ASTM B 917/B 917M:2025

1.1 This practice covers, when specified by material specification or purchase order, the heat treatment of aluminum alloy castings from all casting processes. 1.1.1 The heat treatment of aluminum alloy castings used in specific aerospace applications is covered in AMS 2772 and specific AMS material specifications. 1.1.2 The heat treatment of wrought aluminum alloys is covered in Practice B918/B918M . 1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated are not necessarily equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance to the standard, each system shall be used independently from each other, and the values from the two systems shall not be combined. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

25.200, 77.150.10