ASTM B163-11(2017)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Seamless Nickel and Nickel Alloy Condenser and Heat-Exchanger Tubes
Standard Specification for Seamless Nickel and Nickel Alloy Condenser and Heat-Exchanger Tubes
ABSTRACT
This specification covers seamless tubes of nickel and nickel alloy for use in condenser and heat-exchanger service. This covers outside diameter and average wall, or outside diameter and minimum wall tube. Tube shall be furnished in the alloys and conditions defined by this specification. The material shall conform to the composition limits of nickel, copper, molybdenum, iron, manganese, carbon, silicon, chromium, aluminium, titanium, phosphorus, cerium, zirconium, yttrium, born, cobalt, columblum, tungsten, and nitrogen specified. Tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, and Rockwell hardness of the material shall conform to the required mechanical properties set by this specification. Test methods such as chemical analysis, tension, rounding procedure, Rockwell hardness, grain size and hardness conversion shall be performed.
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1.1 This specification2 covers seamless tubes of nickel and nickel alloys, as shown in Table 1, for use in condenser and heat-exchanger service. (A) Maximum unless range or minimum is given. Where ellipses (...) appear in this table, there is no requirement and analysis for the element need not be determined or reported.(B) Element shall be determined arithmetically by difference. (A) Maximum unless range or minimum is given. Where ellipses (...) appear in this table, there is no requirement and analysis for the element need not be determined or reported.(B) Element shall be determined arithmetically by difference.(C) Alloy UNS N08811: Al + Ti, 0.85 − 1.20.
1.2 This specification covers outside diameter and average wall, or outside diameter and minimum wall tube.
1.2.1 The sizes covered by this specification are 3 in. (76.2 mm) and under in outside diameter with minimum wall thicknesses of 0.148 in. (3.76 mm) and under, and with average wall thicknesses of 0.165 in. (4.19 mm) and under.
1.3 Tube shall be furnished in the alloys and conditions as shown in Table 2. For small diameter and light wall tube (converter sizes), see Appendix X2. (A) Alloy UNS N08800 is normally employed in service temperatures up to and including 1100°F (593°C). Alloys UNS N08810, UNS N08811, and UNS N08120 are normally employed in service temperatures above 1100°F (539°C) where resistance to creep and rupture is required, and it is annealed to develop controlled grain size for optimum properties in this temperature range.
1.4 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.
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 12, 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 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.
1.6 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.
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Standard Specification for
Seamless Nickel and Nickel Alloy Condenser and Heat-
Exchanger Tubes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B163; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This specification covers seamless tubes of nickel and 2.1 ASTM Standards:
nickel alloys, as shown in Table 1, for use in condenser and B829SpecificationforGeneralRequirementsforNickeland
heat-exchanger service. Nickel Alloys Seamless Pipe and Tube
B880Specification for General Requirements for Chemical
1.2 This specification covers outside diameter and average
Check Analysis Limits for Nickel, Nickel Alloys and
wall, or outside diameter and minimum wall tube.
Cobalt Alloys
1.2.1 The sizes covered by this specification are 3 in. (76.2
E8Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
mm) and under in outside diameter with minimum wall
E18Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma-
thicknessesof0.148in.(3.76mm)andunder,andwithaverage
terials
wall thicknesses of 0.165 in. (4.19 mm) and under.
E29Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
1.3 Tube shall be furnished in the alloys and conditions as
Determine Conformance with Specifications
shown in Table 2. For small diameter and light wall tube
E76Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Copper
(converter sizes), see Appendix X2.
Alloys (Withdrawn 2003)
1.4 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded E112Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
E140Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals Relationship
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only Among Brinell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Rockwell
Hardness, Superficial Hardness, Knoop Hardness, Sclero-
and are not considered standard.
scope Hardness, and Leeb Hardness
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
E1473Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel, Co-
test method portion, Section 12, of this specification. This
balt and High-Temperature Alloys
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user 2.2 Federal Standards:
Fed. Std. No. 102Preservation, Packaging and Packing
of this standard to become familiar with all hazards including
those identified in the appropriate Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for Levels
Fed. Std. No. 123Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, to
establish appropriate safety and health practices, and deter- Fed. Std. No. 182 Continuous Identification Marking of
Nickel and Nickel-Base Alloys
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
2.3 Military Standard:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
MIL-STD-129Marking for Shipment and Storage
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3. Terminology
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.1 Definitions:
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
B02.07 on Refined Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved April 1, 2017. Published April 2017 . Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1941. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as B163–11 . DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/B0163-11R17. www.astm.org.
