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Designation: A924/A924M − 22a

Standard Specification for

General Requirements for Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by
the Hot-Dip Process1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A924/A924M; 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.

1. Scope* 1.6 The purchaser is permitted to specify additional require-

1.1 This specification covers the general requirements that, ments that do not negate any of the provisions of this general
unless otherwise specified in the product specification, apply to specification or of the individual product specifications. Such
steel sheet in coils and cut lengths, metallic-coated on continu- additional requirements, the acceptance of which are subject to
ous lines by the hot-dip process. The product is intended for negotiation with the supplier, shall be included in the order
applications requiring corrosion resistance. The product speci- information.
fications contain requirements for specific strength levels, heat 1.7 For purposes of determining conformance with this
resistance, paintability, or formability, or a combination specification and the various product specifications referenced
thereof. in 1.3, measured values, calculated values, or observed values
1.2 Subject to individual product specification provisions, shall be rounded to the nearest unit in the right-hand place of
steel sheet is available as Commercial Steel (CS) Types A, B, figures used in expressing the limiting values (except to the
and C, Forming Steel (FS), Drawing Steel (DS), Deep Drawing nearest 5 MPa for SI strength values) in accordance with the
Steel (DDS), Extra Deep Drawing Steel (EDDS), High Tem- rounding method of Practice E29.
perature Steel (HTS), Structural Steel (SS), and High Strength 1.7.1 Ordered values, identified in tables, specified such as
Low Alloy Steel (HSLAS). Steel sheet is produced with the over 30 through 48 or 30 exclusive to 48 inclusive, cover all
following metallic coatings. Specific information on each of ordered values specified as 30.1, 30.01, 30.001 etc., up to and
the following is contained in the individual product specifica- including 48.000 etc., but does not cover ordered values
tion: specified as 30.000 etc., or less, nor does it cover ordered
1.2.1 Zinc or zinc-iron alloy coated, values specified as 48.1, 48.01, 48.001 etc.
1.2.2 Zinc-5 % aluminum alloy coated, 1.8 Metallic-coated steel sheet covered by this specification
1.2.3 55 % aluminum-zinc alloy coated, is produced to thickness requirements expressed to 0.001 in.
1.2.4 Aluminum or aluminum-silicon alloy coated, [0.01 mm] for both coils and cut lengths. The thickness is the
1.2.5 Zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy coated. total of the base steel and the coating.
1.3 Products covered by this general requirements specifi-
1.9 The text of this specification references notes and
cation are described in the following product standards: Speci-
footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and
fications A463/A463M; A653/A653M; A755/A755M; A792/
footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be
A792M; A875/A875M; A929/A929M; A1046/A1046M;
considered as requirements of the specification.
A1057/A1057M; A1063/A1063M; and A1079.
1.4 Metallic-coated steel sheet is produced to various coat- 1.10 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
ing designations, as shown in the individual product specifica- pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The
tions. Except for differentially coated sheet, the coating is values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equiva-
always expressed as the total coating of both surfaces. lents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each
system shall be used independently of the other, and values
1.5 In case of any conflict in requirements, the requirements from the two systems shall not be combined.
of the individual product specifications shall prevail over those
of this general specification. 1.11 This specification and some of the applicable product
specifications are expressed in both inch-pound and SI units.
1
However, unless the order specifies the applicable “M” speci-
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A05 on
Metallic-Coated Iron and Steel Products and is the direct responsibility of fication designation (SI units), the product shall be furnished to
Subcommittee A05.11 on Sheet Specifications. inch-pound units.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2022. Published November 2022. Originally
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2022 as A924/A924M – 22. 1.12 This standard does not purport to address all of the
DOI: 10.1520/A0924_A0924M-22A. safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the

