.0H 0.30 0.40 0.10 0.30 3.5–4.5 ... ... 1.4–2.2 0.20 . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . 0.05 0.15 Rem.
535.0 0.15 0.15 0.05 0.10–0.25 6.2–7.5 ... ... ... 0.10–0.25 . . . 0.003–0.007 . . . ... . . . 0.005B . . . 0.05 .15 Rem.
705.0 0.20 0.8 0.20 0.40–0.6 1.4–1.8 0.20–0.40 ... 2.7–3.3 0.25 . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . 0.05 .15 Rem.
707.0 0.20 0.8 0.20 0.40–0.6 1.8–2.4 0.20–0.40 ... 4.0–4.5 0.25 . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . 0.05 .15 Rem.
711.0H 0.30 0.7–1.4 0.35–0.6 0.05 0.25–0.45 ... ... 6.0–7.0 0.20 . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . 0.05 .15 Rem.
713.0 0.25 1.1 0.40–1.0 0.6 0.20–0.50 0.35 0.15 7.0–8.0 0.25 . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . 0.10 0.25 Rem.
B108/B108M − 19

850.0 0.7 0.7 0.7–1.3 0.10 0.10 ... 0.7–1.3 ... 0.20 . . . ... . . . 5.5–7.0 . . . ... . . . ... 0.30 Rem.
851.0H 2.0–3.0 0.7 0.7–1.3 0.10 0.10 ... 0.30–0.7 ... 0.20 . . . ... . . . 5.5–7.0 . . . ... . . . ... 0.30 Rem.
852.0H 0.40 0.7 1.7–2.3 0.10 0.6–0.9 ... 0.9–1.5 ... 0.20 . . . ... . . . 5.5–7.0 . . . ... . . . ... 0.30 Rem.
A
When single units are shown, they indicate the maximum amounts permitted.
B
Analysis shall be made for the elements for which limits are shown in this table.
C
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 E29.
D
In case of discrepancy between the values listed in Table 1 and those listed in the “Designations and Chemical Composition Limits for Aluminum Alloys in the Form of Castings and Ingot (‘The Pink Sheets’)” the
composition limits registered with the Aluminum Association and published in the “Pink Sheets” shall be considered the controlling composition.
E
“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 registration or 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.
F
The sum of those 9Others9 metallic elements 0.010 percent or more each, expressed to the second decimal before determining the sum.
G
If iron exceeds 0.45, manganese content shall not be less than one-half iron content.
H
336.0 formerly A332.0, 332.0 formerly F332.0, 513.0 formerly A514.0, 711.0 formerly C712.0, 851.0 formerly A850.0, 852.0 for merly B850.0.
I
For a cross reference of current and former alloy designations see the Aluminum Association’s “Designations and Chemical Composition Limits for Aluminum Alloys in the Form of Castings and Ingot (‘The Pink Sheets’).”
 B108/B108M − 19
Analysis Aluminum Alloys by the Point to Plane Tech- 4.1.5 The quantity in either pieces or pounds [kilograms].
nique Nitrogen Atmosphere (Withdrawn 2011)4 4.2 Additionally, orders for material to this specification
E716 Practices for Sampling and Sample Preparation of shall include the following information when required by the
Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys for Determination of purchaser.
Chemical Composition by Spark Atomic Emission Spec- 4.2.1 Whether foundry control is required (see Section 9),
trometry 4.2.2 Whether yield strength tests are required (see 10.1 and
E1251 Test Method for Analysis of Aluminum and Alumi- Table 2, Footnote C, [Table 4, Footnote D]),
num Alloys by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry 4.2.3 Whether castings or test bars, or both, are to be
E2422 Digital Reference Images for Inspection of Alumi- artificially aged for Alloys 705.0-T5, 707.0-T5, and 713.0-T5
num Castings (see 10.3),
IEEE/ASTM SI 10 Standard for Use of the International 4.2.4 Whether test specimens cut from castings are required
System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System in addition to or instead of separately cast specimens (see
2.3 ANSI Standard:5 Sections 10, 12.2, 13.2, and 15),
H35.1/H35.1(M) Alloy and Temper Designation Systems for 4.2.5 Whether heat treatment is to be performed in accor-
Aluminum dance with AMS 2771 (see Section 16),
2.4 Military Standards:6 4.2.6 Whether repairs are permissible (see Section 17),
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage 4.2.7 Whether inspection is required at the producer’s
MIL-STD-276 Impregnation of Porous Nonferrous Metal works (see Section 18),
Castings 4.2.8 Whether certification is required (see Section 22),
NAVSEA S9074-AR-GIB-010/278 Requirements for Fabri- 4.2.9 Whether surface requirements will be checked visu-
cation Welding and Inspection, and Casting Inspection and ally or by observational standards where such standards are
Repair for Machinery, Piping, and Pressure Vessels established (see 19.1),
2.5 AMS Specification: 4.2.10 Whether liquid penetrant inspection is required (see
AMS 2771 Heat Treatment of Aluminum Alloy Castings7 19.2),
2.6 Federal Standard:6 4.2.11 Whether radiographic inspection is required and, if
Fed Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies) so, the radiographic grade of casting required (19.3, Table 4),
2.7 Aluminum Association Standard:5 and
Designations and Chemical Composition Limits for Alumi- 4.2.12 Whether Practices B660 applies and, if so, the levels
num Alloys in the Form of Castings and Ingot (The Pink of preservation, packaging, and packing required (see 24.4).
Sheets)
2.8 Other Standards:8 5. Responsibility for Quality Assurance
CEN EN 14242 Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys, Chemical 5.1 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase
Analysis, Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission order, the producer shall be responsible for the performance of
Spectral Analysis all inspections and test requirements specified herein. Unless
otherwise agreed upon, the producer may use his own or any
3. Terminology
other suitable facilities for the performance of the inspection
3.1 Definitions—Refer to Terminology B881 for definitions and test requirements specified herein. The purchaser shall
of product terms used in this specification. have the right to perform any of the inspections and tests set
forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed
4. Ordering Information necessary to confirm that the material conforms to prescribed
4.1 Orders for material under this specification shall include requirements.
the following information (see 1.4 and 1.5):
4.1.1 This specification designation (which includes the 6. Manufacture
number, the year, and the revision letter, if applicable), 6.1 The responsibility of furnishing castings that can be laid
NOTE 1—For inch-pound application, specify Specification B108 and out and machined to the finished dimensions within the
for metric application specify Specification B108M. Do not mix units. permissible variations specified, as shown on the blueprints or
4.1.2 Alloy (see Section 7 and Table 1), drawings, shall rest with the producer, except where mold
4.1.3 Temper (see Section 10 and Table 2 [Table 3]), equipment is furnished by the purchaser.
4.1.4 Applicable drawing or part number, and
7. Chemical Composition
7.1 The product shall conform to the chemical composition
5
Available from Aluminum Association, Inc., 1400 Crystal Drive Suite 430 limits prescribed in Table 1. Conformance shall be determined
Arlington, VA 22202 http://www.aluminum.org.
6
Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, by the producer by taking samples at the time castings are
Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http:// poured in accordance with Practice E716 and analyzed in
www.dodssp.daps.mil.
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accordance with Test Methods E34, E607, or E1251, or
Available from Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 400 Commonwealth
CEN EN 14242. If the producer has determined the composi-
Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, http://www.sae.org.
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Available from European Committee for Standardization (CEN), 36 Rue de tion of the material during casting, they shall not be required to
Stassart, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium, http://www.cenorm.be. sample and analyze the finished product.

