ASTM B122/B122M
Standard Specification for Copper-Nickel-Tin Alloy, Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloy (Nickel Silver), and Copper-Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar
Available Formats:
- Availability: Immediate Download
- Language: English
- License Type: Single User
- Updates: Not Included
- Availability: Request Quote
- Language: English
- License Type: Enterprise / Multi User
- Updates: Included
About This Item
ASTM B122/B122M is the standard specification for copper-nickel-tin alloy, copper-nickel-zinc alloy (nickel silver), and copper-nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip, and rolled bar. It provides a technical basis for identifying and evaluating these product forms in purchasing, manufacturing, and quality control workflows. For users comparing material options or verifying conformance, the standard helps define a clear reference for product expectations and consistency across supply chains.
ASTM B122/B122M standard overview
This ASTM standard addresses flat and rolled wrought products made from copper-nickel-tin, copper-nickel-zinc, and copper-nickel alloys. As a specification, it is intended to support uniform requirements for these materials in plate, sheet, strip, and rolled bar forms. ASTM B122/B122M is commonly used as a technical reference when selecting materials, confirming product designation, or aligning supplier documentation with a recognized standard. Its main value is in setting a consistent framework for material compliance and product acceptance.
Where is ASTM B122/B122M used?
ASTM B122/B122M is used wherever plate, sheet, strip, or rolled bar is sourced from the covered copper-based alloy families. It is relevant in metal procurement, fabrication planning, and incoming material review when buyers need a recognized specification for these forms. The standard is also useful for manufacturers and distributors that handle nickel silver and related copper-nickel alloys, especially when materials must be matched to documented requirements and ordered with confidence.
Practical importance of ASTM B122/B122M
In practice, ASTM B122/B122M helps reduce ambiguity in ordering and evaluating alloy products. It supports compliance efforts by giving purchasers and suppliers a common technical reference for the specified alloy types and product forms. That can improve consistency in quality control, documentation review, and material acceptance. For engineering and procurement teams, the standard also helps limit substitution risk and makes it easier to compare offerings from different sources on a like-for-like basis.
- Plate, sheet, strip, and rolled bar
- Copper-nickel-tin alloy materials
- Copper-nickel-zinc alloy, including nickel silver
- Copper-nickel alloy product specification
- Quality and compliance reference
- Publication Date: 2020-10-13
- Publisher: ASTM
Need This Standard?
Request a personalized quote today to receive the latest edition in PDF or other available formats.
Need This Standard?
Request a personalized quote today to receive the latest edition in PDF or other available formats.
Summarize with AI
Get quick summaries using your favorite AI engine.
Online Standart Disclaimer
OnlineStandart.com is an authorized reseller of international standards, operating through partnerships with authorized distributors. We do not own the copyrights or trademarks of the standards we sell, including but not limited to those of API, ASHRAE, BSI, SAE, ASTM, IEEE, IEC, ASME, ISO, and others.
All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only; their use does not imply endorsement. OnlineStandart.com is not affiliated with or endorsed by any standards development organization unless explicitly stated. The content of this document is for informational purposes only and is intended to promote our licensed reselling services.
Online Standart does not host, distribute, or link to free, unlicensed, or uncertified copies of copyrighted standards. Every document we deliver is a licensed copy obtained through authorized channels and supplied with full licensing documentation. The “Free PDF Download” option on our product pages refers to this free informational document — never to a free copy of any standard.