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responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- A1079 Specification for Steel Sheet, Complex Phase (CP),
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- Dual Phase (DP) and Transformation Induced Plasticity
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. (TRIP), Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-
1.13 This international standard was developed in accor- Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- A1087/A1087M Practice for Using Hand Calipers to Mea-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the sure the Width of Steel Sheet
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- A1122/A1122M Test Method for Bend Testing of Metallic-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Coated Steel Sheet to Evaluate Coating Adhesion
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Determine Conformance with Specifications
2. Referenced Documents E376 Practice for Measuring Coating Thickness by
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 Magnetic-Field or Eddy Current (Electromagnetic) Test-
A90/A90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on ing Methods
Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings 2.2 Federal Standard:3
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
of Steel Products
A428/A428M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on 3. Terminology
Aluminum-Coated Iron or Steel Articles 3.1 Definitions—For definitions of items used in this
A463/A463M Specification for Steel Sheet, Aluminum- specification, refer to Terminology A902.
Coated, by the Hot-Dip Process
A653/A653M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated 4. Ordering Information
(Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) 4.1 Ordering information for all products is shown in the
by the Hot-Dip Process individual product specifications.
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods
for Steel Products for Shipment 5. Materials and Manufacture
A751 Test Methods and Practices for Chemical Analysis of 5.1 Hot-dip metallic coatings are used to provide corrosion
Steel Products protection to steel sheets. Hot-dip metallic coatings are avail-
A754/A754M Test Method for Coating Weight [Mass] of able in five different types: zinc and zinc-iron alloy, aluminum,
Metallic Coatings on Steel by X-Ray Fluorescence 55 % aluminum-zinc alloy, zinc-5 % aluminum alloy, and
A755/A755M Specification for Steel Sheet, Metallic Coated zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy. Each coating type is avail-
by the Hot-Dip Process and Prepainted by the Coil- able in various coating weights which provide varying degrees
Coating Process for Exterior Exposed Building Products of corrosion protection and the consumer should consult the
A792/A792M Specification for Steel Sheet, 55 % individual producers for applicability to the intended applica-
Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process tion and to obtain product information.
A875/A875M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-5 % Alu-
minum Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process 5.2 Hot-dip metallic coated products may be subject to
A902 Terminology Relating to Metallic Coated Steel Prod- changes in mechanical properties after coating. As such
ucts changes are functions of the chemistry and processing history
A929/A929M Specification for Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated of the material, the consumer should consult the individual
by the Hot-Dip Process for Corrugated Steel Pipe producers for applicability to the intended application.
A1030/A1030M Practice for Measuring Flatness Character-
istics of Steel Sheet Products 6. Chemical Composition
A1046/A1046M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc- 6.1 Base Steel:
Aluminum-Magnesium Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Pro- 6.1.1 Chemical composition requirements of the base steel
cess are shown in the individual product specifications.
A1057/A1057M Specification for Steel, Structural Tubing, 6.1.2 An analysis of each heat shall be made by the
Cold Formed, Welded, Carbon, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) manufacturer to determine the percentage of carbon,
by the Hot-Dip Process manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and any other elements speci-
A1063/A1063M Specification for Steel Sheet, Twin-Roll fied or restricted by the individual product specification.
Cast, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process 6.1.3 When desired, product analysis shall be made by the
A1073/A1073M Practice for Using Hand Micrometers to purchaser on finished product. The product analysis so deter-
Measure the Thickness of Uncoated Steel Sheet and mined shall meet the tolerances shown in Table 1.
Nonmetallic and Metallic-Coated Steel Sheet 6.1.3.1 Capped or rimmed steels are not technologically
suited to product analysis due to the nonuniform character of
their chemical composition, and therefore, the tolerances in
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TABLE 1 Product Analysis Tolerances 7.2.1 Tension Tests—Specimens for base-metal tension tests
Tolerance shall be taken longitudinally, approximately midway between
Limit or Maximum of Under Over the center and edge of the product as rolled, and shall conform
Element
Specified Element, % Minimum Maximum
Limit Limit to the requirements for the sheet-type test specimen in the
Carbon To 0.15, incl 0.02 0.03 figure for rectangular tension test specimens of Test Methods
Over 0.15 to 0.40, incl 0.03 0.04 A370.
Over 0.40 to 0.80, incl 0.03 0.05
Manganese To 0.60, incl 0.03 0.03 7.2.1.1 The determination of the yield strength and tensile
Over 0.60 to 1.15, incl 0.04 0.04 strength values shall be based on the as-produced base-metal
Over 1.15 to 1.65, incl 0.05 0.05
Phosphorus ... ... 0.01
thickness that shall be obtained by one of the following
Sulfur ... ... 0.01 methods. Unless specified in the order, the producer shall
Silicon To 0.30, incl 0.02 0.03 determine the method to be used; however, in the event of a
Over 0.30 to 0.60 0.05 0.05
Copper ... 0.02 ...
dispute, the method in 7.2.1.2 shall be used.
Titanium To 0.10, incl 0.01A 0.01 7.2.1.2 The base metal thickness shall be determined by
Vanadium To 0.10, incl 0.01A 0.01 stripping the coating from the ends of the specimen contacting
Over 0.10 to 0.25, incl 0.02 0.02
Minimum only specified 0.01 ...
the grips of the tension testing machine. The thickness mea-
Columbium or To 0.10, incl 0.01A 0.01 surement shall be made before testing on an end of the
NiobiumB specimen that has been stripped free of coating.
A
B
If the minimum of the range is 0.01 %, the under tolerance is 0.005 %. 7.2.1.3 The base metal thickness shall be determined by
Columbium (Cb) and Niobium (Nb) are considered interchangeable names for
Element 41 in the periodic table and both names are acceptable for use.
subtracting the coating thickness from the measured thickness
of the tension test specimen. The coating thickness shall be
calculated from the coating weight [mass] test.
7.2.1.4 Number of Tests—Two tension tests shall be made
Table 1 do not apply. Product analysis is appropriate on these from each strength grade of finished material produced from a
steels only when misapplication is apparent. single heat of 50 tons [45 000 kg] or greater. When the amount
6.1.3.2 Product analysis for phosphorus or sulfur is not of finished material from each strength grade produced from a
technologically appropriate because of segregation of these single heat is less than 50 tons [45 000 kg], one test shall be
elements in non-killed steels. Product analysis is appropriate made. When testing is performed on a per coil basis, only one
only when misapplication is apparent. test shall be made for each master coil. When the finished
6.1.3.3 Samples for product analysis shall be secured from material rolled from a heat of 50 tons [45 000 kg] or greater
areas stripped free of coating. At least one sample shall be differs by more than 0.020 in. [0.51 mm] in thickness for cold
secured from the product of each mill lift or coil. rolled substrate or 0.050 in. [1.27 mm] for hot rolled substrate,
6.1.3.4 When supplying High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel one tension test shall be made from the thickest and thinnest
(HSLA), some producers use one or more microalloying material. When the finished material rolled from a heat of less
elements as strengthening agents or use alloy additions to effect than 50 tons [45 000 kg] differs by 0.020 in. [0.51 mm] or less
inclusion control, or both. The producer shall be consulted for in thickness for cold rolled substrate or 0.050 in. [1.27 mm] for
the specific chemical composition applied. If any alloying hot rolled substrate, one test shall be made.
addition is known to be of concern to the user, the producer (1) Requirements specified in 7.2.1.4 are minimum testing
shall be notified of this concern. requirements. Additional testing may be performed at the
6.1.4 Method of Analysis—The determination of chemical producer’s option, or upon agreement between producer and
composition is permitted to be made by any test method, user or seller and purchaser.
except in case of dispute, where the referee test methods listed (2) Testing of non-strength required grades may also be
in the section on test methods of Test Methods A751 shall be performed as described in 7.2.1.4, for each specific non-
used. strength grade ordered, upon agreement between producer and
6.2 Coating: user or seller and purchaser.
6.2.1 Coating Analysis—The nominal composition of the
coating is described in the individual product specification. 8. Tests for Coating Properties
6.2.2 Method of Analysis—The determination of chemical 8.1 Coating Weight [Mass]:
composition shall be made in accordance with acceptable 8.1.1 Coating weight [mass] shall conform to the require-
chemical, spectrochemical, or other test methods. ments prescribed in the individual product specifications (see
1.3).
7. Tests for Mechanical Properties
8.1.2 The coating weight [mass] is ordered as total both
7.1 Test specimens shall be prepared from finished metallic- sides requirements, or if requested on those product specifica-
coated product. tions permitting it, to single side/single spot coating mass
7.2 Mechanical Properties-Base Metal—When base metal requirements.
mechanical properties are specified, tests shall be conducted in 8.1.3 Total Both Sides Requirements:
accordance with Test Methods A370. Requirements for all 8.1.3.1 The coating weight [mass] of equally coated product
mechanical properties are included in the individual product is the total amount on both sides of the sheet, expressed in
specifications. ounces per square foot [grams per square metre] of sheet.

