Astm B221

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles
for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: B221 − 20
Standard Specification for

Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire,
Profiles, and Tubes1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B221; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical

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1.1 This specification covers aluminum and aluminum- Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
alloy extruded bars, rods, wire, profiles, and tubes in the 2. Referenced Documents
aluminum alloys (Note 1) and tempers shown in Table 2.
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the
NOTE 1—Throughout this specification, the use of the term alloy in the date of material purchase, unless otherwise noted, form a part
general sense includes aluminum as well as aluminum alloy. of this specification to the extent referenced herein:
NOTE 2—For rolled or cold-finished bar and rod refer to Specification
B211, for drawn seamless tube used in pressure applications, Specification 2.2 ASTM Standards:3
B210, for structural pipe and tube, Specification B429/B429M, and for B210 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
seamless pipe and tube used in pressure applications, Specification Drawn Seamless Tubes (Metric) B0210_B0210M
B241/B241M.
NOTE 3—Pipe and tube products listed in this specification are intended
B211 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
for general purpose applications. This specification may not address the Rolled or Cold-Finished Bar, Rod, and Wire (Metric)
manufacturing processes, integrity testing, and verification required for B0211_B0211M
fluid-carrying applications involving pressure. See Specifications B210 or B234 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
B241/B241M, or both as appropriate, for seamless pipe and tube used in Drawn Seamless Tubes for Surface Condensers,
fluid-carrying applications involving pressure. See Specification B234, as
appropriate, for use in surface condensers, evaporators, and heat exchang-
Evaporators, and Heat Exchangers
ers. B241/B241M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-
Alloy Seamless Pipe and Seamless Extruded Tube
1.2 Alloy and temper designations are in accordance with
B429/B429M Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Extruded
ANSI H35.1/H35.1M. The equivalent Unified Numbering
Structural Pipe and Tube
System alloy designations are those of Table 1 preceded by A9;
B557 Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast
for example, A91100 for Aluminum 1100 in accordance with
Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
Practice E527.
B594 Practice for Ultrasonic Inspection of Aluminum-Alloy
1.3 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum Wrought Products
and aluminum alloys in this specification, see Annex A2. B660 Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and
1.4 A complete metric companion to Specification B221 has Magnesium Products
been developed—Specification B221M; therefore, no metric B666/B666M Practice for Identification Marking of Alumi-
equivalents are presented in this specification. num and Magnesium Products
B807/B807M Practice for Extrusion Press Solution Heat
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
Treatment for Aluminum Alloys
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
B881 Terminology Relating to Aluminum- and Magnesium-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Alloy Products
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
B918/B918M Practice for Heat Treatment of Wrought Alu-
minum Alloys
B945 Practice for Aluminum Alloy Extrusions Press Cooled
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B07 on Light from an Elevated Temperature Shaping Process for Pro-
Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B07.03 on duction of T1, T2, T5 and T10–Type Tempers
Aluminum Alloy Wrought Products.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2020. Published January 2021. Originally
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approved in 1947. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as B221 – 14. DOI: For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
10.1520/B0221-20. contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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B985 Practice for Sampling Aluminum Ingots, Billets, Cast- 4. Ordering Information
ings and Finished or Semi-Finished Wrought Aluminum 4.1 Orders for material to this specification shall include the
Products for Compositional Analysis following information:
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
4.1.1 This specification designation (which includes the
Determine Conformance with Specifications
number, the year, and the revision letter, if applicable).
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the
4.1.2 Quantity in pieces or pounds.
Unified Numbering System (UNS)
E716 Practices for Sampling and Sample Preparation of 4.1.3 Alloy (Section 7 and Table 1).
Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys for Determination of 4.1.4 Temper (Section 8 and Table 2).
Chemical Composition by Spark Atomic Emission Spec- 4.1.5 Nominal cross-sectional dimensions as follows:
trometry 4.1.5.1 For rod and round wire: diameter.
E1004 Test Method for Determining Electrical Conductivity 4.1.5.2 For square-cornered bar and wire: depth and width.
Using the Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Method 4.1.5.3 For sharp-cornered hexagonal or octagonal bar and
E1251 Test Method for Analysis of Aluminum and Alumi- wire: distance across flats.
num Alloys by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry 4.1.5.4 For round tube: outside or inside diameter and wall
E3061 Test Method for Analysis of Aluminum and Alumi- thickness.
num Alloys by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emis- 4.1.5.5 For square or sharp-cornered tube other than round:
sion Spectrometry (Performance Based Method) distance across flats and wall thickness.
G34 Test Method for Exfoliation Corrosion Susceptibility in 4.1.5.6 For round-cornered bars, profiles, tube other than
2XXX and 7XXX Series Aluminum Alloys (EXCO Test) round, square, rectangular, hexagonal, or octagonal with sharp
G47 Test Method for Determining Susceptibility to Stress- corners: drawing required.
Corrosion Cracking of 2XXX and 7XXX Aluminum 4.1.6 Length.
Alloy Products
4.2 Additionally, orders for material to this specification
2.3 ANSI Standards:4
shall include the following information when required by the
ANSI H35.1/H35.1M Alloy and Temper Designation Sys-
purchaser:
tems for Aluminum
ANSI H35.2 Dimensional Tolerances for Aluminum Mill NOTE 4—For heat-treatable alloys, the default standard to follow for
Products producing T3, T4, T6, T7, T8 and T9 tempers is AMS 2772. However, in
the case of most 6XXX and some 7XXX alloys (see 9.2 for list of alloys),
2.4 Federal Standard:5
the producer may choose to solution heat treat the product at the press in
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies) accordance with Practice B807/B807M, as long as the purchaser does not
2.5 Military Standard:5 specifically object to this practice in the purchasing agreement.
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage Alternatively, heat treatment may be accomplished in accordance with
Practice B918/B918M instead of either of the previous options.
2.6 AMS Specification:6 It is up to the purchaser to specify in the purchasing agreement if
AMS 2772 Heat Treatment of Aluminum Alloy Raw Mate- solution heat treatment at the press is not allowed and/or if heat treatment
rials in accordance with Practice B918/B918M is preferred. If the purchaser
2.7 CEN Standard:7 does not specify a preference for a heat treatment practice, Practice
B807/B807M will be used for any alloy listed in 9.2, and AMS 2772 will
EN 14242 Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys—Chemical be the practice used for any other heat-treatable alloy.
Analysis—Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission
Spectral Analysis 4.2.1 Whether solution heat treatment at the press in accor-
dance with Practice B807/B807M is unacceptable (9.2).
3. Terminology 4.2.2 Whether heat treatment in accordance with Practice