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 B108/B108M − 19
TABLE 2 Tensile RequirementsA,B (Inch-Pound Units)
Yield StrengthD Elongation in 2 in. Typical Brinell
Tensile Strength, min,
DesignationF TemperC (0.2 % offset), or 4× diameter, Hardness,E 500 kgf,
ksi min, ksi (MPa) 10 mm
min, %
204.0 T4 separately cast specimens 48.0 29.0 8.0 ...
G
242.0 T571 34.0 ... 105
G
T61 40.0 ... 110
296.0 T4 33.0 15.0 4.5 75
T6 35.0 ... 2.0 90
T7 33.0 16.0 3.0 ...
308.0 F 24.0 ... ... 70
319.0 F 27.0 14.0 2.5 95
332.0H T5 31.0 ... G
105
G
333.0 F 28.0 ... 90
G
T5 30.0 ... 100
G
T6 35.0 ... 105
G
T7 31.0 ... 90
336.0H T551 31.0 ... G
105
G
T65 40.0 ... 125
354.0 T61
separately cast specimens 48.0 37.0 3.0
casting, designated areaI 47.0 36.0 3.0
castings, no location designatedI 43.0 33.0 2.0
T62
separately cast specimens 52.0 42.0 2.0
castings, designated areaI 50.0 42.0 2.0
castings, no location designatedI 43.0 33.0 2.0
G
355.0 T51 27.0 ... 75
G
T62 42.0 ... 105
G
T7 36.0 ... 90
G
T71 34.0 27.0 80
C355.0 T61
separately cast specimens 40.0 30.0 3.0 85–90
castings, designated areaI 40.0 30.0 3.0
castings, no location designatedI 37.0 30.0 1.0 85
356.0 F 21.0 10.0 3.0
T6 33.0 22.0 3.0 85
T71 25.0 ... 3.0 70
A356.0 T61
separately cast specimens 38.0 26.0 5.0 80–90
castings, designated areaI 33.0 26.0 5.0
castings, no location designatedI 28.0 26.0 3.0
357.0 T6 45.0 ... 3.0 ...
A357.0 T61
separately cast specimens 45.0 36.0 3.0 100
castings, designated areaI 46.0 36.0 3.0 ...
castings, no location designatedI 41.0 31.0 3.0 ...
E357.0J T61
separately cast specimens 45.0 36.0 3.0 100
castings, designated areaI 46.0 36.0 3.0
castings, no location designatedI 41.0 31.0 3.0
F357.0K T6 45.0 3.0
359.0 T61
separately cast specimens 45.0 34.0 4.0 90
castings, designated areaI 45.0 34.0 4.0
castings, no location designatedI 40.0 30.0 3.0
T62
separately cast specimens 47.0 38.0 3.0 100
castings, designated areaI 47.0 38.0 3.0
castings, no location designatedI 40.0 30.0 3.0
443.0 F 21.0 7.0 2.0 45
B443.0 F 21.0 6.0 2.5 45
A444.0 T4
separately cast specimens 20.0 ... 20 ...
castings, designated areaI 20.0 ... 20 ...
H
513.0 F 22.0 12.0 2.5 60
535.0 F 35.0 18.0 8.0 ...
705.0 T1 or T5 37.0 17.0 10.0
707.0 T1 42.0 25.0 4.0
T7 45.0 35.0 3.0
711.0H T1 28.0 18.0 7.0 70
713.0 T1 or T5 32.0 22.0 4.0
850.0 T5 18.0 ... 8.0
851.0H T5 17.0 ... 3.0
T6 18.0 ... 8.0
852.0H T5 27.0 ... 3.0

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A
If agreed upon by manufacturer and the purchaser, other mechanical properties may be obtained by other heat treatments such as annealing, aging, or stress relieving.
B
For purposes of determining conformance with this specification, each value for tensile strength and yield strength shall be rounded to the nearest 0.1 ksi, and each value
for elongation shall be rounded to the nearest 0.5 %, both in accordance with the rounding method of Practice E29.
C
Refer to ANSI H 35.1/H35.1(M) for description of tempers.
D
Yield strength to be evaluated only when specified in contract or purchase order.
E
Hardness values given for information only, not required for acceptance.
F
ASTM alloy designations are recorded in Practice B275.
G
Not required.
H
332.0 formerly F332.0, 336.0 formerly A332.0, 513.0 formerly A514.0, 711.0 formerly C712.0, 851.0 formerly A850.0, 852.0 formerly B850.0.
I
These properties apply only to castings having section thicknesses not greater than 2 in. except that section thicknesses of 3⁄4 in., max, shall apply to Alloy A444.0.
J
Properties copied from A357.0–T61.
K
Properties copied from 357.0–T6.

