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ICS 77.150.10

H 61 GB
NATIONAL STANDARD OF
THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
中华人民共和国国家标准
GB/T 6892-2006
Replace GB/T 6892-2000, GB/T 19347-2003, GB/T 19347.2-2005

Wrought Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys

Extruded Profiles for General Engineering
一般工业用铝及铝合金挤压型材

Issued on September 26, 2006 Implemented on February 1, 2007

Jointly issued by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection
and Quarantine (GAQSIQ) and the Standardization
Administration (SAC) of the People's Republic of China

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Contents

Foreword .................................................................................................................................... I
1 Scope ...................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Normative References ............................................................................................................ 1
3 Requirements.......................................................................................................................... 2
3.1 Product Classification .................................................................................................. 2
3.2 Chemical Compositions............................................................................................... 2
3.3 Permissible Dimension Variation................................................................................. 3
3.4 Mechanical Property .................................................................................................... 4
3.5 Conductivity................................................................................................................. 7
3.6 Ultrasonic Test Result .................................................................................................. 8
3.7 Stress Corrosion Resistance ......................................................................................... 8
3.8 Exfoliation Corrosion Property.................................................................................... 8
3.9 Anti-fatigue Corrosion Property .................................................................................. 9
3.10 Macrostructure ........................................................................................................... 9
3.11 Microstructure............................................................................................................ 9
3.12 Appearance quality .................................................................................................... 9
4 Test Methods ........................................................................................................................ 10
4.1 Chemical Composition Analysis Method .................................................................. 10
4.2 Dimension Test Method ............................................................................................. 10
4.3 Mechanical Property Test Method ............................................................................. 10
4.4 Conductivity Testing.................................................................................................. 10
4.5 Ultrasonic Test Method.............................................................................................. 10
4.6 Stress Corrosion Test Method .................................................................................... 10
4.7 Exfoliation Corrosion Test Method............................................................................ 10
4.8 Anti-fatigue Corrosion Test Method .......................................................................... 10
4.9 Inspection Method of Macrostructure........................................................................ 10
4.10 Inspection Method of Microstructure .......................................................................11
4.11 Inspection of Appearance Quality.............................................................................11
5 Heat Treatment System..........................................................................................................11
6 Test Rules ..............................................................................................................................11
6.1 Test and Acceptance....................................................................................................11
6.2 Group ..........................................................................................................................11
6.3 Test Item......................................................................................................................11
6.4 Sampling .................................................................................................................... 12
6.5 Judgment of Test Result............................................................................................. 13
7 Marking, Packing, Transportation and Storage .................................................................... 14
7.1 Marking...................................................................................................................... 14
7.2 Packing, Transportation and Storage ......................................................................... 14
7.3 Quality Certificate...................................................................................................... 15
8 Contract Contents ................................................................................................................. 15
Annex A (Normative) Test Method for Stress Corrosion of the Ring Samples of Wrought

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Aluminium Alloy Products...................................................................................................... 16

A.1 Scope......................................................................................................................... 16
A.2 Method Principle....................................................................................................... 16
A.3 Reagents.................................................................................................................... 16
A.4 Test Solution ............................................................................................................. 16
A.5 Test Equipments........................................................................................................ 16
A.6 Sample Preparation ................................................................................................... 16
A.7 Test Procedures ......................................................................................................... 18
A.8 Test Result and Assessment ...................................................................................... 20
A.9 Test Report ................................................................................................................ 20
Annex B (Normative) Test Method for Exfoliation Corrosion of Wrought Aluminium Alloy
Products ................................................................................................................................... 21
B.1 Scope......................................................................................................................... 21
B.2 Method Principle....................................................................................................... 21
B.3 Reagents .................................................................................................................... 21
B.4 Test Solutions ............................................................................................................ 21
B.5 Test Equipments ........................................................................................................ 21
B.6 Samples ..................................................................................................................... 22
B.7 Test Procedures ......................................................................................................... 22
B.8 Test Result and Assessment....................................................................................... 23
B.9 Test Report ................................................................................................................ 23
Annex C (Normative) Test Method for Fatigue Corrosion of Aluminium Alloys................... 24
C.1 Scope......................................................................................................................... 24
C.2 Method Principle....................................................................................................... 24
C.3 Reagents .................................................................................................................... 24
C.4 Test Solution.............................................................................................................. 24
C.5 Test Equipments ........................................................................................................ 24
C.6 Samples ..................................................................................................................... 24
C.7 Test Procedures ......................................................................................................... 25
C.8 Test Result and Assessment....................................................................................... 26
C.9 Test Report ................................................................................................................ 26

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Foreword

This standard is the combined revision of GB/T 6892-2000 "Wrought Aluminium and
Aluminium Alloys--Extruded profiles for Commercial Usage", GB/T 19347-2003 "Wrought
Aluminum Alloy Extruded Profiles for Railroad Vehicle Structures" and GB/T 19347.2-2005
"Wrought Aluminium Alloy Extruded Profiles for Railroad Vehicle Structures for Special
Environment", and the major amendments are as follows:This standard shall replace GB/T
6892-2000, GB/T 19347-2003 and GB/T 19347.2-2005.
- 1050A, 1200, 1350, 3103, 2014, 2014A, 2017A, 5005, 5005A, 5051A, 5251, 5019 (original
5056A), 5154A, 5454, 5754, 5083, 5086, 6101A, 6101B, 6005A, 6106, 6351, 6261, 6463,
6081, 7003, 7005, 7020, 7022 and 7049A alloys specified in EN 775.2-1997 "Aluminium
and Aluminium Alloy Bars, Pipes and Profiles--Mechanical Properties", 7178 alloy specified
in ASTMB221M-2005 "Wrought Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Extruded Pipes, Bars
and Profiles" and 6463A alloy with mature domestic process also were all included.
- Annex A "Test Method for Stress Corrosion of the Ring Samples of Wrought Aluminium
Alloy Products" was formulated by making reference to ASTMG 47-1990 "Stress
Corrosion Test Method for High-strength Wrought Aluminum Alloy Products" and
ASTMG 64-1985 "Stress Corrosion Test Method for High-strength Aluminum Alloys".
Annexes A, B and C of this standard are normative.
This standard was proposed by the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association.
This standard is under the jurisdiction of and is explained by Standardization
Administration of Nonferrous Metals the Peoples Republic of China.
Chief Drafting Organizations of this standard: Southwest Aluminum (Group) Co., Ltd.,
Guangdong Xingfa Aluminium Co., Ltd., Fujian Minfa Aluminum Co., Ltd., Guangdong JMA
Aluminium Profile Factory Co Ltd., and China National Non-ferrous Metals-Industrial
Standard Metrological Quality Research Institute.
Participating Drafting Organizations of this standard: Lanzhou Aluminum Co., Ltd.
Northwest Aluminum Processing Branch, Northeast Light Alloy Co., Ltd., Hunan Jingge
Holding Group Co., Ltd., General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals, and Huanan
Product Quality Supervision and Inspection Center of China Nonferrous Metal Industry
Chief Drafting Staffs: Li Ruishan, Wu Xikun, Chen Min, Lu Jiyan, Li Xiaofeng, Ge
Lixin, Yang Yaping, Jin Longbing, Chen Tieping, He Yaozu, and Zhou Renliang.
This standard replaces the following editions in turn:
——GB/T 6892-1986, GB/T 6892-2000;
——GB/T 19347-2003;
——GB/T 19347.2-2005.

NOTE: The English version hereof has been translated directly from the openly-published Chinese
standard GB/T 6892-2006. In the event of any discrepancy in the process of implementation, the
Chinese version shall prevail.

