1.1 This specification covers a variety of copper base powder metallurgy (PM) structural materials, including those used in applications where high electrical conductivity is required. It includes a classification system, or material designation code. With the classification system, this specification includes chemical composition and minimum tensile yield strength. NOTE 1—Paragraphs
6.1 and
8.1 govern material classification by the designation code. The classification system is explained in the Appendix. NOTE 2—Materials classified as C-0000 are expected to be used in applications where high electrical conductivity is required.
1.2 Units—With the exception of density values, for which the gram per cubic centimetre (g/cm3 ) unit is the industry standard, the values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 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 B823-20 Referenced Document
ASTM B243 Standard Terminology of Powder Metallurgy*, 2023-05-01 Update
ASTM B925 Standard Practices for Production and Preparation of Powder Metallurgy (PM) Test Specimens*, 2022-03-01 Update
ASTM B962 Standard Test Methods for Density of Compacted or Sintered Powder Metallurgy (PM) Products Using Archimedes’ Principle*, 2023-09-01 Update
ASTM B963 Standard Test Methods for Oil Content, Oil-Impregnation Efficiency, and Surface-Connected Porosity of Sintered Powder Metallurgy (PM) Products Using Archimedes’ Principle*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ASTM E8 Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
ASTM B823-20 history
2020ASTM B823-20 Standard Specification for Materials for Copper Base Powder Metallurgy (PM) Structural Parts
2015ASTM B823-15 Standard Specification for Materials for Copper Base Powder Metallurgy (PM) Structural Parts
2009ASTM B823-09 Standard Specification for Materials for Copper Base Powder Metallurgy (PM) Structural Parts
2001ASTM B823-01 Standard Specification for Materials for Nonferrous Powder Metallurgy (P/M) Structural Parts
1993ASTM B823-93 Standard Specification for Materials for Nonferrous Powder Metallurgy (P/M) Structural Parts