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1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers zinc and zinc alloy jumbo and
block ingot meeting dimensional requirements.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
information only.
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.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Orders for jumbo or block ingots, or both, under this
specification shall include the following information:
4.1.1 This specification number and date,
4.1.2 Quantity (weight),
4.1.3 Name of material and grade, and the
4.1.4 Type of ingot (Jumbo, Type 1 Block, or Type 2 Block),
4.1.5 Order may stipulate dimensions, or tolerances, or
both, not meeting this specification only upon mutual written
agreement between purchaser and producer.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 The following standards of the issue in effect on date of
order acceptance, form a part of this specification to the extent
referenced herein:
2.2 ASTM Standards:
B 6 Specification for Zinc2
B 852 Specification for Continuous Galvanizing Grade
(CGG) Zinc Alloys for Hot-Dip Galvanizing of Sheet
Steel2
B 899 Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and
Alloys2
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Determine Conformance With Specifications3
3. Terminology
3.1 Terms shall be defined in accordance with Terminology
B 899.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
B02.04 on Zinc and Cadmium.
Current edition approved June 10, 2003. Published August 2003. Originally
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as B 897 - 99ae1.
2
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.04.
3
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02.
B 897 03
Drawing
Identification
Letter
A
B
C
0.5C
D
E
F
G
J
K
L
M
N
P
R
S
T
Dimension Definition
Top length
Bottom overall lengthA
Top width
Center of pin hole to length edge
Bottom overall widthA
HeightB
Center of pin hole to end edge
Height of side fork slots
Upper width of side fork slot
Lower width of side fork slot
Top pin hole diameter
Bottom pin hole diameterB
Bottom center leg width
Upper width of end fork slotB,C
Lower width of end fork slotC
Lower outer leg(s) length
Height of end fork slot
Drawing
Identification
Letter
max
min
50.25 1238
48.00 1168
20.25
489
10.13
245
18.50
419
13.25
298
6.75
146
4.00
76
8.00
140
10.50
203
5.00
76
6.50
114
15.25
292
8.00
140
10.00
191
8.00
165
4.00
76
max
1276
1219
514
257
470
337
171
102
203
267
127
165
387
203
254
203
102
A
E
G
H
F
C
D
B
J
N
P
K
M
R
Dimension Definition
Top length
Bottom length
Top width
Bottom width
Height
Lower width of side fork slot
Lower leg length
Distance between lift pockets
Bottom fork slot height
Inside lift pocket width
Outside lift pocket width
Ingot end to lift pocket
Lift pocket depth
Ingot top to lift pocket
max
33.00
30.25
23.00
19.25
23.50
20.00
4.25
28.25
3.50
6.50
8.50
3.25
2.75
7.00
min
749
584
489
356
470
375
57
552
64
89
102
0
32
45
max
838
768
584
489
597
508
108
718
89
165
216
83
70
178
7. Appearance
7.1 Jumbo or block ingots, or both, shall be reasonably free
from dross, cracks, adhering foreign matter, undue surface
oxide, and any flash that would interfere with handling and
use.
8. Product Marking
8.1 The producers name or a brand name by which the
producer can be identified shall be cast or stamped on each
jumbo ingot.
8.2 Each jumbo or block ingot shall be marked with the
producers heat, lot, or other identification mark.
8.3 Additional product marking (color code, etc.) will not be
required unless agreed to by the purchaser and producer.
9. Keywords
9.1 block ingot; jumbo ingot; zinc; zinc alloys
B 897 03
B 897 03
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee B02 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(B 897 - 99ae1) that may impact the use of this standard.
(1) Title changed.
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