ASTM B550/B550M-07

Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Bar and Wire

ABSTRACT
This specification covers three grades of zirconium and zirconium alloy bar and wire as grade R60702, unalloyed zirconium; grade R60704, zirconium-tin; and grade R60705, zirconium-niobium. The chemical composition; and mechanical properties requirements, such as tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation; are detailed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers three grades of zirconium and zirconium alloy bar and wire.
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. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore each system must be used independently of the other. SI values cannot be mixed with inch-pound values.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portions 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2007
• ICS: 77.150.99 - Other products of non-ferrous metals
• Technical Committee: B10 - Reactive and Refractory Metals and Alloys
• Drafting Committee: B10.02 - Zirconium and Hafnium

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM B550/B550M-02 - Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Bar and Wire
• Effective Date: 01-May-2007
• Replaced By: ASTM B550/B550M-07(2012) - Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Bar and Wire
• Effective Date: 01-May-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F2384-10(2016) - Standard Specification for Wrought Zirconium-2.5Niobium Alloy for Surgical Implant Applications (UNS R60901)
• Effective Date: 01-May-2007
• Referred By: ASTM B653/B653M-11(2020) - Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Welding Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-May-2007

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: B550/B550M – 07
Standard Specification for
1
Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Bar and Wire
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B550/B550M; 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 3.2.1 bar and wire, n—alotshallconsistofamaterialofthe
2 same size, shape, condition, and finish produced from the same
1.1 This specification covers three grades of zirconium and
ingot or powder blend by the same reduction schedule and the
zirconium alloy bar and wire.
same heat treatment parameters. Unless otherwise agreed
1.2 Unless a single unit is used, for example corrosion mass
2
between manufacturer and purchaser, a lot shall be limited to
gain in mg/dm , the values stated in either inch-pound or SI
the product of an 8 h period for final continuous anneal, or to
units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values
a single furnace load for final batch anneal.
stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore each
3.2.2 Forms:
system must be used independently of the other. SI values
3.2.2.1 bar, n—a hot rolled, forged, or cold worked semi-
cannot be mixed with inch-pound values.
finished solid section product whose cross sectional area is
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
2 2
equal to or less than 16 in. (10 323 mm ); rectangular bar must
test methods portions of this specification. This standard does
be less than or equal to 10 in. (254 mm) in width and greater
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
than 0.1875 in. (4.8 mm) in thickness.
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
3.2.2.2 wire, n—rounds, flats, or special shapes less than or
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
equal to 0.1875 in. (4.8 mm) in thickness or major dimension.
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
to use.
4. Classification
2. Referenced Documents 4.1 The bar or wire is to be furnished in three grades as
3
follows:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1.1 Grade R60702—Unalloyed zirconium.
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
4.1.2 Grade R60704—Zirconium-tin.
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
4.1.3 Grade R60705—Zirconium-niobium.
Determine Conformance with Specifications
5. Ordering Information
3. Terminology
5.1 Orders for material under this specification should
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
include the following information:
3.1.1 annealed, n—denotes material that exhibits a recrys-
5.1.1 Quantity (weight or number of pieces),
tallized grain structure.
5.1.2 Name of material (zirconium bar or wire) (Table 1),
3.2 Lot Definitions:
5.1.3 Grade number (see 4.1),
5.1.4 Standard designation and year of issue, for example
ASTM Specification B550/B550M-07, and
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B10 on
5.1.5 Additions to the specification as required.
Reactive and Refractory Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee B10.02 on Zirconium and Hafnium.
NOTE 1—Atypical ordering description is as follows: 1000 lb (500 kg)
Current edition approved May 1, 2007. Published May 2007. Originally
zirconium cold drawn bar, 0.35 in. (10 mm) in diameter by 10 ft (3 m) in
approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as B550/B550M – 02.
length, ASTM B550 - 01, Grade R60702.
DOI: 10.1520/B0550_B0550M-07.
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specifi-
6. Materials and Manufacture
cation SB-550 in Section II of that Code.
3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
6.1 Bar and wire covered by this specification shall be
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
formed with conventional fabrication methods and equipment
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. found in primary ferrous and nonferrous metal plants.
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TABLE 1 Product Sections and Size
Product Section Size
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Bars: Hot-finished round, squares, octagons, and hexagons ⁄4 in. (6.4 mm) and over in diameter or size
1 1
Hot-finished flats ⁄4 in. (6.4 mm) to 10 in. (250 mm), incl, in width, and ⁄8
in. (3.2 mm) and over in thickness
A
1
Cold-finished rounds, squares, octagons, hexagons, and Over ⁄2 in. (13 mm) in diameter or size
shapes
B
3 1
Cold-finished flats ⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) and over in width, and ⁄8 in
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:B550/B550M–02 Designation: B 550/B 550M – 07
Standard Specification for
1
Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Bar and Wire
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 550/B 550M; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
2
1.1 This specification covers three grades of zirconium and zirconium alloy bar and wire.
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. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore each system must
be used independently of the other. SI values cannot be mixed with inch-pound values.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portions 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
3
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E 8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 annealedannealed, n—denotes material that exhibits a recrystallized grain structure.
3.2 Lot Definitions:
3.2.1 castings—a lot shall consist of all castings produced from the same pour.
3.2.2ingot—no definition required.
3.2.3rounds, flats, tubes, and wrought powder metallurgical products (single definition, common to nuclear and non-nuclear
standards)bar and wire, 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.
3.2.4sponge—a lot shall consist of a single blend produced at one time.
3.2.5weld fittings—definition is to be mutually agreed upon between manufacturer and the purchaser.
3.2.2 Forms:
3.2.2.1 bar, n—a hot rolled, forged, or cold worked semifinished solid section product whose cross sectional area is equal to
2 2
or less than 16 in. (10 323 mm ); rectangular bar must be less than or equal to 10 in. (254 mm) in width and greater than 0.1875
in. (4.8 mm) in thickness.
3.2.2.2 wire, n—rounds, flats, or special shapes less than or equal to 0.1875 in. (4.8 mm) in thickness or major dimension.
4. Classification
4.1 The bar or wire is to be furnished in three grades as follows:
4.1.1 Grade R60702— Unalloyed zirconium.
4.1.2 Grade R60704— Zirconium-tin.
4.1.3 Grade R60705— Zirconium-niobium.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B10 on Reactive and Refractory Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
B10.02 on Zirconium and Hafnium.
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 2002. Published December 2002. Originally published as B550–71. Last previous edition B550/B550M–01.
Current edition approved May 1, 2007. Published May 2007. Originally approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as B 550/B 550M – 02.
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specification SB-550 in Section II of that Code.
3
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
, Vol 03.01.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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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),
5.1.2 Name of material (zirconium bar or wire) (Table 1),
5.1.3 Grade number (see 4.1),
5.1.4ASTM designation and year of issue, and
5.1.5Additions to the specification and supplementary requirements, if requ
...