7.1.1 A sample for determination of chemical composition 10. Tensile Requirements

shall be taken to represent one of the following: 10.1 The separately cast tension test specimens representing
7.1.2 Not more than 4000 lb [2000 kg] of clean castings or the castings shall meet the mechanical properties prescribed in
a single casting poured from one furnace. The maximum Table 2 [Table 3].
elapsed time between determinations shall be established for
each alloy, but in any case the maximum elapsed time shall not 10.2 When specified, the tensile strength and elongation of
exceed 8 h. test specimens cut from castings shall be in accordance with
7.1.3 The maximum elapsed time between determinations Table 2 [Table 3] for Alloys 354.0, C355.0, A356.0, A357.0,
shall be established for each alloy, but in any case the E357.0, 359.0, and A444.0. For other alloys a minimum of
maximum elapsed time shall not exceed 8 h. 75 % of the tensile and yield strength values and not less than
25 % of the elongation values specified in Table 2 [Table 3] are
7.2 If it becomes necessary to analyze castings for confor- required. The measurement of elongation is not required for
mance to chemical composition limits, the method used to test specimens cut from castings if 25 % of the specified
sample castings for the determination of chemical composition minimum elongation value published in Table 2 [Table 3] is
shall be accordance with Practice B985. Analysis shall be 0.5 % or less. If grade D quality castings as described in Table
performed in accordance with Practice E716, Test Methods 4 are specified, no tensile tests shall be specified nor tensile
E34, E607, or E1251, or CEN EN 14242 (ICP method). requirements be met on specimens cut from castings.
8. Material Requirements—Castings Produced for 10.3 Although Alloys 705.0, 707.0, and 713.0 are most
Governmental and Military Agencies frequently used in the naturally aged condition, by agreement
8.1 Unless otherwise specified, only aluminum alloy con- of the producer and the purchaser, the castings may be
forming to the requirements of Specification B179 or producers artificially aged. The producer and the purchaser may also
foundry scrap, identified as being made from alloy conforming agree to base the acceptance of castings on artificially aged test
to Specification B179, shall be used in the remelting furnace bars. The conditions of artificial aging shown in Practice
from which molten metal is taken for pouring directly into B917/B917M or AMS 2771 shall be employed unless other
castings. Additions of small amounts of modifying and grain conditions are accepted by mutual consent.
refining elements or alloys are permitted.
11. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
8.2 Pure materials, recycled materials, and master alloys
11.1 The finished castings shall be uniform in composition
may be used to make alloys conforming to this specification,
and free of blowholes, cracks, shrinks, and other discontinui-
provided chemical analysis can be taken and adjusted to
ties in accordance with standards designated and agreed upon
conform to Table 1 prior to pouring any castings.
as acceptable by the purchaser.
9. Foundry Control—Castings Produced for
Governmental or Military Agencies, or Both 12. Test Specimens
9.1 When specified, castings shall be produced under 12.1 Separately cast test specimens shall be cast in iron
foundry control approved by the purchaser. Foundry control molds. A recommended gating method is shown in Fig. 1 [Fig.
shall consist of examination of castings by radiographic or 2] and Fig. 3 [Fig. 4]. An alternative gating design is shown in
other approved methods for determining internal discontinui- Appendix X4. The test section of the tension test specimen
ties until the gating, pouring, and other foundry practices have shall be cast to size in accordance with the dimensions shown
been established to produce castings meeting the quality in Fig. 1 [Fig. 2] and Fig. 3 [Fig. 4], and not machined prior to
standards furnished by the purchaser or agreed upon between test. Grip ends may be machined to adapt them in such a
the purchaser and the producer. When foundry practices have manner as to ensure axial loading.
been so established, the production method shall not be 12.2 When properties of castings are to be determined,
significantly changed without demonstrating to the satisfaction tension test specimens shall be cut from the locations desig-
of the purchaser that the change does not adversely affect the nated on the drawings, unless otherwise negotiated. If no
quality of the castings. Minor changes in pouring temperature locations are designated, one or more specimens shall be taken
of 650°F [628°C] from the established nominal temperature to include locations having significant variation in casting
are permissible. thickness, except that specimens shall not be taken from areas