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Wrought Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys Extruded Profiles

for General Engineering
一般工业用铝及铝合金挤压型材

1 Scope

This standard specifies the requirements, test methods, test rules and marking, packing,
transportation and storage as well as contract contents of the wrought aluminium and
aluminium alloy extruded profiles for general engineering.
This standard is applicable to the wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy extruded
profiles for general engineering.

2 Normative References

The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this
standard, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated reference, subsequent amendments
to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, all parties coming to an
agreement according to this code are encouraged to study whether the latest editions of these
documents are applicable. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative
document referred to applies.
GB/T 228 "Metallic Materials--Tensile Testing at Ambient Temperature"
GB/T 3190 "Wrought Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy-Chemical Composition"
GB/T 3199 "Wrought Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products-Packing, Marking,
Transporting and Storing"
GB/T 3246.1 "Wrought Aluminium and Aluminum Alloys Products Inspection Method
for Microstructure"
GB/T 3246.2 "Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys--Inspection Method of Microstructure
for Wrought Products"
GB/T 6519 "Process for Ultrasonic Inspection of Wrought Aluminum Alloy Products"
GB/T 6987 "Chemical Analysis Methods of Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys" (All the
Parts)
GB/T 7999 "Optical Emission Spectrometric Analysis Method of Aluminum and
Aluminum Alloys"
GB/T 12966 "The Method for Determining Aluminium Alloys Conductivity Using Eddy
Current"
GB/T 14846 "Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Extruded Profiles-Tolerances on
Dimensions and Form"
GB/T 16865 "Test Pieces for Tensile Test for Wrought Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy
Products"

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GB/T 17432 "Methods of Sampling for Analyzing the Chemical Composition of

Wrought Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy"
YS/T 591 "Heat Treatment of Wrought Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys"

3 Requirements

3.1 Product Classification

3.1.1 Profile classification
The functional classification of profiles is shown as in Table 1.
Table 1
Profile
Available alloy
type

Profile for
5052, 5083, 6061, 6063, 6005A, 6082, 6106, 7003, 7005
vehicle a

1050A, 1060, 1100, 1200, 1350, 2A11, 2A12, 2017, 2017A, 2014, 2014A, 2024, 3A21, 3003, 3103, 5A02, 5A03,
Other 5A05, 5A06, 5005, 5005A, 5051A, 5251, 5052, 5154A, 5454, 5754, 5019, 5083, 5086, 6A02, 6101A, 6101B,
profiles 6005, 6005A, 6106, 6351, 6060, 6061, 6261, 6063, 6063A, 6463, 6463A, 6081, 6082, 7A04, 7003, 7005, 7020,
7022, 7049A, 7075, 7178
a
Profiles for vehicle refer to the profiles that are applicable to the railroad, subway and light rail vehicle structures as well as
other vehicle structures.

3.1.2 Designation illustration

a) Subway profile manufactured from 6005A alloy with the supply condition at T6 and
profile code of ELGDX-15 will be designated as:
Profile for vehicle 6005A-T6 ELGDX-15 GB/T 6892-2006
b) Profiles for electrical apparatus manufactured from 6063 alloy with supply condition
at T5 and profile code of EL1755 will be designated as:
Profile 6063-T5 EL1755 GB/T 6892-2006
3.2 Chemical Compositions
The chemical compositions of such product with alloy designations of 5005A, 5051A,
6101B, 6106, 6261, 6463, 6463A, 6081, 7049A and 7178 shall be in accordance with those
specified in Table 2, and those of the products of other ally designations shall be in
accordance with those specified in GB/T 3190.
Table 2
Mass fraction %

Other
Designation impurities a
Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Zn Ti Alb
In
Single
total

5005A 0.30 0.45 0.05 0.45 0.7~1.1 0.10 0.20 0.05 0.15 Surplus

5051A 0.30 0.45 0.05 0.25 1.4~2.1 0.30 0.20 0.10 0.05 0.15 Surplus

6101B 0.30~0.6 0.10~0.30 0.05 0.05 0.35~0.6 0.10 0.03 0.10 Surplus

6106 0.30~0.6 0.35 0.25 0.05~0.20 0.40~0.8 0.20 0.10 0.05 0.10 Surplus

6261 0.40~0.7 0.40 0.15~0.40 0.20~0.35 0.7~1.0 0.10 0.20 0.10 0.05 0.15 Surplus

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6463 0.20~0.6 0.15 0.20 0.05 0.45~0.9 0.05 0.05 0.15 Surplus

6463A 0.20~0.6 0.15 0.25 0.05 0.30~0.9 0.05 0.05 0.15 Surplus

6081 0.7~1.1 0.50 0.10 0.10~0.45 0.6~1.0 0.10 0.20 0.15 0.05 0.15 Surplus

7049A 0.40 0.50 1.2~1.9 0.50 2.1~3.1 0.05~0.25 7.2~8.4 Ti+Zr:0.25 0.05 0.15 Surplus

7178 0.40 0.50 1.6~2.4 0.03 2.4~3.1 0.18~0.28 6.3~7.3 0.26 0.05 0.15 Surplus

Note: In this table, the single figures represent the maximum value of the percent content of element in mass.

a Other impurities refer to the metallic elements not included or not provided with amount in this table.
b The mass fraction of aluminium is the difference between 100% and the sum of all the metallic elements that are equal to or larger than
0.010%, and the values of every element shall be represented in 0.0X% before calculating the sum.

3.3 Permissible Dimension Variation

3.3.1 Permissible variation of cross-sectional dimensions
3.3.1.1 The permissible deviations for the wall thickness, non-wall thickness dimension and
angle of the cross section of profile shall be in accordance with those specified in the drawing
signed by both parties; provided that no deviation is indicated in the drawing but the
dimension or angle can be measured out directly, their deviations shall be in accordance with
the provisions on ordinary grade as specified in GB/T 14846.
3.3.1.2 The corner radius and fillet radius of the cross section of cross section profile as well
as the clearance among curved surfaces shall be in accordance with those specified in GB/T
14846.
3.3.2 Tortuosity
The tortuosity of the profiles for vehicle shall be in accordance with those specified in
Table 3. The tortuosity of other profiles shall be in accordance with the provisions on the
ordinary grade as specified in GB/T 14846, and it shall be indicated in the drawing or contract
when the tortuosity of high precision grade or super-high precision grade is required.
Table 3
Tortuosity
Tortuosity requirement
classification

Tortuosity of such profile with length less than 4.5m is no larger than 1mm per meter per meter and no
Tortuosity of larger than 1×Lmm in the total length (L meters)
broadside Tortuosity of such profile with length no less than 4.5m is no larger than 1mm per meter per meter and
no larger than 10mm in the total length

Tortuosity of
No larger than 1 mm per 2m and no larger than 6 mm in total length
narrowside

3.3.3 Waviness
The waviness of profile shall be in accordance with the provisions on ordinary grade as
specified in GB/T 14846.
3.3.4 Twist
The twist of profiles for vehicle shall not be larger than 1mm per meter and shall not be
larger than 6mm in the total length. The twist of other profiles shall be in accordance with the
provisions on the ordinary grade as specified in GB/T 14846, and it shall be indicated in the
drawing or contract when the twist of high precision grade or super-high precision grade is
required.
3.3.5 Interplanar spacing
The interplanar spacing on the decorative surface of profile for vehicles shall not be

