ASTM B883-05

1.1 This specification covers ferrous metal injection molded materials fabricated by mixing elemental or pre-alloyed metal powders with binders, injecting into a mold, debinding, and sintering, with or without subsequent heat treatment.

1.2 This specification covers the following injection molded materials.

1.2.1 CompositionsMIM-2200, low-alloy steel produced from admixtures of iron powder and other alloying elements such as nickel and molybdenum.

MIM-2700, low-alloy steel produced from admixtures of iron powder, and other alloying elements such as nickel and molybdenum.

MIM-4605, low-alloy steel produced from admixtures of iron powder and other alloying elements such as nickel, molybdenum, and carbon.

MIM-316L, austenitic stainless steel produced from pre-alloyed powder or an admixture of powders.

MIM-17-4 PH, precipitation hardening stainless steel produced from prealloyed powder or an admixture of powders.

MIM-430L , ferritic stainless steel produced from pre-alloyed powder or an admixture of powders.

1.3 Chemical composition limits are specified in .

1.4 Property values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. Conversions to SI units may be approximate.