ASTM B860-09a

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.

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.

TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements Composition, % (Range or Maximum Value)^A

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)
UNSB	Type A-1 90/10 Zn/Al Z30750	Type A-2 90/10 Zn/Al Z31710	Type A-3 95/5 Zn/Al Z30503	Type A-4 95/5 Zn/Al Z31510	Type A-5 96/4 Zn/Al ZXXXXX	Type A-6 96/4 Zn/Al ZXXXXX	Type S-1 90/10 Zn/Sb Z55710
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	0.0005 max	0.4 max	0.015 max
Cd	0.004 max	...	0.004 max	...	0.004 max	...	0.003 max
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