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8.1.3.2 For differentially coated product, the coating weight dance with Test Method A754/A754M. A minimum of five
[mass] on each surface is nominally one half of the stated random full-width traverses shall be used to characterize each
coating designation. coil tested.
8.1.4 Single Side/Single Spot Requirements: 8.4.3.1 The triple-spot coating weight [mass] of a coil shall
8.1.4.1 The coating mass for each surface shall be specified be determined using the following procedure: from the indi-
separately, for example, 60G60G, and each single spot test vidual edge, center, edge readings provided by the minimum
shall meet the specified requirements for the coating designa- five full-width traverses, compute the average of one edge, the
tion. average of the center, and the average of the other edge. These
three results shall then be averaged to obtain the triple-spot
8.2 Coating Weight [Mass] Tests—One of the following test
average of the coil.
methods shall be used:
8.4.3.2 The total both sides minimum single-spot coating
8.3 Weigh-Strip-Weigh Method: weight [mass] shall be the lightest coating weight [mass]
8.3.1 The weigh-strip-weigh method, described in Test obtained from the individual edge, center, edge measurements
Methods A90/A90M and A428/A428M, is a destructive test provided by the minimum five full-width traverses (lightest of
that determines coating weight [mass] by measuring the at least 15 readings—five from one edge, five from the center,
difference in weight [mass] between a coated and a stripped and five from the other edge).
(uncoated) sample. If one surface is protected suitably during 8.4.3.3 The single side/single spot minimum coating mass
the initial stripping, coating weight [mass] can be determined shall be the lightest coating mass obtained from the readings
for each surface independently. provided by the minimum five full-width traverses.
8.3.2 Test specimens for product over 18 in. [450 mm] in 8.4.3.4 The single side/single spot maximum coating mass
width shall be taken from a representative sample piece shall be the heaviest coating mass obtained from the readings
approximately 1 ft [300 mm] in length by the associated width. provided by the minimum five full-width traverses.
Three test specimens shall be taken from the sample, one from
8.5 Coating Bend Test:
the middle of the width and one from each edge. The edge
8.5.1 Refer to the individual product specification for test
samples shall not be taken closer than 2 in. [50 mm] from each
requirements.
edge. The test specimen shall have a minimum area of
8.5.2 Test procedures are available in Test Method A1122/
5 in.2 [3200 mm2].
A1122M, or in other test methods capable of evaluating the
8.3.3 For product 18 in. [450 mm] in width and narrower,
adhesion of metallic coatings.
only one test specimen is required. Specimens shall be at least
8.5.3 Test specimens shall be 2 to 4 in. [50 to 100 mm]
2 in. [50 mm] from the edge, when possible. For product
wide. The specimen shall be cut not less than 2 in. [50 mm]
narrower than 2.25 in. [60 mm] the test specimen shall be
from the edges of the test sheet.
chosen to give a minimum area of 5 in.2 [3200 mm2].
8.3.4 The triple-spot coating weight [mass] shall be the
9. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
average of the determinations of the three tests done in
accordance with the procedures in 8.3.2. 9.1 The permissible variations for dimensions shall comply
8.3.5 The total both sides minimum single-spot coating with the applicable limits in Tables 2-15.
weight [mass] shall be that test result that is the lightest coating 9.2 The table of tolerances for thickness for measurements
weight [mass], or in those cases where only one test is needed, taken 3⁄8 in. from the edge are found in the Supplementary
it shall be that single test result. Requirements Section S1 of this specification. See the appro-
8.3.6 The single side/single spot coating mass shall meet priate product specification for instructions on how to specify
both the lower and upper limits of the specified coating this table.
designation.
9.3 When thickness is measured using hand-held
8.3.7 The frequency of sampling shall be sufficient to micrometers, refer to Practice A1073/A1073M.
adequately characterize the lot of material being tested.
9.4 When width is measured using hand-held calipers on
8.4 X-Ray Fluorescence Method: product where decimal, not fraction, tolerances are indicated,
8.4.1 The X-ray fluorescence method is a nondestructive refer to Practice A1087/A1087M.
test that determines coating weight [mass] by converting X-ray
fluorescence measurements to coating weight [mass] values. 9.5 Coil Winding:
X-ray fluorescence gauges can be used as off-line laboratory 9.5.1 Metallic-coated coils are typically wound with the
instruments or as a means of continuous on-line testing for intention that the sidewalls be nominally straight, that is, that
conformance to coating weight [mass] requirements, or both. the edges of each lap in the coil be nominally flush with each
8.4.2 Off-Line Testing—X-ray fluorescence gauges can be other throughout both walls of the coil. However, circum-
used as off-line laboratory instruments to test for coating stances sometimes make it necessary to produce coils that have
weight [mass] provided that they have been calibrated in an intentional, back and forth, cyclic, stagger wound pattern on
accordance with Test Method A754/A754M and use the both sidewalls throughout the entire coil. The purchaser should
sample test locations as described in 8.3.2 or 8.3.3. contact the producer regarding any required limits on, or need
8.4.3 On-Line Testing—When X-ray fluorescence gauges for, stagger wound coils.
are used for on-line testing, they shall be operated in accor- 9.6 Flatness Tolerances:

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TABLE 2 Thickness Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated Sheet—1 in. [25 mm] Minimum Edge Distance
NOTE 1—The coated sheet thickness includes the base metal and coating and is measured at any point across the width of the coated sheet not less
than 1 in. [25 mm] from a side edge.
NOTE 2—Micrometers used for measurement of thickness shall be constructed with anvils and spindles having minimum diameters of 0.188 in.
[4.80 mm]. The tip of the anvil shall be flat or rounded with a minimum radius of curvature of 0.10 in. [2.55 mm] and the tip of the spindle shall be flat.
Micrometers with conical tips shall not be used for thickness measurements of sheet steels.
NOTE 3—Ordered thickness expressed in increments of 0.0001 in. [0.001 mm] are permitted based on agreement between seller and user and shall
adhere to the tolerances specified as presented in this table, utilizing Practice E29 rounding rules and Practice A1073/A1073M micrometer accuracy.
Inch-Pound Units
Specified Width, in. Specified Ordered Thickness, in.A
0.023 and Over 0.023 Over 0.043 Over 0.061 Over 0.075 Over 0.101 Over 0.187 Over 0.229
thinner through 0.043 through 0.061 through 0.075B through 0.101C through 0.187 through 0.229 through 0.250
Thickness Tolerances, Over, in., No Tolerance UnderD
To 32, inclusive 0.003 0.004 0.005 0.006 0.007 0.012 0.014 0.018
Over 32 to 40, inclusive 0.003 0.004 0.005 0.006 0.008 0.012 0.014 0.018
Over 40 to 60, inclusive 0.003 0.004 0.005 0.006 0.008 0.014 0.016 0.020
Over 60 to 72, inclusive 0.003 0.004 0.005 0.006 0.009 0.014 0.018 0.022
SI Units
Specified Width, mm Specified Ordered Thickness, mmA
0.4 and thinner Over 0.4 Over 1.0 Over 1.5 Over 2.0 Over 2.5 Over 5.0 Over 6.0
through 1.0, through 1.5, through 2.0, through 2.5, through 5.0, through 6.0, through 6.3,
inclusive inclusive inclusiveB inclusiveC inclusive inclusive inclusive
Thickness Tolerances, Over, mm, No Tolerance UnderD
To 1500, inclusive 0.08 0.10 0.13 0.15 0.20 0.34 0.42 0.50
Over 1500 0.08 0.10 0.13 0.15 0.23 0.34 0.46 0.52
A
The specified thickness range captions apply independently of whether the ordered thickness is stated as a nominal or minimum.
B
If hot rolled substrate is used, it is permissible for the seller to provide total thickness tolerance 0.009 in. [0.23 mm], provided that the purchaser is notified and agrees.
C
If hot rolled substrate is used, it is permissible for the seller to provide total thickness tolerance 0.012 in. [0.34 mm], provided that the purchaser is notified and agrees.
D
The tolerances provided in the table are based on minimum thickness (tolerance over, no tolerance under). For nominal thickness, the tolerance is divided equally over
and under (tolerance over, tolerance under).