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larger than 1.8mm and that on the non-decorative surface shall not be larger than 2.4mm. The
interplanar spacing of other profiles shall be in accordance with the provisions on the ordinary
grade as specified in GB/T 14846, and it shall be indicated in the drawing or contract when
the interplanar spacing of high precision grade or super-high precisions grade is required.
3.3.6 Degree of cutting inclination
The degree of cutting inclination of vehicle profiles shall be in accordance with the
provisions on the high precision grade as specified in GB/T 14846, and the degree of cutting
inclination of other profiles shall be in accordance with the provisions on the ordinary grade
as specified in GB/T 14846, and it shall be indicated in the drawing or contract when the
degree of cutting inclination of high precision grade or super-high precision grade is required.
3.3.7 Length variation
The length variation of profiles shall be in accordance with those specified in GB/T
14846.
3.4 Mechanical Property
3.4.1 The longitudinal stretching mechanical property of profiles at room temperature shall be
in accordance with those specified in Table 4. As for those profiles not included in Table 4,
their mechanical properties shall be determined by the supplier and buyer and shall be
indicated in the contract. When the mechanical properties are not indicated in the contract, the
actual measurement results shall be attached.
Table 4
Percentage
Tensile strength Proof strength of non-proportional
Wall elongation/ %
Designation Condition Rm/Mpa extensionRp0.2/MPa
thickness/mm A5.05a A50mmb

No less than

1050A H112 — 60 20 25 23

0 — 60~95 15 22 20
1060
H112 — 60 15 22 20

0 — 75~105 20 22 20
1100
H112 — 75 20 22 20

1200 H112 — 75 25 20 18

1350 H112 — 60 — 25 23

0 — ≤245 — 12 10

≤10 335 190 — 10

2A11
T4 >10~20 335 200 10 8

>20 365 210 10 —

0 — ≤245 — 12 10

≤5 390 295 — 8
2A12 >5~10 410 295 — 8
T4
>10~20 420 305 10 8

>20 440 315 10 —

≤3.2 ≤220 ≤140 — 11

0
2017 >3.2~12 ≤225 ≤145 — 11

T4 — 390 245 15 13

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T4
2017A T4510 ≤30 380 250 10 8
T4511

0 — ≤250 ≤135 12 10

T4 ≤25 370 230 11 10

T4510
2014 >25~75 410 270 10 —
T4511
2014A
T6 ≤25 415 370 7 5
T6510
>25~75 460 415 7 —
T6511

0 — ≤25 ≤150 12 10

T3 ≤15 395 290 8 6

T3510
>15~50 420 290 8 —
2024 T3511

T8
T8510 ≤50 455 38. 5 4
T8511

3A21 0, H112 — ≤185 — 16 14

3003
H112 — 95 35 25 20
3103

5A02 0, H112 — ≤245 — 12 10

5A03 0, H112 — 180 80 12 10

5A05 0, H112 — 255 130 15 13

5A06 0, H112 — 315 160 15 13

5005
H112 — 100 40 18 16
5005A

5051A H112 — 150 60 16 14

5251 H112 — 160 60 16 14

5052 H112 — 170 70 15 13

5154A
H112 ≤25 200 85 16 14
5454

5754 H112 ≤25 180 80 14 12

5019 H112 ≤30 250 110 14 12

5083 H112 — 270 125 12 10

5086 H112 — 240 95 12 10

T4 — 180 — 12 10
6A02
T6 — 295 230 10 8

6101A T6 ≤50 200 170 10 8

6101B T6 ≤15 215 160 8 6

6005 T5 ≤6.3 260 215 — 7

6005A T4 ≤25 180 90 15 13

T6 Solid ≤5 270 225 — 6

profile >5~10 260 215 — 6

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>10~25 250 200 8 6

Hollow ≤5 255 215 — 6

profile >5~15 250 200 8 6

6106 T6 ≤10 250 200 — 6

0 — ≤160 ≤110 14 12

T4 ≤25 205 110 14 12

6351 T5 ≤5 270 230 — 6

≤5 290 250 — 6
T6
>5~25 300 255 10 8

T4 ≤25 120 60 16 14

≤5 160 120 — 6
T5
606 >5~25 140 100 8 6

≤3 190 150 — 6
T6
>3~25 170 140 8 6

T4 ≤25 180 110 15 13

T5 ≤16 240 205 9 7

6061
≤5 260 240 — 7
T6
>5~25 260 240 10 8

0 — ≤170 ≤120 14 12

T4 ≤25 180 100 14 12

≤5 270 230 — 7
T5 >5~25 260 220 9 8
6261 >25 250 210 9 —

Solid ≤5 290 245 — 7

profile >5~10 280 235 — 7
T6
Hollow ≤5 290 245 — 7
profile >5~10 270 230 — 8

T4 ≤25 130 65 14 12

≤3 175 130 — 6
T5
6063 >3~25 160 110 7 5

≤10 215 170 — 6

T6
>10~25 195 160 8 6

T4 ≤25 150 90 12 10

≤10 200 160 — 5

T5
6063A >10~25 190 150 6 4

≤10 230 190 — 5

T6
>10~25 220 180 5 4

T4 ≤50 125 75 14 12
6463 T5 ≤50 150 110 8 6

T6 ≤50 195 160 10 8

6463A T1 ≤12 115 60 — 10

T5 ≤12 150 110 — 6

T6 ≤3 205 170 — 6

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>3~12 205 170 — 8

6081 T6 ≤25 275 240 8 6

0 — ≤160 ≤110 14 12

T4 ≤25 205 110 14 12

6082 T5 ≤5 270 230 — 6

≤5 290 250 — 6
T6
>5~25 310 260 10 8

0 — ≤245 — 10 8

≤10 500 430 — 4

7A04
T6 >10~20 530 440 6 4

>20 560 460 6 —

T5 — 310 260 10 8
7003 ≤10 350 290 — 8
T6
>10~25 340 280 10 8

T5 ≤25 345 305 10 8

7005
T6 ≤40 350 290 10 8

7020 T6 ≤40 350 290 10 8

T6
7022 T6510 ≤30 490 420 7 5
T6511

7049A T6 ≤30 610 530 5 4

T6 ≤25 530 460 6 4

T6510
>25~60 540 470 6 —
T6511

T73
7075 T73510 ≤25 485 420 7 5
T73511

T76 ≤6 510 440 — 5

T76510
>6~50 515 450 6 5
T76511

≤1.6 565 525 — —

T6
>1.6~6 580 525 — 3
T6510
>6~35 600 540 4 3
T6511
7178 >35~60 595 530 4 —

T76 >3~6 525 455 — 5

T76510
>6~25 530 460 6 5
T76511

a A5.65 represents the percentage elongation of the profile with its original scale distance (L0) of 5.65 S0 .

b The elongation of profile with wall thickness no larger than 1.6mm will not be required, and when it is required by the buyers,
it will be determined by both the supplier and the buyer and shall be indicated in the contract.

