Designation: B 928/B 928M 04a

Standard Specification for

High Magnesium Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate for Marine
Service and Similar Environments1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 928/B 928M; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope* B 557 Test Methods of Tension Testing Wrought and Cast

1.1 This specification covers high magnesium (Note 1) Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
marine application aluminum-alloy (Note 2), in those alloy- B 557M Test Methods of Tension Testing Wrought and Cast
tempers shown in Table 2 [Table 3], for flat sheet, coiled sheet, Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products [Metric]
and plate, in the mill finish that are intended for marine and B 660 Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and
similar environments: Magnesium Products
B 666/B 666M Practice for Identification Marking of Alu-
NOTE 1The term high magnesium in the general sense includes those minum and Magnesium Products
alloys containing 3 % or more nominal magnesium.
B 881 Terminology Related to Aluminum- and Magnesium-
NOTE 2Throughout this specification use of the term alloy in the
general sense includes aluminum as well as aluminum alloy. Alloy Products
E 3 Practice for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
1.2 Alloy and temper designations are in accordance with E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
ANSI H35.1 [H35.1M]. The equivalent Unified Numbering Determine Conformance with Specifications
System alloy designations are those of Table 1 preceded by A9, E 34 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum and
for example, A95083 for 5083 in accordance with Practice Aluminum-Base Alloys
E 527. E 55 Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in E 407 Test Methods for Microetching Metals and Alloys
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore each E 527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)
system shall be used independently of each other. Combining E 607 Test Method for Atomic Emission Spectrometric
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance Analysis Aluminum Alloys by the Point-to-Plane Tech-
with the standard. nique, Nitrogen Atmosphere
1.4 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum E 716 Practices for Sampling Aluminum and Aluminum
and aluminum alloys in this specification, see Annex A2. Alloys for Spectrochemical Analysis
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the E 1251 Test Method for Optical Emission Spectrometric
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by the Argon
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- Atmosphere, Point-to-Plane, Unipolar Self-Initiating Ca-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- pacitor Discharge
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. G 66 Test Method for Visual Assessment of Exfoliation
2. Referenced Documents Corrosion Susceptibility of 5xxx Series Aluminum Alloys
(ASSET Test)
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the G 67 Test Method for Determining the Susceptibility to
date of material purchase, unless otherwise noted, form a part Intergranular Corrosion of 5xxx Series Aluminum Alloys
of this specification to the extent referenced herein: by Mass Loss After Exposure to Nitric Acid (NAMLT
2.2 ASTM Standards: 2 Test)
2.3 ANSI Standards:3
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B07 on Light
H35.1 Alloy and Temper Designation Systems for Alumi-
Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B07.03 on num
Aluminum-Alloy Wrought Products. H35.1(M) Alloy and Temper Designation Systems for Alu-
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2004. Published December 2004. Originally minum
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as B 928 04.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
the ASTM website. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.

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

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TABLE 1 Chemical Composition LimitsA,B,C
Other ElementsD
Alloy Silicon Iron Copper Manganese Magnesium Chromium Zinc Titanium Aluminum
Each TotalE
5059 0.45 0.50 0.25 0.6 to 1.2 5.0 to 6.0 0.25 0.4 to0.9 0.20 0.05F 0.15 remainder
5083 0.40 0.40 0.10 0.40 to 1.0 4.0 to 4.9 0.05 to 0.25 0.25 0.15 0.05 0.15 remainder
5086 0.40 0.50 0.10 0.20 to 0.7 3.5 to 4.5 0.05 to 0.25 0.25 0.15 0.05 0.15 remainder
5383 0.25 0.25 0.20 0.7 to 1.0 4.0 to 5.2 0.25 0.40 0.15 0.05G 0.15 remainder
5456 0.25 0.40 0.10 0.50 to 1.0 4.7 to 5.5 0.05 to 0.20 0.25 0.20 0.05 0.15 remainder
A
Limits are in weight percent maximum unless shown as a range or stated otherwise.
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 attained 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 E 29.
D
Others include listed elements for which no specific limit is shown, as well as unlisted metallic elements, but doesnt include elements shown with composition limits
in the footnotes. 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 the purchaser establish that an Others element exceeds the limit of Each or that the aggregate of several
Others elements exceeds the limit of Total, the material shall be considered nonconforming.
E
Other ElementsTotal shall be the sum of unspecified metallic elements 0.010 % or more, rounded to the second decimal before determining the sum.
F
0.05 to 0.25 Zr.
G
0.20 Zr max.