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TABLE 3 Tensile Requirements (SI Units)—[Metric]A,B,C
Tensile Yield StrengthF Typical Brinell
Elongation
Strength, (0.2 % offset), HardnessG
DesignationH TemperD in
min, min, 500-kgf load,
MPaE 5D, min, % 10-mm ball
MPaE
204.0 T4 separately cast specimens 330 200 7.0 ...
I
242.0 T571 235 ... 105
I
T61 275 ... 110
296.0 T4 230 105 4.5 75
T6 240 ... 2.0 90
T7 230 110 3.0 ...
308.0 F 165 ... ... 70
319.0 F 185 95 2.5 95
332.0J T5 215 ... I
105
I
333.0 F 195 ... 90
I
T5 205 ... 100
I
T6 240 ... 105
I
T7 215 ... 90
336.0J T551 215 ... I
105
I
T65 275 ... 125
354.0 T61
separately cast specimens 330 255 3.0
casting, designated areaK 325 250 3.0
castings, no location designatedK 295 230 2.0
T62
separately cast specimens 360 290 2.0
castings, designated areaK 345 290 2.0
castings, no location designatedK 295 230 2.0
I
355.0 T51 185 ... 75
I
T62 290 ... 105
I
T7 250 ... 90
I
T71 235 185 80
C355.0 T61
separately cast specimens 275 205 3.0 85–90
castings, designated areaK 275 205 3.0
castings, no location designatedK 255 205 1.0 85
356.0 F 145 70 3.0
T6 230 150 3.0 85
T71 170 ... 3.0 70
A356.0 T61
separately cast specimens 260 180 4.0 80–90
castings, designated areaK 230 180 4.0
castings, no location designatedK 195 180 3.0
357.0 T6 310 ... 3.0 ...
A357.0 T61
separately cast specimens 310 250 3.0 100
castings, designated areaK 315 250 3.0 ...
castings, no location designatedK 285 215 3.0 ...
E357.0L T61
separately cast specimens 310 250 3.0 100
castings, designated areaK 315 250 3.0
castings, no location designatedK 285 215 3.0
F357.0M T6 310 3.0
359.0 T61
separately cast specimens 310 235 4.0 90
castings, designated areaK 310 235 4.0
castings, no location designatedK 275 205 3.0
T62
separately cast specimens 325 260 3.0 100
castings, designated areaK 325 260 3.0
castings, no location designatedK 275 205 3.0
443.0 F 145 50 2.0 45
B443.0 F 145 40 2.5 45
A444.0 T4
separately cast specimens 140 ... 18.0 ...
castings, designated areaK 140 ... 18.0 ...
513.0J F 150 80 2.5 60
535.0 F 240 125 7.0 ...
705.0 T1 or T5 255 115 9.0
707.0 T1 290 170 4.0
T7 310 240 3.0
711.0J T1 195 125 6.0 70
713.0 T1 or T5 220 150 4.0
850.0 T5 125 ... 7.0
851.0J T5 115 ... 3.0
T6 125 ... 7.0
852.0J T5 185 ... 3.0

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A
If agreed upon by manufacturer and the purchaser, other mechanical properties may be obtained by other heat treatments such as annealing, aging, or stress relieving.
B
For purposes of determining conformance with this specification, each value for tensile strength and yield strength shall be rounded to the nearest 1 MPa and each value
for elongation shall be rounded to the nearest 0.5 %, both in accordance with the rounding method of Practice E29.
C
Guidelines for metric conversion from the “Tempers for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys, Metric Edition (‘Tan Sheets’),” Appendix A, were used to convert the tensile and
yield values to SI units.6
D
Refer to ANSI H 35.1/H35.1(M) for description of tempers.
E
For explanation of the SI Unit “MPa” see Appendix X2.
F
Yield strength to be evaluated only when specified in contract or purchase order.
G
Hardness values given for information only, not required for acceptance.
H
ASTM alloy designations are recorded in Practice B275.
I
Not required.
J
332.0 formerly F332.0, 336.0 formerly A332.0,513.0 formerly A514.0, 711.0 formerly C712.0, 851.0 formerly A850.0, 852.0 formerly B850.0.
K
These properties apply only to castings having section thicknesses not greater than 2 in. except that section thicknesses of 19-mm max, shall apply to Alloy A444.0.
L
Properties copied from A357.0–T61.
M
Properties copied from 357.0–T6.

TABLE 4 Discontinuity—Level Requirements for Aluminum Castings in Accordance with Film Reference Radiographs E155 or Digital
Reference Radiographs E2422
Grade AA Grade B Grade C Grade D
Discontinuity Section Thickness, in. (mm)
1⁄4 to 3⁄4 1⁄ 4 3⁄ 4 1⁄ 4 3⁄ 4 1⁄ 4 3⁄ 4

(6.4 to 19.0) (6.4) (19.0) (6.4) (19.0) (6.4) (19.0)

Gas holes none 1 1 2 2 5 5
Gas porosity (round) none 1 1 3 3 7 7
Gas porosity (elongated) none 1 1 3 4 5 5
B B B
Shrinkage cavity none 1 2 3
Shrinkage porosity or sponge none 1 1 2 2 4 3
Foreign material (less dense material) none 1 1 2 2 4 4
Foreign material (more dense material) none 1 1 2 1 4 3
Segregation none none none none
Cracks none none none none
Cold shuts none none none none
Surface irregularity not to exceed drawing tolerance
Core shaft not to exceed drawing tolerance
A
Caution should be exercised in requesting grade A because of the difficulty in obtaining this level.
B
No radiographs available. Use 1⁄4-in. [6-mm] for all thicknesses.

directly under risers. The tension test specimens shall be the If castings are to be heat treated and tests are to be obtained on
standard 0.500-in. [12.5 mm] diameter specimens shown in the castings, the test specimens shall be taken from the castings
Fig. 9 of Test Methods B557 [B557M] or a round specimen of after heat treatment.
smaller size proportional to the standard specimens. In no case
shall the dimensions of the smallest specimen be less than the 13. Number of Tests
following:
13.1 Unless otherwise agreed upon by the purchaser and
in. mm producer, two tension test specimens shall be separately cast
Diameter of reduced section. 0.250 [6.00]
Length of reduced section 11⁄4 [32] and tested to represent the following:
Radius of fillet 3⁄16 [5] 13.1.1 Not more than 4000 lb [2000 kg] of clean castings
Diameter of end section 3⁄ 8 [10]
Overall length:
(gates and risers removed) or a single casting poured from one
With shouldered ends 23⁄8 [60] furnace.
With threaded ends 3 [75] 13.1.2 The castings poured continuously from one furnace
With plain cylindical ends 4 [100]
in not more than eight consecutive hours.
12.3 When necessary, a rectangular specimen may be used
proportional to that shown for the 0.500 in. [12.5 mm] wide 13.2 When tensile properties of castings are to be
specimen in Fig. 6 of Test Methods B557 [B557M], but in no determined, one per melt-heat combination shall be tested
case shall its dimensions be less than the following: unless otherwise shown on the drawing or specified in the
purchase order.
in. mm
Width of reduced section, 1⁄ 4 [6] 13.3 If any test specimen shows defective machining or
Length of reduced section, 11⁄4 [32]
Radius of fillet, 1⁄ 4 [6] flaws, it may be discarded, in which case the purchaser and the
Overall length, 4 [100] producer shall agree upon the selection of a replacement
The specified elongation values shall not apply to tests of specimen.
rectangular specimens.
14. Test Methods
12.4 If the castings are to be heat treated and separately cast
specimens are to be used, the specimens representing such 14.1 The tensile properties shall be determined in accor-
castings shall be heat treated with the castings they represent. dance with Test Methods B557 [B557M].

