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What ASTM B209 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM B209
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Plates
- Grades on site
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Covers aluminium sheet and plate in the common wrought alloys (1xxx, 3xxx, 5xxx and 6xxx series) and tempers, for tanks, marine structures, panels and fabricated equipment.
Key requirements
- Alloy and temper as ordered (for example 5083-H321, 6061-T6)
- Tension test per lot
- Thickness and flatness tolerances per ANSI H35.2
- Corrosion testing for marine 5xxx tempers where specified
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM B209
Ordering to ASTM B209
- State "ASTM B209" and the edition if your project requires it
- Grade / designation and product dimensions
- Supplementary requirements (tests, heat treatment, certification)
- Certificate type: EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2
Frequently asked questions
What does ASTM B209 cover?
Covers aluminium sheet and plate in the common wrought alloys (1xxx, 3xxx, 5xxx and 6xxx series) and tempers, for tanks, marine structures, panels and fabricated equipment.
Which grades are covered by ASTM B209?
On this site: Aluminium.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM B209?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM B209 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAB209 the same as ASTM B209?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-209). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.