Designation: B632/B632M − 15

Standard Specification for

Aluminum-Alloy Rolled Tread Plate1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B632/B632M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope* B666/B666M Practice for Identification Marking of Alumi-

1.1 This specification covers aluminum-alloy rolled flat num and Magnesium Products
tread plate, mill-finish, with a raised pattern on one side, in the B881 Terminology Relating to Aluminum- and Magnesium-
alloy, tempers, and thicknesses shown in Table 1 and Table 2 Alloy Products
[Table 3]. B985 Practice for Sampling Aluminum Ingots, Billets, Cast-
ings and Finished or Semi-Finished Wrought Aluminum
1.2 Alloy and temper designation are in accordance with Products for Compositional Analysis
ANSI H35.1/H35.1M. The equivalent Unified Numbering B918 Practice for Heat Treatment of Wrought Aluminum
System alloy designation are those of Table 1 preceded by A9, Alloys
which is A96061 for alloy 6061 and A93003 for Alloy 3003 in E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
accordance with Practice E527. Determine Conformance with Specifications
1.3 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum E34 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum and
and aluminum alloys in this specification, see Annex A2. Aluminum-Base Alloys
1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to E290 Test Methods for Bend Testing of Material for Ductil-
be regarded separately as standard. The SI units are shown ity
either in brackets or in separate tables. The values stated in E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the
each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system Unified Numbering System (UNS)
must be used independently of the other. Combining values E607 Test Method for Atomic Emission Spectrometric
from the two systems will result in nonconformance with the Analysis Aluminum Alloys by the Point to Plane Tech-
specification. nique Nitrogen Atmosphere (Withdrawn 2011)3
E716 Practices for Sampling and Sample Preparation of
2. Referenced Documents Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys for Determination of
Chemical Composition by Spectrochemical Analysis
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the E1251 Test Method for Analysis of Aluminum and Alumi-
date of material purchase form a part of this specification to the num Alloys by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry
extent referenced herein:
2.3 ANSI Standards:4
2.2 ASTM Standards:2 H35.1/H35.1M Alloy and Temper Designation Systems for
B557 Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum
Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products H35.2 Dimensional Tolerances for Aluminum Mill Products
B557M Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast H35.2M Dimensional Tolerances for Aluminum Mill Prod-
Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products (Metric) ucts [Metric]
B660 Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and
Magnesium Products 2.4 Other Standards
CEN EN 14242 Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys. Chemical
Analysis. Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B07 on Light Spectral Analysis5
Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B07.03 on
Aluminum Alloy Wrought Products.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2015. Published October 2015. Originally
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approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as B632/B632M – 08. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
DOI: 10.1520/B0632_B0632M-15. www.astm.org.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from Aluminum Association, Inc., 1400 Crystal Drive, Suite 430
contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM Arlington, VA 22202 (http://www.aluminum.org).
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from European Committee for Standardization, Central Secretariat
the ASTM website. (CEN), Rue de Stassart 36, B1050 Brussels, Belgium (http://www.cen.eu/esearch).

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard

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TABLE 1 Chemical Composition LimitsA,B,C,F
Alloy Silicon Iron Copper Manganese Magnesium Chromium Zinc Titanium Other ElementsD Aluminum
Each TotalE
3003 0.6 0.7 0.05-0.20 1.0-1.5 --- --- 0.10 --- 0.05 0.15 Remainder
6061 0.40-0.8 0.7 0.15-0.40 0.15 0.8-1.2 0.04-0.35 0.25 0.15 0.05 0.15 Remainder
A
Limits in weight percent maximum unless shown as a range or minimum
B
Analysis shall be made for the elements for which limits are shown in this table.
C
For purposes of determining conformance to these limits, an observed value or a calculated value obtained from analysis shall be rounded to the nearest unit in the last
right-hand place of figures used in expressing the specified limit, in accordance with the rounding off method of Practice E29.
D
Others includes listed elements for which no specific limit is shown as well as unlisted metallic elements. The producer may analyze samples for trace elements not
specified in the specification. However, such analysis is not required and may not cover all metallic Others elements. Should any analysis by the producer or purchaser
establish that an Others element exceed the limit of Each or that the aggregate of several Others elements exceeds the limit of Total, the material shall be considered
non-conforming.
E
Other Elements—Total shall be the sum of unspecified metallic elements 0.010 % or more, rounded to the second decimal before determining the sum.
F
In case there is a discrepancy in the values listed in Table 1 with those listed in the “International Alloy Designations and Chemical Composition Limits for Wrought
Aluminum and Wrought Aluminum Alloys” (known as the “Teal Sheets”), the composition limits registered with the Aluminum Association and published in the “Teal Sheets”
shall be considered the controlling composition. The “Teal Sheets” are available at http://www.aluminum.org/tealsheets.

