ASTM B154-16(2022)
Standard Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper Alloys

Standard No.

ASTM B154-16(2022)

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM B154-16(2022)

Scope

1.1 This test method describes the technique for conducting the mercurous nitrate test for residual stresses in wrought copper alloy mill products. NOTE 1—For any particular copper alloy, reference should be made to the material specification. NOTE 2—Test Method B858 may be considered as a possible alternative test method which does not involve the use of mercury. NOTE 3—This test method is considered historically reliable for determining the potential state of residual stress in copper alloys, but not promoted for use due to the hazards relating to mercury use and environmentally appropriate disposal. 1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determines the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary and hazard statements see Sections 1, 6, and 7. (Warning—Mercury has been designated by many regulatory agencies as a hazardous substance that can cause serious medical issues. Mercury, or its vapor, has been demonstrated to be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Use caution when handling mercury and mercury-containing products, or both. See the applicable product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for additional information. The potential exists that selling mercury or mercury-containing products, or both, is prohibited by local or national law. Users must determine legality of sales in their location.) 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM B154-16(2022) Referenced Document

• ASTM B846 Standard Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
• ASTM B858 Standard Test Method for Ammonia Vapor Test for Determination Susceptibility to Stress Corrosion Cracking in Copper Alloys
• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water

ASTM B154-16(2022) history

• 2022 ASTM B154-16(2022) Standard Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper Alloys
• 2016 ASTM B154-16 Standard Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper Alloys
• 2012 ASTM B154-12e1 Standard Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper Alloys
• 2012 ASTM B154-12 Standard Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper Alloys
• 2005 ASTM B154-05 Standard Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper Alloys
• 2001 ASTM B154-01 Standard Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper and Copper Alloys
• 1995 ASTM B154-95 Standard Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper and Copper Alloys