1.1Â This specification 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.
1.2Â Alloy designations are in accordance with ANSI H35.1/H35.1(M). The equivalent Unified Numbering System alloy designations are in accordance with Practice E527.
1.3 Unless the order specifies the “M” specification designation, the material shall be furnished to the inch-pound units.
1.4Â For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum and aluminum alloys in this specification, see Annex A1.
This specification 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.
| SDO | ASTM: ASTM International |
| Document Number | B179 |
| Publication Date | May 1, 2011 |
| Language | en - English |
| Page Count | 11 |
| Revision Level | 11e1 |
| Supercedes | |
| Committee | B07.01 |