TABLE 2 Mechanical Property Limits, Inch-Pound UnitsA,B

Specified Thickness, Tensile Strength, ksi Yield Strength (0.2 % offset), ksi Elongation in 2 in.
Temper
in. min max min max or 43 Diameter, min, %

Alloy 5059
H116 0.078 to 0.249 54.0 ... 39.0 ... 10
0.250 to 0.787 54.0 ... 39.0 ... 10
0.788 to 1.575 52.0 ... 38.0 ... 10
H321 0.078 to 0.249 54.0 ... 39.0 ... 10
0.250 to 0.787 54.0 ... 39.0 ... 10
0.788 to 1.575 52.0 ... 38.0 ... 10
Alloy 5083

H116 0.063 to 0.499 44.0 ... 31.0 ... 10

0.500 to 1.250 44.0 ... 31.0 ... 12
1.251 to 1.500 44.0 ... 31.0 ... 12
1.501 to 3.000 41.0 ... 29.0 ... 12
H321 0.125 to 0.187 44.0 56.0 31.0 43.0 10
0.188 to 1.500 44.0 56.0 31.0 43.0 12
1.501 to 3.000 41.0 56.0 29.0 43.0 12
Alloy 5086
H116 0.063 to 0.249 40.0 ... 28.0 ... 8
0.250 to 0.499 40.0 ... 28.0 ... 10
0.500 to 1.250 40.0 ... 28.0 ... 10
1.251 to 2.000 40.0 ... 28.0 ... 10
Alloy 5383
H116 0.118 to 0.500 48.0 ... 33.0 ... 10
0.501 to 2.000 48.0 ... 33.0 ... 10
H321 0.118 to 0.500 48.0 ... 33.0 ... 10
0.501 to 2.000 48.0 ... 33.0 ... 10
Alloy 5456
H116 0.063 to 0.499 46.0 ... 33.0 ... 10
0.500 to 1.250 46.0 ... 33.0 ... 12
1.251 to 1.500 44.0 ... 31.0 ... 12
1.501 to 3.000 41.0 ... 29.0 ... 12
3.001 to 4.000 40.0 ... 25.0 ... 12
H321 0.188 to 0.499 46.0 59.0 33.0 46.0 12
0.500 to 1.500 44.0 56.0 31.0 44.0 12
1.501 to 3.000 41.0 54.0 29.0 43.0 12
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 method of Practice E 29.
B
The basis for establishment of mechanical property limits is shown in Annex A1.