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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Composition,%
N02200 N02201 N04400 N06025 N06045 N06600 N06601 N06603 N06686 N06690
B B B B B B B B B
Nickel 99.0 min 99.0 min 63.0 min remainder 45.0 min 72.0 min 58.0–63.0 remainder remainder 58.0 min
Copper 0.25 0.25 28.0–34.0 0.1 0.3 0.5 1.0 0.5 . 0.5
Molybdenum . . . . . . . . 15.0–17.0 .
B
Iron 0.40 0.40 2.5 8.0–11.0 21.0–25.0 6.0–10.0 remainder 8.0–11.0 5.0 7.0–11.0
Manganese 0.35 0.35 2.0 0.15 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.15 0.75 0.5
Carbon 0.15 0.02 0.3 0.15–0.25 0.05–0.12 0.15 0.10 0.20–0.40 0.010 0.05
Silicon 0.35 0.35 0.5 0.5 2.5–3.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.08 0.5
Sulfur 0.01 0.01 0.024 0.010 0.010 0.015 0.015 0.010 0.02 0.015
Chromium . . . 24.0–26.0 26.0–29.0 14.0–17.0 21.0–25.0 24.0–26.0 19.0–23.0 27.0–31.0
Aluminum . . . 1.8–2.4 . . 1.0–1.7 2.4–3.0 . .
Titanium . . . 0.1–0.2 . . . 0.01–0.25 0.02–0.25 .
Phosphorus . . . 0.020 0.020 . . 0.02 0.04 .
Cerium . . . . 0.03–0.09 . . . . .
Zirconium . . . 0.01–0.10 . . . 0.01–0.10 . .
Yttrium . . . 0.05–0.12 . . . 0.01–0.15 . .
Boron . . . . . . . . . .
Cobalt . . . . . . . . . .
Columbium . . . . . . . . . .
(Nb)
Tungsten . . . . . . . . 3.0–4.4 .
Nitrogen . . . . . . . . . .
A
Maximum unless range or minimum is given. Where ellipses (.) appear in this table, there is no requirement and analysis for the element need not be determined or reported.
B
Element shall be determined arithmetically by difference.
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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements (continued)
N06696 N06845 N08120 N08800 N08801 N08810 N08811 N08825
B
Nickel remainder 44.0–50.0 35.0–39.0 30.0–35.0 30.0–34.0 30.0–35.0 30.0–35.0 38.0–46.0
Copper 1.5–3.0 2.0–4.0 0.50 0.75 0.50 0.75 0.75 1.5–3.0
Molybdenum 1.0–3.0 5.0–7.0 2.50 . . . . 2.5–3.5
B B B B B B B
Iron 2.0–6.0 remainder remainder 39.5 min 39.5 min 39.5 min 39.5 min 22.0 min
Manganese 1.0 0.5 1.5 1.5 1.50 1.5 1.5 1.0
Carbon 0.15 0.05 0.02–0.10 0.10 0.10 0.05–0.10 0.06–0.10 0.05
Silicon 1.0–2.5 0.5 1.0 1.0 1.00 1.0 1.0 0.5
Sulfur 0.010 0.010 0.03 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.03
Chromium 28.0–32.0 20.0–25.0 23.0–27.0 19.0–23.0 19.0–22.0 19.0–23.0 19.0–23.0 19.5–23.5
C
Aluminum . . 0.40 0.15–0.60 . 0.15–0.60 0.15–0.60 0.2
C
Titanium 1.0 . 0.20 0.15–0.60 0.75–1.5 0.15–0.60 0.15–0.60 0.6–1.2
Phosphorus . . 0.04 . . . . .
Cerium . . . . . . . .
Zirconium . . . . . . . .
Yttrium . . . . . . . .
Boron . . 0.010 . . . . .
Cobalt . . 3.0 . . . . .
Columbium . . 0.4–0.9 . . . . .
(Nb)
Tungsten . 2.0–5.0 2.50 . . . . .
Nitrogen . . 0.13–0.30 . . . . .
A
Maximum unless range or minimum is given. Where ellipses (.) appear in this table, there is no requirement and analysis for the element need not be determined or reported.
B
Element shall be determined arithmetically by difference.