TABLE 3 Width Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated Sheet, TABLE 4 Length Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated Sheet,
Coils, and Cut Lengths, Not Resquared Cut Lengths, Not Resquared
Inch-Pound Units Inch-Pound Units
Specified Width, in. Tolerance Over Specified Specified Length, in. Tolerance Over Specified
Over Through Width, No Tolerance Over Through Length, No Tolerance
Under, in. Under, in.
12 30 18 ⁄ 12 30 ⁄
18

30 48 ⁄
3 16 30 60 ⁄
14

48 60 14 ⁄ 60 96 1⁄ 2

60 72 ⁄
5 16 96 120 3⁄ 4

SI Units 120 156 1

Specified Width, mm Tolerance Over Specified 156 192 11⁄4
Over Through Width, No Tolerance 192 240 11⁄2
Under, mm 240 ... 13⁄4
300 600 3 SI Units
600 1200 5 Specified Length, mm Tolerance Over Specified
1200 1500 6 Over Through Length, No Tolerance
1500 1800 8 Under, mm
300 1500 6
1500 3000 20
3000 6000 35
6000 ... 45

9.6.1 Flatness tolerances for sheet are contained in Table 9

and in Table 10 for sheet specified to restricted flatness. Tables
11 and 12 contain flatness tolerances for SS, HSLAS, and 9.6.3.2 Measurement techniques for I-Units and % Steep-
HSLAS-F. ness and rejection limits are subject to negotiation between the
9.6.2 Measurement techniques for flatness characteristics purchaser and producer.
are described in Practice A1030/A1030M.
10. Finish and Condition
9.6.3 Two alternative methods for flatness determination are
the use of I-Units and % Steepness. A description of these two 10.1 Metallic-coated sheet intended for applications where
alternative methods is contained in Practice A1030/A1030M. surface appearance and controlled surface texture are of
9.6.3.1 The use of I-Units or % Steepness as a flatness primary importance shall be ordered as “extra smooth.”
standard is subject to negotiation between the purchaser and 10.2 When finish is specified, metallic-coated sheet is not
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TABLE 5 Camber Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated Sheet TABLE 7 Out-of-Square Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated
Sheet Cut Lengths, Not Resquared
NOTE 1—Camber is the greatest deviation of a side edge from a straight
line, the measurement being taken on the concave side with a straightedge. NOTE 1—Out-of-square is the greatest deviation of an end edge from a
straight line at right angles to a side and touching one corner. It is also
NOTE 2—The camber tolerances for sheet in cut lengths, not resquared, obtained by measuring the difference between the diagonals of the cut
are as shown in this table. length. The out-of-square deviation is one half of that difference.
Inch-Pound Units
Inch-Pound Units
For Coils Over 12 in. in Width
For Coils Over 12 in. in Width
Cut Length, ft
Camber Tolerance,A in. The tolerance for cut lengths of all thicknesses and all sizes is 1⁄16 in. in each
Over Through
... 4 1⁄ 8 6 in. of width or fraction thereof.
4 6 3⁄16 SI Units
6 8 1⁄ 4 The tolerances for cut lengths of all thicknesses and all sizes is 1.0 mm in each
8 10 5⁄16 100 mm of width or fraction thereof.
10 12 3⁄ 8

12 14 1⁄ 2

14 16 5⁄ 8
TABLE 8 Resquared Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated
16 18 3⁄ 4

18 20 7⁄ 8 Sheet
20 30 11⁄4
NOTE 1—When cut lengths are specified resquared, the width and
30 40 11⁄2
SI Units
length are not less than the dimensions specified. The individual tolerance
For Coils Over 300 mm in Width for over-width, over-length, camber, or out-of-square shall not exceed the
Cut Length, mm stated values.
Camber Tolerance,B mm
Over Through Inch-Pound Units
... 1200 4
For Cut-lengths Over 12 in. in Width
1200 1800 5
1800 2400 6 Shall not exceed 1⁄16 in. for cut lengths up to and including 48 in. in width and
2400 3000 8 up to and including 120 in. in length. For cut lengths wider or longer the appli-
3000 3700 10 cable tolerance is 1⁄8 in.
3700 4300 13 SI Units
4300 4900 16 Shall not exceed 1.6 mm for cut lengths up to and including 1200 mm in width
4900 5500 19 and up to and including 3000 mm in length. For cut lengths wider or longer, the
5500 6000 22 applicable tolerance is 3.2 mm.
6000 9000 32
9000 12 200 38
A
The camber tolerance for sheet in coils is 1 in. in any 20 ft, except as shown in TABLE 9 Flatness Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated Sheet,
Table 15. Cut Lengths
B
The camber tolerance for sheet in coils is 25 mm in any 6000 mm, except as
shown in Table 15. NOTE 1—This table applies to all designations except SS, HSLAS, and
HSLAS-F.
NOTE 2—This table also applies to sheet cut to length from coils by the
TABLE 6 Diameter Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated Sheet, consumer when adequate flattening measures are performed
Sheared Circles
Inch-Pound Units
Inch-Pound Units
Specified Specified Width, in. Flatness
Tolerance Over Specified Diameter, No
Thickness, in. Over Through Tolerance,A in.
Specified Thickness, in. Tolerance Under, in.
Diameters Through 0.048 12 36 ⁄
38

36 60 ⁄
58
Over Through Under 30 30 through 48 Over 48 60 72 7⁄8

... 0.61 ⁄
1 16 1⁄8 3⁄16 Over 0.048 12 36 1⁄4

0.061 0.101 3⁄32 5⁄32 7⁄32 36 60 3⁄8

0.101 ... 1 ⁄8 3⁄16 1 ⁄4 60 72 5⁄8

SI Units SI Units
Tolerance Over Specified Diameter, No Specified Specified Width, mm Flatness
Specified Thickness, mm Tolerance Under, mm Thickness, mm Over Through Tolerance,A mm
Diameters Through 1.0 300 900 10
Over Through Through 600 Over 600 Over 1200 900 1500 15
Through 1200 1500 ... 20
... 1.5 1.5 3.0 5.0 Over 1.0 300 900 8
1.5 2.5 2.5 4.0 5.5 900 1500 10
2.5 ... 3.0 5.0 6.5 1500 1800 15
1800 ... 20
A
Maximum deviation from a horizontal flat surface.

