Designation: A875/A875M − 13

Standard Specification for

Steel Sheet, Zinc-5 % Aluminum Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip
Process1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A875/A875M; 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* 1.8 Unless the order specifies the “M” specification desig-
nation (SI units), the material shall be furnished to inch-pound
1.1 This specification covers steel sheet, in coils and cut
units.
lengths, metallic-coated by the hot-dip process, with zinc-5 %
aluminum alloy coating. The Zn-5Al alloy coating also con- 1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of the
tains small amounts of elements other than zinc and aluminum safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
that are intended to improve processing and the characteristics responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
of the coated product. priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.2 The coating is produced as two types: zinc-5 %
aluminum-mischmetal alloy (Type I) and zinc-5 % aluminum- 2. Referenced Documents
0.1 % magnesium alloy (Type II), and in two coating structures 2.1 ASTM Standards:2
(classes). The coated sheet is produced in several coating A90/A90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on
designations (coating weight [mass]). Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
1.3 The material is intended for applications requiring A902 Terminology Relating to Metallic Coated Steel Prod-
corrosion resistance, formability, and paintability. ucts
A924/A924M Specification for General Requirements for
1.4 The steel sheet is produced in a number of designations, Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process
types, grades, and classes designed to be compatible with B750 Specification for GALFAN (Zinc-5 % Aluminum-
differing application requirements. Mischmetal) Alloy in Ingot Form for Hot-Dip Coatings
1.5 Coated sheet material furnished under this specification E47 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Zinc Die-
shall conform to the applicable requirements of the latest issue Casting Alloys (Withdrawn 1997)3
of Specification A924/A924M, unless otherwise provided E517 Test Method for Plastic Strain Ratio r for Sheet Metal
herein. E646 Test Method for Tensile Strain-Hardening Exponents
(n -Values) of Metallic Sheet Materials
1.6 The text of this specification references notes and E1277 Test Method for Chemical Analysis of Zinc-5 %
footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloys by ICP Emission Spec-
footnotes, excluding tables and figures, shall not be considered trometry
as requirements of this specification. 2.2 ISO Standard:4
1.7 This specification is applicable to orders in either ISO 14788 Continuous Hot-Dip Zinc-5 % Aluminum Alloy
inch-pound units (as A875) or metric (SI) units [as A875M]. Coated Steel Sheet and Coils
Values in inch-pound and SI units are to be regarded separately 2.3 Other Document:5
as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. GF-1 Standard Practice for Determination of Cerium and
The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents. Lanthanum Compositions in Galfan Alloy (5 % Al-0.4 %
Therefore, each system shall be used independently of the
other. 2
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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Metallic-Coated Iron and Steel Products and is the direct responsibility of www.astm.org.
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A,B,C
La-0.4 % Ce-Bal SHG ZN) TABLE 1 Weight [Mass] of Coating Requirements
NOTE 1—Use the information provided in 8.1.2 to obtain the approxi-
3. Terminology mate coating thickness from the coating weight [mass].
Minimum RequirementsD
3.1 Definitions—See Terminology A902 for definitions of
Triple-Spot Test Single-Spot Test
general terminology relating to metallic-coated steel products.
Inch-Pound Units
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: Coating Total One Side, Total
Designation Both Sides, oz/ft2 oz/ft2 Both Sides, oz/ft2
3.2.1 minimized coating structure, n—a coating character- GF01 no minimum no minimum no minimum
ized by a finer metallurgical coating structure obtained by a GF15 0.15 0.05 0.12
treatment designed to restrict the formation of the normal GF20 0.20 0.07 0.16
GF30 0.30 0.10 0.25