This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:B550/B550M–02 Designation: B 550/B 550M – 07
Standard Specification for
1
Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Bar and Wire
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 550/B 550M; 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 three grades of zirconium and zirconium alloy bar and wire.
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. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore each system must
be used independently of the other. SI values cannot be mixed with inch-pound values.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portions 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
3
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 annealedannealed, n—denotes material that exhibits a recrystallized grain structure.
3.2 Lot Definitions:
3.2.1 castings—a lot shall consist of all castings produced from the same pour.
3.2.2ingot—no definition required.
3.2.3rounds, flats, tubes, and wrought powder metallurgical products (single definition, common to nuclear and non-nuclear
standards)bar and wire, 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.
3.2.4sponge—a lot shall consist of a single blend produced at one time.
3.2.5weld fittings—definition is to be mutually agreed upon between manufacturer and the purchaser.
3.2.2 Forms:
3.2.2.1 bar, n—a hot rolled, forged, or cold worked semifinished solid section product whose cross sectional area is equal to
2 2
or less than 16 in. (10 323 mm ); rectangular bar must be less than or equal to 10 in. (254 mm) in width and greater than 0.1875
in. (4.8 mm) in thickness.
3.2.2.2 wire, n—rounds, flats, or special shapes less than or equal to 0.1875 in. (4.8 mm) in thickness or major dimension.
4. Classification
4.1 The bar or wire is to be furnished in three grades as follows:
4.1.1 Grade R60702— Unalloyed zirconium.
4.1.2 Grade R60704— Zirconium-tin.
4.1.3 Grade R60705— Zirconium-niobium.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B10 on Reactive and Refractory Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
B10.02 on Zirconium and Hafnium.
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 2002. Published December 2002. Originally published as B550–71. Last previous edition B550/B550M–01.
Current edition approved May 1, 2007. Published May 2007. Originally approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as B 550/B 550M – 02.
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specification SB-550 in Section II of that Code.
3
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
, Vol 03.01.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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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),
5.1.2 Name of material (zirconium bar or wire) (Table 1),
5.1.3 Grade number (see 4.1),
5.1.4ASTM designation and year of issue, and
5.1.5Additions to the specification and supplementary requirements, if requir
...