C
Alloy UNS N08811: Al + Ti, 0.85 − 1.20.
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TABLE 2 Alloy and Conditions
4.1.5.2 Packing.
Alloy Condition 4.1.5.3 Rolling or Expanding into Tube Sheets.
Nickel UNS N02200 and 4.1.5.4 Welding or Brazing—Process to be employed.
low-carbon nickel UNS N02201 annealed or stress-relieved
4.1.5.5 Hydrostatic Test or Nondestructive Electric Test—
Nickel-copper alloy UNS N04400 annealed or stress-relieved
Specify type of test (6.5).
Nickel-chromium-iron-aluminum
alloy UNS N06603 annealed
4.1.5.6 Pressure Requirements—If other than required by
Nickel-chromium-iron-copper alloy
6.5.
UNS N06696 annealed
4.1.5.7 Ends—Plain ends cut and deburred will be fur-
Nickel-chromium-iron-aluminum
alloy UNS N06601 annealed nished.
Nickel-chromium-iron alloy
4.1.6 Supplementary Requirements—State nature and de-
UNS N06600 annealed
tails.
Low-carbon nickel-chromium-
molybdenum-tungsten alloy
4.1.7 Certification—State if certification is required (15).
UNS N06686 annealed
4.1.8 Samples for Product (Check) Analysis—Whether
Nickel-chromium-iron alloy
samples for product (check) analysis shall be furnished.
UNS N06690 annealed
Nickel-chromium-iron alloy
4.1.9 Purchaser Inspection—If purchaser wishes to witness
UNS N06045 annealed
tests or inspection of material at place of manufacture, the
Nickel-iron-chromium alloy
A
purchase order must so state indicating which tests or inspec-
UNS N08120 annealed or cold-worked
Nickel-iron-chromium alloy
tions are to be witnessed (Section 13).
A
UNS N08800 annealed or cold-worked
4.1.10 Small-Diameter and Light-Wall Tube (Converter
Nickel-iron-chromium alloy
A
Sizes)—See Appendix X2.
UNS N08810 annealed
Nickel-iron-chromium alloy
A
UNS N08811 annealed
5. Chemical Composition
Nickel-iron-chromium alloy
UNS N08801 annealed
5.1 The material shall conform to the composition limits
Nickel-iron-chromium-molybdenum-
specified in Table 1.
copper alloy UNS N08825 annealed
Nickel-chromium-iron alloy
5.2 If a product (check) analysis is performed by the
UNS N06025 annealed
Nickel-iron-chromium-molybdenum- purchaser, the material shall conform to the product (check)
copper alloy
analysis per Specification B880.
UNS N06845 annealed
A
Alloy UNS N08800 is normally employed in service temperatures up to and
6. Mechanical Properties and Other Requirements
including 1100°F (593°C). Alloys UNS N08810, UNS N08811, and UNS N08120
are normally employed in service temperatures above 1100°F (539°C) where
6.1 Mechanical Properties—The material shall conform to
resistance to creep and rupture is required, and it is annealed to develop controlled
the mechanical properties specified in Table 3.
grain size for optimum properties in this temperature range.
6.2 Hardness—Whenannealedendsarespecifiedfortubing
in the stress-relieved condition (see Table 3), the hardness of
3.1.1 average diameter, n—average of the maximum and
theendsafterannealingshallnotexceedthevaluesspecifiedin
minimum outside diameters, as determined at any one cross
Table 3.
section of the tube.
6.3 Flare—Aflare test shall be made on one end of 1% of
3.1.2 tube, n—hollow product of round or any other cross
thenumberoffinishedtubelengthsfromeachlot.Forlessthan
section having a continuous periphery.
100 tubes in a lot, a flare test shall be made on one end of one
tube length in the lot. In the case of stress relieved tubing with
4. Ordering Information
annealedends,thetestshallbemadepriorto,orsubsequentto,
4.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all
annealing of the ends at the option of the manufacturer.
requirements that are necessary for the safe and satisfactory
6.3.1 The flare test shall consist of flaring a test specimen
performance of material ordered under this specification.
with an expanding tool having an included angle of 60° until
Examples of such requirements include, but are not limited to,
thespecifiedoutsidediameterhasbeenincreasedby30%.The
the following:
flared specimen shall not exhibit cracking through the wall.