3.5 Conductivity
The conductivity of such profiles with 7075 alloy supplied at condition of T73, T73510,

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T73511, T76, T76510 and T76511 as well as 7178 alloy supplied at condition of T76, T76510
and T76511 shall be in accordance with those specified in Table 5.
Table 5
Conductivity
Supply Acceptance
Designation index Mechanical property
condition judgment
MS/m(%IACS)

<22.0(38.0) Any value Unqualified

Meeting standard requirement and Rp0.2 is larger than

T73 Unqualified
22.0~23.1 the specified value 82 MPa
T73510
(38.0~39.9) Meeting standard requirement and Rp0.2 is no larger
T73511 Qualified
7075 than the specified value 82 MPa

>23.1(39.9) Meeting the standard requirement Qualified

T76 <22.0(38.0) Any value Unqualified

T76510
≥22.0(38.0) Meeting the standard requirement Qualified
T76511

T76 <22.0(38.0) Any value Unqualified

7178 T76510
≥22.0(38.0) Meeting the standard requirement Qualified
T76511

3.6 Ultrasonic Test Result

As for the profiles requiring ultrasonic test, the testing position and level may be
negotiated between the supplier and buyer and shall be indicated in the contract.
3.7 Stress Corrosion Resistance
As for the profiles in thickness larger than or equal to 20 mm of 7075 alloy at T73,
T73510, T73511, T76, T76510 and T76511 supply condition and 7178 alloy at T76, T76510
and T76511 supply condition as well as the 6005A alloy profiles for vehicles at T5 and T6
conditions, when significant changes exist in the first batch of supplying or process or the
requirement on testing the stress corrosion resistance is indicated in the contract, the stress
corrosion resistance of the product shall be in accordance with those specified in Table 6.
Table 6
Stressing direction of Number of Result
Alloy Condition Proof stress / Mpa
sample testing days requirement

Height direction
75% of the
T73, T73510, T73511 (short transverse ≥20
longitudinal Rp0.2
direction)
7075
Height direction
T76, T76510, T76511 (short transverse 170 ≥20
direction) No crack

Height direction
7178 T76, T76510, T76511 (short transverse 170 ≥20
direction)

75% of the
6005A T5, T6 Any one ≥20
longitudinal Rp0.2

3.8 Exfoliation Corrosion Property

As for the profiles in thickness larger than or equal to 20 mm of 7075 alloy at T73,

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T73510, T73511, T76, T76510 and T76511 supply condition and 5083 alloy at H112 supply
condition, when significant changes exist in the first batch of supplying or process or the
requirement on testing the exfoliation corrosion property is indicated in the contract, the
product shall not appear with the exfoliation corrosion of level EB~ED.
3.9 Anti-fatigue Corrosion Property
As for the 6005A alloy profile for vehicles at T5 and T6 conditions, when significant
changes exist in the first batch of supply or process or the requirement on testing the fatigue
resistance is indicated in the contract, the result of the fatigue corrosion test of Level B stress
level shall be carried out according to those specified in Annex C. In addition, the result shall
meet the acceptance requirements.
3.10 Macrostructure
3.10.1 The low power test piece of profile shall have no crack or shrinkage cavity in tail.
3.10.2 The spot defects such as bright grains, non-metallics, exterior metallics, white spots
and compounds on the low power test piece of profile shall not be more than 2, and the
diameter of every spot shall not be larger than 0.5 mm.
3.10.3 The oxidic coating over the low power test piece of profile shall be in accordance with
those specified in Table 7.
Table 7
When length of every defect is within the following scope
Defect name Inspected area
≤0.3 mm >0.3 mm~2.0 mm >2.0 mm

Oxidic coating Gross section Allowed ≤4 points Disallowed

3.10.4 The depth of stratification around the low power test piece of vehicle profile shall not
exceed the negative deviation of profile, and that of the other profiles shall not exceed 0.5
mm.
3.10.5 The welds of hollow profile are allowed to have the welding marks.
3.11 Microstructure
The microstructure of profile is disallowed to have any overburning.
3.12 Appearance quality
3.12.1 The surface of profile shall be clean and free from cracks or corrosion spots.
3.12.2 The surface of the vehicle profile shall have no peeling or bubbling. It is allowed to
have such partial and slight defects as bruise, scuff, pit and scratch, however, the depth of
these defects in the decorative surface shall not be larger than 0.1 mm.
3.12.3 The surface of the profile not for vehicles is allowed to have peeling, bubble, surface
asperity and partial mechanical damages in depth not exceeding 8% of the nominal wall
thickness of the profile at where the defect exists. However, in the decorative surface, the
extreme depth of all the defects shall not exceed 0.2 mm, and the total area of defects shall
not exceed 2% of the surface area of profile. In the decorative surface, the extreme depth of
all the defects shall not exceed 0.5 mm, and the total area of defects shall not exceed 5% of
the surface area of profile.
3.12.4 At positions of profile under finishing, the depth of the surface defect shall not exceed
the finishing allowance (the difference between the measured thickness and allowable
minimum thickness of this point).
3.12.5 The surface of such profile not for vehicles is allowed to be glazed to smooth surface
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4 Test Methods

4.1 Chemical Composition Analysis Method

The analysis method for the chemical compositions of profiles may be adopted with
GB/T 6987 or GB/T 7999, and the referee method of analysis shall be carried out according to
those specified in GB/T 6987.
4.2 Dimension Test Method
The cross dimensions of the profiles shall be measured by adopting with such measuring
instrument with accuracy no less than 0.02mm, and the other external dimensions may be
measured by adopting such measuring instruments as ruler, meter rule, tape and searcher.
4.3 Mechanical Property Test Method
The room-temperature longitudinal traction test of profile shall be implemented
according to those specified in GB/T 6987. The referee measuring method of percentage
elongation shall be in accordance with those specified in 11.1 of GB/T 228.
4.4 Conductivity Testing
The conductivity of profile shall be tested on the test coupon of tension test piece, the
measuring point shall be in accordance with those specified in Table 8 and the test method
shall be in accordance with those specified in GB/T 12966.
Table 8
Wall thickness of
Measuring point
profile/mm

≤2.50 Measuring at the surface of profile

>2.50~12.50 Measuring at the surface of profile after 10% of wall thickness is processed off

Measuring at the plane that is approximate to the center of the section thickness of profile and is parallel
>12.50~40.00
to the direction of extrusion

Measuring at the plane that is about 10mm away from the center of the section thickness of profile and is
>40.00
parallel to the direction of extrusion

4.5 Ultrasonic Test Method

The ultrasonic test method of profile shall be carried out according to GB/T 6519.
4.6 Stress Corrosion Test Method
The samples for the stress corrosion test of profiles are the C-ring samples (cut off from
7075 and 7178 alloys after they are accepted in the conductivity test), the test method shall be
carried out according to Annex A.
4.7 Exfoliation Corrosion Test Method
The dimensions of the samples for exfoliation corrosion test of profiles are: thickness ×
width (30mm~50mm)× length (100mm), and this 100 mm dimension shall be parallel with
the direction of extrusion of profile. The exfoliation corrosion test method shall be carried out
according to Annex B.
4.8 Anti-fatigue Corrosion Test Method
The method for the antifatigue corrosion test of profiles shall be carried out according to
Annex C.
4.9 Inspection Method of Macrostructure

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The method for the macrostructure inspection on profiles shall be in accordance with
those specified in GB/T 3246.2.
4.10 Inspection Method of Microstructure
The method for microstructural inspection of profiles shall be in accordance with those
specified in GB/T 3246.1.
4.11 Inspection of Appearance Quality
The surface quality of profiles shall be examined visually, when the defect depth is
difficult to be determined, the profile surface may be polished to determine the defect depth.

5 Heat Treatment System

The heat treatment system may be carried out by making reference to YS/T 591.

