本规范涵盖棒、棒和管形式的铜镍锡合金。当按照ASM 4596订购管子时，应按照AMS 4598提供。这些产品通常用于在中等温度下要求高强度、耐磨性和耐腐蚀性的零件，但使用不限于此类应用。

This specification covers a copper-nickel-tin alloy in the form of bars, rods, and tubes. When tube is ordered to ASM 4596, it shall be supplied to AMS 4598.These products have been used typically for parts requiring high strength, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance at moderate temperatures, but usage is not limited to such applications.