3.1 Definitions: B918/B918M is preferred to the default practice, AMS 2772
3.1.1 Refer to Terminology B881 for definitions of product (9.3).
terms used in this specification. 4.2.3 Whether ultrasonic inspection is required (Section 17,
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: Table 3).
3.2.1 capable of—(as used in this specification) means that 4.2.4 Whether inspection or witness of inspection and tests
the test need not be performed by the producer of the material. by the purchaser’s representative is required prior to material
However, should subsequent testing by the purchaser establish shipment (Section 18).
that the material does not meet these requirements, the material 4.2.5 Whether certification is required (Section 22).
shall be subject to rejection. 4.2.6 Whether marking for identification is required in
accordance with Practice B666/B666M, Section 20.
4.2.7 Whether Practice B660 applies and, if so, the levels of
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TABLE 1 Chemical Composition LimitsA,B,C,V
Other ElementsD
Alloy Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Zn Ti V Al
Each TotalE
1060 0.25 0.35 0.05 0.03 0.03 ... 0.05 0.03 0.05 0.03 ... 99.60 minF
1100G 0.95 Si + Fe 0.05–0.20 0.05 ... ... 0.10 ... ... 0.05 0.15 99.00 minF
2014H 0.50–1.2 0.7 3.9–5.0 0.40–1.2 0.20–0.8 0.10 0.25 0.15 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
2024H 0.50 0.50 3.8–4.9 0.30–0.9 1.2–1.8 0.10 0.25 0.15 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
2219I 0.20 0.30 5.8–6.8 0.20–0.40 0.02 ... 0.10 0.02–0.10 0.05–0.15 0.05 0.15 rem
3003 0.6 0.7 0.05–0.20 1.0–1.5 ... ... 0.10 ... ... 0.05 0.15 rem
Alclad 3003 ... 3003 Clad with 7072 alloy ... ... ... ... ... ... ... rem
3004 0.30 0.7 0.25 1.0–1.5 0.8–1.3 ... 0.25 ... ... 0.05 0.15 rem
3102 0.40 0.7 0.10 0.05–0.40 ... ... 0.30 0.10 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
5052 0.25 0.40 0.10 0.10 2.2–2.8 0.15–0.35 0.10 ... ... 0.05 0.15 rem
5083 0.40 0.40 0.10 0.40–1.0 4.0–4.9 0.05–0.25 0.25 0.15 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
5086 0.40 0.50 0.10 0.20–0.7 3.5–4.5 0.05–0.25 0.25 0.15 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
5154G 0.25 0.40 0.10 0.10 3.1–3.9 0.15–0.35 0.20 0.20 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
5454 0.25 0.40 0.10 0.50–1.0 2.4–3.0 0.05–0.20 0.25 0.20 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
5456 0.25 0.40 0.10 0.50–1.0 4.7–5.5 0.05–0.20 0.25 0.20 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
6005 0.6–0.9 0.35 0.10 0.10 0.40–0.6 0.10 0.10 0.10 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
6005AJ 0.50–0.9 0.35 0.30 0.50 0.40–0.7 0.30 0.20 0.10 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
6013 0.6–1.0 0.50 0.6–1.1 0.20–0.8 0.8–1.2 0.10 0.25 0.10 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
6020K 0.40–0.9 0.50 0.30–0.9 0.35 0.6–1.2 0.15 0.20 0.15 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
6026L 0.6–1.4 0.7 0.20–0.50 0.20–1.0 0.6–1.2 0.30 0.30 0.20 ... 0.05 0.05 rem
6041M 0.50–0.9 0.15–0.7 0.15–0.6 0.05–0.20 0.8–1.2 0.05–0.15 0.25 0.15 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
6042N 0.50–1.2 0.7 0.20–0.6 0.40 0.7–1.2 0.04–0.35 0.25 0.15 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
6060 0.30–0.6 0.10–0.30 0.10 0.10 0.35–0.6 0.5 0.15 0.10 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
6061O 0.40–0.8 0.7 0.15–0.40 0.15 0.8–1.2 0.04–0.35 0.25 0.15 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
6063 0.20–0.6 0.35 0.10 0.10 0.45–0.9 0.10 0.10 0.10 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
6064P 0.40–0.8 0.7 0.15–0.40 0.15 0.8–1.2 0.05–0.14 0.25 0.15 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
6066 0.9–1.8 0.50 0.7–1.2 0.6–1.1 0.8–1.4 0.40 0.25 0.20 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
6070 1.0–1.7 0.50 0.15–0.40 0.40–1.0 0.50–1.2 0.10 0.25 0.15 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
6082 0.7–1.3 0.50 0.10 0.40–1.0 0.6–1.2 0.25 0.20 0.10 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
6105 0.6–1.0 0.35 0.10 0.15 0.45–0.8 0.10 0.10 0.10 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
6162 0.40–0.8 0.50 0.20 0.10 0.7–1.1 0.10 0.25 0.10 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
6262Q 0.40–0.8 0.7 0.15–0.40 0.15 0.8–1.2 0.04–0.14 0.25 0.15 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
6351 0.7–1.3 0.50 0.10 0.40–0.8 0.40–0.8 ... 0.20 0.20 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
6360 0.35–0.8 0.10–0.30 0.15 0.02–0.15 0.25–0.45 0.05 0.10 0.10 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
6463 0.20–0.6 0.15 0.20 0.05 0.45–0.9 ... 0.05 ... ... 0.05 0.15 rem
6560 0.30–0.7 0.10–0.30 0.05–0.20 0.20 0.20–0.6 0.05 0.15 0.10 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
7005R 0.35 0.40 0.10 0.20–0.7 1.0–1.8 0.06–0.20 4.0–5.0 0.01–0.06 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
7072S 0.7 Si + Fe 0.10 0.10 0.10 ... 0.8–1.3 ... ... rem
7075T 0.40 0.50 1.2–2.0 0.30 2.1–2.9 0.18–0.28 5.1–6.1 0.20 ... 0.05 0.15 rem
7116U 0.15 0.30 0.50–1.1 0.05 0.8–1.4 ... 4.2–5.2 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.15 rem
7129U 0.15 0.30 0.50–0.9 0.10 1.3–2.0 0.10 4.2–5.2 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.15 rem
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 the purpose of determining conformance to these limits, an observed value or a calculated value obtained from analysis shall be rounded to the nearest unit in the
last right-hand place of the figures used in expressing the specified limit, in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
D
Others includes listed elements for which no specific limit is shown as well as unlisted metallic elements. 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 Elements—Total shall be the sum of unspecified metallic elements 0.010 % or more, rounded to the second decimal before determining the sum.
F
The aluminum content shall be calculated by subtracting from 100.00 % the sum of all metallic elements present in amounts of 0.010 % or more each, rounded to the
second decimal before determining the sum.
G
Be 0.0003 max for welding electrode, welding rod, and filler wire.
H
Upon agreement between the purchaser and the producer or supplier, a Zr + Ti limit of 0.20 % max is permitted. Properties in Specification (Table 2) are not based on
the Zirconium and Titanium algorithm.
I
Zirconium, 0.10–0.25 %. The total for other elements does not include zirconium.
J
Manganese plus chromium shall total 0.12–0.50.
K
Lead 0.05 % max, Tin 0.9–1.5 %.
L
Bismuth 0.50–1.5 %, Lead 0.4 % max, Tin 0.05 % max.
M
Bismuth 0.30–0.9 %, Tin 0.35–1.2 %.
N
Bismuth 0.20–0.8 % Lead 0.15–0.40 %.
O
In 1965 the requirements for 6062 were combined with those for 6061 by revising the minimum chromium from “0.15 %” to“ 0.04 %.” This action cancelled alloy 6062.
P
Bismuth 0.50–0.7 %, Lead 0.20–0.40 %,
Q
Bismuth and lead shall be 0.40–0.7 % each.
R
Zirconium 0.08–0.20 %. The total for other elements does not include zirconium.
S
Composition of cladding alloy applied during the course of manufacture. Samples from finished tube shall not be required to conform to these limits.
T
Upon agreement between the purchaser and the producer or supplier, a Zr + Ti limit of 0.25 % max is permitted. Properties in Specification (Table 2) are not based on
the Zirconium and Titanium algorithm.
U
Gallium 0.03 % max.
V
In case there is a discrepancy in the values listed in Table 1 with those listed in the “International Alloy Designations and Chemical Composition Limits for Wrought
Aluminum and Wrought Aluminum Alloys” (known as the “Teal Sheets”), the composition limits registered with the Aluminum Association and published in the “Teal Sheets”
shall be considered the controlling composition. The “Teal Sheets” are available at http://www.aluminum.org/tealsheets.
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TABLE 2 Mechanical Property LimitsA,B
NOTE 1—Strength values shown in parentheses are for information only.
Tensile Strength, Yield Strength, Elongation
ksi (0.2 % offset), ksi in 2 inches
H Specified Section or 2
Temper Product Type Area, in. or 4×
Wall Thickness, in.
Diameter,
min max min max min, %C
D
Aluminum 1060
O Extruded Tube all all 8.5 14.0 2.5 ... 25
H112 Extruded Tube all all 8.5 ... 2.5 ... 25