coarse grain structure formed during solidification of the GF45 0.45 0.14 0.35
Zn-5A1 alloy coating. GF60 0.60 0.20 0.50
GF75 0.75 0.26 0.65
3.2.2 regular coating structure, n—the normal coating GF90 0.90 0.32 0.80
structure resulting from unrestricted grain growth during nor- GF115 1.15 0.40 1.00
mal solidification of the Zn-5Al alloy coating. GF140 1.40 0.48 1.20
GF165 1.65 0.56 1.40
3.3 Abbreviations: GF185 1.85 0.64 1.60
GF210 2.10 0.72 1.80
3.3.1 MM—mischmetal. GF235 2.35 0.80 2.00
3.3.2 Zn-5A1—zinc-5 % aluminum.
SI Units
3.3.3 Zn-5Al-Mg—zinc-5 % aluminum-0.1 % magnesium. Coating Total One Side, Total
Designation Both Sides, g/m2 g/m2 Both Sides, g/m2
3.3.4 Zn-5Al-MM—zinc-5 % aluminum-mischmetal. ZGF001 no minimum no minimum no minimum
ZGF45 45 15 35
ZGF60 60 20 50
4. Classification ZGF90 90 30 75
ZGF135 135 45 113
4.1 The material is classified in terms of the base metal and
ZGF180 180 60 150
in terms of the coating. ZGF225 225 78 195
ZGF275 275 94 235
4.2 Base Metal Classifications: ZGF350 350 120 300
4.2.1 The material is available in the designations as fol- ZGF450 450 154 385
ZGF600 600 204 510
lows: ZGF700 700 238 595
4.2.1.1 Commercial Steel (CS Types A, B, and C), A
The coating designation number is the term by which this material is specified.
4.2.1.2 Deep Drawing Steel (DDS), Because of the many variables and changing conditions that are characteristic of
continuous hot-dip coating lines, the zinc-5 % aluminum alloy coating is not always
4.2.1.3 Extra Deep Drawing Steel (EDDS), evenly divided between the two surfaces of a coated sheet; nor is it always evenly
4.2.1.4 Forming Steel (FS Types A and B), distributed from edge to edge. However, the minimum triple- spot average coating
[mass] on any one side shall not be less than 40 % of the single-spot requirement.
4.2.1.5 High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel (HSLAS), B
As it is an established fact that the atmospheric corrosion resistance of zinc-5 %
4.2.1.6 High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel with Improved aluminum alloy-coated sheet products is a function of coating thickness (weight
Formability (HSLAS-F), and [mass]), the selection of thinner (lighter) coating designations will result in reduced
corrosion performance of the Zn-5Al coating. For example, the heavier zinc-5 %
4.2.1.7 Structural Steel (SS). aluminum alloy coatings perform adequately in bold atmospheric exposure
4.2.2 Structural Steel and High Strength Low Alloy Steel whereas the lighter coatings are often further coated with paint or a similar barrier
coating for increased corrosion resistance. Because of this relationship, material
are available in several grades based on mechanical properties. carrying the statement “meets ASTM A875/A875Mrequirements” should also
Structural Steel Grade 50 [340] is available in three classes specify the particular coating type and designation.
C
based on tensile strength. The corrosion performance of Type I Zn-5Al-MM coated sheet products is
nonlinear as the corrosion rate decreases with time, due to the formation of a
4.3 Coating Classifications: characteristic passivation layer.
D
No minimum value means that there are no established minimum requirements
4.3.1 The coating is available in two types, as follows: for triple- and single-spot tests.
4.3.1.1 Type I—Zinc-5 % aluminum-mischmetal (Zn-5Al-
MM), and
4.3.1.2 Type II—Zinc-5 % aluminum-0.1 % magnesium 5. Ordering Information
(Zn-5Al-Mg). 5.1 Zinc-5 % aluminum alloy-coated sheet in coils and cut
4.3.2 The coating is available in two coating classes, or lengths is produced to thickness requirements expressed to
structures, as follows: 0.001 in. [0.01 mm]. The thickness of the sheet includes both
4.3.2.1 Class A—Minimized coating structure, and the base metal and the coating.
4.3.2.2 Class B—Regular coating structure. 5.2 Orders for coated sheet to this specification shall include
4.3.3 The coating is available in several coating the following information, as necessary, to adequately describe
designations, or weights [masses] of coating, as shown in Table the desired product.
1. 5.2.1 Name of material (steel sheet, Zn-5Al alloy coated),
4.3.3.1 The coated sheet is available with the same or 5.2.2 Designations of sheet steel [CS (Type A, B, or C), FS
different coating designations on each surface. (Type A or B), DDS, EDDS, SS, HSLAS, or HSLAS-F].