TABLE 2 Tensile Properties, Inch-Pound UnitsA,B

Tensile Strength, Yield Strength Elongation
ksi (0.2 % Offset), ksi in
Alloy and Specified
2 in. or
Temper ThicknessC , in.
4D ,
min max min max min,%
3003-H231 0.100-0.113 19.0 ... 15.0 ... 5
0.114-0.161 19.0 ... 15.0 ... 6
0.162-0.188 19.0 ... 15.0 ... 7
6061-O 0.100–0.128 ... 22.0 ... 12.0 16
0.129–0.499 ... 22.0 ... 12.0 18
0.500–0.625 ... 22.0 ... ... 18
6061-T4 0.100–0.249 30.0 ... 16.0 ... 14
0.250–0.625 30.0 ... 16.0 ... 16
6061-T42E 0.100–0.249 30.0 ... 14.0 ... 14
0.250–0.625 30.0 ... 14.0 ... 16
6061-T6 and 0.100–0.188 42.0 ... 35.0 ... 6
T62E
0.189–0.249 42.0 ... 35.0 ... 8
0.250–0.499 42.0 ... 35.0 ... 10
0.500–0.625 42.0 ... 35.0 ... 9
6061-F 0.100–0.625 no requirements
A
To determine conformance to this specification, each value for tensile strength and for yield strength shall be rounded to the nearest 0.1 ksi and each value for elongation
to the nearest 0.5 %, both in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
B
See Annex A1 for the basis for establishment of mechanical property limits.
C
For sheet and plate under 1⁄2 in. in thickness, the standard 1⁄2 in. wide rectangular tension test specimen shall be used.
D
The specimen diameter is represented by D.
E
This temper is not available from the material producer.

3. Terminology 4.1.3 Alloy (7.1),

3.1 Definitions: Refer to Terminology B881 for definitions 4.1.4 Temper (9.1),
of product terms used in this specification. 4.1.5 Dimensions (thickness, width, and length),
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 4.2 Additionally, orders for material to this specification
3.2.1 capable of—The term capable of as used in this shall include the following information when required by the
specification means that the tests need not be performed. purchaser:
However, should testing by the purchaser establish that the
4.2.1 Whether tension test specimens that retain the pattern
material does not meet these requirements, the material shall be
subject to rejection. are unacceptable (Table 2, footnote C).
4.2.2 Whether bend tests are required (10.1),
4. Ordering Information 4.2.3 Whether inspection or witness of inspection and tests
4.1 Orders for material under this specification shall include by the purchaser’s representative is required prior to material
the following information: shipment (13.1),
4.1.1 This specification designation (which includes the 4.2.4 Whether certification of the material by the producer
number, the year, and the revision letter, if applicable), or supplier is required (17.1),
NOTE 1—For inch-pound orders, specify Specification B632; for metric 4.2.5 Whether marking is required (15.1), and
orders, specify Specification B632M. Do not mix units. 4.2.6 Whether Practices B660 applies and, if so, the levels
4.1.2 Quantity in pieces or pounds [kilograms], of preservation, packaging, and packing required (16.3).

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TABLE 3 Tensile Properties [SI Units]A,B
Specified Thickness,C Tensile Strength, Yield Strength (0.2 % Offset), Elongation, min,
Alloy and mm MPa MPa %
Temper in 50
Over Through min max min max 5D D
mm
3003-H231 2.50 3.20 130 ... 105 ... 5 ...
3.20 4.00 130 ... 105 ... 6 ...
4.00 5.00 130 ... 105 ... 7 ...
6061-O 2.49 3.20 ... 150 ... 85 16 ...
3.20 12.50 ... 150 ... 85 18 ...
12.50 16.00 ... 150 ... ... ... 16
6061-T4 2.49 6.30 205 ... 110 ... 14 ...
6.30 12.50 205 ... 110 ... 16 ...
12.50 16.00 205 ... 110 ... ... 14
6061-T42E 2.49 6.30 205 ... 95 ... 14 ...
6.30 12.50 205 ... 95 ... 16 ...
12.50 16.00 205 ... 95 ... ... 14
6061-T6 and 2.49 5.00 290 ... 240 ... 6 ...
T62E
5.00 6.30 290 ... 240 ... 8 ...
6.30 12.50 290 ... 240 ... 10 ...
12.50 16.00 290 ... 240 ... ... 8
6061-F 2.49 16.00 no requirements
A
To determine conformance to this specification, each value for tensile strength and for yield strength shall be rounded to the nearest 1 MPa and each value for elongation
to the nearest 0.5 %, both in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
B
See Annex A1 for the basis for establishment of mechanical property limits.
C
For sheet and plate through 12.50 mm in thickness, the standard 12.50-mm wide tension rectangular test specimen shall be used.
D
The specimen diameter is represented by D.
E
This temper is not available from the material producer.

