AS 1881-1986 (R2018)

Table of Contents

1 -  AS 1881-1986 ZINC ALLOYS - CASTING INGOTS AND CASTINGS - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
4 -  PREFACE
5 -  CONTENTS
6 -  SECTION 1. SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 -  1.1 SCOPE.
6 -  1.2 APPLICATION.
6 -  1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
6 -  1.4 DESIGNATION.
6 -  1.4.1 General.
6 -  1.4.2 Dimensionally stabilized castings.
6 -  1.5 INTERPRETATION OF SPECIFIED LIMITING VALUES.
7 -  SECTION 2. ZINC ALLOY INGOTS FOR CASTING
7 -  2.1 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION.
7 -  2.2 FREEDOM FROM DEFECTS.
7 -  2.3 IDENTIFICATION.
8 -  SECTION 3. ZINC ALLOY CASTINGS
8 -  3.1 PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE.
8 -  3.2 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION.
8 -  3.3 CONDITION OF CASTINGS ON DELIVERY.
8 -  3.4 FREEDOM FROM DEFECTS.
8 -  3.5 MARKING.
9 -  APPENDIX A - PURCHASING GUIDELINES
9 -  A1 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PURCHASER.
9 -  A2 DRAWING AND/OR SAMPLE OF THE CASTING.
9 -  A3 CASTING TOLERANCES.
10 -  A4 IDENTIFICATION.
10 -  A4.1 Ingots.
10 -  A4.2 Castings.
10 -  A5 TEST REQUIREMENTS.
10 -  A6 DIMENSIONALLY-STABILIZED CASTINGS.
10 -  A7 INSPECTION.
11 -  A8 TEST CERTIFICATE.
12 -  APPENDIX B - PROPERTIES OF ALLOYS A AND B, FROM BRITISH WORK (Extracted from BS 1004:1972)
14 -  APPENDIX C - PROPERTIES OF ALLOY Zn Al 4, FROM AUSTRALIAN WORK
15 -  APPENDIX D - MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CASTING ALLOYS

Abstract

Specifies quality requirements and conditions of supply for zinc alloys in ingot form for pressure diecasting and gravity casting and for castings made from them.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Major stakeholders of this publication have reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 29 August 2018.

Scope

This standard specifies quality requirements and conditions of supply for zinc alloys in ingot form for pressure diecasting and gravity casting and for castings made from them.
NOTES:
1. Properties of alloys are given in Appendices B, C and D.
2. Guidelines to purchasers on requirements that must be specified by the purchaser and those that must be agreed upon at the time of enquiry and/or order are given in Appendix A.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 14/09/2018. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2018 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 14/09/2018
Pages
ISBN
Committee	MT-004
Supersedes	DR 82180