10.3 Coil breaks, strain, and fluting may occur in such

materials, and the consumer should contact the individual with the thickness of the sheet. Other factors also affect this
producer for applicability to the intended application. tendency for coil breaks. The consumer should contact the
10.4 Metallic-coated sheet in coils is subject to coil breaks individual producer for the applicability of the intended appli-
when coiled to a smaller inside diameter than is compatible cation.

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TABLE 10 Flatness Tolerances Specified to Restricted Flatness TABLE 12 High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel and High-Strength Low-
for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated Sheet, Cut Lengths Alloy Steel with Improved Formability—Flatness Tolerances (Cut
Lengths Only)
NOTE 1—This table applies to all designations except SS, HSLAS, and
HSLAS-F. NOTE 1—This table also applies to sheets cut to length from coils by the
Inch-Pound Units consumer when adequate flattening measures are performed.
Specified Specified Specified Flatness Inch-Pound Units
Thickness, in. Width, in. Length, in. Tolerance,A in. Specified Specified Flatness Tolerances (Maximum Devia-
Thickness, Width, in. tion
Over 0.019 over 12 through 36 through 120, inclusive ⁄
14
in. from a Horizontal Flat Surface), in.
through 0.032
Grade
wider or longer ⁄
38
40 50 55 (Classes 1 70 80
Over 0.032 over 12 through 48 through 120, inclusive ⁄
18
and 2)
wider or longer 1⁄ 4
60
SI Units Over to 60, inclusive 5⁄ 8 3 ⁄4 7 ⁄8 1 1 1 ⁄8
Specified Specified Specified Flatness 0.060
Thickness, mm Width, mm Length, mm Tolerance,A over 60 1 11⁄8 1 1⁄4 1 3⁄8 1 1 ⁄2
mm
0.060 and to 36, inclusive ⁄
58 3 ⁄4 7 ⁄8 1 1 1 ⁄8
0.35 through 0.8 through 900 through 3000 8
thinner
wider or longer 10
over 36 to 60, inclusive 1 11⁄8 1 1⁄4 1 3⁄8 1 1 ⁄2
Over 0.8 through 1200 through 3000 5
over 60 13⁄8 11⁄2 1 5⁄8 1 3⁄4 1 7 ⁄8
wider or longer 8
SI Units
A
Maximum deviation from a horizontal flat surface. Flatness Tolerances (Maximum Devia-
tion
from a Horizontal Flat Surface), mm
Grade
TABLE 11 Structural Steel—Flatness Tolerances (Cut Lengths 275 340 380 (Classes 1 480 550
Only) and 2)
410
NOTE 1—This table also applies to sheets cut to length from coils by the Over 1.5 to 1500, inclusive 15 20 22 25 30
consumer when adequate flattening measures are performed. over 1500 25 30 32 35 38
1.5 and to 900, inclusive 15 20 22 25 30
NOTE 2—For Grade 50 [340] (Classes 1, 2, 3, and 4) use 11⁄2 times the thinner
values given in this table. over 900 to 1500, inclusive 25 30 32 35 33
over 1500 35 38 40 45 48
NOTE 3—For Grade 80 [550], there are no defined flatness standards.
Specified Thickness, Specified Flatness Tolerance
in. [mm] Width, in. [mm] (Maximum Devia-
tion TABLE 13 Width Tolerances—Narrow Widths for Hot-Dip Metallic-
from a Horizontal Coated Sheet, Coil and Cut Lengths, Not Resquared
Flat Surface), in.
[mm] NOTE 1—This table applies to widths produced by slitting from wider
Over 0.060 [1.5] to 60 [1500], inclusive 1⁄2 [12] sheet.
over 60 [1500] to 72 [1800], inclusive 3⁄4 [20]

0.060 [1.5] to 36 [900], inclusive 1⁄2 [12] NOTE 2—The specified width range captions noted as follows are also
and thinner applied when sheet is specified to width tolerance all over, nothing under.
over 36 [900] to 60 [1500], inclusive ⁄ [20]
34 In such cases, the stated tolerances are doubled.
over 60 [1500] to 72 [1800], inclusive 1 [25]
NOTE 3—Tolerances based upon practice found to be generally fol-
lowed by producers using Practice A1087/A1087M caliper accuracy.
Inch-Pound Units
Specified Thickness, in. Tolerances Over and Under Specified Width, in.
11. Oiling
From 2 Over 6 Over 9
Over Through
11.1 Metallic-coated products covered by this specification through 6 through 9 through 12
can be furnished oiled or not oiled as specified. 0.014 0.068 0.008 0.016 0.032
0.068 0.083 0.012 0.016 0.032
0.083 0.110 0.016 0.032 0.032
12. Workmanship 0.110 0.250 0.032 0.032 0.032
12.1 Surface Conditions: SI Units
Specified Width, mm
12.1.1 Metallic-coated cut lengths (sheets) shall have a Over Through
Width Tolerance, Over and Under, mm
workmanlike appearance and shall not have imperfections of a 50 100 0.3
nature or degree for the product, grade, class, and designation 100 200 0.4
200 300 0.8
ordered that will be detrimental to the fabrication, or
functionality, or both, of the finished part.
12.1.2 Metallic-coated coils may contain some abnormal
imperfections that render a portion of the coil unusable since
the inspection of coils does not afford the producer the same 13.1.1 Unless otherwise prohibited by the product
opportunity to remove portions containing imperfections as in specification, retests are permitted under the following circum-
the case with cut lengths. stances:
13.1.1.1 If any tension test specimen shows defective ma-
13. Retests and Disposition of Non-Conforming Material chining or develops flaws, it must be discarded and another
13.1 Retests: specimen substituted.