5. Responsibility for Quality Assurance fication marking. On approval of the purchaser, however, a
5.1 Responsibility for Inspection and Tests—Unless other- system of statistical quality control may be used for such
wise specified in the contract or purchase order, the producer is examinations.
responsible for the performance of all inspection and test 7. Chemical Composition
requirements specified herein. The producer may use his own
7.1 Limits—The tread plate shall conform to the chemical
or any other suitable facilities for the performance of the
composition limits specified in Table 1. Conformance shall be
inspection and test requirements specified herein, unless dis-
determined by the producer by taking samples in accordance
approved by the purchaser in the order or at the time of contract
with Practices E716 when the ingots are poured and analyzing
signing. The purchaser shall have the right to perform any of
those samples in accordance with Test Methods E34, E607,
the inspections and tests set forth in this specification where
E1251, or EN14242. At least one sample shall be taken for
such inspections are deemed necessary to assure that material
each group of ingots poured simultaneously from the same
conforms to prescribed requirements.
source of molten metal. If the producer has determined the
5.2 Lot Definition—An inspection lot shall be defined as chemical composition during pouring of the ingots, they shall
follows: not be required to sample and analyze the finished product.
5.2.1 For heat-treated tempers, an inspection lot shall con- NOTE 2—It is standard practice in the United States aluminum industry
sist of an identifiable quantity of material of the same mill to determine conformance to the chemical composition limits prior to
form, alloy, temper, and thickness traceable to a heat-treat lot further processing of ingots into wrought products. Due to the continuous
or lots, and subjected to inspection at one time. nature of the process, it is not practical to keep a specific ingot analysis
5.2.2 For non-heat-treated tempers, an inspection lot shall identified with a specific quantity of finished material.
consist of an identifiable quantity of material of the same mill 7.2 If it becomes necessary to analyze tread plate for
form, alloy, temper, and thickness subjected to inspection at conformance to chemical composition limits, the methods of
one time. sampling and methods of analysis shall be as provided in the
following:
6. General Quality 7.2.1 Methods of Sampling—Samples for chemical analysis
6.1 Unless otherwise specified, all tread plate shall be shall be taken in accordance with Practice B985.
supplied in the mill finish and shall be uniform as defined by 7.2.2 Methods of Analysis—Analysis shall be performed in
the requirements of this specification and shall be commer- accordance with Test Methods E34, E607, E1251, or EN14242.
cially sound. Any requirement not so covered is subject to 8. Heat Treatment
negotiation between the producer and the purchaser. 8.1 Producer or supplier heat treatment for the applicable
6.2 Each piece shall be examined to determine conformance tempers of alloy 6061 in Table 2 [Table 3] shall be in
to this specification with respect to general quality and identi- accordance with Practice B918.