Aluminum 1100D

Alloy 2014D
Extruded Wire, Rod,
O all all ... 30.0 ... 18.0 12
Bar, Profiles, and Tube
T4
T4510E
T4511E
J Extruded Wire, Rod,
all all 50.0 ... 35.0 ... 12
Extruded Wire, Rod,

T42F all all 50.0 ... 29.0 ... 12
up through 0.499 all 60.0 ... 53.0 ... 7
J 5
0.500–0.749 all 64.0 ... 58.0 ... 7
T6 Extruded Wire, Rod,
T6510E
T6511E Bar, Profiles, and Tube
0.750 and over H up through 25
over 25 through 32
68.0
68.0
...
...
60.0
58.0
...
...
7
6
up through 0.749 all 60.0 ... 53.0 ... 7
T62F
Extruded Wire, Rod,
5 0.750 and over H up through 25
over 25 through 32
60.0
60.0
...
...
53.0
53.0
...
...
7
6
Alloy 2024D
Extruded Wire, Rod,
O all all ... 35.0 ... 19.0 12
up through 0.249
H all 57.0 ... 42.0 ... 12
J 5
0.250–0.749 all 60.0 ... 44.0 ... 12
T3 0.750–1.499 all 65.0 ... 46.0 ... 10
Extruded Wire, Rod,
T3510E Bar, and Profiles
T3511E
over 25 through 32
70.0
68.0
...
...
52.0
48.0
...
...
10
8
up through 0.249
H all 57.0 ... 42.0 ... 10
J 5
0.250–0.749 all 60.0 ... 44.0 ... 10
T3 0.750–1.499 all 65.0 ... 46.0 ... 10
T3510E Extruded Tube
T3511E
over 25 through 32
70.0
68.0
...
...
48.0
46.0
...
...
10
8
up through 0.749 all 57.0 ... 38.0 ... 12
5
0.750–1.499 all 57.0 ... 38.0 ... 10
Extruded Wire, Rod,
T42F
over 25 through 32
57.0
57.0
...
...
38.0
38.0
...
...
10
8
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TABLE 2 Continued
Specified Section or
Temper Product TypeH Area, in.2 or 4×
Wall Thickness, in.
Diameter,
Alloy 2024D (Continued)
T81
T8510E
T8511E
H 0.050–0.249
0.250–1.499
1.500 and over
all
all
up through 32
64.0
66.0
66.0
...
...
...
56.0
58.0
58.0
...
...
...
4
5
5
Alloy 2219D
Extruded Wire, Rod,
O all all ... 32.0 ... 18.0 12
T31
T3510E
T3511E
H up through 0.499
0.500–2.999
up through 25
up through 25
42.0
45.0
...
...
26.0
27.0
...
...
14
14
T62F
Extruded Wire, Rod,
H up through 0.999
1.000 and over
up through 25
up through 25
54.0
54.0
...
...
36.0
36.0
...
...
6
6
T81
T8510E
T8511E
up through 2.999 up through 25 58.0 ... 42.0 ... 6
Alloy 3003D
Extruded Wire, Rod,
O all all 14.0 19.0 5.0 ... 25
Extruded Wire, Rod,

H112 all all 14.0 ... 5.0 ... ...
Bar, and Profiles

Alloy Alclad 3003D
H112 Extruded Tube all all 13.0 ... 4.5I ... 25

Alloy 3004D
O Extruded Tube all all 23.0 29.0 8.5 ... ...
Alloy 3102
J
H112 Extruded Tube 0.028–0.050 all 11.0 18.0 4.0 ... 25
Alloy 5052D
O Extruded Tube all all 25.0 35.0 10.0 ... ...
Alloy 5083D
Extruded Wire, Rod,
O up through 5.000K up through 32 39.0 51.0 16.0 ... 14
Bar, and Profiles
Extruded Wire, Rod,

H111 up through 5.000K up through 32 40.0 ... 24.0 ... 12
Bar, and Profiles
Extruded Wire, Rod,

Bar, and Profiles
O Extruded Tube up through 2.999G up through 32 39.0 51.0 16.0 ... 14
G
H111 Extruded Tube up through 2.999 up through 32 40.0 ... 24.0 ... 12
H112 Extruded Tube up through 2.999G up through 32 39.0 ... 16.0 ... 12
Alloy 5086D
Extruded Wire, Rod,
Bar, and Profiles
Extruded Wire, Rod,

Bar, and Profiles
Extruded Wire, Rod,

Bar, and Profiles
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TABLE 2 Continued
Wall Thickness, in.
Diameter,
Alloy 5086D (Continued)
Alloy 5154
Extruded Wire, Rod,
O all all 30.0 41.0 11.0 ... ...
Extruded Wire, Rod,

H112 all all 30.0 ... 11.0 ... ...
Alloy 5454D
Extruded Wire, Rod,
Bar, and Profiles
Extruded Wire, Rod,

Bar, and Profiles
Extruded Wire, Rod,

Bar, and Profiles
Alloy 5456D
Extruded Wire, Rod,
Bar, and Profiles
Extruded Wire, Rod,

Bar, and Profiles
Extruded Wire, Rod,

Bar, and Profiles
Alloy 6005
Extruded Wire, Rod,
T1 up through 0.500 all 25.0 ... 15.0 ... 16
T5
Extruded Wire, Rod,
H up through 0.124
0.125–1.000
all
all
38.0
38.0
...
...
35.0
35.0
...
...
8
10
Alloy 6005A
Extruded Wire, Rod,
T1 up through 0.249 all 25.0 ... 14.5 ... 15
T5
Extruded Wire, Rod,
H up through 0.249
0.250–0.999
all
all
38.0
38.0
...
...
31.0
31.0
...
...
7
9
T61
Extruded Wire, Rod,
H up through 0.249
0.250–1.000
all
all
38.0
38.0
...
...
35.0
35.0
...
...
8
10
Alloy 6013
T6
T6511
H 0.200–0.499
0.500–0.749
0.750–2.000
all
all
all
49.0
49.0
49.0
...
...
...
46.0
46.0
45.0
...
...
...
8
8
8
6
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TABLE 2 Continued
Wall Thickness, in.
Diameter,
Alloy 6020
T6511 Extruded Rod and Bar 3.250–6.000 all 38.0 ... 35.0 ... 10
Alloy 6026
T6
T6510E
T6511E
J Extruded Profiles 0.200–1.500 all 49.0 ... 38.0 ... 6
T6
T6510,E
T6511E
J Extruded Tube 0.400–1.300 all 49.0 ... 38.0 ... 6
T6
T6510E
T6511E
and Bar
H 1.300–5.500
5.501–8.000
8.001-10.000
all
all
all
54.0
49.0
44.0
...
...
...
44.0
36.0
29.0
...
...
...
6
6
6
Alloy 6041
E Extruded Rod,
T6, T6511 0.400–2.000 all 45.0 ... 40.0 ... 10
Bar, and Profiles
Alloy 6042
Extruded Rod, 0.400–0.499 all 38.0 ... 35.0 ... 10
T5, T5511E
Bar, and Profiles 0.500–1.800 all 42.0 ... 35.0 ... 10
Alloy 6060
Extruded Wire, Rod,
T51 up through 0.125 all 22.0 ... 16.0 ... 8
Bar, and Profiles
T61
Extruded Wire, Rod,
Bar, and Profiles
H up through 0.124
0.125–1.000
30.0
30.0
...
...
25.0
25.0
...
...
8
10
Alloy 6061D
Extruded Wire, Rod,
O all all ... 22.0 ... 16.0 16
Extruded Wire, Rod,

T1 up through 0.625 all 26.0 ... 14.0 ... 16
T4
T4510E
T4511E
all all 26.0 ... 16.0 ... 16
Extruded Wire, Rod,

T42F all all 26.0 ... 12.0 ... 16
Extruded Wire, Rod,

T51 up through 0.625 all 35.0 ... 30.0 ... 8
T6, T62F
T6510,E
T6511E
up through 0.249
0.250 and over
all
all
38.0
38.0
...
...
35.0
35.0
...
...
8
10
Alloy 6063
Extruded Wire, Rod,
O all all ... 19.0 ... ... 18
T1
Extruded Wire, Rod,
H up through 0.500
0.501–1.000
all
all
17.0
16.0
...
...
9.0
8.0
...
...
12
12
T4, T42F
Extruded Wire, Rod,
H up through 0.500
0.501–1.000
all
all
19.0
18.0
...
...
10.0
9.0
...
...
14
14
... ...
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TABLE 2 Continued
Wall Thickness, in.
Diameter,
Alloy 6063 (Continued)
T5
Extruded Wire, Rod,
H up through 0.500
0.501–1.000
all
all
22.0
21.0
...
...
16.0
15.0
...
...
8
8
Extruded Wire, Rod,

