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1. Scope
1.1 This specification2 covers rod of low-carbon nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloys (UNS N10276, N06022, N06035, N06044, N06455, N06058, and N06059), low-carbon nickel-molybdenum-chromium (USN N10362), low-carbon nickel-molybdenum-chromium-tantalum (UNS N06210), low-carbon nickel-chromium-molybdenum-copper alloy (UNS N06200), and low-carbon nickel-chromium-molybdenum-tungsten (UNS N06686) as shown in Table 1, for use in general corrosive service.
TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Element | Composition Limits, % | ||||||||||
Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | |
Molybdenum | 7.60–9.00 | 0.80-1.20 | 15.0–17.0 | 12.5–14.5 | 14.0–17.0 | 15.0–16.5 | 18.5–21.0 | 15.0–17.0 | 21.5-23.0 | 18.0–20.0 | 15.0-17.0 |
Chromium | 32.25–34.25 | 43.5-45.3 | 14.5–16.5 | 20.0–22.5 | 14.0–18.0 | 22.0–24.0 | 20.0- 23.0 | 22.0–24.0 | 13.8-15.6 | 18.0–20.0 | 19.0-23.0 |
Iron | 2.00 max | 0.3 max | 4.0–7.0 | 2.0–6.0 | 3.0 max | 1.5, max | 1.5, max | 3.0 max | 1.25 max | 1.0 max | 5.0 max |
Tungsten | 0.60 max | ... | 3.0–4.5 | 2.5–3.5 | ... | ... | 0.3 max | ... | ... | ... | 3.0-4.4 |
Cobalt, max | 1.00 | ... | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 max | 2.0 max | ... | 1.0 | ... |
Carbon, max | 0.050 | 0.02 | 0.010 | 0.015 | 0.015 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.015 | 0.010 |
Silicon, max | 0.60 | 0.20 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
Manganese, max | 0.50 | 0.07-0.30 | 1.0 | 0.50 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.60 | 0.5 | 0.75 |
Vanadium, max | 0.20 | ... | 0.35 | 0.35 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | 0.35 | ... |
Phosphorus, max | 0.030 | 0.020 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 0.015 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
Sulfur, max | 0.015 | 0.020 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
Titanium | ... | 0.10-0.30 | ... | ... | 0.7 max | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | 0.02-0.25 |
Nickel | remainderA | Bal | remainderA | remainderA | remainderA | Bal | Bal | remainderA | remainderA | remainderA | remainderA |
Aluminum | 0.40 max | 0.30 max | ... | ... | ... | 0.1–0.4 | 0.40 max | 0.50 max | 0.50 max | ... | ... |
Copper | 0.30 max | ... | ... | ... | ... | 0.50 max | 0.50 max | 1.3–1.9 | ... | ... | ... |
Tantalum | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | 1.5–2.2 | ... |
Nitrogen | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | 0.02–0.15 | ... | ... | ... | ... |
TABLE 2 Permissible Variations in Diameter and Out-of-Roundness of As Cold Finished Rods
Specified Diameter, in. (mm) | Permissible Variations, in. (mm) | ||
Diameter | Out of Roundness, max | ||
+ | − | ||
1/4 –7/16 (6.35–11.11), incl | 0.012 (0.30) | 0.012 (0.30) | 0.018 (0.46) |
Over 7/16 –5/8 (11.11–15.87), incl | 0.014 (0.36) | 0.014 (0.36) | 0.020 (0.51) |
Over 5/8 –3/4 (15.87–19.05), excl | 0.016 (0.41) | 0.016 (0.41) | 0.024 (0.61) |
3/4 –31/2 (19.05–88.9), incl | 0.010 (0.25) | 0.010 (0.25) | 0.010 (0.25) |
TABLE 3 Mechanical Property Requirements for As Cold Finished Rods
Alloy | Grade | Tensile Strength, min, psi (MPa) | Yield Strength (0.2 % Offset), min, psi | Elongation in 2 in. |
N06059 | 1 | 120 (827) | 85 (586) | 20 |
| 2 | 135 (931) | 125 (862) | 20 |
| 3 | 160 (1103) | 150 (1034) | 15 |
N06686 | 1 | 120 (827) | 85 (586) | 20 |
| 2 | 135 (931) | 125 (862) | 20 |
| 3 | 160 (1103) | 150 (1034) | 20 |
TABLE 4 Permissible Variations in Diameter and Out-of-Roundness of Hot or Cold Finished, Solution Annealed Rods
Specified Diameter, in. (mm) | Permissible Variations, in. (mm) | ||
Diameter | Out of Roundness, max | ||
+ | − | ||
5/16 Hot-Finished, Annealed, and Descaled Rods | |||
5/16 –7/16 (7.94–11.11), incl | 0.012 (0.30) | 0.012 (0.30) | 0.018 (0.46) |
Over 7/16 –5/8 (11.11–15.87), incl | 0.014 (0.36) | 0.014 (0.36) | 0.020 (0.51) |
Over 5/8 –3/4 (15.87–19.05), excl | 0.016 (0.41) | 0.016 (0.41) | 0.024 (0.61) |
Hot-Finished, Annealed, and Ground or Turned Rods | |||
3/4 –31/2 (19.05–88.9), incl | 0.010 (0.25) | 0 | 0.008 (0.20) |
TABLE 5 Mechanical Property Requirements for Hot or Cold Finished, Solution Annealed Rods
Alloy | Tensile Strength, min, psi (MPa) | Yield Strength (0.2 % Offset), min, psi | Elongation in 2 in. |
N10276 | 100 000 (690) | 41 000 (283) | 40 |
N06022 | 100 000 (690) | 45 000 (310) | 45 |
N06035 | 85 000 (586) | 35 000 (241) | 30 |
N06044 | 100 000 (690) | 45 000 (310) | 30 |
N06455 | 100 000 (690) | 40 000 (276) | 40 |
N06058 | 110 000 (760) | 52 000 (360) | 40 |
N06059 | 100 000 (690) | 45 000 (310) | 45 |
N06200 | 100 000 (690) | 45 000 (310) | 45 |
N10362 | 105 000 (725) | 45 000 (310) | 40 |
N06686 | 100 000 (690) | 45 000 (310) | 45 |
N06210 | 100 000 (690) | 45 000 (310) | 45 |
1.2 The following products are covered under this specification:
1.2.1 Rods 5/16 to 3/4 in. (7.94 to 19.05 mm), exclusive, in diameter, hot or cold finished, solution annealed and pickled, or mechanically descaled.
1.2.2 Rods 3/4 to 31/2 in. (19.05 to 88.9 mm), inclusive, in diameter, hot or cold finished, solution annealed, ground or turned.
1.2.3 Rods 1/4 to 3 1/2 in. (6.35 to 88.9 mm), inclusive, in diameter, solution annealed, cold finished, as cold finished, ground or turned (N06059 and N06686 only, see Table 2 and Table 3).
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 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 become familiar with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
B880 Specification for General Requirements for Chemical Check Analysis Limits for Nickel, Nickel Alloys and Cobalt Alloys
E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E55 Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)
E1473 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel, Cobalt and High-Temperature Alloys
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 77.150.40 (Nickel and chromium products)
UNSPSC Code
UNSPSC Code 11171800(Nickel based super alloys)
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DOI: 10.1520/B0574-17
Citation Format
ASTM B574-17, Standard Specification for Low-Carbon Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum, Low-Carbon Nickel-Molybdenum-Chromium, Low-Carbon Nickel-Molybdenum-Chromium-Tantalum, Low-Carbon Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Copper, and Low-Carbon Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Tungsten Alloy Rod, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2017, www.astm.org
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