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5.2.2.1 When a CS type is not specified, Type B will be NOTE 2—The purchaser should be aware that there are variations in
furnished. manufacturing practices among the producers and therefore is advised to
establish the producer’s standard (or default) procedures for thickness
5.2.2.2 When a FS type is not specified, Type B will be tolerances.
furnished.
5.2.3 When a SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F designation is 6. Chemical Composition
specified, state the grade or combination thereof.
5.2.4 ASTM designation number and year of issue, as 6.1 Base Metal:
A875- for inch-pound units or A875M– for SI units, 6.1.1 The heat analysis of the base metal shall conform to
5.2.5 Coating type (I or II) (see 4.3.1), the requirements shown in Table 2 for CS (Types A, B, and C),
5.2.6 Coating designation (see 4.3.3), FS (Types A and B), DDS, and EDDS; and in Table 3 for SS,
5.2.7 Class of coating structure (for example, Class HSLAS, and HSLAS-F.
A—Minimized, etc.) (see 4.3.2), 6.1.2 Each of the elements listed in Tables 2 and 3 shall be
5.2.8 Chemically treated or not chemically treated, included in the report of heat analysis. When the amount of
5.2.9 Oiled or not oiled, copper, nickel, chromium, or molybdenum is less than 0.02 %,
5.2.10 Extra smooth (if required), report the analysis either as <0.02 % or the actual determined
5.2.11 Phosphatized (if required), value. When the amount of vanadium, titanium, or columbium
5.2.12 Dimensions (show thickness, minimum or nominal, is less than 0.008 %, report the analysis either as <0.008 % or
width, flatness requirements and length, if cut lengths). the actual determined value. When the amount of boron is less
5.2.13 Coil size requirements (specify maximum outside than 0.0005 %, report as <0.0005 % or the actual determined
diameter (OD), acceptable inside diameter (ID), and maximum value.
weight [mass]), 6.1.3 See Specification A924/A924M for cast and product
5.2.14 Packaging, analysis procedures.
5.2.15 Certification, if required, and heat analysis and me- 6.2 Coating Bath Analysis:
chanical property report, 6.2.1 The bath metal used in continuous hot-dip Zn-
5.2.16 Application (part identification and description), and 5A1-MM alloy coating of Type I shall meet the chemical
5.2.17 Special requirements (if any). composition limits specified in Specification B750.
5.2.17.1 When the purchaser requires thickness tolerances 6.2.2 The bath metal used in the continuous hot-dip Zn-
for 3⁄8-in. [10-mm] minimum edge distance (see Supplemen- 5Al-Mg alloy coating of Type II shall conform to the require-
tary Requirement in Specification A924/A924M), this require- ments of Table 4.
ment shall be specified in the purchase order or contract.
6.3 Methods of Analysis:
NOTE 1—Typical ordering descriptions are as follows:
6.3.1 Coating Bath Metal—The determination of chemical
Steel sheet, Zn-5Al alloy coated to ASTM A875- , Commercial
Steel—CS Type B, Type I coating, designation GF 115, Class A composition shall be made in accordance with suitable chemi-
(minimized coating structure), chemically treated, oiled, 0.040 min by 34 cal (Test Method E47 for tin), ICP argon plasma spectrometric
by 117 in., for stock tanks. (Test Method E1277), or other methods. In case of dispute, the
Steel sheet, Zn-5Al alloy coated to ASTM A875M- , Structural results secured by Test Method E1277 shall be the basis of
Steel—SS Grade 230, Type II coating, designation ZGF 275, Class B
(regular coating structure), chemically treated, not oiled, phosphatized,
acceptance.
1.00 nominal by 900 mm by coil, 1200 mm max OD, 600 mm ID, 9000 6.3.1.1 A practice for X-ray fluorescence spectrometry for
kg max, for roof deck. the determination of cerium and lanthanum in a zinc-5 %