T52 up through 1.000 all 22.0 30.0 16.0 25.0 8
T54
Extruded Wire, Rod,
H up through 0.124
0.125–0.499
all
all
33.0
33.0
...
...
30.0
30.0
...
...
8
10
T6, T62F
Extruded Wire, Rod,
H up through 0.124
0.125–1.000
all
all
30.0
30.0
...
...
25.0
25.0
...
...
8
10
Extruded Wire, Rod,

T65 up through 0.182 all 36.0 ... 33.0 ... 8
Alloy 6064
Extruded Rod, Bar,
T6, T6511 0.180–3.250 all 42.0 ... 38.0 ... 10
and Profiles
Alloy 6066
Extruded Wire, Rod,
O all all 29.0 ... 18.0 16
T4
T4510
T4511E
all all 40.0 ... 25.0 ... 14
Extruded Wire, Rod,

T42F all all 40.0 ... 24.0 ... 14
T6
T6510
T6511E
all all 50.0 ... 45.0 ... 8
Extruded Wire, Rod,

T62F all all 50.0 ... 42.0 ... 8
Alloy 6070
Extruded Wire, Rod,
T6, T62F up through 2.999 up through 32 48.0 ... 45.0 ... 6
Alloy 6082
T6, T6511
Extruded Wire, Rod,
Bar, and Profiles
H 0.200–0.750
0.751–6.000
6.001–8.000
all
all
all
45.0
45.0
41.0
...
...
...
38.0
38.0
35.0
...
...
...
6
8
6
T6 Extruded Tube 0.200–1.000 all 45.0 ... 38.0 ... 8

Alloy 6105
Extruded Wire, Rod,
T1 up through 0.500 all 25.0 ... 15.0 ... 16
T5
Extruded Wire, Rod,
H up through 0.500 all 38.0 ... 35.0 ... 8
Extruded Wire, Rod,

T6 up through 0.500 all 38.0 ... 35.0 ... 8
Bar, and Profiles
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TABLE 2 Continued
Wall Thickness, in.
Diameter,
Alloy 6162
T5
T5510E
T5511E
up thru 1.000 all 37.0 ... 34.0 ... 7
T6
T6510E
T6511E
H up thru 0.249
0.250–0.499
all
all
38.0
38.0
...
...
35.0
35.0
...
...
8
10
Alloy 6262
T6, T62,F
T6510E
T6511E
all all 38.0 ... 35.0 ... 10
Alloy 6351
Extruded Wire, Rod,
T1 up through 0.499 up through 20 26.0 ... 13.0 ... 15
Bar, and Profiles
Extruded Wire, Rod,

T11 up through 0.749 all 26.0 ... 16.0 ... 16
Bar, and Profiles
Extruded Wire, Rod,

T4 up through 0.749 all 32.0 ... 19.0 ... 16
T5
Extruded Wire, Rod,
Bar, and Profiles
H up through 0.249
0.250–1.000
all
all
38.0
38.0
...
...
35.0
35.0
...
...
8
10
Extruded Wire, Rod,

T51 0.125–1.000 up through 20 36.0 ... 33.0 ... 10
Bar, and Profiles
Extruded Wire, Rod,

Bar, and Profiles
T6
Extruded Wire, Rod,
H up through 0.124
0.125–0.749
all
all
42.0
42.0
...
...
37.0
37.0
...
...
8
10
Alloy 6360
Extruded Wire, Rod,
T5 up through 0.250 all 22.0 ... 16.0 ... 8
Bar, and Profiles
T6
Extruded Wire, Rod,
Bar, and Profiles
H up through 0.120
0.121–0.250
all
all
30.0
30.0
...
...
25.0
25.0
...
...
8
10
Alloy 6463
Extruded Wire, Rod,
Bar, and Profiles
Extruded Wire, Rod,

Bar, and Profiles
T6, T62F
Extruded Wire, Rod,
Bar, and Profiles
H up through 0.124
0.125–0.500
up through 20
up through 20
30.0
30.0
...
...
25.0
25.0
...
...
8
10
Alloy 6560
Extruded Wire, Rod,
T5 0.090–0.125 all 22.0 ... 16.0 ... 8
Extruded Wire, Rod,

T6 0.090–0.125 all 30.0 ... 25.0 ... 8
Alloy 7005
Extruded Wire, Rod,
T53 up through 0.750 all 50.0 ... 44.0 ... 10
Bar, and Profiles
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TABLE 2 Continued
Wall Thickness, in.
Diameter,
Alloy 7075D
Extruded Wire, Rod,
O all all ... 40.0 ... 24.0 10
up through 0.249 all 78.0 . . . 70.0 . . . 7