6 Test Rules

6.1 Test and Acceptance

6.1.1 The technical supervision department of the supplier shall be responsible for testing the
profiles, guaranteeing the product quality meeting those specified in this standard and filling
the quality certificate.
6.1.2 The buyer shall retest the received product products according to those specified in this
standard. When the re-inspection result is dis-accordance with this standard and procurement
contract, the buyer shall inform the supplier in written form, and the issue shall be solved
through negotiation between the supplier and buyer. The objection in appearance quality and
dimensional deviation shall be proposed within one month from the receiving date of the
product, and the objections in other properties shall be proposed within three months from the
receiving date of the product. If lodging arbitration, the arbitration sampling shall be carried
out jointly by the supplier and buyer.
6.2 Group
The profile shall be delivered in batches for acceptance check, and each batch shall be
composed of the profiles of the same designation of alloy, condition and configuration.
6.3 Test Item
6.3.1 Before leaving factory, every batch of products shall be inspected on their chemical
compositions, dimensional deviation, mechanical properties (as for the profiles delivered at 0
conditions, when their mechanical properties at H112 condition are qualified, their annealed
profiles may not be carried out with the mechanical test) and appearance quality.
6.3.2 Except for the profiles at T5 condition among the 6XXX series, the other profiles shall
be inspected on their macrostructure batch by batch.
6.3.3 Except for the on-line quenched products, other quenched products shall be inspected on
their microstructure batch by batch.
6.3.4 The profiles of 7075 alloy at T73, T73510, T73511, T76, T76510 and T76511 conditions
and those of 7178 alloy at T76, T76510 and T76511 conditions shall be inspected on their
conductivity batch by batch.

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6.3.5 As for the profiles in thickness larger than or equal to 20mm and of 70% alloy at T73,
T73510, T73511, T76, T76510 and T76511 conditions and those of 7178 alloy at T76,
T76510 and T76511 conditions, as well as the profiles for vehicles of 6005A alloy at T5 and
T6 conditions, when significant changes exist in the first batch of supplying or in process or
requirement on inspecting the exfoliation corrosion property is indicated in the contract, the
exfoliation corrosion property of products shall be inspected.
6.3.6 As for the profiles of 7075 or 7178 alloy at T76, T76510 and T76511 conditions as well
as the profiles for vehicles of 7005 and 6005A alloys at T5 and T6 conditions and of 5083
alloy at H112 condition, when significant changes exist in the first batch of supplying or in
process or requirement on inspecting the exfoliation corrosion property is indicated in the
contract, the exfoliation corrosion property of products shall be inspected.
6.3.7 As for the profiles for vehicles of 6005A alloy at T5 or T6 condition, when significant
changes exist in the first batch of supplying or in process or requirement on inspecting the
antifatigue corrosion property is indicated in the contract, the products shall be inspected on
their antifatigue corrosion property.
6.4 Sampling
The product sampling shall be in accordance with those specified in Table 9.
Table 9
Serial number Serial number of
of required the chapter and
Test item Sampling specification
chapter an article on test
article methods

Chemical
Testing according to those specified in GB/T 17432 3.2 4.1
Compositions

Permissible
The sampling quantity shall not be less than those specified in
dimension 3.3 4.2
Table 10 and the product shall be inspected one by one
variation

Cutting off the test coupon from the front extruded end. The
Mechanical sample preparation shall meet those specified in GB/T 16865
3.4 4.3
property and the sampling quantity shall be in accordance with those
specified in Table 10

Cutting off the test coupon from the front extruded end. The
Conductivity sampling quantity shall be in accordance with those specified in 3.5 4.4
Table 10

Ultrasonic test
According to the agreement between the two parties 3.6 4.5
result

Stress corrosion Cutting off three test coupons and cutting off 3 adjacent same
3.7 4.6
property samples from every test coupon

Exfoliation Cutting off five test coupons and cutting off 1 sample from every
3.8 4.7
corrosion property test coupon

Antifatigue Cutting off three test coupons and cutting off 1 sample from
3.9 4.8
corrosion property every test coupon

Cutting off test coupon (as for the test weld of hollow profile,
Macrostructure 3.10 4.9
the macrostructure shall be cut from the front extruded end)

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from the tail extruded end. The sampling quantity shall be in

accordance with those specified in Table 10

Cutting off two test coupons and cutting off 1 sample from every
Microstructure 3.11 4.10
test coupon

Appearance
Inspecting one by one 3.12 4.11
quality

Note: To test the mechanical property, conductivity, stress corrosion property, exfoliation corrosion property, antifatigue corrosion
property and microstructure of the asquenched products, the manufacturing plant shall sample according to the number of heat
treating furnace and also shall sample in batches during the arbitration.

Table 10
Amount of every batch or every furnace /stick Sampling quantity /stick

≤50 2

>50~90 3

>90~150 5

>150~280 8

>280~500 13

>500~1200 20

6.5 Judgment of Test Result

6.5.1 Products of one batch are unqualified when the chemical compositions are unqualified.
6.5.2 When the tortuosity factor of the total length is larger than 6mm, the test result shall be
judged through negotiation between the supplier and buyer. When the other dimensional
deviations are unqualified, this stick will be unqualified when it is inspected one by one. The
product not inspected one by one also will be judged as unqualified, however, the products
are allowed to be inspected one by one and the qualified ones will be delivered.
6.5.3 When the mechanical properties of such profiles of 3A21 or 5A02 alloy delivered at
H112 condition are unqualified, a retest can be conducted onto the samples after they are
annealed; when the other mechanical properties are unqualified, samples in a double quantity
shall be collected from this batch (or heat treating furnace) of products for repeated test, and
this whole batch of products will be judged as qualified when the repeated test results are all
accepted. If the repeated test results are still not qualified, then this batch of products will be
judged as unqualified. However, they can be inspected one by one by the supplier, and the
qualified ones can be delivered. Or the supplier is allowed to carry out heat treatment again
and resample for test.
6.5.4 When the conductivity is unqualified, this batch (or heat treating furnace) of products
will be unqualified. However, the supplier is allowed to carry out the heat treatment again and
retest the products on the mechanical property and conductivity.
6.5.5 When ultrasonic test is unqualified, this stick will be unqualified when products are
inspected one by one. The products not inspected one by one also will be judged as
unqualified, however, the products are allowed to be inspected one by one and the qualified
ones will be delivered.
6.5.6 When the stress corrosion property is unqualified, this batch (or heat treating furnace) of
products will be unqualified. However, the supplier is allowed to carry out the heat treatment
again and retest the products on the mechanical property and stress corrosion property. Those

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with requirement on conductivity still shall be inspected on their conductivity.

6.5.7 When the exfoliation corrosion property is unqualified, this batch (or heat treating
furnace) of products will be unqualified. However, the supplier is allowed to carry out the
heat treatment again and retest the mechanical property, stress corrosion property and
exfoliation corrosion property of products, and it also shall inspect the conductivity as for the
products with requirement on conductivity.
6.5.8 When the antifatigue corrosion property is unqualified, this batch (or heat treating
furnace) of products will be unqualified. However, the supplier is allowed to carry out the
heat treatment again and retest the products on the mechanical property and antifatigue
corrosion property.
6.5.9 When the macrostructure is unqualified, products shall be judged as follows:
6.5.9.1 When the macrostructure is unqualified because of such metallurgical defects as
cracks, bright grains, non-metallics, exterior metallics, white spots, compound and oxidic
coating, this batch of products will be judged as unqualified. However, they can be inspected
one by one and the qualified ones can be delivered.
6.5.9.2 When macrostructure is unqualified because of stratification or shrinkage cavity in tail,
it is allowed to cut off one part from the tail extruded end of profile for the repeated test until
the test is qualified, and then the other products in this batch shall be cut off with their tails
according to the aforementioned maximum length of the flaw distribution or be tested one by
one, thus the qualified ones can be delivered.
6.5.9.3 When macrostructure of hollow profile is unqualified because of welds, it is allowed
to cut off one part from the front extruded end of profile for the repeated test until the test is
qualified, and then the other products in this batch shall be cut off with their heads according
to the aforementioned maximum length of the flaw distribution or be tested one by one, thus
the qualified ones can be delivered.
6.5.10 When the microstructure is unqualified, this batch (or heat treating furnace) of
products will be unqualified.
6.5.11 When appearance quality is unqualified, this stick will be unqualified. It is allowed to
cut off the unqualified part of product and retest it, and the qualified ones will be delivered.