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TABLE 14 Length Tolerances—Narrow Widths for Hot-Dip failed test results are not related to the conditions described in
Metallic-Coated Sheet, Cut Lengths, Not Resquared 13.1, the lot shall be quarantined and resampled for certifica-
NOTE 1—This table applies to widths of 2 to 12 in. [50 to 300 mm] incl, tion of the non-conforming material to the specification re-
that have been produced by slitting from wider sheet. quirements.
Inch-Pound Units 13.2.1.2 Resampling for certification of the non-conforming
Specified Length, in. Tolerance Over Specified material shall include the discarding of out-of-specification
Length, No Tolerance
Over Through Under, in. material and the resampling of the lot. The resampling shall be
from 24 60 1⁄ 2
appropriate to the specific out-of-specification condition and
60 120 3⁄ 4
the processing history of the lot.
120 240 1
SI Units 13.2.1.3 A maximum of two resampling efforts shall he
Specified Length, mm Tolerance Over Specified permitted. If, after conducting two resampling efforts, the
Length, No Tolerance
Over Through Under, mm
material does not satisfy the specification requirements, the lot
600 1500 15 shall be rejected.
1500 3000 20
3000 6000 25 14. Inspection
14.1 The producer shall afford the purchaser’s inspector
TABLE 15 Camber Tolerances—Narrow Widths for Hot-Dip reasonable access to facilities to ensure that the product is
Metallic-Coated Sheet, in Coils being produced in compliance with this specification. Unless
NOTE 1—This table applies to widths of 2 to 12 in. [50 to 300 mm] incl,
otherwise specified, all inspection and tests, except product
that have been produced by slitting from wider sheet. analysis, shall be made at the producer’s facilities prior to
Inch-Pound Units
shipment. Such inspection or sampling shall be made concur-
The camber tolerance is ⁄ in. in any 8 ft.
1 4 rently with the producer’s regular inspection and test opera-
SI Units tions unless it causes interference with normal operations or is
The camber tolerance is 5.0 mm in any 2000 mm.
otherwise specified.
14.2 Responsibility for Inspection—Unless otherwise speci-
fied in the contract or purchase order, the producer is respon-
13.1.1.2 If the percent elongation of any tension test speci- sible for the performance of all inspection requirements as
men is less than that specified, and any part of the fracture is specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract
more than 3⁄4 in. [20 mm] from the center of the gauge length or order, the producer’s facilities, or any other facilities
of a 2 in. [50 mm] specimen, or is outside the middle half of the suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements,
gauge length of an 8 in. [200 mm] specimen, as indicated by shall be used. The purchaser reserves the right to perform any
scribe scratches marked on the specimen before testing, a retest of the inspections set forth in this specification to ensure
is allowed. supplies and services conform to the prescribed requirements.
13.1.1.3 If the test result of any tension test specimen fails
to meet the specification requirements and the failure is the 15. Rejection and Rehearing
result of improper adherence to tension test procedures, a retest 15.1 Unless otherwise specified, any rejection shall be
is permitted. reported to the producer within a reasonable time after receipt
13.1.1.4 If the test result of an original tension test specimen of product by the purchaser.
fails to meet the specification requirements and the failure is
not related to the conditions described in 13.1.1.1, 13.1.1.2, and 15.2 Product that is reported to be unacceptable subsequent
13.1.1.3, but the results are within 2 ksi [14 Mpa] of the to the shipment to the purchaser’s plant shall be set aside,
required yield strength, within 2 ksi [14 MPa] of the required adequately protected, and correctly identified. The producer
tensile strength, or within 2 percentage points of the required shall be notified as soon as possible to permit a timely
elongation, one retest shall be permitted to replace the failing investigation.
test. 15.3 Samples that are representative of the rejected product
13.1.2 The retest specimen shall be taken either adjacent to shall be made available to the producer. In the event that the
the first failed specimen, or selected at random from the producer is dissatisfied with the rejection, a rehearing shall be
material to be certified to the specification. requested.
13.1.3 If the results of a retest satisfy the specified tension
test requirements and all other requirements of the applicable 16. Certification
specification are satisfied, the material shall be accepted. 16.1 When required by the purchase order, a certificate of
13.2 Disposition of Non-Conforming Material: compliance or a test report, or both, shall be furnished to the
13.2.1 In those cases where the lot is found to be non- purchaser.
conforming, and resampling of non-conforming material is not 16.1.1 The certificate of compliance shall include a certifi-
prohibited by the specification. Resampling is permitted under cation that the product has been manufactured and tested in
the following circumstances and using the following practices: accordance with the requirements of the product specification,
13.2.1.1 If the results of an original tension test or retest and that the test results conform to the requirements of that
specimen fail to satisfy the specification requirements and the specification.

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16.1.2 The test report shall show the heat analysis and the number, coil number, etc.) legibly shown on a tag attached to
results of all tests required by the product specification and the each coil or shipping unit.
order. 17.3 Most producers are able to ink stamp metallic-coated
16.1.3 These documents shall provide information neces- sheet with their logo and the pertinent ASTM specification
sary to identify the product represented; for example, the when ordered in either coil or cut lengths. Since many of the
manufacturer’s name or brand, ASTM specification, coating metallic-coated products are stamped with a permanent ink
designation, grade (when required), ordered thickness, width, (not water soluble), the purchaser shall be very specific when
length (if cut length), and unit identification (heat number, coil placing an order as to the requirements on sheet marking.
number, etc.).
16.1.4 A signature is not required. However, the certifica- 17.4 The purchase order shall include the specific loading
tion documents shall clearly identify the organization submit- instructions.
ting the information. Notwithstanding the absence of a 17.5 When specified in the contract or order, and for direct
signature, the organization submitting the documents is respon- shipments to the U.S. Federal Government, marking for
sible for the accuracy of the information. shipment shall be in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123 for
16.2 The furnishing of a certificate of compliance or test civil agencies.
report, or both, shall not restrict the right of the purchaser to 18. Keywords
sample and test the product furnished.
18.1 aluminum-coated iron/steel; aluminum-zinc alloy-
17. Packaging and Package Marking coated steel, 55 %; coating; coatings—55 % aluminum-zinc;
coatings—aluminum; coatings—hot-dip; coatings—metallic;
17.1 It is common practice to use the methods of packaging coatings—zinc-5 % aluminum; coatings—zinc (hot-dip);
as listed in the latest revision of Guide A700, but the purchaser coatings—zinc-aluminum-magnesium; corrosion; hot-dip;
is permitted to specify other packaging methods. metallic-coated; sheet; steel; steel products—hot-dip coatings;
17.2 As a minimum requirement, the product shall be steel sheet—aluminum-coated; steel sheet—zinc-aluminum-
identified by having the manufacturer’s name or brand, ASTM magnesium alloy-coated; steel sheet—zinc-coated (galva-
specification, coating designation, grade, size, unit weight, nized); zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy-coated steel; zinc-
purchaser’s order number, and unit identification (that is, ticket coated iron/steel

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

THICKNESS TOLERANCES

The following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the purchase order
or contract.