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Nominal draft angle to be 20° on all square or rectangular sections in direction transverse to parting line.

NOTE 1—Test section of test bar: this section to be gradually tapered from the ends towards the center.
FIG. 1 Tension Test Specimen Casting (Inch-Pounds)

15. Retests 16.2 When specified, heat treatment shall be in accordance

15.1 If the results of the tension test do not conform to the with AMS 2771.
requirements prescribed in Table 2 [Table 4], test bars repre- 17. Repair of Castings
sentative of the castings may be retested in accordance with the
replacement tests and retest provisions of Test Methods B557 17.1 Castings may be repaired only by processes approved
[B557M] and the results of retests shall conform to the and agreed upon by the producer and purchaser, such as
requirements as to mechanical properties specified in Table 2 welding, impregnation, peening, blending, soldering, and so
[Table 4]. forth. Limitations on the extent and frequency of such repairs,
and methods of inspection of repaired areas should also be
16. Heat Treatment agreed upon.
16.1 Heat treatment of castings shall be performed in 17.2 Repairing of Castings Produced for Governmental and
accordance with Practice B917/B917M. Military Agencies:

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Nominal draft angle to be 20° on all square or rectangular sections in direction transverse to parting line.

NOTE 1—Test section of test bar: this section to be gradually tapered from the ends towards the center.
FIG. 2 Tension Test Specimen Casting [Metric]

17.2.1 Welding: 17.2.1.4 Unless otherwise specified, castings that have been
17.2.1.1 When welding is permitted, it shall be done by repaired by welding shall have the welded areas examined
methods suitable for the particular alloy. Welding methods radiographically after all reworking and heat treatment have
shall be in accordance with such specifications as are refer- been completed.
enced on the applicable drawings, or as are required by the 17.2.1.5 All welds shall be free from cracks, lack of fusion,
contract or order. and meet the same quality requirements as the parent material.
17.2.1.2 All welding shall be done by qualified welders and 17.2.1.6 Welded castings shall be marked with a symbol of
by methods approved by the purchaser. three concentric circles with a letter or number designating the
17.2.1.3 When castings are to be supplied in the heat treated welder adjacent to the symbol. The outer circle of the symbol
condition, they shall be heat treated to the required temper after shall be no larger than 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) in outside diameter. All
welding, except that small arc welds may be performed without welded areas shall be encircled with a ring or white paint prior
subsequent heat treatment upon approval of the purchaser. to submission for final inspection.

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FIG. 3 Tension Test Specimen Casting (Cross Section) (Inch-Pounds)

17.2.1.7 Repair welding of castings used in naval shipboard other similar major defects. Peening may be accomplished
pressure vessels, piping systems, and machinery shall be either hot or cold and shall be performed by methods which are
performed in accordance with requirements for repair of acceptable to the purchaser. Peened castings shall be marked
castings specified in NAVSEA Technical Publication S9074- with a Maltese cross approximately 1⁄4 in. [6 mm] high.
AR-GIB-010/278. 17.5 Blending—Blending with suitable grinders or other
17.3 Impregnation—When impregnation is permitted, it tools will be permitted for the removal of surface imperfections
shall be to correct general seepage leaks only and shall not be only, and shall not result in dimensions outside the tolerances
used to correct poor foundry technique or porosity in excess of shown on the applicable drawings.
accepted standards. It shall be accomplished in accordance
with MIL-STD-276. Unless otherwise authorized by the 18. Source Inspection
purchaser, castings which have been impregnated shall be 18.1 If the purchaser elects to make an inspection of the
marked “IMP”. castings at the producer’s works, it shall be so stated in the
17.4 Peening—When peening is permitted, it shall be to contract or order.
correct localized minor seepage leaks and small surface imper- 18.2 If the purchaser elects to have an inspection made at
fections only, or to disclose subsurface voids for the purpose of the producer’s works, the producer shall afford the inspector all
inspection. Peening will not be permitted to repair cracks, cold reasonable facilities to satisfy him that the material is being
shuts, shrinks, misruns, defects due to careless handling, or furnished in accordance with this specification. All tests and

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FIG. 4 Tension Test Specimen Casting Cross Section [Metric]

inspections shall be so conducted as not to interfere unneces- 19.2 Liquid Penetrant Inspection:
sarily with the operation of the works. 19.2.1 When specified, liquid penetrant inspection shall be
in accordance with Test Method E165/E165M, and the required
19. Foundry Inspection
sensitivity shall be specified.
19.1 Requirements such as surface finish, parting line 19.2.2 Acceptance standards for discontinuities shall be
projections, snagging projections where gates and risers were agreed upon, including size and frequency per unit area and
removed, and so forth, may be checked visually. It is advisable
location.
to have agreed upon observational standards representing both
acceptable and unacceptable material. 19.3 Radiographic Inspection:

