1.1 This specification covers six grades of zirconium ingots.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as 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 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 10, of this specification: 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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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 B495-22 Referenced Document
ASTM E114 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Straight-Beam Examination by the Contact Method
ASTM E2626 Standard Guide for Spectrometric Analysis of Reactive and Refractory Metals*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM B495-22 history
2022ASTM B495-22 Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Ingots
2010ASTM B495-10(2017) Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Ingots
2010ASTM B495-10 Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Ingots
2005ASTM B495-05 Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Ingots
2001ASTM B495-01 Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Ingots
1990ASTM B495-90(2000) Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Ingots