ASTM B138/B138M-11
Standard Specification for Manganese Bronze Rod, Bar, and Shapes

Standard No.

ASTM B138/B138M-11

Release Date

2011

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM B138/B138M-11(2017)

Latest

ASTM B138/B138M-11(2017)

Scope

1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for manganese bronze rod, bar and shapes produced in Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C67000, C67500, or C67600.

1.2 Units8212;The values stated in inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately in the standard. Within the text, the SI values are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system of units may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.

1.3 WarningMercury has been designated by EPA and many state agencies as a hazardous material that can cause central nervous system, kidney, and liver damage. Mercury, or its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and mercury-containing products. See the applicable product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for details and EPA’s website (http://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm) for additional information. Users should be aware that selling mercury or mercury-containing products, or both, in your state may be prohibited by state law.

Note 18212;Product suitable for hot forging applications is available under Specification B124/B124M.

1.4 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the Performance Requirements section of this specification.

1.4.1 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM B138/B138M-11 history

• 2011 ASTM B138/B138M-11(2017) Standard Specification for Manganese Bronze Rod, Bar, and Shapes
• 2011 ASTM B138/B138M-11 Standard Specification for Manganese Bronze Rod, Bar, and Shapes
• 2006 ASTM B138/B138M-06 Standard Specification for Manganese Bronze Rod, Bar, and Shapes
• 2001 ASTM B138/B138M-01 Standard Specification for Manganese Bronze Rod, Bar, and Shapes
• 2017 ASTM B138-96 Standard Specification for Manganese Bronze Rod, Bar and Shapes (Withdrawn 2001)