ASTM B823-09
Standard Specification for Materials for Copper Base Powder Metallurgy (PM) Structural Parts

Standard No.

ASTM B823-09

Release Date

2009

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM B823-15

Latest

ASTM B823-20

Scope

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 18212;Paragraphs 6.1 and 8.1 govern material classification by the designation code. The classification system is explained in the Appendix.

Note 28212;Materials classified as C-0000 are expected to be used in applications where high electrical conductivity is required.

1.2 With the exception of density values, for which the g/cm³ unit is the industry standard, the values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The stated SI values are converted in accordance with IEEE/ASTM SI 10 and are for information only.

ASTM B823-09 Referenced Document

• ASTM B243 Standard Terminology of Powder Metallurgy
• ASTM B715 Standard Specification for Sintered Copper Structural Parts for Electrical Conductivity Applications
• ASTM B925 Standard Practices for Production and Preparation of Powder Metallurgy (PM) Test Specimens
• ASTM B962 Standard Test Methods for Density of Compacted or Sintered Powder Metallurgy (PM) Products Using Archimedes’ Principle
• ASTM B963 Standard Test Methods for Oil Content, Oil-Impregnation Efficiency, and Surface-Connected Porosity of Sintered Powder Metallurgy (PM) Products Using Archimedes’ Principle
• 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 B823-09 history

• 2020 ASTM B823-20 Standard Specification for Materials for Copper Base Powder Metallurgy (PM) Structural Parts
• 2015 ASTM B823-15 Standard Specification for Materials for Copper Base Powder Metallurgy (PM) Structural Parts
• 2009 ASTM B823-09 Standard Specification for Materials for Copper Base Powder Metallurgy (PM) Structural Parts
• 2001 ASTM B823-01 Standard Specification for Materials for Nonferrous Powder Metallurgy (P/M) Structural Parts
• 1993 ASTM B823-93 Standard Specification for Materials for Nonferrous Powder Metallurgy (P/M) Structural Parts