0.250–0.499 all 81.0 . . . 73.0 . . . 7
5
0.500–1.499 all 81.0 . . . 72.0 . . . 7
T6, T62F
T6510E
T6511E
Bar, and Profiles
1.500–2.999
3.000–4.499 H
all
up through 20
81.0
81.0
.
...
. . 72.0
71.0
.
...
. . 7
7
over 20 through 32 78.0 ... 70.0 ... 6
4.500–5.000 up through 32 78.0 ... 68.0 ... 6
T6, T62F
T6510E
T6511E
J Extended Tube H up through 0.249
0.250–0.499
0.500–1.499
1.500–2.999
all
all
all
all
78.0
81.0
81.0
81.0
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
70.0
73.0
72.0
72.0
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
7
7
7
7
0.062–0.249 up through 20 68.0 ... 58.0 ... 7
5
0.250–1.499 up through 25 70.0 ... 61.0 ... 8
1.500–2.999 up through 25 69.0 ... 59.0 ... 8
T73
T73510E
T73511E
Bar and Profiles
3.000–4.499
up through 20
over 20 through 32
68.0
65.0
...
...
57.0
55.0
...
...
7
7
4.500–5.000 up through 36 65.0 ... 53.0 ... 7
T73
T73510E
T73511E
J Extended Tube H 0.062–0.249
0.250–1.499
1.500–2.999
all
up through 25
up through 25
68.0
70.0
69.0
...
...
...
58.0
61.0
59.0
...
...
...
7
8
8
5
up through 0.049 all 73.0 . . . 63.0 . . . 7
0.050–0.124 all 74.0 . . . 64.0 . . . 7
T76
T76510E
T76511E
Bar, and Profiles
0.125–0.249
0.250–0.499
0.500–1.000
1.001–2.000
up
up
up
up
through
through
through
through
20
20
20
20
74.0
75.0
75.0
75.0
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
64.0
65.0
65.0
65.0
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
7
7
7
7
2.001–3.000 up through 20 74.0 . . . 64.0 . . . 7
3.001–4.000 up through 20 74.0 . . . 63.0 . . . 7
Alloy 7116
T5 Extrusion 0.125–0.500 all 48.0 ... 42.0 ... 8
Alloy 7129
T5, T6 Extrusion up through 0.500 all 55.0 ... 49.0 ... 9
A
The basis for establishment of tensile property limits is shown in Annex A1.
B
To determine conformance to this specification, each value shall be rounded to the nearest 0.1 ksi for strength and nearest 0.5 % for elongation in accordance with the
rounding-off-method of Practice E29.
C
Elongation of full-section and cut-out sheet-type specimens is measured in 2 in. Elongation of cut-out round specimens is measured in 4× specimen diameter. See 8.1.1
and 8.1.2 for conditions under which measurements are not required.
D
These alloys are also produced in the F temper for which no tensile properties are specified or guaranteed.
E
For stress relieved tempers (T3510, T3511, T4510, T4511, T5510, T5511, T6510, T6511, T73510, T73511, T76510, T76511, T8510, T8511), characteristics and
properties other than those specified may differ somewhat from the corresponding characteristics and properties of material in the basic tempers.
F
Material in the T42 and T62 tempers is not available from the material producers.
G
Specified wall thickness range is limited to 2.999 in. This differs from Aluminum Standards and Data, which specifies wall thickness range as “All.”
H
Product type as specified in by Aluminum Association Registrations found in Yellow Sheets and AS&D
I
Yield strength is not applicable in tube.
J
Only in tube form.
K
Properties not applicable to extruded tube over 2.999 in wall thickness.
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TABLE 3 Ultrasonic Discontinuity Limits for Extruded Bar and ingots poured simultaneously from the same source of molten
ProfilesA metal. If the producer has determined the chemical composi-
Max Width: tion during pouring of the ingots, they shall not be required to
Alloy Thickness,B in. Weight, max Thickness Discontinuity
per Piece, lb Ratio ClassC sample and analyze the finished product.
2014
2024
2219
J 0.500 and over 600 10:1 B
NOTE 5—It is standard practice in the United States aluminum industry
to determine conformance to the chemical composition limits prior to
further processing of ingots into wrought products. Due to the continuous
nature of the process, it is not practical to keep a specific ingot analysis
identified with a specific quantity of finished material.
7075 J 0.500–1.499
1.500 and over
600
600
10:1
10:1
B
A
7.2 If it becomes necessary to analyze extrusions for con-
formance to chemical composition limits, the methods of
A
Discontinuities in excess of those listed in this table shall be allowed, subject to
sampling and methods of analysis shall be as provided in the
the approval of the procuring activity, if it is established that they will be removed following:
by machining or that they are in noncritical areas.
B
The thickness of any element of a profile shall be deemed to be the smallest
7.2.1 Methods of Sampling—Samples for chemical analysis
dimension of that element and the discontinuity class applicable to that particular shall be taken in accordance with Practice B985
thickness shall apply to that element of the profile. 7.2.2 Methods of Analysis—Analysis shall be performed in
C
The discontinuity class limits are defined in Section 11 of Practice B594.
accordance with Test Method E1251, E3061, or EN 14242.
7.3 Other methods of analysis, or in the case of dispute, may
4.2.10 Whether Titanium and Zirconium algorithm is al- be decided by agreement between the producer and the
lowed as shown in Table 1 (Footnote T), when ordering 7075. purchaser.
5. Materials and Manufacture NOTE 6—It is difficult to obtain a reliable analysis of each of the
components of clad materials using material in its finished state. A
5.1 The products covered by this specification shall be reasonably accurate determination of the core composition can be made if
produced by the hot extrusion method or by similar methods at the cladding is substantially removed prior to analysis. The cladding
the option of the producer, provided that the resulting products composition is more difficult to determine because of the relatively thin
layer and because of diffusion of core elements to the cladding. The
comply with the requirements in this specification. correctness of cladding alloy used can usually be verified by a combina-
tion of metallographic examination and spectrochemical analysis of the
6. Quality Assurance surface at several widely separated points.
6.1 Responsibility for Inspection and Tests—Unless other-
wise specified in the contract or purchase order, the producer is 8. Tensile Properties of Material from Producer
responsible for the performance of all inspection and test 8.1 Limits—The material shall conform to the tensile prop-
requirements specified herein. The producer may use his own erty requirements specified in Table 2.
or any other suitable facilities for the performance of the
inspection and test requirements specified herein, unless dis- 8.1.1 The elongation requirements shall not be applicable to
approved by the purchaser in the order or at the time of contract the following:
signing. The purchaser shall have the right to perform any of 8.1.1.1 Material of such dimensions that a standard test
the inspections and tests set forth in this specification where specimen cannot be taken in accordance with Test Method
such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure that material B557, and of such a profile that it cannot be satisfactorily tested
conforms to prescribed requirements. in full section.
6.2 Lot Definition—An inspection lot shall be defined as 8.1.1.2 Material thinner than 0.062 in.
follows: 8.1.1.3 Wire less than 0.125 in. in diameter.
6.2.1 For heat-treated tempers, an inspection lot shall con- 8.1.2 The measurement for yield strength is not required for
sist of an identifiable quantity of material of the same mill wire less than 0.125 in. in diameter.
form, alloy, temper, and nominal dimensions traceable to a 8.1.3 Tensile property limits for sizes not covered in Table 2
heat-treat lot or lots, and subjected to inspection at one time. shall be as agreed upon between the producer and purchaser,
6.2.2 For nonheat-treated tempers, an inspection lot shall and shall be so specified in the contract or purchase order.
consist of an identifiable quantity of material of the same mill
form, alloy, temper, and nominal dimensions subjected to 8.2 Number of Specimens:
inspection at one time. 8.2.1 For material having a nominal weight of less than
1 lb ⁄linear ft, one tension test specimen shall be taken for each
7. Chemical Composition 1000 lb or fraction thereof in the lot.
7.1 Limits—The material shall conform to the chemical 8.2.2 For material having a nominal weight of 1 lb or more
composition limits in Table 1. Conformance shall be deter- per linear foot, one tension test specimen shall be taken for
mined by the producer by taking samples in accordance with each 1000 ft or fraction thereof in the lot.