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19.3.1 Radiographic inspection shall be in accordance with tested, and inspected in accordance with this specification, and
Guide E94/E94M and Film Reference Radiographs E155. has met the requirements.
19.3.2 When agreed upon between the manufacturer and
purchaser, digital radiographic inspection shall be in accor- 23. Product Marking
dance with Guide E94/E94M and Digital Reference Radio-
graphs E2422. 23.1 Unless otherwise specified, each casting shall be
19.3.3 Radiographic acceptance shall be in accordance with marked with the applicable drawing or part number. The
the requirements selected from Table 4. Any modifications of marking shall consist of raised Arabic numerals, and when
the table and the frequency per unit area and location of applicable capital letters, cast integral. The location of the
discontinuities should also be agreed upon. identification marking shall be as specified on the applicable
19.3.4 The number, film size and orientation of radiographs, drawing. When the location is not specified on the drawing, the
and the number of castings radiographically inspected shall be drawing/part number shall be placed in a location mutually
agreed upon by the producer and purchaser. agreeable to the purchaser and producer. Government applica-
tions shall be marked in accordance with Practice B666/
20. Identification and Repair Marking for Castings B666M.
Produced for Government and Military Agencies
20.1 Identification—Unless otherwise specified, each cast- 24. Packaging, Marking, and Shipping
ing shall be marked with the applicable drawing or part
number. The marking shall consist of raised Arabic numbers, 24.1 The material shall be packaged in such a manner as to
and when applicable upper-case letters, cast integral. The prevent damage in during normal handling and transportation.
location of the identification marking shall be as specified on The type of packaging and gross weight of individual contain-
the applicable drawing. When the location is not specified on ers shall be left to the discretion of the producer unless
the drawing, the drawing or part number, or both, shall be otherwise agreed upon. Packaging methods and containers
placed in a location mutually agreeable to the purchaser and shall be so selected as to permit maximum utility of mechanical
producer. equipment in unloading and subsequent handling. Each pack-
age or container shall contain only one part number, alloy, and
20.2 Lot Identification—When practical, each casting shall
also be marked with the melt or inspection lot number. temper of material when packaged for shipment unless other-
wise agreed upon.
20.3 Lot—A lot shall consist of all of the cleaned castings
poured from the same heat or melt when subsequent heat 24.2 Each package or container shall be legibly marked with
treatment is not required. the purchase order number, part number, quantity, specification
20.3.1 When the castings consist of alloys that require heat number, alloy and temper, gross and net weights, and the name
treatment, the lot shall consist of all castings from the same of the producer.
melt or heat that have been heat treated in the same furnace 24.3 Packages or containers shall be such as to ensure
charge, or if heat treated in a continuous furnace, all castings
acceptance by common or other carriers for safe transportation
from the same melt or heat that are discharged from the furnace
at the lowest rate to the point of delivery.
during a four-hour period.
20.4 Repair Marking—All identification markings indicat- 24.4 When specified in the contract or purchase order,
ing repairs as specified in 19.1, 19.2, and 19.3 shall be made material shall be preserved, packaged, and packed in accor-
with a waterproof marking fluid. dance with the requirement of Practices B660. The applicable
levels shall be as specified in the contract or order. Marking for
21. Rejection and Rehearing shipment of such material shall be in accordance with Fed. Std.
21.1 Material that fails to conform to the requirements of No. 123 or Practice D3951 for civil agencies and MIL-STD-
this specification may be rejected. Rejection should be reported 129 for military agencies.
to the producer promptly and in writing. In case of dissatisfac-
24.5 Material intended for prolonged storage in unheated
tion with the results of the test, the producer may make claim
locations shall be adequately packed and protected to avoid
for a rehearing.
deterioration and damage.
22. Certification
22.1 The producer shall, upon request, furnish to the pur- 25. Keywords
chaser a certificate stating that each lot has been sampled, 25.1 aluminum; permanent mold castings

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ANNEXES

(Mandatory Information)

A1. BASIS FOR INCLUSION OF PROPERTY LIMITS

A1.1 Limits are established at a level at which a statistical more than ten data from a given lot. All tests are performed in
evaluation of the data indicates that 99 % of the population accordance with the appropriate ASTM test methods. For
obtained from all standard material meets the limit with 95 % informational purposes, refer to “Statistical Aspects of Me-
confidence. For the products described, mechanical property chanical Property Assurance” in the Related Material section of
limits for the respective size ranges are based on the analyses the Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.02.
of at least 100 data from standard production material with no

A2. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR INCLUSION OF NEW ALUMINUM AND ALUMINUM ALLOYS IN THIS SPECIFICA-
TION

A2.1 Prior to acceptance for inclusion in this specification, refinement and for which minimum and maximum limits are
the composition of wrought or cast aluminum or aluminum specified. Unalloyed aluminum contains a minimum of
alloy shall be registered in accordance with ANSI H35.1/ 99.00 % aluminum.
H35.1(M). The Aluminum Association5 holds the Secretariat of
ANSI H35 Committee and administers the criteria and proce- A2.2.6 Standard limits for alloying elements and impurities
dures for registration. are expressed to the following decimal places:
Less than 0.001 % 0.000X
A2.2 If it is documented that the Aluminum Association 0.001 to but less than 0.01 % 0.00X
0.01 to but less than 0.10 %
could not or would not register a given composition, an Unalloyed aluminum made by a refining process 0.0XX
alternative procedure and the criteria for acceptance shall be as Alloys and unalloyed aluminum not made by a refining
follows: process 0.0X
0.10 through 0.55 % 0.XX
A2.2.1 The designation submitted for inclusion does not (It is customary to express limits of 0.30 through 0.55 % as
utilize the same designation system as described in ANSI 0.X0 or 0.X5)
Over 0.55 % 0.X, X.X, and
H35.1/H35.1(M). A designation not in conflict with other so forth
designation systems or a trade name is acceptable. (Except that combined Si + Fe limits for 99.00 % minimum
aluminum must be expressed as 0.XX or 1.XX)
A2.2.2 The aluminum or aluminum alloy has been offered
for sale in commercial quantities within the prior twelve A2.2.7 Standard limits for alloying elements and impurities
months to at least three identifiable users. are expressed in the following sequence: Silicon; Iron; Copper;
A2.2.3 The complete chemical composition limits are sub- Manganese; Magnesium; Chromium; Nickel; Zinc; Titanium;
mitted. (Note A2.1); Other Elements, Each; Other Elements, Total:
A2.2.4 The composition is, in the judgement of the respon- Aluminum (Note A2.2).
sible subcommittee, significantly different from that of any NOTE A2.1—Additional specified elements having limits are inserted in
other aluminum or aluminum alloy already in this specifica- alphabetical order of their chemical symbols between Titanium and Other
tion. Elements, Each, or are specified in footnotes.
A2.2.5 For codification purposes, an alloying element is any NOTE A2.2—Aluminum is specified as minimum for unalloyed alumi-
num and as a remainder for aluminum alloys.
element intentionally added for any purpose other than grain

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APPENDIXES

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. PROPERTIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

X1.1 Data in Table X1.1 are approximate and are supplied

for general information only.