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9. Tensile Properties of Materials as Supplied 11. Producer Confirmation of Heat-Treat Response for
9.1 Limits—The tread plate shall conform to the tensile 6061
properties specified in Table 2 [Table 3]. 11.1 In addition to the requirements of 9.1 and 10.1,
9.2 Number of Specimens—One specimen shall be taken mill-produced 6061 material in the O or F temper (without the
from a randomly selected piece representing the following subsequent imposition of cold work or forming operations)
quantities of tread plate in a lot: shall be capable, upon proper solution heat treatment and
natural aging at room temperature, of developing the properties
Thickness, in. [mm] Quantity
specified in Table 2 [Table 3] and Table 4 for T42 temper
0.100–0.249 [over 2.49 through 6.30] 2000 lb or less [1000 kg] material. The natural aging period at room temperature shall be
0.250–0.625 [over 6.30 through 16.00] 4000 lb or less [2000 kg] not less than 4 days, but samples of material may be tested
Other procedures for selecting samples may be employed if prior to 4 days aging, and if the material fails to conform to the
approved by the purchaser. requirements of T42 temper material, the tests may be repeated
9.3 Test Specimens—Geometry of test specimens and the without prejudice after completion of 4 days aging.
location in the product from which they are taken shall be as 11.2 Alloy 6061 material in the T4 and T42 tempers shall,
specified in Test Methods B557 [B557M]. Unless specified by after proper precipitation heat treatment, be capable of attain-
agreement between the producer and purchaser, the producer ing the properties specified in Table 2 [Table 3] and Table 4 for
may test specimens without the removal of the raised pattern or the T6 and T62 tempers respectively.
after the raised figures of the pattern are machined off.
11.3 Number of Specimens—The number of specimens from
9.4 Test Methods—The tension test shall be made in accor- each lot of O temper material and F temper material to be
dance with Test Methods B557 [B557M]. tested to verify conformance with 11.1 and 11.2 shall be as
specified in 9.2.
10. Bend Properties
10.1 Limits—Tread plate shall be capable of being bent cold 12. Tolerances
through an angle of 180° around a pin having a diameter equal 12.1 Weight [Mass]—The allowable deviation from nomi-
to N times the thickness of the sheet or plate without cracking, nal weight as shown in Table 5 [Table 6] shall not exceed 8 %.
the value of N being as prescribed in Table 4 for the specified The minimum weight [mass] is controlled by thickness toler-
tempers and thicknesses. The test need not be conducted unless ance and minimum pattern height.
specified on the purchaser order. 12.2 Pattern—The minimum height of the raised pattern
10.2 Number of Specimens—The number of specimens from figures is 0.040 in. [1.00 mm]. (The pattern figure height is the
each lot of material to be tested shall be as specified in 9.2. difference in thickness between the maximum thickness read-
10.3 Test Specimens—When bend tests are made, the speci- ing to the top of the figure and the thickness of an adjacent
mens shall be the full thickness of the material, approximately nonfigured area.) The top of the raised figure may be rounded
3⁄4 in. [20 m] in width, and when practical, at least 6 in. [150 m] with sloping sides. A definite line of demarcation between the
in length. Such specimens may be taken in any direction and figure top and sides is not required. The pattern orientation
their edges may be rounded to a radius of approximately 1⁄16 in. shall conform to Fig. 1.
[2 m] if desired. The pattern side of the product shall be on the 12.3 Width, Length, Pattern Line Camber, Lateral Bow, and
outside of the bend. Squareness—Tread plate shall not vary in width, length, pattern
10.4 Test Methods—The bend tests shall be made in accor- line camber, lateral bow, or squareness by more than the
dance with Test Method E290 except as stated otherwise in permissible variations prescribed in the following tables of
10.3. ANSI H35.2 [H35.2M]:
Table No. Title

7.38 Width
TABLE 4 Bend Diameter FactorsA 7.39 Length
Factor, N 7.41 Camber of Pattern Line
7.42 Lateral Bow
Thickness, 3003 6061 6061 6061
in. [mm] 7.43 Squareness
Temper Temper Tempers Tempers
H231 O T4, T42 T6, T62
0.100 [2.50] 2 2 4 7 TABLE 5 Nominal Weights per Square Foot
0.125 [3.20] 2 2 4 7
Specified Thickness Nominal Weight —lb/ft.2
0.156 [4.00] 2 2 4 7
Inches 3003 6061
0.188 [5.00] 2B 2 4 7
0.100 1.57 1.55
0.250 [6.00] 4 5 8
0.125 1.92 1.90
... [8.00] 4 6 8
0.156 2.36 2.34
0.375 [10.00] 4 6 8
0.188 2.82 2.79
0.500 [12.00] 4 6 8
0.250 --- 3.67
0.625 [16.00] 4 6 8
0.313 --- 4.56
A
See 10.1. 0.375 --- 5.43
B
The 3003-H231 product at this thickness is capable of the 2t bend but bending 0.500 --- 7.20
may produce an objectionable surface condition 0.625 --- 8.96

