ASTM B159/B159M-17
Standard Specification for Phosphor Bronze Wire
- Standard No.
- ASTM B159/B159M-17
- Release Date
- 2017
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Latest
- ASTM B159/B159M-17
- Scope
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1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for round and flat (square and rectangular) phosphor bronze wire of UNS Alloy Nos. C51000, C52100, and C52400 for general and spring applications.
1.1.1 Rectangular and square wire of the three alloys are generally available in sizes up to a maximum of 0.188 in. [58201;mm] thick and 1.250 in. [32 mm] wide.
1.1.2 Round wire from Copper Alloy UNS No. C51000 is generally available in sizes up to 0.500 in. [13 mm] in diameter.
1.2 Units—The values stated in either inch-pound units or in SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the specification.
1.3 Additional requirements for these products are established in Specification B250/B250M, see Section 3.
1.4 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.
Note 1: It is to be understood that this specification is general. Since the product is used for many applications where the requirements of the operations used are too particular to be specified by any of the ordinary mechanical tests, it is frequently advisable to submit samples or drawings to the manufacturer and secure an adjustment of temper to suit the actual application for which the product is intended.
Note 2: Product in rod, bar and shape form is produced to Specification B139/B139M.
1.5 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 B159/B159M-17 Referenced Document
- ASTM B139/B139M Standard Specification for Phosphor Bronze Rod, Bar, and Shapes
- ASTM B250/B250M Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper Alloy Wire
- ASTM B601 Standard Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys-Wrought and Cast
- ASTM B846 Standard Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
- ASTM B950 Standard Guide for Editorial Procedures and Form of Product Specifications for Copper and Copper Alloys
- ASTM E290 Standard Test Methods for Bend Testing of Material for Ductility
- ASTM E478 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys
- ASTM E62 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods)
- ASTM E8/E8M Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
ASTM B159/B159M-17 history
- 2017 ASTM B159/B159M-17 Standard Specification for Phosphor Bronze Wire
- 2011 ASTM B159/B159M-11 Standard Specification for Phosphor Bronze Wire
- 2005 ASTM B159/B159M-05 Standard Specification for Phosphor Bronze Wire
- 2001 ASTM B159/B159M-01 Standard Specification for Phosphor Bronze Wire
- 2021 ASTM B159-96ae1 Standard Specification for Phosphor Bronze Wire (Withdrawn 2001)