H35.2 Dimensional Tolerances for Aluminum Mill Products

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TABLE 3 Mechanical Property Limits [SI Units]A,B
Specified Thickness, mm Tensile Strength, MPa Yield Strength (0.2 % offset), MPa Elongation, min, %C
Temper in 53 Diameter
over through min max min max in 50 mm
(5.65 =A )
Alloy 5059
H116 1.99 6.30 370 ... 270 ... 10 ...
6.30 12.50 370 ... 270 ... 10 ...
12.50 20.00 370 ... 270 ... ... 10
20.00 40.00 360 ... 260 ... ... 10
H321 1.99 6.30 370 ... 270 ... 10 ...
6.30 12.50 370 ... 270 ... 10 ...
12.50 20.00 370 ... 270 ... ... 10
20.00 40.00 360 ... 260 ... ... 10
Alloy 5083
H116 1.60 12.50 305 ... 215 ... 10 ...
12.50 30.00 305 ... 215 ... ... 10
30.00 40.00 305 ... 215 ... ... 10
40.00 80.00 285 ... 200 ... 10
H321 3.20 5.00 305 385 215 295 10 ...
5.00 12.50 305 385 215 295 12 ...
12.50 40.00 305 385 215 295 ... 10
40.00 80.00 285 385 200 295 ... 10
Alloy 5086
H116 1.60 6.30 275 ... 195 ... 8 ...
6.30 12.50 275 ... 195 ... 10 ...
12.50 30.00 275 ... 195 ... ... 9
30.00 50.00 275 ... 195 ... ... 9
Alloy 5383
H116 3.00 12.70 330 ... 230 ... 10 10
12.70 50.80 330 ... 230 ... ... 10
H321 3.00 12.70 330 ... 230 ... 10 10
12.70 50.80 330 ... 230 ... ... 10
Alloy 5456
H116 1.60 12.50 315 ... 230 ... 10 ...
12.50 30.00 315 ... 230 ... ... 10
30.00 40.00 305 ... 215 ... ... 10
40.00 80.00 285 ... 200 ... ... 10
80.00 110.00 275 ... 170 ... ... 10
H321 4.00 12.50 315 405 230 315 12 ...
12.50 40.00 305 385 215 305 ... 10
40.00 80.00 285 370 200 295 ... 10
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 method of Practice E 29.
B
The basis for establishment of mechanical property limits is shown in Annex A1.
C
Elongations in 50 mm apply for thicknesses up through 12.50 mm and in 53 diameter (5.65 =A ) for thicknesses over 12.50 mm where A is the cross-sectional area
of the specimen.

H35.2(M) Dimensional Tolerances for Aluminum Mill temper material, that causes the material to be susceptible to
Products intergranular forms of corrosion.
3.2.4 stress-corrosion crackinga cracking process that
3. Terminology requires the simultaneous action of a corrodent, and sustained
3.1 DefinitionsRefer to Terminology B 881 for definitions tensile stress. (This excludes corrosion-reduced sections, which
of product terms used in this specification. fail by fast fracture. It also excludes intercrystalline or tran-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: scrystalline corrosion which can disintegrate an alloy without
3.2.1 exfoliationcorrosion that proceeds laterally from the either applied or residual stress.)
sites of initiation along planes parallel to the original rolling
surface, generally at grain boundaries, forming corrosion 4. Ordering Information
products that force metal away from the body of the material, 4.1 Orders for material to this specification shall include the
giving rise to a layered appearance. following information:
3.2.2 intergranular corrosioncorrosion that preferentially 4.1.1 This specification designation (which includes the
occurs at, or adjacent to, the grain boundaries of a metal or number, the year, and the revision letter, if applicable),
alloy. 4.1.2 Quantity in pieces or pounds [kilograms],
3.2.3 sensitizationthe development of a continuous or 4.1.3 Alloy (see 7.1 and Table 1),
nearly continuous grain boundary precipitate in 5xxx alloy- 4.1.4 Temper (see 8.1 and Table 2 [Table 3]),

