1.1 This specification2 covers five grades of zirconium strip, sheet, and plate.
1.2 Unless a single unit is used, for example corrosion mass gain in mg/dm2 , the values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore each system must be used independently of the other. SI values cannot be mixed with inch-pound values.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portions 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 B551/B551M-12(2021) Referenced Document
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ASTM E290 Standard Test Methods for Bend Testing of Material for Ductility
ASTM E8/E8M Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials*, 2024-01-01 Update
ASTM B551/B551M-12(2021) history
2021ASTM B551/B551M-12(2021) Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Strip, Sheet, and Plate
2012ASTM B551/B551M-12(2017) Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Strip, Sheet, and Plate
2012ASTM B551/B551M-12 Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Strip, Sheet, and Plate
2007ASTM B551/B551M-07 Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Strip, Sheet, and Plate
2004ASTM B551/B551M-04e1 Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Strip, Sheet, and Plate
2004ASTM B551/B551M-04 Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Strip, Sheet, and Plate
2002ASTM B551/B551M-02 Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Strip, Sheet, and Plate
2001ASTM B551/B551M-01 Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Strip, Sheet, and Plate