ASTM B686-02
Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Castings, High-Strength

Standard No.

ASTM B686-02

Release Date

2002

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM B686-02a

Latest

ASTM B686/B686M-18

Scope

1.1 This specification covers aluminum-alloy high-strength castings designated as shown in Table 1.

1.2 Castings covered by this specification are intended for use in airframe, missile, and other critical applications where high strength, ductility, and sound castings are required.

1.3 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum and aluminum alloys and their properties in this specification, see Annex A1 and Annex A2.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units which are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

ASTM B686-02 history

• 2018 ASTM B686/B686M-18 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Castings, High-Strength
• 2014 ASTM B686/B686M-14 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Castings, High-Strength
• 2011 ASTM B686/B686M-11 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Castings, High-Strength
• 2010 ASTM B686/B686M-10 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Castings, High-Strength
• 2008 ASTM B686/B686M-08 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Castings, High-Strength
• 2007 ASTM B686/B686M-07 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Castings, High-Strength
• 2003 ASTM B686-03 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Castings, High-Strength
• 2002 ASTM B686-02a Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Castings, High-Strength
• 2002 ASTM B686-02 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Castings, High-Strength
• 1999 ASTM B686-99 Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Castings, High-Strength