TABLE 2 Chemical RequirementsA

Composition, %—Heat Analysis Element, Maximum, Unless Otherwise Shown
Designation C Mn P S Al Cu Ni Cr Mo V Cb TiB N B
C,D,E
CS Type A 0.10 0.60 0.030 0.035 ... 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 ... ...
CS Type BF,C 0.02 to 0.15 0.60 0.030 0.035 ... 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 ... ...
CS Type CC,D,E 0.08 0.60 0.10 0.035 ... 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 ... ...

FS Type AC,G 0.10 0.50 0.020 0.035 ... 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 ... ...
FS Type BF,C 0.02 to 0.10 0.50 0.020 0.030 ... 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 ... ...

DDSD,E 0.06 0.50 0.020 0.025 0.01 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 ... ...
min
EDDSH 0.02 0.40 0.020 0.020 0.01 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.10 0.10 0.15 ... ...
min
A
Where an ellipsis (. . .) appears in this table, there is no requirement, but the analysis shall be reported.
B
For steels containing more than 0.2 % carbon, titanium is permitted to 0.025 % provided the ratio of % titanium to % nitrogen does not exceed 3.4.
C
When a deoxidized steel is required for the application, the purchaser has the option to order CS and FS to a minimum of 0.01 % total aluminum.
D
Steel is permitted to be furnished as a vacuum degassed or chemically stabilized steel, or both, at the producer’s option.
E
For carbon levels less than or equal to 0.02 %, vanadium, columbium, or titanium, or combinations thereof are permitted to be used as stabilizing elements at the
producer’s option. In such cases, the applicable limit for vanadium and columbium shall be 0.10 % and for titanium 0.15 %.
F
For CS and FS, specify Type B to avoid carbon levels below 0.02 %.
G
Shall not be furnished as a stabilized steel.
H
Shall be furnished as a stabilized steel.

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TABLE 3 Chemical RequirementsA
Composition, %—Heat Analysis Element, maximum, Unless Otherwise Shown
Designation C Mn P S Cu Ni Cr Mo V Cb TiB N
SS:
Grade 33 [230] 0.20 ... 0.04 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 ...
Grade 37 [255] 0.20 ... 0.10 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 ...
Grade 50 [340] (Class 1 and 2) 0.25 ... 0.20 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 ...
Grade 50 [340] (Class 3) 0.25 ... 0.04 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 ...
Grade 80 [550] 0.20 ... 0.04 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 ...

HSLASC
Grade 50 [340] 0.20 1.20 ... 0.035 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.16 0.01 min 0.005 min 0.01 min ...
Grade 60 [410] 0.20 1.35 ... 0.035 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.16 0.01 min 0.005 min 0.01 min ...
Grade 70 [480] 0.20 1.65 ... 0.035 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.16 0.01 min 0.005 min 0.01 min ...
Grade 80 [550] 0.20 1.65 ... 0.035 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.16 0.01 min 0.005 min 0.01 min ...

HSLAS-FC,D
Grade 50 [340] 0.15 1.20 ... 0.035 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.16 0.01 min 0.005 min 0.01 min ...
Grade 60 [410] 0.15 1.20 ... 0.035 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.16 0.01 min 0.005 min 0.01 min ...
Grade 70 [480] 0.15 1.65 ... 0.035 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.16 0.01 min 0.005 min 0.01 min ...
Grade 80 [550] 0.15 1.65 ... 0.035 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.16 0.01 min 0.005 min 0.01 min ...
A
Where an ellipsis (. . .) appears in this table, there is no requirement, but the analysis shall be reported.
B
Titanium is permitted to 0.025 % provided the ratio of % titanium to % nitrogen does not exceed 3.4.
C
HSLAS and HSLAS-F steels commonly contain the strengthening elements columbium, vanadium, and titanium added singly or in combination. The minimum
requirements only apply to the microalloy elements selected for strengthening of the steel.
D
HSLAS-F steel shall be treated to achieve inclusion control.