4.1.1 Alloy (Table 1).
6.4 Grain Size—A transverse sample representing full-wall
4.1.2 Condition (Temper) Table 3 and Appendix X1 and
thickness of annealed alloys UNS N08120, UNS N08810 and
Appendix X2.
UNS N08811 shall conform to an average grain size ofASTM
4.1.2.1 If annealed ends for stress relieved tubing are
No. 5 or coarser.
desired, state length of end to be annealed and whether or not
one end or both ends are to be annealed. 6.5 Hydrostatic or Nondestructive Electric Test—Each tube
4.1.3 Finish. shall be subjected to either the hydrostatic test or the nonde-
4.1.4 Dimensions—Outside diameter, minimum or average structiveelectrictest.Thetypeoftesttobeusedshallbeatthe
wall thickness (in inches, not gage number), and length. option of the manufacturer, unless otherwise specified in the
4.1.5 Fabrication Operations: purchase order.
4.1.5.1 Cold Bending or Coiling. 6.5.1 Hydrostatic Test:
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TABLE 3 Mechanical Properties of Tubes
Yield Strength Elongation in 2 in. Rockwell Hardness
Tensile Strength,
Material and Condition (0.2 % Offset), or 50 mm (or 4 D) (or equivalent) for
min, ksi (MPa)
A
min, ksi (MPa) min, % annealed ends
Nickel UNS N02200:
Annealed 55 (379) 15 (103) 40 .
Stress-relieved 65 (448) 40 (276) 15 B65 max
Low-carbon nickel UNS N02201:
Annealed 50 (345) 12 (83) 40 .
Stress-relieved 60 (414) 30 (207) 15 B62 max
Nickel-copper alloy UNS N04400:
Annealed 70 (483) 28 (193) 35 .
Stress-relieved 85 (586) 55 (379) 15 B75 max
Nickel-chromium-iron alloys:
Annealed alloy UNS N06600 80 (552) 35 (241) 30 .
Annealed alloy UNS N06601 80 (552) 30 (207) 30 .
Annealed alloy UNS N06690 85 (586) 35 (241) 30 .
Annealed alloy UNS N06045 90 (620) 35 (240) 35 .
Annealed alloy UNS N06025 98 (680) 39 (270) 30 .
Annealed alloy UNS N06603 94 (650) 43 (300) 25 .
Annealed alloy UNS N06696 85 (586) 35 (240) 30 .
Low-carbon nickel-chromium-molybdenum-tungsten alloy:
Annealed UNS N06686 100 (690) 45 (310) 45 .
Nickel-iron-chromium alloys:
Annealed alloy UNS N08120 90 (620) 40 (276) 30 .
Annealed alloy UNS N08800 75 (517) 30 (207) 30 .
Annealed alloy UNS N08801 65 (448) 25 (172) 30 .
Cold-worked alloy UNS N08800 83 (572) 47 (324) 30 .
Annealed alloy UNS N08810 65 (448) 25 (172) 30 .
Annealed alloy UNS N08811 65 (448) 25 (172) 30 .
Nickel-iron-chromium-molybdenum-copper-
alloys:
Annealed UNS N08825 85 (586) 35 (241) 30 .
Annealed UNS N06845 100 (690) 40 (276) 30 .
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Rockwell or equivalent hardness values apply only to the annealed ends of stress-relieved tubing. Caution should be observed in using the Rockwell test on thin material,
as the results may be affected by the thickness of specimen. For thickness under 0.050 in. (1.27 mm) the use of the Rockwell superficial or the Vickers hardness test is
suggested. For hardness conversions for nickel and high-nickel alloys see Hardness Conversion Tables E140.
TABLE 4 Permissible Variations in Outside Diameter and Wall Thickness
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Designation: B163 − 11 B163 − 11 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Specification for
Seamless Nickel and Nickel Alloy Condenser and Heat-
Exchanger Tubes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B163; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
ε NOTE—Title was corrected editorially in November 2012.
ε NOTE—Yield strength heading for units in Table 3 was corrected editorially in March 2015.
1. Scope*Scope
1.1 This specification covers seamless tubes of nickel and nickel alloys, as shown in Table 1, for use in condenser and
heat-exchanger service.
1.2 This specification covers outside diameter and average wall, or outside diameter and minimum wall tube.
1.2.1 The sizes covered by this specification are 3 in. (76.2 mm) and under in outside diameter with minimum wall thicknesses
of 0.148 in. (3.76 mm) and under, and with average wall thicknesses of 0.165 in. (4.19 mm) and under.