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4.1.5 For sheet, whether flat or coiled, and lb [2000 kg] or fraction thereof, of material in the lot, except
4.1.6 Dimensions (thickness, width, and length or coil size). that not more than one sample shall be required per piece.
4.2 Additionally, orders for material to this specification 7.3 Methods of SamplingSamples for determination of
shall include the following information when required by the chemical composition shall be taken in accordance with one of
purchaser: the following methods:
4.2.1 Whether inspection or witness of inspection and tests 7.3.1 Samples for chemical analysis shall be taken by
by the purchasers representative is required prior to material drilling, sawing, milling, turning, or clipping a representative
shipment (see 11.1), piece or pieces to obtain a prepared sample of not less than 75
4.2.2 Whether Practices B 660 applies and, if so, the levels g. Sampling shall be in accordance with Practice E 55.
of preservation, packaging, and packing required (see 15.3), 7.3.2 Sampling for spectrochemical analysis shall be in
and accordance with Practices E 716. Samples for other methods of
4.2.3 Whether certification is required (see Section 13). analysis shall be suitable for the form of material being
analyzed and the type of analytical method used.
5. Responsibility for Quality Assurance 7.4 Methods of AnalysisThe determination of chemical
5.1 Responsibility for Inspection and TestsUnless other- composition shall be made in accordance with suitable chemi-
wise specified in the contract or purchase order, the producer is cal (Test Methods E 34), or spectrochemical (Test Methods
responsible for the performance of all inspection and test E 607 and E 1251) methods. Other methods may be used only
requirements specified herein. The producer may use his own when no published ASTM method is available. In case of
or any other suitable facilities for the performance of the dispute, the methods of analysis shall be as agreed upon
inspection and test requirements specified herein, unless dis- between the producer and purchaser.
approved by the purchaser in the order or at the time of contract
8. Tensile Properties of Material as Supplied
signing. The purchaser shall have the right to perform any of
the inspections and tests set forth in this specification where 8.1 LimitsThe sheet and plate shall conform to the re-
such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure that material quirements for tensile properties as specified in Table 2 [Table
conforms to prescribed requirements. 3].
5.2 Lot DefinitionAn inspection lot shall consist of an 8.1.1 Tensile property limits for sizes not covered in Table 2
identifiable quantity of material of the same mill form, alloy, [Table 3] shall be as agreed upon between the producer and
temper, cast or melt lot, and thickness, subjected to inspection purchaser and shall be so specified in the contract or purchase
at one time. order.
8.2 Number of SamplesOne sample shall be taken from
6. General Quality each end of each parent coil, or parent plate, but no more than
one sample per 2000 lb [1000 kg] of sheet or 4000 lb [2000 kg]
6.1 Unless otherwise specified, the material shall be sup-
of plate, or part thereof, in a lot shall be required. Other
plied in the mill finish, shall be uniform as defined by the
procedures for selecting samples may be employed if agreed
requirements of this specification and shall be commercially
upon between the producer and purchaser.
sound. Any requirement not so covered is subject to negotia-
8.3 Test SpecimensGeometry of test specimens and the
tion between producer and purchaser.
location in the product from which they are taken shall be as
6.2 Each coil, sheet and plate shall be examined to deter-
specified in Test Methods B 557 or B 557M.
mine conformance to this specification with respect to general
8.4 Test MethodsThe tension test shall be made in accor-
quality and identification marking. On approval of the pur-
dance with Test Methods B 557 or B 557M.
chaser, however, the producer may use a system of statistical
quality control for such examinations. 9. Exfoliation and Intergranular Corrosion Resistance
7. Chemical Composition 9.1 Only the Alloy-Tempers shown in Table 2 [Table 3] are
manufactured and corrosion tested for intended use in marine
7.1 LimitsThe sheet and plate shall conform to the chemi- hull construction or in marine applications where frequent or
cal composition limits specified in Table 1. Conformance shall constant direct contact with seawater is expected. See Notes 3
be determined by the producer, by the analysis of samples and 4. (WarningIt is possible to meet the requirements of
taken at the time the ingots are cast or samples taken from the Test Method G 66 (ASSET) and fail the requirements of Test
finished or semifinished product. If the producer has deter- Method G 67 (NAMLT). Therefore both tests shall be per-
mined the chemical composition of the material during the formed for process qualification (see 9.4), for lot release, that
course of manufacture, additional sampling and analysis of the is, in developing producer-established reference photomicro-
finished product shall not be required. graphs (see 9.5), and for surveillance (see 9.8).)
7.2 Number of SamplesThe number of samples taken for
determination of chemical composition shall be as follows: NOTE 3Alloys 5059, 5083, 5086, 5383, and 5456 should not be used
7.2.1 When samples are taken at the time the ingots are cast, for service, which provides prolonged exposure to temperatures exceeding
150F [65C] (whether continuous exposure or discontinuous exposure)
at least one sample shall be taken for each group of ingots cast because of the risk of sensitization and the resulting susceptibility to
simultaneously from the same source of molten metal. intergranular corrosion and stress corrosion cracking. Cold forming also
7.2.2 When samples are taken from the finished or semifin- increases susceptibility to intergranular corrosion and stress corrosion
ished product, a sample shall be taken to represent each 4000 cracking.

