ASTM B86-11
Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings

Standard No.

ASTM B86-11

Release Date

2011

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM B86-13

Latest

ASTM B86-23

Scope

1.1 This specification covers commercial zinc, zinc-aluminum castings and continuous cast bar stock, as designated and specified in Table 1. Seven alloy compositions are specified and designated as follows:

Common	Traditional	ASTM A	UNS
Alloy 3	Zamak 3	AG 40A B	Z33520
Alloy 7	Zamak 7	AG 40B	Z33523
Alloy 5	Zamak 5	AC 41A B	Z35531
Alloy 2	Zamak 2	AC 43A	Z35541
ZA-8	ZA-8	...	Z35636
ZA-12	ZA-12	...	Z35631
ZA-27	ZA-27	...	Z35841
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^A See Table 1, Footnote C.

^B SAE Specification, Nos. 903 and 925 conform to the requirements for alloys AG40A and AC41A, respectively.

1.2 Zinc Alloys Z33520, Z33523, Z35531, and Z35541 are used primarily in the manufacture of pressure die castings. Zinc-Aluminum Alloys Z35636, Z35631, and Z35841 are used in the manufacture of both foundry and pressure die castings. These alloys are also fabricated into continuous cast bar stock used for prototyping and screw machine stock.

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

1.4 Systems of nomenclature used to designate zinc and zinc-aluminum (ZA) alloys used for casting are described in Appendix X1.

1.5 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 become familiar with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements

ASTM B86-11 Referenced Document ASTM B240 Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloys in Ingot Form for Foundry and Die Castings ASTM B275 Standard Practice for Codification of Certain Nonferrous Metals and Alloys, Cast and Wrought ASTM B557 Standard Test Methods of Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products ASTM B899 Standard Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys ASTM B949 Standard Specification for General Requirements for Zinc and Zinc Alloy Products ASTM E23 Standard Test Methods for Notched Bar Impact Testing of Metallic Materials ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications ASTM E527 Standard Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS) ASTM E536 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Zinc and Zinc Alloys ASTM E634 Standard Practice for Sampling of Zinc and Zinc Alloys for Optical Emission Spectrometric Analysis ASTM E8 Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials ASTM E88 Standard Practice for Sampling Nonferrous Metals and Alloys in Cast Form for Determination of Chemical Composition ISO 15201 Zinc and zinc alloys - Castings - Specifications ISO 301 Zinc alloy ingots intended for castings ISO 3815-1 Zinc and zinc alloys - Part 1: Analysis of solid samples by optical emission spectrometry ISO 3815-2 Zinc and zinc alloys - Part 2: Analysis by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry ASTM B86-11 history 2023 ASTM B86-23 Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings 2022 ASTM B86-22 Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings 2018 ASTM B86-18e1 Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings 2018 ASTM B86-18 Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings 2013 ASTM B86-13 Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings 2011 ASTM B86-11 Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings 2010 ASTM B86-10a Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings 2010 ASTM B86-10e1 Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings 2010 ASTM B86-10 Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings 2009 ASTM B86-09b Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings 2009 ASTM B86-09a Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings 2009 ASTM B86-09 Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings 2008 ASTM B86-08 Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings 2006 ASTM B86-06 Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings 2005 ASTM B86-05 Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings 2004 ASTM B86-04e2 Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings 2004 ASTM B86-04e1 Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings 2004 ASTM B86-04 Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings 2003 ASTM B86-03 Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings 1998 ASTM B86-98e1 Standard Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings Copyright ©2024 All Rights Reserved