Practices E716 when the ingots are poured and analyzing those 8.2.3 Other procedures for selecting samples may be em-
samples in accordance with Test Methods E1251, E3061, or ployed if agreed upon between the producer or supplier and the
EN 14242. At least one sample shall be taken for each group of purchaser.
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8.3 Geometry of test specimens and the location in the conforming to the properties specified in Table 2 for the T62
product from which they are taken shall be as specified in Test temper, upon being properly solution and precipitation heat-
Method B557. treated.
8.4 Test Methods—The tension tests shall be made in 11.3 Material in alloys and tempers 2014-T4, T4510,
accordance with Test Method B557. T4511, T6, T6510, and T6511, and 2024-T3, T3510, T3511,
8.5 Retests—When there is evidence that the test specimen T81, T8510, and T8511, shall be capable of conforming to the
is defective or is not representative of the lot of material, properties specified in Table 2 for the T42 temper, upon being
retesting may be performed in accordance with Sections 8 and properly resolution heat-treated and naturally aged for not less
9 of Test Method B557. than 4 days at room temperature.
NOTE 7—Beginning with the 1975 revision, 6061-T4, T6, T4510,
9. Heat Treatment T4511, T6510, and T6511 were deleted from 11.3 because experience has
shown the reheat-treated material tends to develop large recrystallized
9.1 Producer or supplier heat treatment for the production of grains and may fail to develop the tensile properties shown in Table 2.
T1, T2, T5 and T10-type tempers shall be in accordance with
Practice B945; and for the production of T3, T4, T6, T7, T8, 11.4 Alloy 2219 in the T31, T3510, T3511, T81, T8510, and
and T9-type tempers, except as noted in 9.2 or unless otherwise T8511 tempers, and alloy 7075 in the T6, T651, T6510, and
specified in 9.3, shall be in accordance with AMS 2772. T6511 tempers, shall be capable of conforming to the proper-
ties specified in Table 2 for the T62 temper, upon being
9.2 Unless otherwise specified (4.2.1), alloys 6005A, 6013, properly resolution heat-treated and precipitation heat-treated.
6041, 6060, 6061, 6063, 6064, 6066, 6070, 6082, 6105, 6162,
6262, 6351, 6360, 6463, 6560, and 7129 may be solution heat 11.5 Material in T3/T31, T3510, T3511, T4, T4510, and
treated and quenched at the extrusion press in accordance with T4511 tempers shall be capable of conforming, upon being
Practice B807/B807M for the production of T3, T4 T6, T7, T8, properly precipitation heat-treated, to the properties specified
and T9-type tempers. in Table 2 for the T81, T8510, T8511, T6, T6510, and T6511
tempers, respectively.
9.3 When specified (4.2.2), heat treatment of the production
of T3, T4, T6, T7, T8 and T9-type tempers shall be in 12. Stress-Corrosion Resistance
accordance with Practice B918/B918M. 12.1 Alloy 7075 in the T73 and T76-type tempers shall be
capable of exhibiting no evidence of stress-corrosion cracking
10. Producer Confirmation of Heat-Treat Response when subjected to the test specified in 12.2.
10.1 In addition to the requirements of Section 8, material in 12.1.1 For lot-acceptance purposes, resistance to stress-
alloys 2014, 2024, and 6061 produced in the O or F temper corrosion cracking for each lot of material shall be established
(within the size limits specified in Table 2) shall, after proper by testing the previously selected tension-test samples to the
solution heat treatment and natural aging for not less than 4 criteria shown in Table 4.
days at room temperature, conform to the properties specified 12.1.2 For surveillance purposes, each month the producer
in Table 2 for T42 temper material. The heat-treated sample shall perform at least one test for stress corrosion resistance on
may be tested prior to 4 days natural aging but if they fail to each applicable alloy-temper, for each thickness range
conform to the T42 temper properties, the test may be repeated 0.750 in. and over produced that month. Each sample shall be
after completion of 4 days natural aging without prejudice. taken from material considered acceptable in accordance with
10.2 Alloys 2219, and 7075 material produced in the O or F the lot-acceptance criteria of Table 4. A minimum of three
temper, (within the size limits specified in Table 2) shall, after adjacent replicate specimens shall be taken from each sample
proper solution heat treatment and precipitation heat treatment, and tested. The producer shall maintain records of all lots so
conform to the properties specified in Table 2 for T62 temper tested and make them available for examination at the produc-
material. er’s facility.
10.3 Number of Specimens—The number of specimens from 12.2 The stress-corrosion cracking test shall be performed
each lot of O temper material and F temper material to be on material 0.750 in. and over in thickness as follows:
tested to verify conformance with 10.1 and 10.2 shall be as 12.2.1 Specimens shall be stressed in tension in the short
specified in 8.2. transverse direction with respect to grain flow and held at
constant strain. The stress level shall be 75 % of the specified
11. Heat Treatment and Reheat-Treatment Capability minimum yield strength for T73-type tempers and 25 ksi for
T76-type tempers.
11.1 As-received material in the O or F temper in alloys
12.2.2 The stress-corrosion test shall be made in accordance
2014, 2024, and 6061 (within the size limitations specified in
with Test Method G47.
Table 2 and without the imposition of cold work) shall be
12.2.3 There shall be no visual evidence of stress-corrosion
capable of conforming to the properties specified in Table 2 for
cracking in any specimen, except that the retest provisions of
T42 temper, upon being properly solution heat-treated and
19.2 shall apply.
naturally aged for not less than 4 days at room temperature.
11.2 As-received material in the O and F tempers in alloys 13. Exfoliation-Corrosion Resistance
2219 and 7075 (within the size limitations specified in Table 2 13.1 Alloy 7075 in the T76, T76510, and T76511 tempers
and without the imposition of cold work) shall be capable of shall be capable of exhibiting no evidence of exfoliation
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TABLE 4 Lot Acceptance Criteria for Resistance to Stress Corrosion and Exfoliation Corrosion
Lot Acceptance Criteria
Alloy and Temper Electrical Conductivity, % Lot Acceptance Status
Level of Mechanical Properties
IACSA
7075-T73, T73510, and T73511 40.0 or greater in accordance with specified requirements acceptable
38.0 through 39.9 in accordance with specified requirements and yield strength does acceptable
not exceed minimum by more than 11.9 ksi
38.0 through 39.9 in accordance with specified requirements but yield strength unacceptableB
exceeds minimum by 12.0 ksi or more
less than 38.0 any level unacceptableB
7075-T76, T76510, and T76511 38.0 or greater in accordance with specified requirements acceptable
36.0 through 37.9 in accordance with specified requirements suspectC
T76510, and T76511 38.0 or greater in accordance with specified requirements acceptable
35.0 through 37.9 in accordance with specified requirements suspectC
A
Sampling for electrical conductivity tests shall be the same as for tensile tests as specified in 8.2. Test specimens may be prepared by machining a flat, smooth surface
of sufficient width for proper testing. For small sizes of tubes, a cut-out portion may be flattened and the conductivity determined on the surface. Chemical milling may be
used on flat surface samples. The electrical conductivity shall be determined in accordance with Practice E1004 in the following locations:
B
When material is found to be unacceptable, it shall be reprocessed (additional precipitation heat treatment or re-solution heat treatment, stress relieving, straightening,
and precipitation heat treatment, when applicable).
C
When material in these tempers is found to be suspect it is either tested for exfoliation corrosion resistance in accordance with Test Method G34 and stress corrosion
in accordance with Test Method G47, or it is reprocessed (additional precipitation heat treatment or resolution heat treatment and precipitation heat treatment). Favorable
exfoliation corrosion test results must never be used as acceptance criteria for stress corrosion resistance.
Section thickness, in.