1.3 Tube shall be furnished in the alloys and conditions as shown in Table 2. For small diameter and light wall tube (converter
sizes), see Appendix X2.
1.4 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.
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 12, 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 become familiar with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS)(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.
1.6 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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
B829 Specification for General Requirements for Nickel and Nickel Alloys Seamless Pipe and Tube
B880 Specification for General Requirements for Chemical Check Analysis Limits for Nickel, Nickel Alloys and Cobalt Alloys
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E76 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Copper Alloys (Withdrawn 2003)
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
E140 Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals Relationship Among Brinell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Rockwell Hardness,
Superficial Hardness, Knoop Hardness, Scleroscope Hardness, and Leeb Hardness
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B02.07 on Refined
Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2011April 1, 2017. Published October 2011April 2017 . Originally approved in 1941. Last previous edition approved in 20082011 as
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B163 – 08.B163 – 11 . DOI: 10.1520/B0163-11E02.10.1520/B0163-11R17.
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specification SB-163 in Section II of that Code.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Composition,%
N02200 N02201 N04400 N06025 N06045 N06600 N06601 N06603 N06686 N06690
B B B B B B B B B
Nickel 99.0 min 99.0 min 63.0 min remainder 45.0 min 72.0 min 58.0–63.0 remainder remainder 58.0 min
Copper 0.25 0.25 28.0–34.0 0.1 0.3 0.5 1.0 0.5 . 0.5
Molybdenum . . . . . . . . 15.0–17.0 .
B
Iron 0.40 0.40 2.5 8.0–11.0 21.0–25.0 6.0–10.0 remainder 8.0–11.0 5.0 7.0–11.0
Manganese 0.35 0.35 2.0 0.15 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.15 0.75 0.5
Carbon 0.15 0.02 0.3 0.15–0.25 0.05–0.12 0.15 0.10 0.20–0.40 0.010 0.05
Silicon 0.35 0.35 0.5 0.5 2.5–3.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.08 0.5
Sulfur 0.01 0.01 0.024 0.010 0.010 0.015 0.015 0.010 0.02 0.015
Chromium . . . 24.0–26.0 26.0–29.0 14.0–17.0 21.0–25.0 24.0–26.0 19.0–23.0 27.0–31.0
Aluminum . . . 1.8–2.4 . . 1.0–1.7 2.4–3.0 . .
Titanium . . . 0.1–0.2 . . . 0.01–0.25 0.02–0.25 .
Phosphorus . . . 0.020 0.020 . . 0.02 0.04 .
Cerium . . . . 0.03–0.09 . . . . .
Zirconium . . . 0.01–0.10 . . . 0.01–0.10 . .
Yttrium . . . 0.05–0.12 . . . 0.01–0.15 . .
Boron . . . . . . . . . .
Cobalt . . . . . . . . . .
Columbium . . . . . . . . . .
(Nb)
Tungsten . . . . . . . . 3.0–4.4 .
Nitrogen . . . . . . . . . .
A
Maximum unless range or minimum is given. Where ellipses (.) appear in this table, there is no requirement and analysis for the element need not be determined or reported.
B
Element shall be determined arithmetically by difference.
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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements (continued)
N06696 N06845 N08120 N08800 N08801 N08810 N08811 N08825
B
Nickel remainder 44.0–50.0 35.0–39.0 30.0–35.0 30.0–34.0 30.0–35.0 30.0–35.0 38.0–46.0
Copper 1.5–3.0 2.0–4.0 0.50 0.75 0.50 0.75 0.75 1.5–3.0
Molybdenum 1.0–3.0 5.0–7.0 2.50 . . . . 2.5–3.5
B B B B B B B
Iron 2.0–6.0 remainder remainder 39.5 min 39.5 min 39.5 min 39.5 min 22.0 min
Manganese 1.0 0.5 1.5 1.5 1.50 1.5 1.5 1.0
Carbon 0.15 0.05 0.02–0.10 0.10 0.10 0.05–0.10 0.06–0.10 0.05
Silicon 1.0–2.5 0.5 1.0 1.0 1.00 1.0 1.0 0.5
Sulfur 0.010 0.010 0.03 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.03
Chromium 28.0–32.0 20.0–25.0 23.0–27.0 19.0–23.0 19.0–22.0 19.0–23.0 19.0–23.0 19.5–23.5
C
Aluminum . . 0.40 0.15–0.60 . 0.15–0.60 0.15–0.60 0.2
C
Titanium 1.0 . 0.20 0.15–0.60 0.75–1.5 0.15–0.60 0.15–0.60 0.6–1.2
Phosphorus . . 0.04 . . . . .