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N OTE 4Background InformationAluminum-magnesium-alloy 9.3 Intergranular-Corrosion ResistanceThe marine appli-
products that have a continuous or nearly continuous grain boundary cation alloy-tempers listed in Table 2 [Table 3] shall be capable
precipitate are susceptible to intergranular forms of corrosion, (that is, IG,
of exhibiting resistance to intergranular corrosion in accor-
SCC, or exfoliation corrosion). Examples of varying degrees of grain
boundary precipitate are shown in Fig. 1. The term sensitization is used dance with Test Method G 67 (NAMLT) and as shown below:
to describe the development of this susceptible microstructure. The type of 9.3.1 Interpretation of Test Method G 67 test results:
corrosion that occurs in a sensitized 5xxx alloy will depend primarily on
9.3.1.1 PassSamples with mass loss no greater than 100
the morphology of the grain structure and on the residual and applied
stresses that are present. The extent of corrosion that will occur depends mg/in.2 [15 mg/cm2], shall be accepted.
on the degree of continuity of the grain boundary precipitation and the 9.3.1.2 FailSamples with mass loss greater than 160
corrosiveness of the environment. Re-crystallized 5xxx alloys that have mg/in.2 [25 mg/cm2], shall be rejected.
been sensitized, are susceptible to intergranular corrosion, and when
subjected to sustained tensile stress, may exhibit intergranular stress 9.3.1.3 QuestionableSamples with mass loss greater than
corrosion cracking. Un-re-crystallized 5xxx alloys that have been sensi- 100 mg/in.2 [15 mg/cm2] but less than 160 mg/in.2 [25 mg/
tized are susceptible to exfoliation corrosion. cm2] shall be questionable.
9.2 Exfoliation-Corrosion ResistanceThe alloy-tempers 9.3.2 Test Method G 67 corroded test coupons testing
listed in Table 2 [Table 3] shall be capable of exhibiting no questionable, shall be prepared, etched, and examined met-
evidence of exfoliation corrosion and a pitting rating of PB or allographically to determine if the loss of mass was a result of
better when subjected to the test described in Test Method G 66 intergranular attack or general attack (see examples shown in
(ASSET). Fig. 2):

Examples of four 5xxx microstructures with varying degrees of grain boundary precipitate continuity. Example a and b have discontinuous grain boundary precipitation
and passed Test Method G 67 (mass loss less than 15 mg/cm2), example c has semi-continuous grain boundary precipitation and tested questionable in Test Method G 67
(mass loss greater than 15 mg/cm2 but less than 25 mg/cm2), and example d has a continuous network of grain boundary precipitation and failed Test Method G 67 (mass
loss greater than 25 mg/cm2) (see 9.1). (WarningPhotomicrographs are examples of typical microstructures and due to variations in alloy, temper and process, they
may or may not be similar to the microstructure of production sheet or plate. These photographs shall not be used in lieu of producer-established reference photographs
for comparison with production material in surveillance or in determining process qualification or lot release.)
FIG. 1 Examples of Microstructures with Varied Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion

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Photographs a and b are examples of more general pitting attack while photographs c and d are examples of an intergranular attack. Taken after testing to Test Method
G 67 and etching with modified Kellers reagent (HF, HCL, HNO3, and H2O). (WarningPhotomicrographs are examples of typical microstructures and due to variations
in alloy, temper and process, they may or may not be similar to the microstructure of production sheet or plate. These photographs shall not be used in lieu of
producer-established reference photographs for comparison with production material in surveillance or in determining process qualification or lot release.)
FIG. 2 Examples of Test Method G 67 Corroded Test Coupon Microstructures with Varied Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion

9.3.2.1 PassSamples exhibiting general or pitting attack 9.4.1 A reference photomicrograph, taken at 5003, shall be
with no intergranular attack shall be accepted. established for each of the alloy-tempers and thickness ranges
9.3.2.2 FailSamples exhibiting intergranular attack and shown in Table 2 [Table 3], and shall be taken from a sample
the lots they represent, shall be rejected. within that thickness range.
9.4 Process Qualification (see 9.1)For material produced 9.4.1.1 The reference photographs shall be taken from
to this specification, the producers production process shall be samples, (see 9.5 and 9.6 for sample location and preparation)
qualified prior to production to this specification, by sampling which have exhibited no evidence of exfoliation corrosion and
and testing material to establish the relationship between a pitting rating of PB or better when subjected to the test
microstructure and resistance to corrosion. described in Test Method G 66 (ASSET).

