ASTM B860-16
Standard Specification for Zinc Master Alloys for Use in Hot Dip Galvanizing

Standard No.
ASTM B860-16
Release Date
2016
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Status
Replace By
ASTM B860-17
Latest
ASTM B860-18(2022)
Scope

1.1 This specification covers zinc master alloys which are used in hot dip galvanizing for the purpose of adjusting the concentration of certain alloying elements in the molten zinc bath. Table 1 covers the chemical composition of these materials which include six master alloys of zinc-aluminum (brightener) and one master alloy of zinc-antimony.

 

8201;ASTM

8199;8199;Common

 

 UNS

 

Type A-1

90/10 Zn/Al

High Purity

Z30750

 

Type A-2

90/10 Zn/Al

Low Purity

Z31710

 

Type A-3

95/5  Zn/Al

High Purity

Z30503

 

Type A-4

95/5  Zn/Al

Low Purity

Z31510

 

Type A-5

96/4  Zn/Al