ASTM B164-03(2014)

Standard Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy Rod, Bar, and Wire

ABSTRACT
This specification covers nickel-copper alloys UNS N04400 and N04405 in the form of hot-worked and cold-worked rod, bar, and wire. The material shall conform to the chemical composition limits specified by the reference material. The materials for rod, bar, or wire shall conform to the mechanical properties specified by the reference material. One test per lot shall be performed for chemical analysis, tension test, hardness test, and wrapping test.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification2 covers nickel-copper alloys UNS N04400 and N044053 in the form of hot-worked and cold-worked rod and bar in the conditions shown in Table 1 and cold-worked wire in the conditions shown in Table 2. (A) See 12.2.(B) Not applicable to diameters or cross sections under 3/32 in. (2.4 mm).(C) For sections under 1/2 in. (12.7 mm), the elongation shall be 10 % min.(D) For hot-worked flats 5/16 in. (7.9 mm) and under in thickness the elongation shall be 20 % min.(E) Forging quality is furnished to chemical requirements and surface inspection only. No tensile properties are required.  (A) Properties are not applicable to wire after straightening and cutting.  
1.2 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.  
1.3 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) 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2014
• ICS: 77.150.40 - Nickel and chromium products
• Technical Committee: B02 - Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
• Drafting Committee: B02.07 - Refined Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM B164-03(2008) - Standard Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy Rod, Bar, and Wire
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2014
• Replaced By: ASTM B164-03(2019) - Standard Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy Rod, Bar, and Wire
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2019
• Referred By: ASTM F1511-18(2023) - Standard Specification for Mechanical Seals for Shipboard Pump Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2014
• Referred By: ASTM F1508-96(2021) - Standard Specification for Angle Style, Pressure Relief Valves for Steam, Gas, and Liquid Services
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2014
• Referred By: ASTM F1387-23 - Standard Specification for Performance of Piping and Tubing Mechanically Attached Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2014
• Referred By: ASTM E1025-18 - Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Material Grouping Classification of Hole-Type Image Quality Indicators (IQI) Used for Radiography
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2014
• Referred By: ASTM F1138-21 - Standard Specification for Spray Shields for Mechanical Joints
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2014
• Referred By: ASTM E747-18 - Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture and Material Grouping Classification of Wire Image Quality Indicators (IQI) Used for Radiology
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2014
• Referred By: ASTM F998-12(2022) - Standard Specification for Centrifugal Pump, Shipboard Use
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2014
• Referred By: ASTM E1647-16(2022) - Standard Practice for Determining Contrast Sensitivity in Radiology
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2014
• Referred By: ASTM B366/B366M-23 - Standard Specification for Factory-Made Wrought Nickel and Nickel Alloy Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2014
• Referred By: ASTM F96-77(2020) - Standard Specification for Electronic Grade Alloys of Copper and Nickel in Wrought Forms
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2014

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:B164 −03 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Specification for
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Nickel-Copper Alloy Rod, Bar, and Wire
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B164; 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.
1. Scope Determine Conformance with Specifications
2 E76 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Copper
1.1 This specification covers nickel-copper alloys UNS
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3 Alloys (Withdrawn 2003)
N04400 and N04405 in the form of hot-worked and cold-
E140 Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals Relationship
worked rod and bar in the conditions shown in Table 1 and
Among Brinell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Rockwell
cold-worked wire in the conditions shown in Table 2.
Hardness, Superficial Hardness, Knoop Hardness, Sclero-
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
scope Hardness, and Leeb Hardness
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
E1473 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel,
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Cobalt, and High-Temperature Alloys
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and are not considered standard.
2.2 Military Standards:
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the MIL-STD-271 Nondestructive Testing Requirements for
responsibility of the user of this standard to become familiar
Metals
with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate
3. Terminology
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product/material
as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of
3.1.1 bar, n—material of rectangular (flats), hexagonal, or
regulatory limitations prior to use.
square solid section up to and including 10 in. (254 mm) in
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width and ⁄8 in. (3.2 mm) and over in thickness in straight
2. Referenced Documents
lengths.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.2 rod, n—material of round solid section furnished in
B127 Specification for Nickel-CopperAlloy (UNS N04400)
straight lengths.
Plate, Sheet, and Strip
3.1.3 wire, n—a cold-worked solid product of uniform
B880 Specification for General Requirements for Chemical
round cross section along its whole length, supplied in coiled
Check Analysis Limits for Nickel, Nickel Alloys and
form.
Cobalt Alloys
NOTE1—Hot-workedrectangularbarinwidths10in.andundermaybe
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
furnished as hot-rolled plate with sheared or cut edges in accordance with
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma-
Specification B127, provided the mechanical property requirements of
terials
Specification B164 are met.
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
4. Ordering Information
4.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on
requirements that are necessary for material ordered under this
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
B02.07 on Refined Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys.
specification. Examples of such requirements include, but are
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2014. Published October 2014. Originally
not limited to, the following:
approved in 1941. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as B164 – 03 (2008).
4.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue.
DOI: 10.1520/B0164-03R14.
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi- 4.1.2 UNS number.
cation SB-164 in Section II of that Code.
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New designations established in accordance withASTM E527 and SAE J1086,
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Recommended Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS). The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or www.astm.org.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http://
the ASTM website. www.dodssp.daps.mil.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: B164 − 03 (Reapproved 2008) B164 − 03 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Specification for
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Nickel-Copper Alloy Rod, Bar, and Wire
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B164; 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.
1. Scope
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1.1 This specification covers nickel-copper alloys UNS N04400 and N04405*N04405 in the form of hot-worked and
cold-worked rod and bar in the conditions shown in Table 1 and cold-worked wire in the conditions shown in Table 2.
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.mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 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) 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B127 Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy (UNS N04400) Plate, Sheet, and Strip
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
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E76 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Copper Alloys (Withdrawn 2003)
E140 Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals Relationship Among Brinell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Rockwell Hardness,
Superficial Hardness, Knoop Hardness, Scleroscope Hardness, and Leeb Hardness
E1473 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel, Cobalt, and High-Temperature Alloys
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2.2 Military Standards:
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
MIL-STD-271 Nondestructive Testing Requirements for Metals
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 bar, n—material of rectangular (flats), hexagonal, or square solid section up to and including 10 in. (254 mm) in width
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and ⁄8 in. (3.2 mm) and over in thickness in straight lengths.
3.1.2 rod, n—material of round solid section furnished in straight lengths.
3.1.3 wire, n—a cold-worked solid product of uniform round cross section along its whole length, supplied in coiled form.
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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 March 1, 2008Oct. 1, 2014. Published March 2008October 2014. Originally approved in 1941. Last previous edition approved in 20032008 as
B164 – 03. 03 (2008). DOI: 10.1520/B0164-03R08.10.1520/B0164-03R14.
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specification SB-164 in Section II of that Code.
* New designations established in accordance with ASTM E527 and SAE J1086, Recommended Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS).
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New designations established in accordance with ASTM E527 and SAE J1086, Recommended Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS).
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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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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http://www.dodssp.daps.mil.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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