Over Through Location
... 0.100 surface of tension sample
0.100 0.500 subsurface after removal of approximately 10 % of the thickness
0.500 1.500 subsurface at approximate center of section thickness, on a plane parallel to the longitudinal center line of
the material
1.500 ... subsurface on tension-test specimen surface that is closest to the center of the section thickness and on a
plane parallel to the extrusion surface
corrosion equivalent to or in excess of that illustrated by thickness at four points 90° apart in each sample shall be
Category B in Fig. 2 of Test Method G34 when tested in measured and the average of the 12 measurements shall be
accordance with 13.1.1. taken as the thickness. For a tube having a diameter larger than
13.1.1 For surveillance purposes, each month at least one can be properly mounted for polishing and examination, the
exfoliation-corrosion test shall be performed for each size portions of the cross section polished for examination may
range of extrusions produced during that month. The test shall consist of an arc about 1⁄2 in. in length.
be in accordance with Test Method G34 on material considered
acceptable in accordance with lot-acceptance criteria of Table 15. Dimensional Tolerances
4. Specimens shall be selected at random and shall be, if 15.1 Dimensions—Variations from the specified dimensions
possible, a minimum of 2 by 4 in. with the 4-in. dimension in for the type of material ordered shall not exceed the permis-
a plane parallel to the direction of extrusion. The test location sible variations prescribed in the tables of ANSI H35.2 (see
shall be in accordance with that specified in Table 4. The Table 5).
producer shall maintain records of all surveillance test results 15.1.1 Dimensional tolerances for sizes not covered in
and make them available for examination at the producer’s ANSI H35.2 shall be agreed upon between the producer and
facility. purchaser and shall be specified in the contract or purchase
13.2 For lot-acceptance purposes, resistance to exfoliation order.
corrosion for each lot of material in the alloys and tempers 15.2 Sampling for Inspection—Examination for dimen-
listed in 13.1 shall be established by testing the previously sional conformance shall be made to ensure conformance to the
selected tension-test samples to the criteria shown in Table 4. tolerance specified.
14. Cladding 16. General Quality
14.1 The aluminum-alloy cladding on clad tube shall com- 16.1 Unless otherwise specified the extruded bar, rod, wire,
prise the inside surface (only) of the tube and its thickness shall profile, and tube shall be supplied in the mill finish and shall be
be approximately 10 % of the total wall thickness. uniform as defined by the requirements of this specification and
14.2 When the cladding thickness is to be determined on shall be commercially sound. Any requirement not so covered
finished tube, transverse cross sections of at least three tubes is subject to negotiation between the producer and purchaser.
from the lot shall be polished for examination with a metal- 16.2 Each bar, rod, wire, profile, or tube shall be examined
lurgical microscope. Using a 100× magnification, the cladding to determine conformance to this specification with respect to
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TABLE 5 Tables of ANSI H35.2 19.2 When there is evidence that a failed specimen was not
Table
Title
representative of the inspection lot and when no other sampling
No. plan is provided or approved by the purchaser through the
11.2 Cross-Sectional Dimension Tolerances: Profiles Except for Profiles in contract or purchase order, at least two additional specimens
T3510, T4510, T6510, T73510, T76510 and T8510 Tempers
11.3 Diameter or Distance across Flats-Round Wire and Rod—Square, Hex- shall be selected to replace each test specimen that failed. All
agonal and Octagonal Wire and Bar specimens so selected for retest shall meet the requirements of
11.4 Thickness or Width (Distance Across Flats)—Rectangular Wire and Bar the specification or the lot shall be subject to rejection.
11.5 Length: Wire, Rod, Bar and Profiles
11.6 Straightness: Rod, Bar and Profiles 19.3 Material in which defects are discovered subsequent to
11.7 Twist—Bar and Profiles
11.8 Flatness (Flat Surfaces)—Bar, Solid Profiles and Semihollow Profiles
inspection may be rejected.
Except for O, T3510, T4510, T6510, T73510, T76510 and T8510 19.4 If material is rejected by the purchaser, the producer or
Tempers
11.9 Flatness (Flat Surfaces)—Hollow Profiles Except for O, T3510, T4510, supplier is responsible only for replacement of the material to
T6510, T73510, T76510 and T8510 Tempers the purchaser. As much of the rejected material as possible
11.10 Surface Roughness—Wire, Rod, Bar and Profiles shall be returned to the producer or supplier by the purchaser.
11.11 Contour (Curved Surfaces) Profiless
11.12 Squareness of Cut Ends—Wire, Rod, Bar and Profiles
11.13 Corner and Fillet Radii—Bar and Profiles 20. Identification Marking of Product
11.14 Angularity—Bar and Profiles Except for O, T3510, T4510, T6510,
T73510, T76510, and T8510 Tempers 20.1 When specified in the contract or purchase order, all
12.2 Diameter Round Tube Except for T3510, T4510, T6510, T73510, material shall be marked in accordance with Practice B666/
T76510 and T8510 Tempers
B666M.
12.3 Width and Depth—Square, Rectangular, Hexagonal, Octagonal Tube
Except for T3510, T4510, T6510, T73510, T76510 and T8510 Temper NOTE 8—Ordering in accordance with Practice B666/B666M will
12.4 Wall Thickness—Round Extruded Tube
require the supplier to mark the lot number on each extruded section.
12.5 Wall Thickness—Other Than Round Extruded Tube
12.6 Length—Extruded Tube 20.2 The requirements specified in 20.1 are minimum;
12.7 Twist—Other Than Round Extruded Tube
12.8 Straightness—Tube in Straight Lengths
marking systems that involve added information, larger
12.9 Flatness (Flat Surfaces) characters, and greater frequencies are acceptable under this
12.10 Squareness of Cut Ends specification and shall be agreed upon between the producer
12.11 Corner and Fillet Radii: Tube Other Than Round
12.12 Angularity: Tube Other Than Round
and purchaser.
12.13 Surface Roughness: Extruded Tube
12.14 Dents: Extruded Tube 21. Packaging and Package Marking
21.1 The material shall be packaged to provide adequate
protection during normal handling and transportation and each
general quality and identification marking. On approval of the package shall contain only one size, alloy, and temper of
purchaser, however, the producer or the supplier may use a material unless otherwise agreed upon. The type of packing
system of statistical quality control for such examination. and gross weight of containers shall, unless otherwise agreed
17. Internal Quality upon, be at the producer or supplier’s discretion, provided they
are such as to ensure acceptance by common or other carriers
17.1 When specified by the purchaser at the time of placing for safe transportation at the lowest rate to the delivery point.
the contract or order, each bar or profile 0.500 in. or greater in
thickness or smallest dimension, in alloys 2014, 2024, 2219, 21.2 Each shipping container shall be marked with the
and 7075 shall be tested ultrasonically in accordance with purchase order number, material size, specification number,
Practice B594 to the discontinuity acceptance limits of Table 3. alloy and temper, gross and net weights, and the producer’s
name or trademark.
18. Source Inspection 21.3 When specified in the contract or purchase order,
18.1 If the purchaser desires that his representative inspect material shall be preserved, packaged, and packed in accor-
or witness the inspection and testing of the material prior to dance with the requirements of Practices B660. The applicable
shipment, such agreement shall be made by the purchaser and level shall be as specified in the contract or order. Marking for
the producer or supplier as part of the purchase contract. shipment of such material shall be in accordance with Fed. Std.
18.2 When such inspection or witness of inspection and No. 123 for civil agencies and MIL-STD-129 for Military
testing is agreed upon, the producer or supplier shall afford the agencies.
purchaser’s representative all reasonable facilities to satisfy
22. Certification
him that the material meets the requirements of this specifica-
tion. Inspection and tests shall be conducted so there is no 22.1 The producer or supplier shall, on request, furnish to
unnecessary interference with the producer’s or supplier’s the purchaser a certificate stating that each lot has been
operations. sampled, tested, and inspected in accordance with this speci-
fication and has met the requirements.
19. Retest and Rejection
19.1 If any material fails to conform to all of the applicable 23. Keywords
requirements of this specification, it shall be cause for rejection 23.1 aluminum alloy; extruded bars; extruded profiles; ex-
of the inspection lot. truded rods; extruded tubes; extruded wire
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ANNEXES
(Mandatory Information)
A1. BASIS FOR INCLUSION OF PROPERTY LIMITS
A1.1 Mechanical property limits are established in accor- A1.3 Limits denoted as “tentative” by the Aluminum Asso-
dance with Section 6, Standards Section, of the most current ciation may be included. Requirements for tentative property
edition of Aluminum Standards and Data and the latest edition registrations are defined in the latest edition of Tempers for
of the Aluminum Association publication Tempers for Alumi- Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Products. Tentative property
num and Aluminum Alloy Products (Yellow and Tan Sheets). limits are established at levels at which at least 99 % of the data
conform at a confidence level of 95 %. Tentative property
A1.2 Limits are based on a statistical evaluation of the data
limits, which are subject to revision, shall be based on a
indicating that at least 99 % of the population obtained from all
standard material meets the limit with 95 % confidence. For the statistical analysis of at least 30 tests from at least three cast
products described, mechanical property limits are based on lots of standard production material with no more than ten
the statistical analyses of at least 100 tests from at least five observations from a given heat treat or inspection lot. Where
cast lots of standard production material with no more than ten tentative property limits are listed, they shall be shown in
observations from a given heat treat or inspection lot. Mechani- italics and footnoted as “tentative” in the standard.
cal properties limits for press solution heat treated products
A1.4 All tests shall be performed in accordance with the
have specific additional requirements that are provided in
appropriate ASTM test methods.
Tempers for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Products.
A2. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR INCLUSION OF NEW ALUMINUM AND ALUMINUM ALLOYS
IN SPECIFICATION B221
A2.1 Prior to acceptance for inclusion in this specification, refinement and for which minimum and maximum limits are
the composition of wrought or cast aluminum or aluminum specified. Unalloyed aluminum contains a minimum of
alloy shall be registered in accordance with ANSI H35.1/ 99.00 % aluminum.
H35.1M. The Aluminum Association4 holds the Secretariat of
ANSI H35 Committee and administers the criteria and proce- A2.2.6 Standard limits for alloying elements and impurities
dures for registration. are expressed to the following decimal places:
Less than 0.001 % 0.000X
A2.2 If it is documented that the Aluminum Association 0.001 to but less than 0.01 % 0.00X
0.01 to but less than 0.10 %
could not or would not register a given composition, an Unalloyed aluminum made by a refining process 0.0XX
alternative procedure and the criteria for acceptance shall be as Alloys and unalloyed aluminum not made by a refining 0.0X
follows: process 0.10 through 0.55 % 0.XX
(It is customary to express limits of 0.30 through 0.55 % as
A2.2.1 The designation submitted for inclusion does not 0.X0 or 0.X5.)
utilize the same designation system as described in ANSI Over 0.55 % 0.X, X.X, and so
forth
H35.1/H35.1M. A designation not in conflict with other desig- (except that combined Si + Fe limits for 99.00 % minimum
nation systems or a trade name is acceptable. aluminum must be expressed as 0.XX or 1.XX)
A2.2.2 The aluminum or aluminum alloy has been offered A2.2.7 Standard limits for alloying elements and impurities
for sale in commercial quantities within the prior twelve are expressed in the following sequence: Silicon; Iron; Copper;
months to at least three identifiable users. Manganese; Magnesium; Chromium; Nickel; Zinc (Note
A2.2.3 The complete chemical composition limits are sub- A2.1); Titanium; Other Elements, Each; Other Elements, Total;
mitted. Aluminum (Note A2.2).
A2.2.4 The composition is, in the judgment of the respon- NOTE A2.1—Additional specified elements having limits are inserted in
sible subcommittee, significantly different from that of any alphabetical order of their chemical symbols between titanium and other
other aluminum or aluminum alloy already in the specification. elements, each, or are specified in footnotes.
A2.2.5 For codification purposes, an alloying element is any NOTE A2.2—Aluminum is specified as minimum for unalloyed alumi-
num and as a remainder for aluminum alloys.
element intentionally added for any purpose other than grain
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APPENDIX
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1. DESIGNATIONS FOR METALS AND ALLOYS FORMERLY ASSIGNED IN CONFORMANCE WITH SPECIFICATION
B221
X1.1 Designations assigned in conformance with this prac-

