ASTM B102

This specification covers lead- and tin-alloy die castings. The chemical composition shall conform to the required values of tin, antimony, lead, copper, arsenic, zinc, and aluminum. Chemical analysis shall be taken from the material by drilling, sawing, milling, turning, or clipping a representative piece or pieces. Tension or impact tests shall be specified.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers die castings produced from five alloys whose primary metal is either lead or tin. lists the designations for these alloys as well as their chemical compositions.

1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. 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 standard.

1.3 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.

2. Referenced Documents

B23 Specification for White Metal Bearing Alloys (Known Commercially as "Babbitt Metal")
B275 Practice for Codification of Certain Nonferrous Metals and Alloys, Cast and Wrought
E23 Test Methods for Notched Bar Impact Testing of Metallic Materials
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E46 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Lead- and Tin-Base Solder
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E88 Practice for Sampling Nonferrous Metals and Alloys in Cast Form for Determination of Chemical Composition
MIL-P-116 Methods of Preservation
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage (Military Agencies)
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)

Index Terms

antimony alloys; die castings; hot chamber die castings; lead alloys; lead-tin-antimony alloys; pressure die castings; tin alloys; ICS Number Code 77.150.60

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