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FIG. 2 (continued)

9.4.1.2 The samples from which the reference photomicro- lot shall be selected at mid width from one end of a random coil
graphs are taken shall also have exhibited resistance to or random sheet or plate and tested or examined.
intergranular corrosion at a mass loss no greater than 100 9.6 Metallographic ExaminationIf this option is used, the
mg/in.2 (15 mg/cm2), when subjected to the test described in microstructure of a sample from each production lot shall be
Test Method G 67 (NAMLT). compared to that of the producer-established reference photo-
9.4.2 Production practices shall not be changed after estab- micrograph of acceptable material, in the same thickness range,
lishment of the reference photomicrograph except as provided (see 9.4).
in 9.8. 9.6.1 A longitudinal section perpendicular to the rolled
9.4.3 The producer shall maintain, at the producing facility, surface shall be prepared for metallographic examination (see
all records relating to the establishment of reference photomi- Symbol E in Fig. 1 of Practice E 3) and shall be microetched
crographs and production practices. for metallographic examination using 40 % phosphoric acid
9.5 Lot Release (see Note 3)At the option of the producer, etch for 3 min at 95F [35C] or using etchant No. 6 in
the acceptability of each lot of material shall be determined by accordance with Test Methods E 407, Table 2, for 2 min. The
either testing each lot to the requirements of 9.2 and 9.3, or by metallographic examination shall be of the area and face shown
metallographic examination. In either option, one sample per in Fig. 3and shall be conducted at 5003 magnification.

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FIG. 3 Longitudinal Section cut from Product, Showing Rolling Direction and Orientation of Metallographical Sample.