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 TABLE X1.1 Properties and Characteristics—(Inch-Pound Units)—(SI Units)—[Metric]
NOTE 1—1 indicates best of group; 5 indicates poorest of group.
Approx. Resistance Solidifica- Chemical Strength at
Normally Resistance Anodizing Suitability Suitability
Melting to Pressure tion Shrink- Machin- Electroplat- Oxide Elevated
Desig.A FluidityD Heat to PolishingH (Appear- for for
Range, Hot Tightness age Ten- ingG ingI Coating Tempera-
Treated CorrosionF ance)J K WeldingM BrazingN
°FB [°C] CrackingC dencyE (Protection) tureL
204.0 985–1200 4 3 3 4 yes 4 1 2 1 3 4 1 4 no
[529–649]
242.0 990–1175 4 4 3 4 yes 4 2 2 1 2 3 1 4 no
[532–635]
296.0 970–1170 4 3 3 4 yes 4 1 2 1 3 4 1 4 no
[521–632]
308.0 970–1135 2 2 2 3 yes 4 3 3 2 4 3 3 2 no
[521–613]
319.0 950–1125 2 2 2 3 yes 3 3 3 2 4 3 3 2 no
[510–607]
336.0O 1080–1050 1 2 1 3 yes 3 4 5 4 5 2 2 2 no
[538–566]
332.0O 970–1080 1 2 1 2 aged only 3 3 4 3 5 3 3 2 no
[521–582]
333.0 960–1085 2 2 2 3 no 3 3 3 3 5 3 3 2 no
[516–585]
354.0 1015–1150 1 1 2 2 yes 3 3 3 2 4 2 2 2 no
[546–621]
355.0 1015–1150 1 1 2 2 yes 3 3 3 2 4 2 2 2 no
[546–621]
C355.0 1015–1150 1 1 2 2 yes 3 3 3 2 4 2 2 2 no
[546–621]

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356.0 1035–1135 1 1 2 1 yes 2 3 3 1 4 2 3 2 no
[557–613]
A356.0 1035–1135 1 1 2 1 yes 2 3 3 1 4 2 3 2 no
[557–613]
357.0 1035–1135 1 1 2 1 yes 2 3 3 1 4 2 3 2 no
[557–613]
A357.0 1035–1135 1 1 2 1 yes 2 3 3 1 4 2 3 2 no
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[557–613]
E357.0 1035–1135 1 1 2 1 yes 2 3 3 1 4 2 3 2 no
[557–613]
F357.0 1035–1135 1 1 2 1 yes 2 3 3 1 4 2 3 2 no
[557–613]
359.0 1035–1135 1 1 2 1 yes 2 3 3 1 4 2 3 2 no
[557–613]
443.0 1065–1170 1 1 1 2 no 3 5 4 2 4 2 4 1 ltd
[574–632]
B443.0 1065–1170 1 1 1 2 no 2 5 4 2 4 2 4 1 ltd
[574–632]
A444.0 1065–1145 1 1 1 1 yes 2 5 4 2 4 2 4 1 ltd
[574–618]
513.0O 1075–1180 4 5 5 4 no 1 1 1 4 1 1 3 5 no
[579–638]
535.0 1020–1165 4 5 5 5 no 1 1 1 5 1 1 3 4 no
[549–629]
705.0 1105–1180 5 4 4 5 aged only 2 1 1 3 1 2 5 4 yes
[596–638]
707.0 1085–1165 5 4 4 5 yes 2 1 1 3 1 2 5 5 yes
[585–629]
711.0O 1120–1190 5 4 4 5 aged only 2 1 1 2 1 2 5 4 yes
[604–643]
 TABLE X1.1 Continued
Approx. Resistance Solidifica- Chemical Strength at
Normally Resistance Anodizing Suitability Suitability
A Melting to Pressure D tion Shrink- Machin- H Electroplat- Oxide Elevated
Desig. Fluidity Heat to Polishing (Appear- for for
Range, Hot Tightness age Ten- ingG ingI Coating Tempera-
Treated CorrosionF ance)J WeldingM BrazingN
°FB [°C] CrackingC dencyE (Protection)K tureL
713.0 1100–1185 5 4 4 5 aged only 2 1 1 2 1 2 5 4 yes
[593–641]
P
850.0 435–1200 5 5 5 5 aged only 3 1 1 5 4 5 5 no
[224–649]
O P
851.0 440–1165 4 4 5 4 yes 3 1 1 5 4 5 5 no
[227–629]
P
852.0O 400–1175 5 5 5 5 aged 3 1 1 5 4 5 5 no
[204–635]
A
ASTM alloy designations are recorded in Practice B275.
B
Temperatures of solidus and liquidus are indicated, pouring temperatures will be higher.

