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Designation: B753 − 07 (Reapproved 2018)

Standard Specification for

Thermostat Component Alloys1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B753; 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 B162 Specification for Nickel Plate, Sheet, and Strip

1.1 This specification describes requirements for alloys to B388 Specification for Thermostat Metal Sheet and Strip
be used as components in the manufacture of bonded multi- E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma-
component thermostat metal strip. More specifically it de- terials
scribes alloys having composition, and thermal expansion E228 Test Method for Linear Thermal Expansion of Solid
suitable for application in thermostat metal sheet and strip. Materials With a Push-Rod Dilatometer
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded 3. Ordering Information
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only 3.1 Orders for this material under this specification shall
and are not considered standard. include the following information:
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the 3.1.1 Alloy type,
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3.1.2 Size,
responsibility of the user of this standard to become familiar
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with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate 3.1.4 Marking and packaging, and
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product/material as provided
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by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety, health, 3.1.5 Certification, if required.
and environmental practices, and determine the applicability
4. General Requirements
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1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- 4.1 The material shall be free of scale, slivers, cracks,
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- seams, corrosion and other defects as best commercial practice
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the will permit. Surfaces shall be uniform and sufficiently clean so
Development of International Standards, Guides ASTM B753-07(2018)
and Recom- that commonly used methods of surface preparation, or pre-
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mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical bond cleaning will allow bonding of the entire mating surfaces.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. Since surface condition can vary for different alloys and
because bonding practices vary, product surface condition can
2. Referenced Documents
be agreed upon between supplier and purchaser.
2.1 ASTM Standards:2
A480/A480M Specification for General Requirements for 5. Chemical Composition
Flat-Rolled Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate,
Sheet, and Strip 5.1 The material shall be manufactured to the chemical
B63 Test Method for Resistivity of Metallically Conducting compositions shown in Table 1.
Resistance and Contact Materials 5.2 The manufacturer will insure uniformity of composition
B152/B152M Specification for Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate, throughout a heat lot to provide uniform thermal expansion and
and Rolled Bar electrical resistivity properties. See Specifications B152/
B152M and B162.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee 6. Thermal Expansion Requirements
B02.10 on Thermostat Metals and Electrical Resistance Heating Materials.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2018. Published November 2018. Originally 6.1 Samples tested in accordance with 6.2 shall exhibit
approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as B753 – 07 (2013).
DOI: 10.1520/B0753-07R18.
thermal expansion properties described in Table 2.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, [Link], or
6.2 One test sample representing each heat lot shall be
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@[Link]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on machined to a suitable specimen configuration, heat treated in
the ASTM website. accordance with instructions in Table 2 and Test Method E228.

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TABLE 1 Suggested Compositions For Thermostat Alloys All Elements Indicated As Weight Percent
NOTE 1—Composition requirements show major elements as being nominal. These nominal requirements indicate they are to be adjusted by the
manufacturer so that the alloys meet the requirements for thermal expansion shown in Table 2. Other elements not shown, may be present in residual
amounts. These shall not be present in sufficient quantity as to significantly affect the performance in the intended application.
Alloy Description T-10 T-20 T-22 T-18 T-19 T-14 T-25
Carbon 0.1 max 0.05 max 0.12 nom 0.15 max 0.5 nom 0.5 max 0.15 max
Manganese 72.0 nom 6.5 nom 0.60 max 0.80 max 1.0 nom 9.0 nom 1.0 max
Silicon, max 0.25 0.3 0.30 0.50 0.40 0.30 1.0
Phosphorus, max 0.030 0.02 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025
Sulfur, max 0.030 0.01 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025
Chromium 0.25 max ... 3.0 nom 11.0 nom 2.0 nom ... 8.0 nom
Nickel, nom 10.0 20.0 22.0 18.0 19.0 14.0 25.0
Copper 18.0 nom ... ... ... ... ... ...
Aluminum ... ... ... ... ... 5.0 nom ...
Cobalt ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Iron 1.0 max balance balance balance balance balance balance
Alloy Description T-50 T-45 T-42 T-40 T-39 T-36 T-99
Carbon, max 0.15 max 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15
Manganese, max 0.60 max 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.35
Silicon, max 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.35
Phosphorus, max 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.015
Sulfur, max 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.010
Chromium, max 0.50 max 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.25 0.50
Nickel, nom 50.0 nom 45.0 42.0 40.0 39.0 36.0 99.5
Copper ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.25 max
Aluminum ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Cobalt, max 0.50 max 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Iron balance balance balance balance balance balance 0.40 max
Alloy Description T-38 T-19A T-00
Carbon, max 0.12 max 0.15 max ...
Manganese, max 0.75 max 1.0 max ...

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Silicon, max 0.30 max 0.3 max ...
Phosphorus, max 0.025 max 0.025 max ...
Sulfur, max 0.025 max 0.025 max ...

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Chromium, max 7.0–7.5 7 nom ...
Nickel, nom 38 nom 19 nom ...
Copper ... ... 94 min
Aluminum ... ... ...
Cobalt, max
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balance
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balance
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TABLE 2 Linear Expansion Coefficients For Thermostat B753-07(2018)
Alloys Values Shown Are 10−6/°F From 77°F (25°C) To Temperatures IndicatedA

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Alloy
Description
200°F
(93°C)
300°F
(149°C)
500°F
B
(260°C)
700°F
(371°C)
Anneal Temperature °F (°C) C

T-10 15.1 15.4 (±4 %) 15.6 16.6 1450 (788)

T-20 10.9 11.1 (±1–4 %) 11.4 11.5 1600 (871)
T-22 10.7 10.75 (±4.5 %) 10.9 10.9 1600 (871)
T-18 10.0 10.0 (±4 %) 10.2 10.4 2000 (1093)
T-19 11.1 10.8 (±4 %) 11.2 11.2 1900 (1038)
T-14 9.8 10.4 (±4 %) 10.7 10.9 2000 (1093)
T-25 9.8 9.8 (±4 %) 10.0 10.1 1800 (982)
T-50 5.7 5.6 (±8 %) 5.7 5.6 1600 (871)
T-45 4.4 4.3 (±8 %) 4.1 4.0 1600 (871)
T-42 3.1 3.0 (±8 %) 2.9 3.0 1600 (871)
T-40 2.0 2.2 (±8 %) 2.2 3.0 1600 (871)
T-39 1.3–1.9 1.4–2.0 1.5–2.0 2.8–3.3 1600 (871)
T-36 0.5–1.1 0.8–1.4 2.0–2.7 3.7–4.4 1600 (871)
T-99 7.4 7.5 (±4 %) 7.8 8.2 1300 (704)
T-19A 10.2 10.4 (±5 %) 10.5 10.7 2000 (1093)
T-38 3.5 3.8 (±6 %) 5.3 6.7 1700 (927)
T-00 ... 9.6 (±5 %) ... ... 1200 (649)
A
Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficients shown in English units in the above table can be converted to metric units (10−6/°C) by multiplying the value in the table by 1.8.
B
Required thermal expansion coefficient for each alloy class at 300°F (149°C) are shown with allowable tolerance. Values shown at 200°F (93°C). 500°F (260°C) and
700°F (371°C) are typical and are provided for information only.
C
Anneal temperature is shown for each class of alloy to be treated prior to thermal expansion testing. Anneal to be performed in protective atmosphere (Non-oxidizing)
for minimum one (1) hour, using heating rates up to 1000°F/h, (538°C/h) and cooling at rates 100 to 500°F (38 to 260°C) per hour.