7 Marking, Packing, Transportation and Storage

7.1 Marking
7.1.1 Those accepted products shall be printed with the following marks (or stuck with
labels):
a) Inspection stamp of the technical supervision department of supplier;
b) Designation;
c) Supply condition;
d) Lot identification mark.
7.1.2 The marks on the packing boxes of products shall be in accordance with those specified
in GB/T 3199.
7.2 Packing, Transportation and Storage
The profiles shall not be lubricated, and the packing manner and method shall be

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determined through negotiation between the two parties. Other requirements shall be in
accordance with those specified in GB/T 3199.
7.3 Quality Certificate
Each batch of profiles shall be accompanied by the product quality certificate, which
including:
a) Name, address, telephone and fax of suppliers;
b) Product name;
c) Designation, supply condition and configuration;
d) Batch number;
e) Net weight or number of packages;
f) Check result of every analytical items as well as the stamp of technical supervision
department;
g) Serial number of this standard;
h) Packing date (or release date).

8 Contract Contents

The procurement contracts (purchase order) of the products listed in this standard shall
include the following contents:
a) Product name;
b) Designation of alloy;
c) Supply condition;
d) Dimensions or type;
e) High precision grade or super-high precision grade of certain dimension indexes;
f) Requirements on ultrasonic wave;
g) Requirements on stress corrosion property;
h) Requirements on exfoliation corrosion property;
i) Requirements on antifatigue corrosion property;
j) Weight (or number of packages);
k) Serial number of this standard.

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Annex A (Normative) Test Method for Stress Corrosion of the Ring

Samples of Wrought Aluminium Alloy Products

A.1 Scope
This appendix specifies the stress corrosion test method for ring samples of wrought
aluminium alloy products of 2××× (copper content of 1.8%~7.0%) series, 7×××(copper
content 0.4%~2.8%) and 6×××.
This annex is applicable to the such wrought aluminium alloy products of 2×××(copper
content of 1.8%~7.0%) series, 7××× (copper content 0.4%~2.8%) and 6××× as aluminium
alloy panels, belts, pipes, bars, profiles and forgings.
A.2 Method Principle
This method is to apply constant varying stress on the C-type ring samples, periodically
dip the samples into the test solution and inspect whether the material is eroded and cracks
within the stipulated time so as to assess the stress corrosion sensibility and stress corrosion
ability of the material.
A.3 Reagents
A.3.1 Sodium chloride (Nacl, ρ=2.16 g/cm3).
A.3.2 Distilled water or deionized water.
A.3.3 Sodium hydroxide (NaOH, ρ=2.13 g/cm3).
A.3.4 Hydrochloric acid (HCl, ρ=1.10 g/mL).
A.4 Test Solution
Sodium chloride water solution (ρ=35 g/L, pH=6.4~7.2): This water solution shall be
prepared with sodium chloride (A.3.1) and distilled water or deionized water (A.3.2) and shall
be adjusted with sodium hydroxide (A.3.3) or hydrochloric acid (A.3.4).
A.5 Test Equipments
Various ring sample stress corrosion testers that meet those specified in the national or
professional standards shall be adopted.
A.6 Sample Preparation
A.6.1 Sampling
A.6.1.1 The sampling shall be in accordance with those specified in the product standard,
when it is not provided in the product standard, it shall be implemented according to this
method.
A.6.1.2 The C-ring samples of the extruded pipes, bars and profiles are shown as in Figure
A.1. The C-ring samples of rolled plates are shown as in Figure A.2. The C-ring samples of
forged products are shown as in Figure A.3.

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Height direction
Longitudinal elevation
(direction of extrusion)

Transverse direction
Figure A.1 C-ring Sampling Diagram of Extruded Products

Rolling direction
Thickness direction

Width direction

Figure A.2 C-ring Sampling Diagram of Rolled Products

Height direction

Metal flowline direction

Transverse direction

Figure A.3 C-ring Sampling Diagram of Forged Products

A.6.2 Sample processing
A.6.2.1 The configuration of samples shall be determined by testers according to specific
circumstances, however, the diameter of samples shall be guaranteed among 16mm~32mm,
and the ratio between diameter and thickness shall be among 11~16. The finish machining of
samples shall be carried out after the heat treatment for fear that large residual stress produces.
The roughness of the primary surface of sample shall not be larger than 0.8μm. The samples
shall be free from such defects as scratch marks, drop pits and burr. During the machining
process, the samples shall be protected from producing plastic deformation.
A.6.2.2 The type of samples is as shown in Figure A.4.

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B minimum

Direction of principal stress

Figure A.4 Diagram of the Type of C-ring Samples

A.6.3 Sample quantity
The quantity of samples shall be in accordance with those specified in the product
standard, when it is not provided in the product standard, and it shall be implemented
according to those specified in Table A.1.
Table A.1
Sampling from every Cutting test Sample quantity of every test Total number of
Variety
batch coupon coupon samples

Extruded pipe, bar and 1 from very

3 sticks 3 9
profile stick

1 from very
Rolled plates 3 blocks 3 9
block

2 from every
Forged products 1 piece 3 6
piece

A.6.4 Surface preparation

The oil stain on the sample surface shall be removed by adopting with organic solvent
(such as gasoline and alcohol).
A.7 Test Procedures
A.7.1 Before the test, the samples shall be inspected on their appearance and dimensions,
however, no damages can be made to the samples.
A.7.2 The test solution shall be made and prepared, the area ratio between solution and
sample shall not be less than 30 mL/cm2. Unless otherwise provided, the test temperature
shall be 27℃±1℃, and the relative humidity of the test space shall be controlled within the
scope of (45±6)%.
A.7.3 The proof stress shall be calculated. The proof stress and test period shall be in
accordance with those specified in the product standard. If not provided in the product
standard, the proof stress and test period shall be implemented agree on according to those
specified in Table A.2; as for the wrought products of other designations and conditions or
varieties outside the scope specified in Table A.2, the proof stress and test period shall be
agreed by both the supplier and the buyer and also shall be indicated in the contract.
Table A.2
Test period Result
Designation Condition Stressing direction of sample Proof stress /MPa
/d requirement

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T73, T73510, Height direction (short 75% of longitudinal

≥20
T73511 transverse direction) Rp0.2
7075
T76, T76510, Height direction (short
170 ≥20
T76511 transverse direction)
No crack
T76, T76510, Height direction (short
7178 170 ≥20
T76511 transverse direction)

75% of longitudinal
6005A T5, T6 Any one ≥20
Rp0.2

A.7.4 The materials of the same series of the experimental alloy shall be adopted as bolts and
nuts. The stress bolt shall be screwed, which means the surface at C ring is under the action of
tension stress. The radial compression amount of the C ring shall be calculated according to
Formula (A.1). The outside diameter of C ring after being applied with stress shall be
calculated according to Formula (A.2).

fπD 2
Δ= (A.1)
4 EtZ
Where:
Δ——the radial compression amount of C ring in the unit of millimeter (mm);
f——the proof stress in unit of megapascal (MPa);
D——the pitch diameter of c ring (D=OD-t), the unit is millimeter (mm);
E——the elastic modulus of material in unit of megapascal (MPa);
t——the wall thickness of C ring, and the unit is millimeter (mm);
Z——the correction coefficient of bent beam (see Figure A.5).
ODf=OD-Δ (A.2)
Where:
ODf——the outside diameter of C ring after being applied with stress, the unit is
millimeter (mm);
OD——the outside diameter of C ring before applying stress (measured in the direction
of stressing bolt, the accuracy shall reach±0.01mm), and the unit is millimeter (mm);
Δ——the radial compression amount of C ring, the unit is millimeter (mm).
A.7.5 After applying stress onto the samples, the bolts, nuts and the small part of sample
surface adjacent to them shall be coated with water resistant paints.
A.7.6 The sample shall be fixed onto the test equipment with plastic wires so as to make the
sample be immersed in the test solution entirely or alternately.
A.7.7 The test shall be started as soon as possible after applying stress on samples, and the
maximum interval before starting the test after applying stress shall not exceed 4h generally.
A.7.8 The entire or alternate immersion test adopted in the test shall be in accordance with
those specified in the product standard. If not provided in the product standard, the alternate
immersion test shall be carried out according to the cycle period, the cycle period is to
immerge the sample in the test solution for 10min and then expose it in the air for 50 min per
hour.
A.7.9 Within the periodic immersion period, the samples shall not contact mutually or contact
with any other uncovered metal. The materials of the same chemical compositions may be
placed on one same tank.