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C
Ability of alloy to withstand stresses from contraction while cooling through hot-short or brittle temperature range.
D
Ability of liquid alloy to flow readily in mold and fill thin sections.
E
Decrease in volume accompanying freezing of alloy and measure of amount of compensating feed metal required in form of risers.
F
Based on resistance of alloy in standard type salt-spray test.
G
Composite rating based on ease of cutting, chip characteristics, quality of finish, and tool life. Ratings, in the case of heat-treatable alloys, based on T6 temper. Other tempers, particularly the annealed temper, may
have lower rating.
H
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Composite rating based on ease and speed of polishing and quality of finish provided by typical polishing procedure.
I
Ability of casting to take and hold an electroplate applied by present standard methods.
J
Rates of lightness of color, brightness, and uniformity of clear anodized coating applied in sulfuric acid electrolyte.
K
Rated on combined resistance of coating and base alloy to corrosion.
L
Rating based on tensile and yield strengths at temperatures up to 500°F [260°C], after prolonged heating at testing temperature.
M
Based on ability of material to be fusion-welded with filler rod or same alloy.
N
Refers to suitability of alloy to withstanding brazing temperatures without excessive distortion or melting.
O
336.0 formerly A332.0, 332.0 formerly F332.0, 513.0 formerly A514.0, 711.0 formerly C712.0, 851.0 formerly A850.0, 852.0 formerly B850.0.
P
Not recommended for service at elevated temperatures.
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X2. METRIC EQUIVALENTS

X2.1 The SI unit for strength properties now shown is in for pressure or stress is the newton per square metre (N/m2),
accordance with the International System of Units (SI) (IEEE/ which has been named the pascal (Pa) by the General Confer-
ASTM SI 10). The derived SI unit for force is the newton (N), ence on Weights and Measures. Since 1 ksi = 6 894 757 Pa,
which is defined as that force which when applied to a body the metric equivalents are expressed as megapascal (MPa),
having a mass of one kilogram gives it an acceleration of one which is the same as MN/m2 and N/mm2.
metre per second squared (N = kg·m ⁄s2). The derived SI unit

X3. INACTIVE ALLOYS

X3.1 Alloys Listed as Inactive by the Aluminum

Association—208.0 and 222.0. Listing the composition limits,
mechanical properties, and characteristics of the alloys is a
method of preserving this data should it be needed at some
future date.

TABLE X3.1 Chemical Composition Limits

NOTE 1—All applicable notes and footnotes can be found in Table 1.

OthersE
Desig.I Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Ni Zn Ti Ag Be Pb Sn Zr FNs Al. Min
Each TotalE
208.0 2.5–3.5 1.2 3.5–4.5 0.50 0.10 ... 0.35 1.0 0.25 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.50 Rem.
222.0 2.0 1.5 9.2–10.7 0.50 0.15–0.35 . . . 0.50 0.8 0.25 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.35 Rem.

TABLE X3.2 Tensile Requirements (Inch-Pound Units)—Inactive Alloys

NOTE 1—All applicable notes and footnotes can be found in Table 2.
Typical Brinell
DesignationF TemperC
Tensile Strength, min, Yield StrengthD (0.2 % Elongation in 2 in. or 4×
ksi offset), min, ksi (MPa) Hardness,E 500 kgf,
diameter, min, % 10 mm
208.0 T4 33.0 15.0 4.5 75
T6 35.0 22.0 2.0 90
T7 33.0 16.0 3.0 80
222.0 T551 30.0 ... Table G 115
T65 40.0 ... Table G 140

TABLE X3.3 Properties and Characteristics—(Inch-Pound Units)—(SI Units)—[Metric]—Inactive Alloys

NOTE 1—All applicable notes and footnotes can be found in Table 3.
Typical Brinell
Tensile Strength, min, Yield Strength (0.2 % Elongation in 2 in. or 4×
Designation Temper Hardness, 500 kgf,
ksi offset), min, ksi (MPa) diameter, min, %
10 mm
208 T4 230 105 4.5 75
T6 240 150 2.0 90
T7 230 110 3.0 80
222.0 T551 205 ... Table G 115
T65 275 ... Table G 140

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 TABLE X3.4 Properties and Characteristics (Inch-Pound Units) [SI Units]—Inactive Alloys
NOTE 1—1 indicates best of group, 5 indicates poorest of group.
NOTE 2—All applicable notes and footnotes can be found inX1.1 .
Pattern Solidifica- Strength
Approx. Resistance Chemical
Shrinkage tion Normally Resistance Anodizing at El- Suitability Suitability
A Melting to Pressure Fluidi- Machin- Polish- Electro- Oxide
Desig. Allowance,A Shrinkage Heat to (Appear- evated for for

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Range, Hot Tightness tyD ingG ingH platingI Coating
in./ft Tenden- Treated CorrosionF ance)J Tempera- WeldingM BrazingN
[mm/m] °FB [°C] CrackingC (Protection)K
cyE tureL
208.0 5⁄32 970–1160 2 2 2 2 yes 4 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 no
[13] [521–627]
222.0 5⁄32 965-1155 3 3 3 3 yes 4 1 2 1 3 4 1 4 no
[13] [518–624]
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X4. Alternative Test Bar Mold Design

X4.1 Fig. X4.1 [Fig. X4.2] and Fig. X4.3 [Fig. X4.4] detail
and alternative gating design for the Test Bar Mold which
includes the addition of an ingate into the test section of the test
specimen.

Alternative gating design is indicated by the shaded area which is a .070 6 .002 in. thick ingate. Nominal draft angle to be 20° on all square or rectangular sections in
direction transverse to parting line.
NOTE 1—Test section of test bar—this section to be gradually tapered from ends towards the center.
FIG. X4.1 Alternative Design—Tension Test Specimen Casting (Inch-Pounds)

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Alternative gating design is indicated by the shaded area which is a 1.8 6 0.1 mm thick ingate. Nominal draft angle to be 20° on all square or rectangular sections in
direction transverse to parting line.
NOTE 1—Test section of test bar—this section to be gradually tapered from ends towards the center.
FIG. X4.2 Alternative Design—Tension Test Specimen Casting [Metric]

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FIG. X4.3 Alternative Design—Tension Test Specimen Casting (Cross Section) (Inch-Pounds)

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FIG. X4.4 Alternative Design—Tension Test Specimen Casting (Cross Section) [Metric]

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee B07 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(B108/B108M – 18ε1) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Sept. 1, 2019.)

(1) Revised Ingate thickness dimension in Fig. X4.1 [Fig.

X4.2] and Fig. X4.3 [Fig. X4.4].

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