TABLE 4 Chemical Requirements, Coating Bath, Type IIA factors that affect the ability of a steel to cold form over a given
Element Composition, weight % radius under shop conditions. These factors include: thickness,
Aluminum 4.5–6.2 strength level, degree of restraint, relationship to rolling
Magnesium 0.06–0.15
Others, total, maxB 0.01
direction, chemistry, and microstructure. Appendix X1 lists the
ZincC remainderC suggested minimum inside radius for 90° cold bending for
A
By agreement between the purchaser and the supplier, analysis may be required structural steel and high-strength, low-alloy steel. They pre-
and limits established for elements not specified in Table 4. suppose “hard way” bending (bend axis parallel to rolling
B
Except iron. direction) and reasonably good shop forming practices. Where
C
For information only. Quantitative determination of the element is not required.
possible, the use of larger radii or “easy way” bends are
recommended for improved performance.
7.4.2 Fabricators should be aware that cracks may initiate
aluminum-mischmetal has been established by the Interna- upon bending a sheared edge. This is not considered to be a
tional Lead Zinc Research Organization, as Practice GF-1. fault of the steel but is rather a function of the induced
6.3.2 In case of dispute, the results secured by Test Method cold-work.
E1277 shall be the basis of acceptance.
8. Coating Properties
7. Mechanical Properties
8.1 Coating Weight [Mass]:
7.1 Structural steel, high-strength low-alloy steel, and high-
8.1.1 Coating weight [mass] shall conform to the require-
strength low-alloy steel with improved formability shall con-
ments as shown in Table 1 for the specific coating designation.
form to the mechanical property requirements of Table 5 for
the grade or combination thereof. 8.1.2 Use the following relationships to estimate the coating
thickness from the coating weight [mass].
7.2 The typical mechanical properties for CS (Types A, B,
8.1.2.1 1.00 oz/ft2 coating weight = 1.75 mils coating
and C), FS (Types A and B), DDS, and EDDS steel sheet
thickness, and
designations are listed in Table 6. These mechanical property
values are nonmandatory. They are solely to provide the 8.1.2.2 6.83 g/m2 coating weight = 1.00 µm coating thick-
purchaser with as much information as possible to make an ness.
informed decision on the steel to be specified. Values outside 8.1.3 Use the following relationship to convert coating
these ranges are to be expected. weight to coating mass:
8.1.3.1 1.00 oz/ft2 coating weight = 305 g/m2 coating mass.
7.3 When base metal mechanical properties are required, all
tests shall be conducted in accordance with the methods 8.2 Coating Weight [Mass] Tests:
specified in Specification A924/A924M. 8.2.1 Coating weight [mass] tests shall be performed in
7.4 Bending Properties: accordance with the requirements stated in Specification A924/
7.4.1 Minimum Cold-Bending Radii—Structural steel and A924M.
high-strength, low-alloy steel, low-alloy sheet steels are com- 8.2.2 The referee method to be used shall be Test Method
monly fabricated by cold bending. There are many interrelated A90/A90M.

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TABLE 5 Mechanical Requirements, Base Metal (Longitudinal)
Inch-Pound Units
Yield Tensile Elongation in
Designation Grade Strength, Strength, 2 in., min,
min, ksi min, psiA %A
SS 33 33 45 20
37 37 52 18
40 40 55 16
50 (Class 1) 50 65 12
50 (Class 2) 50 ... 12
50 (Class 3) 50 70 12
80A 80B 82 ...
HSLAS 50 50 60C 20
60 60 70C 16
70 70 80C 12
80 80 90C 10
HSLAS-F 50 50 60C 22
60 60 70C 18
70 70 80C 14
80 80 90C 12
SI Units
Yield Tensile Elongation
Strength, Strength, in 50 mm,
Designation Grade
min, MPa min, MPaA min, %A
SS 230 230 310 20
255 255 360 18
275 275 380 16
340 (Class 1) 340 450 12
340 (Class 2) 340 ... 12
340 (Class 3) 340 480 12
550D 550B 570 ...
HSLAS 340 340 410C 20
410 410 480C 16
480 480 550C 12
550 550 620C 10
HSLAS-F 340 340 410C 22
410 410 480C 18
480 480 550C 14
550 550 620C 12
A
Where an ellipsis (. . .) appears in this table, there is no requirement.
B
As there is no discontinuous yield curve, the yield point should be taken as the stress at 0.5 % elongation under load or 0.2 % offset.
C
If a higher tensile strength is required, the user should consult the producer.
D
For sheet thicknesses of 0.028 in. and thinner, no tension test is required if the hardness result is Rockwell B85 or higher.

TABLE 6 Typical Ranges of Mechanical Properties (Nonmandatory) (Longitudinal Direction)A, B

Yield Strength Elongation in 2 in.