9.6.2 The reference microstructure is characterized by being width, length, lateral bow, squareness, or flatness by more than
predominantly free of a continuous grain boundary network of the permissible variations prescribed in the following tables of
aluminum-magnesium (Mg2Al3) precipitate. ANSI H35.2 [H35.2M], except that where the tolerances for
9.6.3 If the microstructure shows evidence of a continuous sizes ordered are not covered by this standard, the permissible
grain boundary network of aluminum-magnesium precipitate variations shall be the subject of agreement between the
in excess of the producer-established reference photomicro- purchaser and the producer, or the supplier and the purchaser,
graphs of acceptable material (developed as described in 9.4), at the time the order is placed:
the lot is either rejected or tested for exfoliation-corrosion ANSI H 35.2 and
resistance and intergranular corrosion resistance in accordance ANSI H 35.2M Title
Table Numbers
with 9.2 and 9.3. 7.8 Width TolerancesSheared Flat Sheet and Plate
9.7 Sampling for Corrosion TestingSamples for Exfolia- 7.10 Width and Length TolerancesSawed Flat Sheet and Plate
tion Corrosion Resistance Testing and Intergranular Corrosion 7.9 Length TolerancesSheared Flat Sheet and Plate
7.13 Lateral Bow TolerancesFlat Sheet and Plate
Testing should be selected in the same manner specified for lot 7.14 Squareness TolerancesFlat Sheet and Plate
release (see 9.5) and shall be taken from the same sheet or plate 7.17 Flatness TolerancesFlat Sheet
used for the metallographic test (see 9.6). 7.18 Flatness TolerancesSawed or Sheared Plate
9.7.1 Exfoliation corrosion testing specimens prepared from 10.3 Dimensional tolerances for sizes not covered in ANSI
the sample shall be full section thickness, except that for H35.2 [H35.2M] shall be as agreed upon between the producer
material 0.101 in. [2.50 mm] or more in thickness, 10 % of the and purchaser or between the supplier and purchaser and shall
thickness shall be removed, by machining, from one as-rolled be so specified in the contract or purchase order.
surface. Both the machined surface and the remaining as-rolled 10.4 Sampling for InspectionExamination for dimen-
surface shall be evaluated after exposure per Test Method sional conformance shall be made to ensure conformance to the
G 66. tolerance specified.
9.7.2 Intergranular corrosion testing specimens prepared
from the sample shall be full section thickness, except that 11. Source Inspection
material 1.0 in [25 mm] or more in thickness is to be reduced
by one half the thickness or by 1 in. [25 mm], whichever is less 11.1 If the purchaser desires that his representative inspect
while retaining one original as-fabricated surface in accordance or witness the inspection and testing of the material prior to
with test specimen fabrication procedures outlined in Test shipment, such agreement shall be made by the purchaser and
Method G 67. producer as part of the purchase contract.
9.8 Surveillance (see Note 3)For surveillance purposes, 11.2 When such inspection or witness of inspection and
each quarter, or after any significant process change, the testing is agreed upon, the producer shall afford the purchasers
producer shall perform at least one test for exfoliation corro- representative all reasonable facilities to satisfy him that the
sion and one test for intergranular corrosion in accordance with material meets the requirements of this specification. Inspec-
9.2 and 9.3 for each alloy and thickness range of the materials tion and tests shall be conducted so there is no unnecessary
in Table 2 [Table 3] produced that quarter. Test Methods G 66 interference with the producers operations.
and G 67 samples shall be taken at random according to 9.5
and prepared according to 9.7.1 and 9.7.2. The producer shall 12. Retest and Rejection
maintain records of each lot so tested and make them available 12.1 If any material fails to conform to all of the applicable
for examination at the producers facility. requirements of this specification, the inspection lot shall be
rejected.
10. Dimensional Tolerances 12.2 When there is evidence that a failed specimen was not
10.1 ThicknessThe thickness of flat sheet, coiled sheet, representative of the inspection lot and when no other sampling
and plate shall not vary from that specified, by more than the plan is provided or approved by the purchaser through the
respective permissible variations prescribed in Tables 7.7a of contract or purchase order, at least two additional specimens
ANSI H35.2 [H35.2M]. shall be selected to replace each test specimen that failed. All
10.2 Length, Width, Lateral Bow, Squareness, and specimens so selected for retest shall meet the requirements of
FlatnessCoiled sheet shall not vary in width or in lateral bow the specification or the lot shall be subject to rejection.
from that specified by more than the permissible variations 12.3 Material in which nonconforming conditions are dis-
prescribed in Tables 7.11 and Tables 7.12, respectively, of covered subsequent to inspection may be rejected at the option
ANSI H35.2 [H35.2M]. Flat sheet and plate shall not vary in of the purchaser.

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12.4 The producer or supplier is responsible only for mate- 15. Packaging and Package Marking
rial replacement, when the purchaser rejects material. As much 15.1 The material shall be packaged to provide adequate
as possible of the rejected material shall be returned to the protection during normal handling and transportation, and each
producer or supplier by the purchaser. package shall contain only one size, alloy, and temper of
material unless otherwise agreed. The type of packaging and
13. Certification gross weight of containers shall, unless otherwise agreed, be at
the producers or suppliers discretion, provided that they are
13.1 The producer or supplier shall, on request, furnish to
such as to ensure acceptance by common or other carriers for
the purchaser a certificate stating that each lot has been safe transportation at the most cost effective rate to the delivery
sampled, tested, and inspected in accordance with this speci- point.
fication, and has met the requirements. 15.2 Each shipping container shall be marked with the
purchase order number, material size, specification number,
14. Identification Marking of Product alloy and temper, gross and net weights, and the producers
14.1 All sheet and plate shall be marked by the producer in name or trademark.
accordance with Practice B 666/B 666M. When product is 15.3 When specified in the contract or purchase order,
supplied to the distributor in coil form, the distributor shall material shall be preserved, packaged, and packed in accor-
mark cut-to-length sheet in accordance with B 666/B 666M. dance with the requirements of Practices B 660. The applicable
levels shall be as specified in the contract or order.
14.2 The requirements specified in 14.1 are minimum;
marking systems that involve added information, larger char- 16. Keywords
acters, and greater frequencies are acceptable under this 16.1 aluminum alloy; aluminum-alloy plate; aluminum-
specification. alloy sheet; marine application; marine grade

