UPDATE: Cross Specifications for Copper & Copper Alloys information can now be found through our main Properties of Wrought and Cast Copper Alloys database.
The following principal specification systems are used in the United States for wrought and cast copper alloys in their numerous product forms:
| System and Description | Organization and Contact Info |
|---|---|
| UNS | Standard Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys: Copper Development Association Inc. (CDA) 260 Madison Avenue, 16th Floor New York, NY 10016 Phone: 212/251-7200 Fax: 212/251-7234 |
| AMS |
Aerospace Material Specifications: |
| ASME | American Society of Mechanical Engineers Information Central 22 Law Drive PO Box 2900 Fairfield, NJ 07007-2900 Phone: 800/843-2763 Fax: 201/882-1717 |
| ASTM | American Society for Testing and Materials Order Department 1916 Race Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215/299-5400 Fax: 215/977-9679 |
| AWS | American Welding Society 550 N.W. LeJeun Road Miami, FL 33126 Phone: 305/443-9353, ext 280 Fax: 305/443-7559 |
| FEDERAL | Federal Specifications FEDERAL Defense Printing Service Standardization Documents Order Desk 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111 Phone: 215/697-2179 or 2667 Fax: 215/697-2978 |
| MILITARY | Military Specifications Defense Printing Service Standardization Documents Order Desk 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111 Phone: 215/697-2179 or 2667 Fax: 215/697-2978 |
| SAE | Society of Automotive Engineers Order Department 400 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale, PA 15096 Phone: 412/776-4841 Fax: 412/766-5760 |
The Cross Specification Index lists the alloys and product forms under the scope of various specifications. The index can be used to allow users to determine:
- Which specifications cover given UNS alloys and product forms.
- Which alloys and product forms are in the scope of a given specification.
- Which other specifications overlap the coverage of a given specification.
NOTE: Except for the UNS system, this site does not provide details on the specification systems mentioned above. It provides a cross reference of the scope of the specifications.