Cerium . . . . . . . .
Zirconium . . . . . . . .
Yttrium . . . . . . . .
Boron . . 0.010 . . . . .
Cobalt . . 3.0 . . . . .
Columbium . . 0.4–0.9 . . . . .
(Nb)
Tungsten . 2.0–5.0 2.50 . . . . .
Nitrogen . . 0.13–0.30 . . . . .
A
Maximum unless range or minimum is given. Where ellipses (.) appear in this table, there is no requirement and analysis for the element need not be determined or reported.
B
Element shall be determined arithmetically by difference.
C
Alloy UNS N08811: Al + Ti, 0.85 − 1.20.
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TABLE 2 Alloy and Conditions
Alloy Condition
Nickel UNS N02200 and
low-carbon nickel UNS N02201 annealed or stress-relieved
Nickel-copper alloy UNS N04400 annealed or stress-relieved
Nickel-chromium-iron-aluminum
alloy UNS N06603 annealed
Nickel-chromium-iron-copper alloy
UNS N06696 annealed
Nickel-chromium-iron-aluminum
alloy UNS N06601 annealed
Nickel-chromium-iron alloy
UNS N06600 annealed
Low-carbon nickel-chromium-
molybdenum-tungsten alloy
UNS N06686 annealed
Nickel-chromium-iron alloy
UNS N06690 annealed
Nickel-chromium-iron alloy
UNS N06045 annealed
Nickel-iron-chromium alloy
A
UNS N08120 annealed or cold-worked
Nickel-iron-chromium alloy
A
UNS N08800 annealed or cold-worked
Nickel-iron-chromium alloy
A
UNS N08810 annealed
Nickel-iron-chromium alloy
A
UNS N08811 annealed
Nickel-iron-chromium alloy
UNS N08801 annealed
Nickel-iron-chromium-molybdenum-
copper alloy UNS N08825 annealed
Nickel-chromium-iron alloy
UNS N06025 annealed
Nickel-iron-chromium-molybdenum-
copper alloy
UNS N06845 annealed
A
Alloy UNS N08800 is normally employed in service temperatures up to and
including 1100°F (593°C). Alloys UNS N08810, UNS N08811, and UNS N08120
are normally employed in service temperatures above 1100°F (539°C) where
resistance to creep and rupture is required, and it is annealed to develop controlled
grain size for optimum properties in this temperature range.
E1473 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel, Cobalt and High-Temperature Alloys
2.2 Federal Standards:
Fed. Std. No. 102 Preservation, Packaging and Packing Levels
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
Fed. Std. No. 182 Continuous Identification Marking of Nickel and Nickel-Base Alloys
2.3 Military Standard:
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 average diameter, n—average of the maximum and minimum outside diameters, as determined at any one cross section
of the tube.
3.1.2 tube, n—hollow product of round or any other cross section having a continuous periphery.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all requirements that are necessary for the safe and satisfactory
performance of material ordered under this specification. Examples of such requirements include, but are not limited to, the
following:
4.1.1 Alloy (Table 1).
4.1.2 Condition (Temper) Table 3 and Appendix X1 and Appendix X2.
Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, Section D, DLA Document Services, Building 4/D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA
19111-5098, http://www.dodssp.daps.mil.19111-5094, http://quicksearch.dla.mil.
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TABLE 3 Mechanical Properties of Tubes
Yield Strength Elongation in 2 in. Rockwell Hardness
Tensile Strength,
Material and Condition (0.2 % Offset), or 50 mm (or 4 D) (or equivalent) for
min, ksi (MPa)
A
min, ksi (MPa) min, % annealed ends
Nickel UNS N02200:
Annealed 55 (379) 15 (103) 40 .
Stress-relieved 65 (448) 40 (276) 15 B65 max
Low-carbon nickel UNS N02201:
Annealed 50 (345) 12 (83) 40 .
Stress-relieved 60 (414) 30 (207) 15 B62 max
Nickel-copper alloy UNS N04400:
Annealed 70 (483) 28 (193) 35 .
