ASTM B 557 Standard Test Methods of Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
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ASTM B 557 Document Information:
Title
Standard Test Methods of Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
ASTM International
Publication Date:
May 1, 2006
Scope:
These test methods cover the tension testing of wrought and cast aluminum- and magnesium-alloy products, excepting aluminum foil2, and are derived from Test Methods E 8, which cover the tension testing of all metallic materials.
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 establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
NOTE 1—Exceptions to the provisions of these test methods may need to be made in individual specifications or test methods for a particular material.
NOTE 2—A complete metric companion to Test Methods B 557 has been developed—Test Methods B 557M; therefore, no metric equivalents are presented in these test methods.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
2 For test methods of tension testing of aluminum foil, see Test Methods E 345.
Keywords:
- strain
- yield strength
- tensile strength
- elongation
- tensile testing
- stress
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