Standard Specification for Zinc Master Alloys for Use in Hot Dip Galvanizing
1.1 This specification covers zinc master alloys which are used in hot dip galvanizing for the purpose of adjusting the concentration of certain alloying elements in the molten zinc bath. Table 1 covers the chemical composition of these materials which include six master alloys of zinc-aluminum (brightener) and one master alloy of zinc-antimony.
| ASTM | Common |
| UNS |
| Type A-1 | 90/10 Zn/Al | High Purity | Z30750 |
| Type A-2 | 90/10 Zn/Al | Low Purity | Z31710 |
| Type A-3 | 95/5 Zn/Al | High Purity | Z30503 |
| Type A-4 | 95/5 Zn/Al | Low Purity | Z31510 |
| Type A-5 | 96/4 Zn/Al | High Purity | Z31520 |
| Type A-6 | 96/4 Zn/Al | Low Purity | Z30504 |
| Type S-1 | 90/10 Zn/Sb |
| Z55710 |
Type A-1 | 90 % Zinc–10 % Aluminum (90/10 Zn/Al) | High Purity | |||||
Type A-2 | 90 % Zinc–10 % Aluminum (90/10 Zn/Al) | Low Purity | |||||
Type A-3 | 95 % Zinc–5 % Aluminum (95/5 Zn/Al) | High Purity | |||||
Type A-4 | 95 % Zinc–5 % Aluminum (95/5 Zn/Al) | Low Purity | |||||
Type A-5 | 96 % Zinc–4 % Aluminum (96/4 Zn/Al) | High Purity | |||||
Type A-6 | 96 % Zinc–4 % Aluminum (96/4 Zn/Al) | Low Purity | |||||
Type S-1 | 90 % Zinc–10 % Antimony (90/10 Zn/Sb) |
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UNSB | Type A-1 | Type A-2 | Type A-3 | Type A-4 | Type A-5 | Type A-6 | Type S-1 |
Fe | 0.05 max | 0.15 max | 0.05 max | 0.15 max | 0.05 max | 0.15 max | 0.03 max |
Pb | 0.005 max | 0.4 max | 0.005 max | 0.4 max | 0.005 max† | 0.4 max | 0.015 max |
Cd | 0.004 max | ... | 0.004 max | ... | 0.004 max | ... | 0.003 max |
Cu | 0.035 max | 0.5 max | 0.035 max | 0.5 max | 0.035 max | 0.5 max | 0.003 max |
Mg | ... | ... | ... | ... | 0.06 max | 0.06 max |
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Sn | 0.003 max | ... | 0.003 max | ... | 0.003 max | ... | 0.01 max |
As | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | 0.015 max |
Al | 9.5–10.5 | 9.5–10.5 | 4.5–5.5 | 4.5–5.5 | 4.0-4.5 | 4.0-4.5 | ... |
SbC | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | 9.5–10.5 |
Others, Total | 0.01 max | 0.25 max | 0.01 max | 0.25 max | 0.01 max | 0.25 max | 0.03 max |
ZnD | Remainder | Remainder | Remainder | Remainder | Remainder | Remainder | Remainder |
1.2 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.
1.3 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.
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