ASTM B179-18,Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloys in Ingot and Molten Forms for Castings from All Casting Processes.ASTM B179-18 pdf free download.
ASTM B179-18 covers commercial aluminum alloys in ingot form for remelting and molten form for the manufacture of castings. The specific gravity of these alloys does not exceed 3.0 and they are designated as shown in Table 1.
ASTM B179-18 covers commercial aluminum alloys in ingot form for remelting and molten form for the manufacture of castings. The material shall be of uniform quality and shall be free from dross, slag, and other harmful contamination. The ingots or molten metal shall conform to the chemical composition limits specified.
Referenced Documents
ASTM B26/B26M Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Sand Castings;
ASTM B85/B85M Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Die Castings;
ASTM B108/B108M Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Permanent Mold Castings;
ASTM B618/B618M Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Investment Castings;
4. Process
4.1 The alloys may be made by any approved process.
5. Quality
5.1 The material covered by this specification shall be of uniform quality and shall be free from dross, slag, and other harmful contamination.
6. Chemical Composition
6. 1 The ingots or molten metal shall conform to the chemical composition limits prescribed in Table 1. Conformance shall be determined by the producer by taking samples at the time the ingots are poured into molds or as the molten alloy is poured into the crucible(s)prior to shipment in accordance with Practice E716 and analyzed in accordance with Test Methods E34. E607 or E1251. or EN 14242.
7. Electrical Conductivity
7.1 The control of chemical requirements in Table I ensures the capability of Alloys 100.1, 130.1, 150.1, and 170.1 to meet ited but not measured minimum conductivity in ingot form The rated minimum conductivities for rotor ingot (electric motor armatures ) and other high conductivity applications are listed in the footnote (*) of Table 1.