ASTM B523/B523M-18

Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Tubes

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the three grades of zirconium and zirconium alloy seamless and welded tubes. The tubes are furnished in three grades as Grade R60702 which is an unalloyed zirconium, Grade R60704 which is zirconium-tin alloy, and Grade R60705 which is zirconium-niobium alloy. Seamless tube shall be made by any seamless method. Welded tube shall be made from sheet or strip by an automatic arc-welding process or other method of welding. Filler metal shall not be used. The material shall conform to the required chemical compostion for zirconium, hafnium, iron, chromium, tin, hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon, niobium, and oxygen. The materials shall conform to the required tensile properties such as tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification2 covers two grades of zirconium and zirconium alloy seamless and welded tubes.  
1.2 Unless a single unit is used, for example corrosion mass gain in mg/dm2, the values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2018
• ICS: 23.040.15 - Non-ferrous metal pipes
• Technical Committee: B10 - Reactive and Refractory Metals and Alloys
• Drafting Committee: B10.02 - Zirconium and Hafnium

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Designation: B523/B523M − 18
Standard Specification for
Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy
1
Tubes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B523/B523M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope B614 Practice for Descaling and Cleaning Zirconium and
2 Zirconium Alloy Surfaces
1.1 This specification covers two grades of zirconium and
E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-
zirconium alloy seamless and welded tubes.
terials
1.2 Unless a single unit is used, for example corrosion mass
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
2
gain in mg/dm , the values stated in either inch-pound or SI
Determine Conformance with Specifications
units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text,
E213 Practice for Ultrasonic Testing of Metal Pipe and
the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each
Tubing
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall
E426 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Examina-
be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
tion of Seamless and Welded Tubular Products, Titanium,
two systems may result in nonconformance with the specifi-
Austenitic Stainless Steel and Similar Alloys
cation.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
3. Terminology
test methods portion of this specification: This standard does
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
3.1.1 annealed, n—for purposes of this specification “an-
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
nealed” denotes material that exhibits a recrystallized grain
standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environ-
structure.
mental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
3.2 Lot Definitions:
limitations prior to use.
3.2.1 tubes, n—a lot shall consist of a material of the same
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
size, shape, condition, and finish produced from the same ingot
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
or powder blend by the same reduction schedule and the same
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
heat treatment parameters. Unless otherwise agreed between
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
manufacturer and purchaser, a lot shall be limited to the
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
product of an 8 h period for final continuous anneal, or to a
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
single furnace load for final batch anneal.
2. Referenced Documents
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4. Classification
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing 4.1 The tubes are furnished in two grades as follows:
of Steel Products
4.1.1 Grade R60702—Unalloyed zirconium.
B551/B551M Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium
4.1.2 Grade R60704—Zirconium-tin alloy.
Alloy Strip, Sheet, and Plate
5. Ordering Information
5.1 Orders for material under this specification should
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B10 and is the
include the following information:
direct responsibility of Subcommittee B10.02 on Zirconium and Hafnium.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2018. Published December 2018. Originally
5.1.1 Quantity (weight or number of pieces, or both),
approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as B523/B523M – 12a.
5.1.2 Name of material (zirconium seamless or welded
DOI: 10.1520/B0523_B0523M-18.
2 tube),
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Applications, see related Specifi-
cation SB–523 in Section II of that Code. 5.1.3 Dimensions (diameter, wall thickness as either aver-
3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
age or minimum, lengths),
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.1.4 ASTM designation and year of issue,
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 5.1.5 Grade number (see 4.1), and
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TABLE 2 Permissible Variation in Product Analysis Between
5.1.6 Additions to the specification, if required. See 6.3.1,
Different Laboratories
7.3, 10.1, 12.7.3, 14.1, and 15.1 for additional optional
Permissible Variation in Product
requirements for the purchase order.
Element
Analysis, %
NOTE 1—A typical ordering description is as f
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Designation: B523/B523M − 12a B523/B523M − 18
Standard Specification for
Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy
1
Tubes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B523/B523M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
2
1.1 This specification covers two grades of zirconium and zirconium alloy seamless and welded tubes.
2
1.2 Unless a single unit is used, for example corrosion mass gain in mg/dm , the values stated in either inch-pound or SI units
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are
not exact equivalents; therefore, each system mustshall be used independently of the other. SI values cannot be mixed with
inch-pound values.Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.
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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.4 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
3
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
B551/B551M Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Strip, Sheet, and Plate
B614 Practice for Descaling and Cleaning Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Surfaces
E8E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials [Metric] E0008_E0008M
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E213 Practice for Ultrasonic Testing of Metal Pipe and Tubing
E426 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Examination of Seamless and Welded Tubular Products, Titanium, Austenitic
Stainless Steel and Similar Alloys
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 annealed, n—for purposes of this specification “ annealed” “annealed” denotes material that exhibits a recrystallized grain
structure.
3.2 Lot Definitions:
3.2.1 tubes, n—a lot shall consist of a material of the same size, shape, condition, and finish produced from the same ingot or
powder blend by the same reduction schedule and the same heat treatment parameters. Unless otherwise agreed between
manufacturer and purchaser, a lot shall be limited to the product of an 8 h period for final continuous anneal, or to a single furnace
load for final batch anneal.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B10 and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B10.02 on Zirconium and Hafnium.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2012Oct. 1, 2018. Published October 2012December 2018. Originally approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as
B523/B523M – 12.B523/B523M – 12a. DOI: 10.1520/B0523_B0523M-12A.10.1520/B0523_B0523M-18.
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Applications, see related Specification SB–523 in Section II of that Code.
3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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4. Classification
4.1 The tubes are furnished in two grades as follows:
4.1.1 Grade R60702—Unalloyed zirconium.
4.1.2 Grade R60704—Zirconium-tin alloy.
5. Ordering Information
5.1 Orders for material under this specification should include the following information:
5.1.1 Quantity (weight or number of pieces, or both),
5.1.2 Name of material (zirconium seamless or welded tube),
5.1.3 Dimensions (diameter, wall thickness as either average or
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