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TABLE 6 Nominal Mass per Square Meter TABLE 8 Thickness Tolerances
NOTE 1—Length of diamond: 1 3⁄16 in. [31 mm] maximum. Width of Specified 3003 Tolerance 6061 Tolerance
ThicknessA mm mm
diamond: 11⁄32 in. [9 mm] maximum.
mm Plus Minus PlusB Minus
Specified Thickness Nominal Weight —kg/m2
2.50 0.15 0.15 0.20 0.30
mm 3003 6061
3.20 0.21 0.21 0.26 0.38
2.50 7.4 7.4
4.00 0.26 0.26 0.28 0.48
3.20 9.3 9.3
5.00 0.26 0.26 0.35 0.60
4.00 11.5 11.5
6.00 --- --- 0.42 0.72
5.00 14.2 14.2
8.00 --- --- 0.56 0.96
6.00 --- 16.9
10.00 --- --- 0.70 1.20
8.00 --- 22.3
12.00 --- --- 0.84 1.40
10.00 --- 27.7
16.00 --- --- 1.10 1.90
12.00 --- 33.1
A
16.00 --- 43.9 Specified thickness does not include height of pattern.
B
In case of dispute, allowed plus tolerance shall be determined by weight.

13.2 When such inspection or witness of inspection and

testing is agreed upon, the purchaser’s representative shall be
afforded all reasonable facilities to satisfy him that the material
meets the requirements of this specification. Inspection and
tests shall be conducted so there is no unnecessary interference
with the producer’s operations.

14. Retest and Rejection

14.1 If any material fails to conform to all of the applicable
NOTE 1—Length of diamond: 1 ⁄ in. [31 mm] maximum. Width of
3 16 requirements of this specification, it shall be cause for rejection
diamond: 11⁄32 in. [9 mm] maximum. of the inspection lot.
FIG. 1 Pattern Orientation of Raised Figures (Previously Known
as Pattern B)
14.2 When there is evidence that a failed specimen was not
representative of the inspection lot and when no other sampling
plan is provided or approved by the purchaser through the
12.4 Thickness—The thickness shall be that permitted by contract or purchase order, at least two additional specimens
the respective tolerances shown in Table 7 [Table 8]. shall be selected to replace each test specimen that failed. All
12.5 Sampling for Inspection—Examination for dimen- specimens so selected for retest shall meet the requirements of
sional conformance shall be made to ensure conformance to the the specification or the lot shall be subject to rejection.
tolerance specified. On approval of the purchaser, a system of 14.3 Material in which non conforming conditions are
statistical quality control for such sampling and examinations discovered subsequent to inspection may be rejected.
may be used. 14.4 If material is rejected by the purchaser, the producer or
13. Source Inspection supplier is responsible only for replacement of the material to
the purchaser. As much as possible of the rejected material
13.1 If the purchaser desires that his representative inspect shall be returned to the producer or supplier by the purchaser.
or witness the inspection and testing of the material prior to
shipment, such agreement shall be made by the purchaser and 15. Identification Marking of Product
producer as part of the purchase contract.
15.1 Identification marking of this product is normally not
required. When marking is necessary and when specified on the
TABLE 7 Thickness Tolerances purchase order or contract, all sheet and plate shall be marked
Specified 3003 Tolerance 6061 Tolerance on the back side in accordance with Practice B666/B666M or
ThicknessA Inches Inches by identifying each sheet or plate near one end on the back side
Inches Plus Minus PlusB Minus with the producer’s name or trademark, alloy, temper,
0.100 0.006 0.006 0.008 0.012 thickness, and this specification number.
0.125 0.009 0.009 0.010 0.015
0.156 0.010 0.010 0.011 0.019
0.188 0.010 0.010 0.013 0.023 16. Packaging and Package Marking
0.250 --- --- 0.018 0.030
0.313 --- --- --- --- 16.1 The material shall be packaged to provide adequate
0.375 --- --- 0.025 0.045 protection during normal handling and transportation and each
0.500 --- --- 0.035 0.060
0.625 --- --- 0.044 0.075
package shall contain only one size, alloy, and temper of
A
material unless otherwise agreed. The type of packaging and
Specified thickness does not include height of pattern.
B
In case of dispute, allowed plus tolerance shall be determined by weight. gross weight [mass] of containers shall, unless otherwise
agreed upon, be at the producer’s or supplier’s discretion,

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provided that they are such as to ensure acceptance by common 17. Certification
or other carriers for safe transportation at the lowest rate to the
17.1 The producer or supplier shall, on request, furnish to
delivery point.
the purchaser a certificate stating that each lot has been
16.2 Each shipping container shall be marked with the sampled, tested, and inspected in accordance with this
purchase order number, material size, specification number, specification, and has met the requirements.
alloy and temper, gross and net weights [mass], and the
producer’s name or trademark.
16.3 When specified in the contract or purchase order,
material shall be preserved, packaged, and packed in accor-
dance with the requirements of Practices B660.