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TABLE S1.1 Thickness Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated Sheet—3⁄8 in. [10 mm] Minimum Edge Distance
NOTE 1—The coated sheet thickness includes the base metal and coating and is measured at any point across the width of the coated sheet not less
than 3⁄8 in. [10 mm] from a side edge.
NOTE 2—Micrometers used for measurement of thickness shall be constructed with anvils and spindles having minimum diameters of 0.188 in.
[4.80 mm]. The tip of the anvil shall be flat or rounded with a minimum radius of curvature of 0.10 in. [2.55 mm] and the tip of the spindle shall be flat.
Micrometers with conical tips shall not be used for thickness measurements of sheet steels.
NOTE 3—Ordered thickness expressed in increments of 0.0001 in. [0.001 mm] are permitted based on agreement between seller and user and shall
adhere to the tolerances specified as presented in this table, utilizing Practice E29 rounding rules and Practice A1073/A1073M micrometer accuracy.
Inch-Pound Units
Specified Width, in. Specified Ordered Thickness, in.A,B
Over Through Through 0.023 Over 0.023 Over 0.043 Over 0.061 Over 0.075 Over 0.101 Over 0.187 Over 0.229
through 0.043 through 0.061 through 0.075 through 0.101 through 0.187 through 0.229 through 0.250
Thickness Tolerances, Over, in., No Tolerance UnderC
... 32 0.006 0.008 0.010 0.012 0.014 0.016 0.016 0.024
32 40 0.006 0.008 0.010 0.012 0.016 0.016 0.018 0.024
40 60 0.006 0.008 0.010 0.012 0.016 0.018 0.020 0.026
60 72 0.006 0.008 0.010 0.012 0.018 0.018 0.024 0.028
SI Units
Specified Width, mm Specified Ordered Thickness, mmB,D
Over Through Through 0.4 Over 0.4 Over 1.0 Over 1.5 Over 2.0 Over 2.5 Over 5.0 Over 6.0
through 1.0 through 1.5 through 2.0 through 2.5 through 5.0 through 6.0 through 6.3
Thickness Tolerances, Over, mm, No Tolerance UnderC
... 1500 0.16 0.20 0.26 0.30 0.40 0.46 0.56 0.60
1500 ... 0.16 0.20 0.26 0.30 0.46 0.46 0.60 0.64
A
Thickness is measured at any point across the width not less than 3⁄8 in. from a side edge.
B
The specified thickness range captions apply independently of whether the ordered thickness is stated as nominal or minimum.
C
The tolerances provided in the table are based on minimum thickness (tolerance over, no tolerance under). For nominal thickness, the tolerance is divided equally over
and under (tolerance over, tolerance under).
D
Thickness is measured at any point across the width not less than 10 mm from a side edge.

APPENDIXES

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. PRODUCT INFORMATION

X1.1 Coating Thickness Measurements with Magnetic following the recommended practice for magnetic instruments
Gauges—A reasonable estimate of weight [mass] of described in Practice E376. This test may be used as a basis for
coating may be obtained by converting coating thickness acceptance, but rejection shall be governed by the weight
measurements made with magnetic gauges. An accuracy of [mass] of coating tests described in Section 8.
615 % in determining the thickness may be realized by

X2. MILL-APPLIED CHEMICAL TREATMENTS ON METALLIC COATED SHEET STEELS

X2.1 The chemical treatments for metallic-coated coil de- tals are applied as a surface treatment within a 0.5 to 1.5g/m2
scribed in this section of the appendix are specific to those that coating weight range. Application is generally performed from
require little reaction time, can be roll-applied (flood and an aqueous solution utilizing a pair of rubber rolls. The coated
squeegee or chemcoater) and dried with simple heating capa- surface is dried using a simple IR or convection oven, heating
bility at the exit end of the metallic coating line. This is in the strip to a temperature high enough to drive off water. The
contrast to those that require several step immersion baths and phosphate coating is often oiled using simple mill oil in order
longer reaction times typically utilized on coil paint lines. The to inhibit corrosion and moisture pickup by the phosphate
products are divided into three groups based on the following crystals during transport and storage. This type of coating is
characteristics: (1) surface protection only, (2) formability applied to aid in formability. Once formed, these products are
enhancement, and (3) a combination of surface protection and cleaned, and rephosphated prior to painting.
formability enhancement.
X2.2.2 Soap Lubricants—Alkaline-based soap lubricants
X2.2 Formability Enhancement can be roll-applied from aqueous solution and dried by driving
X2.2.1 Dried-in-Place Phosphate Coatings—These tri- off water. Coating weights vary by application. These materials
metal [Zn-Mn-Ni], tricationic microcrystalline phosphate crys- are utilized to enhance formability. Moisture uptake is a

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problem in humid environments that may lead to surface recommended to check with the supplier regarding durability
corrosion and short blanking during the forming operation. of post-painted product.
Soaps are more commonly utilized over heavily pigmented
X2.3.3 Chrome-Free Coatings—True chrome-free coatings
[rough] prepainted surfaces.
can be manufactured from both organic and inorganic materials
X2.3 Surface Protection that may be pigmented with calcium phosphates, titanium
X2.3.1 Chrome-Bearing Inorganic Passivation Coatings— silicon phosphates, etc. These are roll-applied from solution
These coatings are spray/squeegee or roll-applied from an and dried. While most of these coatings accept a post-paint, it
aqueous solution containing either Cr+6 or Cr+3. The Cr+6 is recommended to verify durability of particular systems with
containing coatings are true passivants utilized as a protection the supplier.
against storage stain and transit corrosion and applied between
1-3 gm/m2. Shortly after application, most of the Cr+6 oxidizes X2.4 Formability Enhancement and Surface Protection
to Cr+3. The remaining Cr+6 allows for repassivation when the X2.4.1 Acrylic Coatings—Permanent and alkaline-
surface is minimally damaged (scratched), providing a unique removable solid film acrylic coatings can be applied from
self-healing capability. However, over long periods of time, the aqueous solutions at coating weights between 144 and
Cr+6 oxidizes completely to Cr+3. These materials are generally 360 mg ⁄in.2. Note that some of these coatings require a
not considered paintable without extreme removal techniques. minimum peak metal temperature of 125 °C for drying in order
The passivation mechanism of Cr+3 is similar, but more to drive off water and inhibit moisture migration through the
difficult to achieve. Hence, the less effective Cr+3 coatings are coating that can lead to corrosion of the strip. The low surface
applied at coating weights three to five times greater than the friction characteristics of these coatings are excellent for
Cr+6 versions. Many of the Cr+3 based coatings are paintable formability enhancement, irrespective of strip surface finish.
utilizing normal cleaning methods. No oiling of the strip is required. Excellent storage and transit
X2.3.2 Chrome Bearing Organic Coatings—Generally ap- corrosion protection can be expected. The permanent coatings
plied from acrylic polymer solutions containing Cr+6 or Cr+3 are paintable unless formulated with silicon pigments or wax.
constituents, these coatings are applied in the 3 to 5 g/m2 The non-permanent coating is easily removed in a standard
coating weight range. Roll application and drying are recom- alkaline cleaner, subsequent to which standard phosphating and
mended prior to coiling. Characteristics include the reduction painting techniques can be utilized on the metallic coated strip.
or elimination of storage and transit corrosion. While some of The removable coatings provide excellent protection from dirt
these products are paintable within a prescribed timeframe, it is and soil in order to enhance phosphating and painting.