Stress-relieved 85 (586) 55 (379) 15 B75 max
Nickel-chromium-iron alloys:
Annealed alloy UNS N06600 80 (552) 35 (241) 30 .
Annealed alloy UNS N06601 80 (552) 30 (207) 30 .
Annealed alloy UNS N06690 85 (586) 35 (241) 30 .
Annealed alloy UNS N06045 90 (620) 35 (240) 35 .
Annealed alloy UNS N06025 98 (680) 39 (270) 30 .
Annealed alloy UNS N06603 94 (650) 43 (300) 25 .
Annealed alloy UNS N06696 85 (586) 35 (240) 30 .
Low-carbon nickel-chromium-molybdenum-tungsten alloy:
Annealed UNS N06686 100 (690) 45 (310) 45 .
Nickel-iron-chromium alloys:
Annealed alloy UNS N08120 90 (620) 40 (276) 30 .
Annealed alloy UNS N08800 75 (517) 30 (207) 30 .
Annealed alloy UNS N08801 65 (448) 25 (172) 30 .
Cold-worked alloy UNS N08800 83 (572) 47 (324) 30 .
Annealed alloy UNS N08810 65 (448) 25 (172) 30 .
Annealed alloy UNS N08811 65 (448) 25 (172) 30 .
Nickel-iron-chromium-molybdenum-copper-
alloys:
Annealed UNS N08825 85 (586) 35 (241) 30 .
Annealed UNS N06845 100 (690) 40 (276) 30 .
A
Rockwell or equivalent hardness values apply only to the annealed ends of stress-relieved tubing. Caution should be observed in using the Rockwell test on thin material,
as the results may be affected by the thickness of specimen. For thickness under 0.050 in. (1.27 mm) the use of the Rockwell superficial or the Vickers hardness test is
suggested. For hardness conversions for nickel and high-nickel alloys see Hardness Conversion Tables E140.
TABLE 4 Permissible Variations in Outside Diameter and Wall Thickness of Condenser and Heat Exchanger Tubes
NOTE 1—The tolerances in the table apply to individual measurements of outside diameter and include out-of-roundness (ovality), and apply to all
materials and all conditions, except that for thin wall tubes having a nominal wall of 3 % or less of the outside diameter, the mean outside diameter shall
comply with the permissible variations of the above table and individual measurements (including ovality) shall conform to the plus and minus values
of the table with the values increased by ⁄2 % of the nominal outside diameter.
NOTE 2—Eccentricity—The variation in wall thickness in any one cross section of any one tube shall not exceed plus or minus 10 % of the actual
(measured) average wall of that section. The actual average wall is defined as the average of the thickest and thinnest wall of that section.
NOTE 3—For tolerances of small diameter and light wall tube (converter sizes) see Appendix X2 (Table X2.2).
A
Permissible Variations
Outside Diameter, in. (mm) Wall Thickness,%
Material Nominal Outside Diameter, in. (mm)
Average Wall Minimum Wall
+ −
+ − + −
1 5
UNS N02200, UNS N02201, ⁄2 to ⁄8 (12.7 to 15.9), excl 0.005 (0.13) 0 12.5 12.5 25.0 0
and UNS N04400
5 1
⁄8 to 1 ⁄2 (15.9 to 38.1), incl 0.005 (0.13) 0.005 (0.13) 10.0 10.0 20.0 0
over 1 ⁄2 to 3 (38.1 to 76.2), incl 0.010 (0.25) 0.010 (0.25) 10.0 10.0 22.0 0
1 5
UNS N06600, UNS N06601, UNS ⁄2 to ⁄8 (12.7 to 15.9), excl 0.005 (0.13) 0.005 (0.13) 12.5 12.5 25.0 0
N06690,
UNS N06045, UNS N06025, UNS
N06603, UNS N06696, UNS N08800,
UNS N08810, UNS N08811, UNS
N08801,
UNS N08825, UNS N06845, and UNS
N08120
5 1
UNS N06686 ⁄8 to 1 ⁄2 (15.9 to 38.1), incl 0.0075 (0.19) 0.0075 (0.19) 10.0 10.0 20.0 0
over 1 ⁄2 to 3 (38.1 to 76.2), incl 0.010 (0.25) 0.010 (0.25) 10.0 10.0 22.0 0
A
Wall variations as indicated above are applicable only to the wall as ordered, for instance, to minimum or to average wall, but not to both.
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