ANNEXES

(Mandatory Information)

A1. BASIS FOR INCLUSION OF PROPERTY LIMITS

A1.1 Mechanical property limits are established in accor- Limits denoted as “Tentative” by the Aluminum Association
dance with Section 6, Standards Section, of the most current may be included. Requirements for tentative property registra-
edition of the Aluminum Standards and Data and the latest tions are defined in the latest edition of the Aluminum
edition of the Aluminum Association publication “Tempers for Association publication “Tempers for Aluminum and Alumi-
Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Products (Yellow and Tan num Alloy Products”. Tentative property limits are established
Sheets).” at levels at which at least 99 % of the data conform at a
Limits are based on a statistical evaluation of the data confidence level of 95 %. Tentative property limits, which are
indicating that at least 99 % of the population obtained from all subject to revision, shall be based on a statistical analysis of at
standard material meets the limit with 95 % confidence. For the least 30 tests from at least three cast lots of standard production
products described, mechanical property limits are based on material with no more than ten observations from a given heat
the statistical analyses of at least 100 tests from at least five treat or inspection lot. Where tentative property limits are
cast lots of standard production material with no more than ten
listed, they shall be shown in italics and footnoted as Tentative
observations from a given heat treat or inspection lot. Mechani-
in the standard.
cal properties limits for press solution heat treated products
have specific additional requirements which are provided in the All tests are performed in accordance with the appropriate
“Tempers for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Products.” ASTM test methods.

A2. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR INCLUSION OF NEW ALUMINUM AND ALUMINUM ALLOYS
IN THIS SPECIFICATION

A2.1 Prior to acceptance for inclusion in this specification, H35.1/H35.1M. A designation not in conflict with other desig-
the composition of wrought or cast aluminum or aluminum nation systems or a trade name is acceptable.
alloy shall be registered in accordance with ANSI H35.1/ A2.2.2 The aluminum or aluminum alloy has been offered
H35.1M. The Aluminum Association4 holds the Secretariat of for sale in commercial quantities within the prior twelve
ANSI H35 Committee and administers the criteria and proce- months to at least three identifiable users.
dures for registration.
A2.2.3 The complete chemical composition limits are sub-
A2.2 If it is documented that the Aluminum Association mitted.
could not or would not register a given composition, an A2.2.4 The composition is, in the judgment of the respon-
alternative procedure and the criteria for acceptance shall be as sible subcommittee, significantly different from that of any
follows: other aluminum or aluminum alloy already in the specification.
A2.2.1 The designation submitted for inclusion does not A2.2.5 For codification purposes, an alloying element is any
utilize the same designation system as described in ANSI element intentionally added for any purpose other than grain

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refinement and for which minimum and maximum limits are A2.2.7 Standard limits for alloying elements and impurities
specified. Unalloyed aluminum contains a minimum of are expressed in the following sequence: Silicon; Iron; Copper;
99.00 % aluminum. Manganese; Magnesium; Chromium; Nickel; Zinc; Titanium;
A2.2.6 Standard limits for alloying elements and impurities (see Note A2.1) Other Elements, Each; Other Elements, Total;
are expressed to the following decimal places: Aluminum (Note A2.2).
Less than 0.001 % 0.000X NOTE A2.1—Additional specified elements having limits are inserted in
0.001 to but less than 0.01 % 0.00X
0.01 to but less than 0.10 %
alphabetical order of their chemical symbols between Titanium and Other
Unalloyed aluminum made by a refining process 0.0XX Elements, Each, or are specified in footnotes.
Alloys and unalloyed aluminum not made by a 0.0X NOTE A2.2—Aluminum is specified as minimum for unalloyed alumi-
refining process num and as a remainder for aluminum alloys.
0.10 through 0.55 % 0.XX
(It is customary to express limits of 0.30 through 0.55 % as
0.X0 or 0.X5.)
Over 0.55 % 0.X, X.X., etc.
(except that combined Si + Fe limits for 99.00 % minimum
aluminum must be expressed as 0.XX or 1.XX)

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee B07 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(B632/B632M – 08) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Oct. 1, 2015.)

(1) Updated address information for the Aluminum Association (5) Added references to CEN EN 14242 in 2.4, 7.1, and
in 2.3, Footnote 4. Footnote 5 in Table 1.
(2) Added Footnote F to Table 1. (6) Revised Section 7 to replace sampling and analysis infor-
(3) Added references to Practice B985 in 2.2 and 7.2.1. mation with references to Practice B985.
(4) Deleted references to E55. (7) Revised A1.1.

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