tice were used for wrought aluminum and wrought aluminum
alloys in ASTM specifications prior to 1960, and for cast
aluminum and aluminum alloys and ingot prior to 1974, but
now designations conforming to the American National Stan-
dard Alloys and Temper Designation Systems for Aluminum
(ANSI H35.1/H35.1M) are standard with the UNS, Practice
E527 for information only. The former ASTM designations and
the corresponding ANSI and UNS designations for wrought
alloys are as shown in Table X3.1. Cast alloys and ingot are as
shown in Table X3.2. (See Table X1.1.)
TABLE X1.1 Wrought Aluminum Alloys

Designations
ANSI H35.1/H35.1M Former B275 – 63 UNS ANSI H35.1/H35.1M Former B275 – 63 UNS
1060 996A A91060 5056 GM50A A95056
1100 990A A91100 5083 GM41A A95083
2011 CB60A A92011 5086 GM40A A95086
2014 CS41A A92014 5154 GR40A A95154
2017 CM41A A92017 5254 GR40B A95254
2018 CN42C A92018 5454 GM31A A95454
2024 CG42A A92024 5456 GM51A A95456
2117 CG30A A92117 5652 GR20B A95652
3003 M1A A93003 6053 GS11B A96053
3004 MG11A A93004 6061 GS11A A96061
4032 SG121A A94032 6063 GS10A A96063
5005 G1B A95005 6101 GS10B A96101
5050 G1A A95050 7075 ZG62A A97075
5052 GR20A A95052
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee B07 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (B221 – 14)
that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Dec. 1, 2020.)
(1) Removed Footnote 4, and renumbered remaining footnote. (9) Revised by correcting reference to Practice B918/B918M
Updated Aluminum Association address in current Footnote 4. and changing the word “required” to the phrase “preferred to
(2) Revised Annex A1. default practice, AMS 2772.”
(3) Updated A2.2.7 to IAW standardized language. (10) Corrected references to Table 1 Footnotes H and T in 4.2.9
(4) Updated references to Practice B918 to B918/B918M. and 4.2.10, respectively.
(5) Added Practice B985 and Test Method E3061 to Section 2 (11) Revised Section 9 by consolidating previous 9.1 and 9.2
(Referenced Documents). into new 9.1. Renumbered references and section numbers
(6) Removed Test Methods E34 and E607 from Section 2 accordingly throughout.
(Referenced Documents). (12) Revised 9.2 to reflect all B221 6XXX and 7XXX alloys in
(7) Added new Note 4 in Section 4. Renumbered subsequent common with Practice B807/B807M.
notes accordingly. (13) Made the following changes to Table 1:
(8) Revised 4.2.1 by using the phrase “solution heat treatment” (a) Made corrections to chemistry of 6060, IAW AA
to clarify “solution treatment” and added Practice B807/ Registration Series (Teal Sheets).
B807M for clarity. (b) Added alloy 6026.
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(c) Added new Footnote L to Table 1. Renamed affected (g) Applied Footnote D to Alloy 5052 to correspond to
footnotes accordingly. Specification B241/B241M.
(d) Moved Footnotes G, H, I, J, Q, R, S, T, and U to alloy (h) Removed Footnote L reference from 5083, 5086, 5454,
number to be consistent through standard. 5456 and 7075 tube wall maximum, and added
(e) Abbreviated “remainder” with “rem” in aluminum extruded tube entries for each alloy.
column, IAW standardized language. (i) Created new Footnotes G and H.
(f) Removed Note 1 and replaced it with Footnote V. (j) Added alloy 6026 and associated tempers.
(14) Made the following changes to Table 2: (k) Removed “tentative” Footnote from 6041.
(a) Added extruded tube properties for 2024. (l) Added 6082-T6 extruded tube properties.
(b) Removed Footnotes G, H, and I. (m) Added T6 temper to 6105 IAW AS&D and Yellow
(c) Added column for product type and identified which Sheets.
products are covered by listed tempers for each alloy.
(n) Added T62 temper to 6262 IAW AS&D.
(d) Added separate properties for 3003 H112 for extruded
(o) Updated 7075 tempers IAW AS&D, and added tubing
wire, rod, bar, and profiles, and 3003 H112 extruded tube.
properties separate from extruded wire, rod, bar and
(e) Removed Footnote J from Alclad 3003 H112, IAW
Aluminum Standards and Data. profiles.
(f) Removed Footnote K reference for 3102. (p) Removed alloy 7178.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles

Standard Specification for

1. Scope* mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical

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

H112 Extruded Tube all all 8.5 ... 2.5 ... 25

H112 Extruded Tube all all 11.0 ... 3.0 ... 25

Extruded Wire, Rod,

up through 0.499 all 60.0 ... 53.0 ... 7

up through 0.749 all 60.0 ... 53.0 ... 7

up through 0.749 all 57.0 ... 38.0 ... 12

Extruded Wire, Rod,

H112 Extruded Tube all all 14.0 ... 5.0 ... 25

H112 Extruded Tube all all 13.0 ... 4.5I ... 25

Extruded Wire, Rod,

Extruded Wire, Rod,

O Extruded Tube up through 2.999G up through 32 39.0 51.0 16.0 ... 14

Extruded Wire, Rod,

Extruded Wire, Rod,

O Extruded Tube up through 2.999G up through 32 35.0 46.0 14.0 ... 14

Extruded Wire, Rod,

Extruded Wire, Rod,

Extruded Wire, Rod,

O Extruded Tube up through 2.999G up through 32 31.0 41.0 12.0 ... 14

Extruded Wire, Rod,

Extruded Wire, Rod,

O Extruded Tube up through 2.999G up through 32 41.0 53.0 19.0 ... 14

Extruded Wire, Rod,

Extruded Wire, Rod,

Extruded Wire, Rod,

Extruded Wire, Rod,

Extruded Wire, Rod,

Extruded Wire, Rod,

Extruded Wire, Rod,

T6 Extruded Tube 0.200–1.000 all 45.0 ... 38.0 ... 8

Extruded Wire, Rod,

Extruded Wire, Rod,

Extruded Wire, Rod,

Extruded Wire, Rod,

Extruded Wire, Rod,

Extruded Wire, Rod,

Extruded Wire, Rod,

up through 0.249 all 78.0 . . . 70.0 . . . 7

4.500–5.000 up through 32 78.0 ... 68.0 ... 6

0.062–0.249 up through 20 68.0 ... 58.0 ... 7

4.500–5.000 up through 36 65.0 ... 53.0 ... 7

Section thickness, in.

A1. BASIS FOR INCLUSION OF PROPERTY LIMITS

X1.1 Designations assigned in conformance with this prac-

TABLE X1.1 Wrought Aluminum Alloys

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