Designation: A 792/A 792M – 02

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 General Requirements for3

1.1 This specification covers 55 % aluminum-zinc alloy- A 902 Terminology Relating to Metallic Coated Steel Prod-
coated steel sheet in coils and cut lengths. ucts2
1.2 This product is intended for applications requiring A 924/A 924M Specification for General Requirements for
corrosion resistance or heat resistance, or both. Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process2
1.3 The product is produced in a number of designations, E 517 Test Method for Plastic Strain Ratio r for Sheet
types, and grades which are designed to be compatible with Metal4
differing application requirements. E 646 Test Method for Tensile Strain-Hardening Exponents
1.4 Product furnished under this specification shall conform (n-Values) of Metallic Sheet Materials4
to the applicable requirements of the latest issue of Specifica- 3. Terminology
tion A 924 /A 924M, unless otherwise provided herein.
1.5 This specification is applicable to orders in either 3.1 Definitions—See Terminology A 902 for definitions of
inch-pound units (as A 792) or SI units (as A 792M). Values in general terminology relating to metallic-coated hot-dip prod-
inch-pound and SI units are not necessarily equivalent. Within ucts.
the text, SI units are shown in brackets. Each system shall be 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
used independent of the other. 3.2.1 regular spangle—the unaltered 55 % aluminum-zinc
1.6 Unless the order specifies the “M” designation (SI (Al-Zn) crystal structure that occurs during normal solidifica-
units), the product shall be furnished to inch-pound units. tion of a hot-dip coated steel sheet.
1.7 The text of this specification references notes and 3.2.2 high temperature steel—a product intended for use in
footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and elevated temperature applications.
footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be 4. Classification
considered as requirements of this specification.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the 4.1 The material is available in several designations, as
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the follows:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- 4.1.1 Commercial Steel—CS Types A, B, and C,
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 4.1.2 Forming Steel—FS,
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. 4.1.3 Drawing Steel—DS,
4.1.4 High Temperature Steel—HTS, and
2. Referenced Documents 4.1.5 Structural Steel—SS.
2.1 ASTM Standards: 4.2 Structural steel is available in several grades based on
A 90/A 90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on yield strengths and tensile strength.
Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings2 4.3 The product is available in several coating weights
A 568/A 568M Specification for Steel, Sheet, Carbon, and [masses] with the coating designation in accordance with Table
High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled, 1.
5. Ordering Information
5.1 55 % aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel sheet in coils
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A05 on and cut lengths is produced to thickness requirements ex-
Metallic-Coated Iron and Steel Products and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee A05.11 on Sheet Specifications. pressed to 0.001 in. [0.01 mm]. The thickness of the sheet
Current edition approved April 10, 2002. Published June 2002. Originally
published as A 792 – 83. Last previous edition A 792/A 792M – 01a.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.06. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.03.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01.

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TABLE 1 Weight [Mass] of Coating RequirementsA 5.2.9 Coil size requirements (specify maximum outside
NOTE 1— The coating thickness may be estimated from the coating diameter (OD), acceptable inside diameter (ID), and maximum
weight [mass] by using Table X1.1. weight [mass]),
Minimum Requirements 5.2.10 Packaging,
Triple-Spot Test Single-Spot Test 5.2.11 Certification, if required, and heat analysis and me-
Inch-Pound Units chanical property report,
2
Coating Designation Total Both Sides, oz/ft Total Both Sides, oz/ft2
AZ50 0.50 0.43 5.2.12 Application (show part identification and descrip-
AZ55 0.55 0.50 tion), and
AZ60 0.60 0.52 5.2.13 Special requirements (if any).
Minimum Requirements
Triple-Spot Test Single-Spot Test 5.2.13.1 If required, the product may be ordered to a
SI Units specified base metal thickness. See Supplementary Require-
2
Coating Designation Total Both Sides, g/m Total Both Sides, g/m2 ment S1.
AZM150 150 130
AZM165 165 150 NOTE 1—Typical ordering descriptions are as follows:
AZM180 180 155
Steel sheet, 55 % aluminum-zinc alloy-coated, Forming Steel (FS),
A
The coating designation number is the term by which this product is specified. ASTM A 792 – , coating designation AZ55, chemical treatment, no
Because of the many variables and changing conditions that are characteristic of oil, minimum 0.035 by 36 in. by coil, 48-in. maximum OD, 24-in. ID,
continuous hot-dip coating lines, the weight [mass] of the coating is not always
10 000-lb maximum, for muffler wrappers.
evenly divided between the two surfaces of a sheet, nor is the coating evenly
distributed from edge to edge. However, it can normally be expected that not less Steel sheet, 55 % aluminum-zinc alloy-coated, Commercial Steel (CS
than 40 % of the single-spot test limit will be found on either surface. Type A), ASTM A 792M – , coating designation AZM150, chemical
treatment, no oil, minimum 0.90 by 900 mm by coil, 1200-mm maximum
includes the base metal and the coating. OD, 600-mm ID, 4500-kg maximum, for building panels.
5.2 Orders for product to this specification shall include the 6. Chemical Composition
following information, as necessary, to adequately describe the 6.1 Base Metal:
desired product. 6.1.1 The heat analysis of the base metal shall conform to
5.2.1 Name of product (steel sheet, 55 % aluminum-zinc the requirements of Table 2 for CS (Types A, B, and C), FS,
alloy coated), DS, HTS, Table 3 for SS.
5.2.2 Designation of sheet steel {CS (Type A, B, or C), FS, 6.1.2 Include each of the elements listed in Tables 2 and 3 in
DS, HTS, or SS}. the report of heat analysis. When the amount of copper, nickel,
5.2.2.1 When a CS type is not specified, Type B will be chromium, or molybdenum is less than 0.02 %, report the
furnished. analysis either as <0.02 % or the actual determined value.
5.2.3 Strength grade as required for Structural Steel, When the amount of vanadium, titanium, or columbium is less
5.2.4 ASTM designation number and year of issue, such as than 0.008 %, report the analysis either as <0.008 % or the
A 792 – for inch-pound units or A 792M – for SI actual determined value.
units, 6.2 Coating Composition—The 55 % aluminum-zinc alloy
5.2.5 Coating designation, coating composition, by weight, is nominally 55 % aluminum,
5.2.6 Chemically treated or not chemically treated, 1.6 % silicon, and the balance zinc.
5.2.7 Oiled or not oiled,
5.2.8 Dimensions (show thickness, width, flatness require- 7. Mechanical Properties
ments (if appropriate), and length (if cut length)). The pur- 7.1 Structural Steel sheet shall conform to the mechanical
chaser shall specify the appropriate table of thickness toler- property requirements of Table 4 for the grade specified.
ances in Specification A 924/A 924M that applies to the order, 7.2 The typical mechanical properties for CS (Types A, B,
that is, the table of thickness tolerances for 3⁄8-in. [10-mm] and C), FS, DS, and HTS are listed in Table 5. These typical
edge distance, or the table of thickness tolerances for 1-in. mechanical properties are nonmandatory. They are intended
[25-mm] edge distance. solely to provide the purchaser with as much information as

