ASTM B394-03

1.1 This specification covers wrought niobium and niobium alloy seamless and welded tubes as follows:

Note 1—Committee B10 has adopted "niobium" as the designation for Element No. 41, formerly named "columbium."

1.1.1 R04200-Type 1 Reactor grade unalloyed niobium,

1.1.2 R04210-Type 2 Commercial grade unalloyed niobium,

1.1.3 R04251-Type 3 Reactor grade niobium alloy containing 1 % zirconium, and

1.1.4 R04261-Type 4 Commercial grade niobium alloy containing 1 % zirconium.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion of this specification. 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

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Keywords

niobium; niobium alloy; seamless tubes; seamless and welded tubes; welded tubes; Niobium and niobium alloys--specifications; UNS R04200 (Nb (Cb), unalloyed, reactor grade); UNS R04210 (Nb (Cb), unalloyed, commercial grade); UNS R04251 (Nb (Cb)-Zr, reactor grade); UNS R04261 (Nb (Cb)-Zr, commercial grade); Welding/welds;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 23.040.15 (Non-ferrous metal pipes)

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