ANNEXES

(Mandatory Information)

A1. BASIS FOR INCLUSION OF PROPERTY LIMITS

A1.1 Limits are established at a level at which a statistical more than ten data from a given lot. All tests are performed in
evaluation of the data indicates that 99 % of the population accordance with the appropriate ASTM test methods. For
obtained from all standard material meets the limit with 95 % informational purposes, refer to Statistical Aspects of Me-
confidence. For the products described, mechanical property chanical Property Assurance in the Related Material section of
limits for the respective size ranges are based on the analyses the Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.02.
of at least 100 data from standard production material with no

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

A2.1 Prior to acceptance for inclusion in this specification, A2.2.2 The aluminum or aluminum alloy has been offered
the composition of wrought or cast aluminum or aluminum for sale in commercial quantities within the prior twelve
alloy shall be registered in accordance with ANSI H35.1 or months to at least three identifiable users.
ANSI H35.1(M). The Aluminum Association4 holds the Sec- A2.2.3 The complete chemical composition limits are sub-
retariat of ANSI H35 Committee and administers the criteria mitted.
and procedures for registration. A2.2.4 The composition is, in the judgment of the respon-
sible subcommittee, significantly different from that of any
A2.2 If it is documented that the Aluminum Association
other aluminum or aluminum alloy already in the specification.
could not or would not register a given composition, an
A2.2.5 For codification purposes, an alloying element is any
alternative procedure and the criteria for acceptance shall be as
element intentionally added for any purpose other than grain
follows:
refinement and for which minimum and maximum limits are
A2.2.1 The designation submitted for inclusion does not specified. Unalloyed aluminum contains a minimum of
utilize the same designation system as described in ANSI 99.00 % aluminum.
H35.1. A designation not in conflict with other designation A2.2.6 Standard limits for alloying elements and impurities
systems or a trade name is acceptable. are expressed to the following decimal places:
Less than 0.001 % 0.000X
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The Aluminum Association, 900 19th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006. 0.001 to but less than 0.01 % 0.00X

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0.01 to but less than 0.10 % A2.2.7 Standard limits for alloying elements and impurities
Unalloyed aluminum made are expressed in the following sequence: Silicon; Iron; Copper;
by a 0.0XX
refining process Manganese; Magnesium; Chromium; Nickel; Zinc (Note
Alloys and unalloyed alu- A2.1); Titanium; Other Elements, Each; Other Elements, Total;
minum not 0.0X
made by a refining process
Aluminum (Note A2.2).
0.10 through 0.55 % 0.XX
(It is customary to express NOTE A2.1Additional specified elements having limits are inserted in
limits of alphabetical order of their chemical symbols between zinc and titanium, or
0.30 through 0.55 % as are specified in footnotes.
0.X0 or 0.X5.)
Over 0.55 % 0.X, NOTE A2.2Aluminum is specified as minimum for unalloyed alumi-
X.X, num and as a remainder for aluminum alloys.
and so
forth.
(except that combined Si +
Fe limits
for 99.00 % minimum alu-
minum
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 (B 928 03)
that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Feb. 1, 2004.)

(1) Added Alloys 5059 and 5383 to Table 1. (4) Added Fig. 3 in Section 9.
(2) Added Footnotes F and G to Table 1.
(3) Added sections for Alloys 5059 and 5383 in Table 2 and
Table 3.

Committee B07 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (B 928 04) that may
impact the use of this standard. (Approved XXXX.)

(1) Revised the designation from B 928 to B 928/B 928Mto (4) Added the 0.125 to 0.187 thickness range to Alloy 5083
reflect dual SI/in.-lb units. in Table 2.
(2) Revised title to add and Similar Environments. (5) Added the over 3.20 through 5.00 thickness range to
(3) Revised scope to and and similar environments. Alloy 5083 in Table 3.

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