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Z (correction coefficient of bent beam)

Figure A.5 Correction Coefficient Diagram of Bent Beam

A.7.10 The moisture lost by evaporation must be supplemented every day in order to keep the
concentration of solution. And the test solution shall be replaced once every two weeks.
A.7.11 The test may be interrupted temporarily when replacing the solution or inspecting the
samples.
A.7.12 The samples shall be observed with naked eyes or with magnifier, and the corrosion
cracking time of the samples shall be recorded.
A.7.13 At the end of the test, the samples may be cleaned with any one kind of the detergents
as listed in Table A.3 for the convenience of observing.
Table A.3
Detergent composition
Type Temperature Time
CrO3 H3PO4(ρ=1.69g/mL) H2O HPNO3(ρ=1.42g/mL)

Detergent I 30 g 50 mL 1L — 80℃ Till the sample is clean

Detergent II — — — Proper quantity Room temperature Till the sample is clean

A.8 Test Result and Assessment

The test result will be judged as qualified when the samples do not crack within the
specified test period. If any one sample cracks, the test result will be judged as unqualified.
A.9 Test Report
The test report shall at least include the following contents:
a) Tested alloy and condition;
b) Test conditions and radial compression amount of C ring;
c) Test period;
d) Cracking time (the passed test period when cracking happens);
e) Whether the test result is qualified;
f) Tester, verifier and test date.

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Annex B (Normative) Test Method for Exfoliation Corrosion of

Wrought Aluminium Alloy Products

B.1 Scope
This appendix specifies the test method for the constant immersion type exfoliation
corrosion of the wrought aluminium alloy products of 2×××, 5×××, 6××× and 7×××series.
This annex is applicable to the such wrought aluminium alloy products of 2×××, 5×××,
6××× and 7××× series as aluminium alloy panels, belts, pipes, bars, profiles and forgings.
B.2 Method Principle
This method is a kind of test method by accelerating the exfoliation corrosion, which is
to carry out a certain period of total immersion test on the test material in the corrosive
solution under certain conditions and to evaluate the exfoliation corrosion sensibility of
material by visual inspection or metallographical observation method.
B.3 Reagents
B.3.1 Reagents of 2×××, 6××× and 7×××series
B.3.1.1 Sodium chloride (NaCl, ρ=2.16 g/cm3)
B.3.1.2 Potassium nitrate (KNO3, ρ=2.10 g/cm3)
B.3.1.3 Distilled water or deionized water
B.3.1.4 Nitric acid (HNO3, 7+3)
B.3.2 Reagents of 5×××series
B.3.2.1 Ammonium chloride (NH4Cl, ρ=1.53 g/cm3)
B.3.2.2 Ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3, ρ=1.78 g/cm3)
B.3.2.3 Ammonium tartrate ([NH4]2C4H2O, ρ=1.66 g/cm3)
B.3.2.4 Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2, ρ=1.46 g/mL)
B.3.2.5 Distilled water or deionized water
B.4 Test Solutions
B.4.1 Aluminium alloy test solution of 2×××, 6××× and 7×××series
234g of sodium chloride (B.3.1.1) and 50g of potassium nitrate (B.3.1.2) shall be taken
and dissolved in distilled water (B.3.1.3), and then 6.3mL of nitric acid (B.3.1.4) shall be
added, and the solution shall be diluted up to 1000mL by adding distilled water (or deionized
water) (B.3.1.3). This kind of solution contains 4.0mol of sodium chloride, 0.5mol of
potassium nitrate and 0.1mol of nitric acid. And the pH value of this solution is about 0.4.
B.4.2 Aluminium alloy test solutions of 5×××series
53.5g of ammonium chloride (B.3.2.1), 20g of ammonium nitrate (B.3.2.2) and 1.84g of
ammonium tartrate (B.3.2.3) shall be taken and dissolved in a little distilled water or
deionized water, and then 10mL of hydrogen peroxide (B.3.2.4) will be added into the
solution, finally, the solution shall be diluted up to 1000mL by adding distilled water or
deionized water (B.3.2.5). This kind of solution contains 1mol of ammonium chloride,
0.25mol of ammonium nitrate, 0.01mol of ammonium tartrate and 0.09mol of hydrogen
peroxide, and its pH value is about 5.2~5.4.
B.5 Test Equipments
Appropriate containers made up of glass, plastic or other inert materials all can be used

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to contain the test solution and samples. According to the shapes and dimensions of the
samples, bars or brackets of glass, or other inert materials can be made at the bottom of the
container to support the samples. The container shall be covered with removable cover in
order to reduce the evaporation of solution.
B.6 Samples
B.6.1 The dimensions of the sample shall be in accordance with those specified in the product
standard, if they are not provided in the product standard, the width of the sample shall be
30mm~50mm; the length of the sample shall be 100mm, as for the extruded products, the
length of sample shall be parallel with the direction of extrusion; as for the rolled product, this
length shall be parallel with the final rolling direction, and as for the forgings, the length shall
be parallel with the final direction of flow. The thickness of the sample shall be the original
thickness of products, which generally shall not be less than 2.5 mm; as for the products with
coating layer, a surface layer of about 10% of the original thickness shall be machined off so
that the coating layer will be removed.
B.6.2 The edges of the samples sawed off may not be machined. The primary test surface of
the sample shall be exposed, and the other surfaces may be protected with paint or protective
layer. The surface perpendicular to the primary test surface may not be protected.
B.6.3 The same batch of samples for test shall be taken from one same batch or one same heat
treating furnace.
B.6.4 The prepared samples shall be stored and protected against deformation, superficial
degradation and corrosion.
B.7 Test Procedures
B.7.1 Before the test, the samples shall be inspected on their appearance and dimensions,
however, no damages can be made to the samples during the inspection.
B.7.2 The test solution shall be made and prepared. Unless otherwise specifically provided,
the temperature of the test solution for the alloys of 2×××, 6××× and 7××× series shall be
27℃±1℃, the temperature for alloys of 5××× series shall be 65℃±1℃, and the relative
humidity in the test space shall be controlled within (45±6)% as much as possible.
B.7.3 All the samples shall be cleaned thoroughly off the oil stain, dust and grease and shall
be tested as soon as they are cleaned or be stored in drier temporarily.
B.7.4 The non-primary test surfaces of the samples shall be protected by adopting with paints
or protective layer, and the surface perpendicular to the primary test surface shall not be
protected. The paints maintain or protective layer must have nice adhesive force for fear that
crevice corrosion happens at the lower edge of the paints or protective layer, in addition, the
paints or protective layer shall not have such ions or preservative oil that can seep out.
B.7.5 Fresh solution shall be adopted in every test, the solution shall be kept static during the
test, and the solution shall not be replaced during the test period.
B.7.6 Adequate amount of solution shall be used in the test, and the ratio between the solution
volume and the immersed area of the sample surface shall be 10 mL/cm2~30 mL/cm2.
B.7.7 The samples shall be immersed in the solution and placed on the bar or bracket of inert
materials at the container bottom. The primary test surfaces of the samples of 2×××, 6××× and
7×××series shall be upward at the horizontal position to prevent the surface corrosion
substances from losing, and the samples of 5×××series shall be placed in the solution
vertically with their top ends under the solution surface by at least 25 mm.