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TABLE X2.1 Surface Treatment Property and Characteristic Comparison
CHEMICAL TREATMENT Properties Chemical Characteristics
Formable Paintable Storage Transit Cr+6 Cr+3 Non- Non- Crystalline Acrylic Soap
Stain Corrosion Chrome Chrome Polymer Base
Protection Protection Solution Pigments Base
Zinc Phosphate and Oil U U U U U U
Soap Lubricants U After U U U U
removal
Inorganic [Cr-bearing] U Check U U U U
with
supplier
Organic [Cr bearing] U Check U U U U U
with
supplier
Organic [Cr Free] U Check U U U U U
with
supplier
Inorganic [Cr Free] U Check U U U U U
with
supplier
Acrylic Solid Film [Permanent] U When U U U
without
Si or wax
Acrylic Solid Film [Removable] U U U U U
Inorganic [Cr-bearing] U Check U U U
with
supplier
Note also that other properties can either be inherent to or incorporated into the chemical treatments listed above. As many properties are formula driven, all cannot
be incorporated here. Check with the supplier for product tailoring when properties such as resistivity, weldability, anti-fingerprinting, microbial resistance, tinting, or
transparency are specified or required.

X3. GUIDE TO CONVERSION BETWEEN COATING WEIGHT [MASS] AND THICKNESS

NOTE X3.1—The values in the tables below are based on the assumed TABLE X3.3 A653/A653M Zinc-Coated (Galvanized/Galvannealed)
three significant figure relationships shown under the title of each table. Sheet, and A1063/A1063M Twin Roll-Cast Zinc-Coated
This can result in some very small conversion anomalies that are (Galvanized)
considered to be insignificant given these tables are for information (Assume 1.00 oz/ft2 = 305 g/m2 = 1.68 mils)
purposes only. Coating Weight [Mass] Coating Thickness
NOTE X3.2—The values apply to total-both-sides measurements, and to oz/ft2 [g/m2] mil µm
single-side measurements in the case of differential coatings. 1.00 305 1.68 42.7
NOTE X3.3—The values should NOT be used to calculate residual 0.00328 1.00 0.00551 0.140
metallic coating thickness after corrosion has occurred in service. 0.595 181 1.00 25.4
0.0234 7.14 0.0394 1.00

TABLE X3.1 A463/A463M Aluminum-Coated Type 1 Sheet

(Assume 1.00 oz/ft 2 = 305 g/m2 = 3.98 mils) TABLE X3.4 A792/A792M 55 % Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated
Sheet (Assume 1.00 oz/ft2 = 305 g/m2 = 3.20 mils)
Coating Weight [Mass] Coating Thickness
oz/ft2 [g/m2] mil µm Coating Weight [Mass] Coating Thickness
1.00 305 3.98 101 oz/ft2 [g/m2] mil µm
0.00328 1.00 0.0131 0.331 1.00 305 3.20 81.3
0.251 76.6 1.00 25.4 0.00328 1.00 0.0105 0.267
0.00989 3.02 0.0394 1.00 0.313 95.4 1.00 25.4
0.0123 3.75 0.0394 1.00

TABLE X3.2 A463/A463M Aluminum-Coated Type 2 Sheet TABLE X3.5 A875/A875M Zinc-5 % Aluminum Alloy-Coated Sheet
(Assume 1.00 oz/ft 2 = 305 g/m2 = 3.74 mils) (Assume 1.00 oz/ft2 = 305 g/m2 = 1.75 mils)
Coating Weight [Mass] Coating Thickness Coating Weight [Mass] Coating Thickness
oz/ft2 [g/m2] mil µm oz/ft2 [g/m2] mil µm
1.00 305 3.74 95.0 1.00 305 1.75 44.6
0.00328 1.00 0.0123 0.312 0.00328 1.00 0.00574 0.146
0.267 81.4 1.00 25.4 0.570 174 1.00 25.4
0.0105 3.20 0.0394 1.00 0.0224 6.83 0.0394 1.00

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TABLE X3.6 A1046/A1046M Zinc-Aluminum-Magnesium Alloy-
Coated Sheet (5-9 % Al)
(Assume 1.00 oz/ft2 = 305 g/m2 = 2.00 mils)
Coating Weight [Mass] Coating Thickness
oz/ft2 [g/m2] mil µm
1.00 305 2.00 50.8
0.00328 1.00 0.00656 0.167
0.500 153 1.00 25.4
0.0197 6.01 0.0394 1.00

TABLE X3.7 A1046/A1046M Zinc-Aluminum-Magnesium Alloy-

Coated Sheet (9-13 % Al)
(Assume 1.00 oz/ft2 = 305 g/m2 = 2.10 mils)
Coating Weight [Mass] Coating Thickness
oz/ft2 [g/m2] mil µm
1.00 305 2.10 53.3
0.00328 1.00 0.00689 0.175
0.476 145 1.00 25.4
0.0187 5.70 0.0394 1.00

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A924/A924M – 22) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Nov. 1, 2022.)

(1) Corrected a misspelling in Table 1 and added Footnote B.

(2) Added reference to Test Method A1122/A1122M in Section
8.

Committee A05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A924/A924M – 20) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved April 1, 2022.)

(1) Revised 7.2.1.4 to be clearer and more thorough.

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