Designation rm ValueC n ValueD
ksi [MPa] [50 mm], %
E E
CS Type A 25/50 [170/345] $20
E E
CS Type B 30/50 [205/345] $20
E E
CS Type C 25/55 [170/380] $15
FS Type A and BF 25/45 [170/310] $26 1.0/1.4 0.17/0.21
DDSG 20/35 [140/240] $32 1.4/1.8 0.19/0.24
EDDSH 15/25 [105/170] $40 1.6/2.1 0.22/0.27
A
The typical mechanical property values presented here are nonmandatory. They are intended solely to provide the purchaser with as much information as possible to
make an informed decision on the steel to be specified. Values outside of these ranges are to be expected. The purchaser may negotiate with the supplier if a specific
range or a more restrictive range is required for the application.
B
These typical mechanical properties apply to the full range of steel sheet thicknesses. The yield strength tends to increase and some of the formability values tend to
decrease as the sheet thickness decreases.
C
rm Value—Average plastic strain ratio as determined by method in Specification E517.
D
n Value—Strain-hardening exponent as determined by method in Specification E646.
E
No typical mechanical properties have been established.
F
The FS designation encompasses the properties of the previous DQ grade.
G
The DDS designation encompasses the properties of the previous DQSK grade.
H
EDDS Sheet will be free from changes in mechanical properties over time, (that is, nonaging).

8.3 Coating Bend Test—The bend test specimens of coated inside diameter shall have a relation to the thickness of the
sheet designated by the prefix GF [ZGF] shall be capable of specimen as shown in Table 7. Flaking of the coating within
being bent through 180° in any direction without flaking of the 0.25 in. [6 mm] of the edge of the bend specimen shall not be
coating on the outside of the bend only. The coating bend test cause for rejection.

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TABLE 7 Coating Bend Test Requirements for Zinc-5 % Aluminum Alloy Coatings
Ratio of the Inside Bend Diameter to Thickness of the Specimen (Any Direction)
Coating CS, FS, DDS, EDDS HSLAS, Type
DesignationA SS, GradeB A, HSLAS, Type B, Grade
Sheet Thickness, in. [mm]
GradeB
through over over 33 37 40 50 60 50 60 70 80
Coating
0.039 0.039 0.078 [230] [255] [275] [340] [410] [340] [410] [480] [550]
DesignationA
[1.0] [1.0] [3.0]
through
0.079
[2.0]
GF01 [ZGF001] 0 0 0 1 1⁄ 2 2 2 1⁄ 2 GF01 [ZGF001] 11⁄2 3 1 1 11⁄ 2 1 1⁄ 2
GF30 [ZGF90] 0 0 0 11⁄2 2 2 1⁄ 2 GF30 [ZGF90] 11⁄2 3 1 1 11⁄ 2 1 1⁄ 2
GF45 [ZGF135] 0 0 0 11⁄2 2 2 1⁄ 2 GF45 [ZGF135] 11⁄2 3 1 1 11⁄ 2 1 1⁄ 2
GF60 [ZGF180] 0 0 0 11⁄2 2 2 1⁄ 2 GF60 [ZGF180] 11⁄2 3 1 1 11⁄ 2 1 1⁄ 2
GF75 [ZGF225] 0 0 0 11⁄2 2 2 1⁄ 2 GF75 [ZGF225] 11⁄2 3 1 1 11⁄ 2 1 1⁄ 2
GF90 [ZGF275] 0 0 1 11⁄2 2 2 1⁄ 2 GF90 [ZGF275] 11⁄2 3 1 1 11⁄ 2 1 1⁄ 2
GF115 [ZGF350] 0 0 1 11⁄2 2 2 1⁄ 2 GF115 [ZGF350] 11⁄2 3 1 1 11⁄ 2 1 1⁄ 2
GF140 [ZGF450] 1 1 2 2 2 2 ⁄2
1

G165 2 2 2 2 2 2 ⁄2
1

GF185 2 2 2 2 2 2 1⁄ 2
GF210 [ZGF600] 2 2 2 2 2 21⁄2
GF235 [ZGF700] 2 3 3 3 3 3
A
If other coatings are required, the user shall consult the producer for availability and suitable bend test requirements.
B
SS Grades 50 [340] and 80 [550] and HSLAS Type A Grades 70 [480] and 80 [550] are not subject to bend test requirements.