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B.7.8 The samples shall be observed when it the immersed by 6h~24h and then shall be
continued to be immersed. As for the alloys of 6××× and 7×××series, the total immersion time
shall be 48h; as for the alloys of 2×××series, the total immersion time shall be 96h; and as for
the alloys of 5×××series, the total immersion time shall be 24h.
B.8 Test Result and Assessment
B.8.1 Result assessment
B.8.1.1 Assessment grade
B.8.1.1.1 The immersed samples shall be inspected directly at the moist state, and the grade
shall be assessed. The samples shall be washed with water after the inspection and assessment,
and then they shall be immersed in concentrated nitric acid for another 30 min and be washed
with water again, and they shall be dried by blowing finally.
B.8.1.1.2 According to Table B.1, the test result code and the corrosion grade of the samples
shall be assessed by visual observation.
Table B.1
Code number Grade Explanation to grade

No visible
N —
corrosion

Spot
P Discontinuous small pits or small spotted bubbles appear in the surface
corrosion

The metal forms into visible laminated in various modes. And the corrosion can be divided
E(EA~ED)
into four grades including EA~ED according to the varying degrees

EA Tiny scars, cracks, flakes or powders with only slight separation appear on the surface

EB Exfoliation Obvious delamination appears on the surface and also penetrates into the metal
corrosion The surface delaminates severely and the delamination penetrates into the metal by quite a
EC
large depth

The surface delaminates very seriously and the delamination also penetrates into the metal,
ED
metal loss happens

B.8.1.2 Acceptance Judgment

Whether the result of the exfoliation corrosion test is accepted shall be in accordance
with those specified in the product standard. If it is not provided in the product standard, the
judgment shall be subjected to that no corrosion of Grade EB~ED appears.
B.9 Test Report
The test report shall at least include the following contents:
a) Tested alloy and condition;
b) Test conditions
c) Grade of result assessment;
d) Whether the test result is qualified;
e) Tester, verifier and test date.

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Annex C (Normative) Test Method for Fatigue Corrosion of

Aluminium Alloys

C.1 Scope
This annex specifies the test method for the fatigue corrosion of the profiles for vehicle
structures of 6005A aluminium alloy at T5 and T6 conditions.
This annex is applicable to the profiles for vehicle structures of 6005A aluminium alloy
at T5 and T6 conditions.
C.2 Method Principle
This method is to place the samples in the etching solution, multiply the proof strength
of non-proportional extension of this material by a certain percentage and take it as the stress
level of this material, take this stress value as the ultimate load of the corrosion fatigue test,
and obtain the minimum load of the test by determining the stress ratio and determine the
cracking frequency of this material by applying loads on the material sample with fatigue
corrosion tester till it cracked, and thereby to assess the corrosion fatigue property of this
material.
C.3 Reagents
C.3.1 Sodium chloride (NaCl, ρ=2.16 g/cm3).
C.3.2 Sodium chromate (Na2CrO4, ρ=2.72 g/cm3).
C.3.3 Distilled water or deionized water.
C.4 Test Solution
(20±1)g of sodium chloride (C.3.1) and (5±0.5)g of sodium chromate (C.3.2) shall be
respectively dissolved in a little distilled water or deionized water (C.3.3), the solutions shall
be transferred into 1000mL measuring flasks and diluted up to 1000mL by adding water, and
the solution shall be respectively blended.
C.5 Test Equipments
C.5.1 Different types of fatigue testers with axial loading function may be adopted for the test.
The relative error in the indicating value of the dead load of tester shall not be larger than
±1% of the indicating value and the relative variation in the indicating value shall not be
larger than 1% of the indicating value.
C.5.2 The relative error in the indicating value of the dynamic load of the tester shall not be
larger than ±3% of the ultimate load in every cycle, and the relative variation in the indicating
value of the dynamic load through the whole testing process shall not be larger than 3% of the
indicating value.
C.5.3 Within the applied spatial dimension, the stressing axiality of the upper and lower jigs
of the tester shall not be larger than 10%.
C.5.4 The tester shall be certified once every 1000h of operating or every year, and the
frequency shall be subjected to the one with shorter calibration interval. For all the shift
positions that may influence the accuracy of the tester, the tester shall be certificated
immediately after it is maintained or adjusted.
C.6 Samples
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of the profile and shall be milled at their edges with milling machine. During the processing
process of the samples, it shall be ensured that the sample surface shall not be overheated.
C.6.2 The thickness of the sample shall be the original thickness of profile, the length and
width of the sample may be determined by making reference to the relevant national or
professional standards and shall be in accordance with the requirements of the tester so that
the maximum absolute value of the loads on the sample can be ensured no less than 25% of
the full range of the load level of the tester or no larger than 90% of the full range of the
adopted load level. The ratio between the bed cross-sectional area at the gripped end of the
sample and the working section area depends upon the gripping mode of the sample, which
generally shall not be less than 1.5.
C.6.3 When selecting the sample size, the resonance caused by the approximate natural
frequency of the sample and the test frequency shall be avoided.
C.6.4 The sample surface shall be free from any abrasion, and the surface roughness of the
smooth and notched bar test section of the finished sample shall not be larger than 0.4μm.
C.6.5 The measurement accuracy of the sample shall be ±0.01 mm.
C.7 Test Procedures
C.7.1 Before the test, the samples shall be inspected on their appearance and dimensions,
however, no damages can be made to the samples during the inspection.
C.7.2 The oil stain, grime and grease on the sample surface shall be cleaned off with gasoline
and alcohol, and the sample shall be tested immediately or be stored in drier temporarily.
C.7.3 The test loading stress shall be determined. The ultimate loading stress in the test shall
be determined according to the stress level of the material; the stress level of the material is
related to the proof strength of non-proportional extension of the material, which is shown as
in Table C.1.
Table C.1
Stress level Ultimate loading stress

A ≥75% Rp0.2

B ≥50% Rp0.2

C ≥25% Rp0.2

C.7.4 After determining the ultimate loading stress, the stress ratio (the ratio between the
maximum and minimum stresses), the load waveform and the test frequency shall be
determined. Generally, the stress ratio is 0.1, the load waveform is of sine wave, and the test
frequency is less than 10Hz.
C.7.5 The test solution shall be added to immerse the entire samples (at least 6 parallel
samples) in the test solution, and then the samples shall be loaded immediately. The ratio
between the solution volume and the immersed surface area of the sample shall not be less
than 20 mL/cm2.
C.7.6 During the test, loads shall be applied stably and precisely and shall not be oversized.
During the test, the solution shall be kept static and will not be replaced within the required
test period. The temperature of the solution shall be controlled at 24℃±3℃.
C.7.7 Testers shall install the samples by wearing with gloves and shall not contact with the
samples by hands directly. The sample shall be installed carefully to make the sample be
coaxial with the upper and lower grip holders of the tester, and the other stresses except for
the axial stress of the sample shall be reduced.

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