ASTM B352/B352M-17

Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Sheet, Strip, and Plate for Nuclear Application

ABSTRACT
This specification covers hot- and cold-rolled zirconium and zirconium alloy sheet, strip, and plate.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers hot- and cold-rolled zirconium and zirconium alloy sheet, strip, and plate.  
1.2 One unalloyed and three alloys for use in nuclear applications are described.  
1.3 The products covered in this specification include the following forms and sizes:  
1.3.1 Sheet, 24 in. [600 mm] or more in width; under 0.187 in. [4.8 mm) in thickness,  
1.3.2 Strip, less than 24 in. [600 mm] in width; under 0.187 in. [4.8 mm] in thickness, and  
1.3.3 Plate, over 10 in. [250 mm] in width; 0.187 in. [4.8 mm] and over in thickness.
Note 1: Material over 0.187 in. [4.8 mm] in thickness and less than 10 in. [250 mm] wide is covered as bar in Specification B351/B351M.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method 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.  
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2017
• 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

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:B352/B352M −17
Standard Specification for
Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Sheet, Strip, and Plate for
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Nuclear Application
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B352/B352M; 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. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This specification covers hot- and cold-rolled zirconium
2.1 ASTM Standards:
and zirconium alloy sheet, strip, and plate. B350/B350M Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium
Alloy Ingots for Nuclear Application
1.2 One unalloyed and three alloys for use in nuclear
B351/B351M Specification for Hot-Rolled and Cold-
applications are described.
Finished Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Bars, Rod, and
1.3 The products covered in this specification include the
Wire for Nuclear Application
following forms and sizes:
E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-
1.3.1 Sheet, 24 in. [600 mm] or more in width; under 0.187
terials
in. [4.8 mm) in thickness,
E21 TestMethodsforElevatedTemperatureTensionTestsof
1.3.2 Strip, less than 24 in. [600 mm] in width; under 0.187
Metallic Materials
in. [4.8 mm] in thickness, and
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
1.3.3 Plate, over 10 in. [250 mm] in width; 0.187 in. [4.8
Determine Conformance with Specifications
mm] and over in thickness.
E114 Practice for Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Straight-Beam
Contact Testing
NOTE 1—Material over 0.187 in. [4.8 mm] in thickness and less than 10
in. [250 mm] wide is covered as bar in Specification B351/B351M.
E1001 Practice for Detection and Evaluation of Discontinui-
ties by the Immersed Pulse-Echo Ultrasonic Method
1.4 Unless a single unit is used, for example corrosion mass
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Using Longitudinal Waves
gain in mg/dm , the values stated in either inch-pound or SI
G2/G2M Test Method for Corrosion Testing of Products of
units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values
Zirconium, Hafnium, and Their Alloys in Water at 680°F
stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore each
(360°C) or in Steam at 750°F (400°C)
system must be used independently of the other. SI values
cannot be mixed with inch-pound values.
3. Terminology
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
test method portions 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—denotes material that exhibits a recrys-
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this tallized grain structure.
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
3.2 Lot Definition:
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
3.2.1 Sheet, strip, and plate products (single definition,
to use.
common to nuclear and non-nuclear standards), n—a lot shall
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
consist of a material of the same size, shape, condition, and
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
finish produced from the same ingot or powder blend by the
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
same reduction schedule and the same heat treatment param-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
eters. Unless otherwise agreed between manufacturer and
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
purchaser, a lot shall be limited to the product of an 8 h period
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
for final continuous anneal, or to a single furnace load for final
batch anneal.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM B10 on Reactive and
Refractory Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of B10.02 on
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Zirconium and Hafnium. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved May 1, 2017. Published May 2017. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1960. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as B352/B352M – 11 Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
(2016). DOI: 10.1520/B0352_B0352M-17. the ASTM website.
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NOTE 2—Atypical ordering description is as follows: _ 5000 lb reactor
4. Ordering Information
grade zirconium alloy, cold-rolled, vacuum annealed strip, 4.750 by 0.065
4.1 Purchase orders for material under this specification
by 72 in., ASTM Specification B352/B352M - 11, Grade R60804.
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Designation: B352/B352M − 11 (Reapproved 2016) B352/B352M − 17
Standard Specification for
Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Sheet, Strip, and Plate for
1
Nuclear Application
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B352/B352M; 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
1.1 This specification covers hot- and cold-rolled zirconium and zirconium alloy sheet, strip, and plate.
1.2 One unalloyed and three alloys for use in nuclear applications are described.
1.3 The products covered in this specification include the following forms and sizes:
1.3.1 Sheet, 24 in. [600 mm] or more in width; under 0.187 in. [4.8 mm) in thickness,
1.3.2 Strip, less than 24 in. [600 mm] in width; under 0.187 in. [4.8 mm] in thickness, and
1.3.3 Plate, over 10 in. [250 mm] in width; 0.187 in. [4.8 mm] and over in thickness.
NOTE 1—Material over 0.187 in. [4.8 mm] in thickness and less than 10 in. [250 mm] wide is covered as bar in Specification B351/B351M.
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1.4 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.
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method 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.
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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B350/B350M Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Ingots for Nuclear Application
B351/B351M Specification for Hot-Rolled and Cold-Finished Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Bars, Rod, and Wire for Nuclear
Application
E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E21 Test Methods for Elevated Temperature Tension Tests of Metallic Materials
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E114 Practice for Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Straight-Beam Contact Testing
E1001 Practice for Detection and Evaluation of Discontinuities by the Immersed Pulse-Echo Ultrasonic Method Using
Longitudinal Waves
G2/G2M Test Method for Corrosion Testing of Products of Zirconium, Hafnium, and Their Alloys in Water at 680°F (360°C)
or in Steam at 750°F (400°C)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 annealed, n—denotes material that exhibits a recrystallized grain structure.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM B10 on Reactive and Refractory Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of B10.02 on Zirconium and
Hafnium.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2016May 1, 2017. Published October 2016May 2017. Originally approved in 1960. Last previous edition approved in 20112016 as
B352/B352M – 11.B352/B352M – 11 (2016). DOI: 10.1520/B0352_B0352M-11R16.10.1520/B0352_B0352M-17.
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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’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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3.2 Lot Definition:
3.2.1 Sheet, strip, and plate products (single definition, common to nuclear and non-nuclear standards), 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 a
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