9. Retests and Disposition of Non-Conforming Material 11. Keywords

9.1 Retests, conducted in accordance with the requirements 11.1 coatings, metallic; steel sheet, zinc alloy coated; steel
of the section on Retests and Disposition of Non-Conforming sheet, zinc coated; zinc alloys; zinc-coated steel; zinc-5 %
Material of Specification A924/A924M, are permitted when an aluminum-0.1 % magnesium alloy-coated steel; zinc-5 % alu-
unsatisfactory test result is suspected to be the consequence of minum alloy-coated steel; zinc-5 % aluminum-mischmetal
the test method procedure. alloy-coated steel
9.2 Disposition of non-conforming material shall be subject
to the requirements of 9.2 of Specification A924/A924M.
10. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
10.1 All dimensions and permissible variations shall com-
ply with the requirements of Specification A924/A924M.

APPENDIXES

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. BENDING PROPERTIES

X1.1 Table X1.1 contains suggested minimum inside radii

for cold bending.

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TABLE X1.1 Suggested Minimum Inside Radii for Cold Bending
NOTE 1—t = radius equivalent to the steel thickness.
NOTE 2—The suggested radii should be used as minimums for 90° bends in actual shop practice.
Designation Grade Minimum Inside Radius for Cold BendingA
SS 33 [230] 11⁄2 t
37 [255] 2t
40 [275] 2t
50 [340] (Class 1) not applicable
50 [340] (Class 2) not applicable
50 [340] (Class 3) not applicable
80 [550] not applicable
HSLAS 50 [340] 21⁄2 t
60 [410] 3t
70 [480] 4t
80 [550] 41⁄2 t
HSLAS-F 50 [340] 2t
60 [410] 2t
70 [480] 3t
80 [550] 3t
A
Bending capability may be limited by the coating designation.

X2. RATIONALE FOR CHANGES IN PRODUCT DESIGNATIONS

X2.1 Subcommittee A05.11 has revised the designations product variables such as substrate thickness and coating
used to classify the various products available in each hot-dip weight.
coated specification. The previous “quality” designations have
been replaced with designations and descriptions more closely X2.3 The new designations also provide the user with the
related with product characteristics. Many of the former flexibility to restrict the steels applied on any order. For
“quality” specifications described the steel only in terms of example, a user can restrict the application of ultra low carbon
limited chemical composition, which in some cases was steels on an application through the selection of an appropriate
identical for two or more qualities. The former designations “type” designator.
also did not reflect the availability of new steels which are the X2.4 There is a limited relationship between the former and
result of the use of new technologies such as vacuum degassing current systems of designation. Some of the reasons for this
and steel ladle treatments. limited relationship are: addition of steels not previously
described in ASTM specifications, restrictions placed on
X2.2 The former “quality” designators, defined in very ranges of chemical composition, the addition of typical me-
broad qualitative terms, did not provide the user with all the chanical properties, and the enhanced capability of steel
information needed to select the appropriate steel for an producers to combine chemical composition and processing
application. The new designations are defined with technical methods to achieve properties tailored to specific applications.
information such as specific chemical composition limits and
typical-nonmandatory mechanical properties. These steel char- X2.5 The changes in designation are significant, which may
acteristics are important to users concerned with the weldabil- create transition issues that will have to be resolved. Continued
ity and formability of the coated steel products. The typical dialogue between users and producers will have to be main-
mechanical properties included in the new designation system tained to assist the transition to the new system of designations.
are those indicated by the tension test. These properties are A user with concerns about the appropriate coated steel to order
more predictive of steel formability than other tests such as the for a specific application should consult with a steel supplier or
hardness test which may not compensate adequately for producer.

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X3. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SPECIFICATIONS THAT DESCRIBE REQUIREMENTS FOR A COMMON PRODUCT

X3.1 Standard ISO 14788 may be reviewed for comparison should be consulted for actual requirements. Those who use
with this standard. The relationship between the standards may these documents must determine which specifications address
only be approximate; therefore, the respective documents their needs.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A875/A875M - 10) that may impact the use of this standard. (April 1, 2013)

(1) Added coating weight [mass] designations GF15 [ZGF45]

and GF20 [ZGF60] to Table 1.

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