TABLE 2 Chemical RequirementsA

Composition, %—Heat Analysis Element, Maximum, Unless Otherwise Shown
Designation C Mn P S Al Cu Ni Cr Mo V Cb TiB N
C,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 0.025 ...
CS Type BC,F 0.02 to 0.15 0.60 0.030 0.035 ... 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 ...
CS Type CC,D,E 0.08 0.60 0.10 0.035 ... 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 ...
FSC,G 0.02 to 0.10 0.50 0.020 0.030 ... 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 ...
DSD,E 0.06 0.50 0.020 0.025 0.01, min 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 ...
HTSC 0.02 to 0.15 0.60 0.040, min 0.035 ... 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 ...
A
Where an ellipsis (. . .) appears in the table, there is no requirement, but the analysis result shall be reported.
B
For 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.
C
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.
D
Steel is permitted to be furnished as a vacuum degassed or chemically stabilized steel, or both, at producer’s option.
E
For 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 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.
F
For CS, specify Type B to avoid carbon levels below 0.02 %.
G
Shall not be furnished as a stabilized steel.

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TABLE 3 Chemical Requirements
Composition, %—Heat Analysis Element, maximum, Unless Otherwise Shown
Designation C Mn P S Cu Ni Cr Mo V Cb TiA N
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 0.025 ...
Grade 37 [255] 0.20 1.15 0.10 0.040 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 ...
Grade 40 [275] 0.25 1.15 0.10 0.040 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 ...
Grade 50 Class 1, Class 0.25 1.15 0.20 0.040 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 ...
2 [340 Class 1, Class 2]
Grade 80 [550] 0.20 1.15 0.04 0.040 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.015 0.025 ...
A
Titanium is permitted to 0.025 % provided the ratio of % titanium to % nitrogen does not exceed 3.4.

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 Designation Yield Strength Elongation
Tensile Strength,A 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.
C
As there is no discontinuous yield curve, the yield strength should be taken as
8. Coating Properties
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.
possible to make an informed decision on the steel to be 8.2 Coating Weight [Mass] Tests:
specified. Values outside these ranges are to be expected. 8.2.1 Coating weight [mass] tests shall be performed in
7.3 All tests for mechanical properties shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements stated in Specification
accordance with the methods described in Specification A 924/ A 924/A 924M.
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.
8.3 Coating Bend Test—The coating bend test specimens
7.4.1 Minimum Inside Radii for Cold Bending—Structural for all designations other than Structural Steel shall be capable
Steel sheet is commonly fabricated by cold bending. There are of being bent through 180° flat on itself in any direction
many interrelated factors that affect the ability of a steel to cold without flaking on the outside of the bend only. For Structural
form over a given radius under shop conditions. These factors Steel, the coating bend test inside diameter shall have a relation
include thickness, strength level, degree of restraint, relation- to the thickness of the specimen as shown in Table 6. Flaking
ship to rolling direction, chemistry, and base metal microstruc-
ture. Table X2.1 lists the suggested minimum inside radii for
TABLE 6 Coating Bend Test Requirements—Structural Steel
90° cold bending for Structural Steels. They presuppose “hard
way” bending (bend axis parallel to the rolling direction) and Ratio of the Inside Bend Diameter to
Grade Thickness of the Specimen
reasonably good shop forming practices. Where possible, the (Any Direction)
use of larger radii or “easy way” bends are recommended for 33 [230] 11⁄2
improved performance. 37 [255] 2
40 [275] 21⁄2
7.4.2 Fabricators should be aware that cracks may initiate 50 Class 1, Class 2 A

upon bending a sheared or cold-worked edge. This is not [345 Class 1, Class 2]
A
considered to be a fault of the steel but is rather a function of 80 [350]
the induced localized cold-work zone. A
Grades not subject to bend test requirements.

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of the coating within 0.25 in. [6 mm] of the edge of the bend 10. Keywords
specimen shall not be cause for rejection.
10.1 coatings, metallic; 55 % aluminum-zinc alloy coating;
9. Dimensions and Permissible Variations steel sheet, metallic coated
9.1 All dimensions and permissible variations shall comply
with the requirements of Specification A 924/A 924M.

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 = 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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