ASTM B299/B299M-18

Standard Specification for Titanium Sponge

ABSTRACT
This specification covers virgin titanium metal melting stock. This virgin metal is commonly designated as sponge titanium because it is most commonly porous and spongelike in texture, although metal produced electrolytically is granular and is essentially nonporous. Sponge titanium is usually prepared by reduction of titanium tetrachloride and gets its spongelike character from the processes involved in production. This spongy characteristic, however, is not considered essential and may be expected to vary greatly with manufacturing methods. For example, virgin titanium produced electrolytically is crystalline or granular in character and is essentially nonporous. The metal is usually supplied in lump or granular form. The virgin titanium shall be free of scrap, intentionally added contaminants and shall be in uniform, well-mixed blends. The titanium metal shall conform to the chemical composition and Brinell hardness requirements prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the purchase of virgin titanium sponge metal. This virgin metal is commonly designated as titanium sponge because it is most commonly porous and sponge-like in texture, although metal produced electrolytically is granular and is essentially nonporous.  
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.  
1.3 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: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2018
• ICS: 77.150.50 - Titanium products
• Technical Committee: B10 - Reactive and Refractory Metals and Alloys
• Drafting Committee: B10.01 - Titanium

Standards Content (Sample)

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.
Designation:B299/B299M −18
Standard Specification for
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Titanium Sponge
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B299/B299M; 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 Based Test Methodology)
E2626 Guide for Spectrometric Analysis of Reactive and
1.1 This specification covers the purchase of virgin titanium
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Refractory Metals (Withdrawn 2017)
sponge metal. This virgin metal is commonly designated as
titanium sponge because it is most commonly porous and
3. Terminology
sponge-like in texture, although metal produced electrolyti-
3.1 Lot Definitions:
cally is granular and is essentially nonporous.
3.1.1 sponge, n—a lot shall consist of a single blend
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
produced at one time.
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
4. Materials and Manufacture
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
4.1 Titanium sponge is usually prepared by reduction of
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
titanium tetrachloride and gets its sponge-like character from
with the standard.
the processes involved in production. This spongy
characteristic, however, is not considered essential and may be
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- expected to vary greatly with manufacturing methods. For
example, virgin titanium produced electrolytically is crystal-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
line or granular in character and is essentially nonporous. The
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
metal is usually supplied in lump or granular form.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.2 This specification is not limited to metal prepared by
reduction of the tetrachloride.
2. Referenced Documents
4.3 Particlesizerequirementsshallbeamatterofagreement
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
E10 Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials
5. Chemical Composition
E1409 Test Method for Determination of Oxygen and Nitro-
gen in Titanium and Titanium Alloys by Inert Gas Fusion
5.1 The titanium sponge metal purchased to this specifica-
E1447 Test Method for Determination of Hydrogen in Tita-
tion shall conform to the chemical composition requirements
nium and Titanium Alloys by Inert Gas Fusion Thermal
prescribed in Table 1.
Conductivity/Infrared Detection Method
6. Hardness
E1941 Test Method for Determination of Carbon in Refrac-
tory and Reactive Metals andTheirAlloys by Combustion
6.1 Brinell hardness testing is optional unless requested by
Analysis
the purchaser. The Brinell Hardness of a lot shall be the
E2371 Test Method for Analysis of Titanium and Titanium
average of the hardness determinations on each button pre-
Alloys by Direct Current Plasma and Inductively Coupled
pared as described in 7.1.2. The average hardness of each
Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (Performance-
button for the lot shall not exceed the values specified in Table
1. Measurement shall be in accordance with Test Method E10,
using a 0.394 in. [10-mm] ball, 3307-lbf [1500-kgf] load, and
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B10 on
30-s dwell.
Reactive and Refractory Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee B10.01 on Titanium.
7. Sampling
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2018. Published December 2018. Originally
approved in 1955. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as B299 – 13. DOI: 7.1 The sampling method detailed in this section shall be
10.1520/B0299_B0299M-18.
considered the industry standard, but alternate methods are
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
the ASTM website. www.astm.org.
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B299/B299M−18
TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Weight by % (Dry Basis)
Element
A B C D E
GP EL SL ML MD
Nitrogen, max 0.02 0.008 0.015
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Designation: B299 − 13 B299/B299M − 18
Standard Specification for
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Titanium Sponge
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B299;B299/B299M; 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 the purchase of virgin titanium sponge metal. This virgin metal is commonly designated as
titanium sponge because it is most commonly porous and sponge-like in texture, although metal produced electrolytically is
granular and is essentially nonporous.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values given in
parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.3 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:
E10 Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials
E1409 Test Method for Determination of Oxygen and Nitrogen in Titanium and Titanium Alloys by Inert Gas Fusion
E1447 Test Method for Determination of Hydrogen in Titanium and Titanium Alloys by Inert Gas Fusion Thermal
Conductivity/Infrared Detection Method
E1941 Test Method for Determination of Carbon in Refractory and Reactive Metals and Their Alloys by Combustion Analysis
E2371 Test Method for Analysis of Titanium and Titanium Alloys by Direct Current Plasma and Inductively Coupled Plasma
Atomic Emission Spectrometry (Performance-Based Test Methodology)
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E2626 Guide for Spectrometric Analysis of Reactive and Refractory Metals (Withdrawn 2017)
3. Terminology
3.1 Lot Definitions:
3.1.1 sponge, n—a lot shall consist of a single blend produced at one time.
4. Materials and Manufacture
4.1 Titanium sponge is usually prepared by reduction of titanium tetrachloride and gets its sponge-like character from the
processes involved in production. This spongy characteristic, however, is not considered essential and may be expected to vary
greatly with manufacturing methods. For example, virgin titanium produced electrolytically is crystalline or granular in character
and is essentially nonporous. The metal is usually supplied in lump or granular form.
4.2 This specification is not limited to metal prepared by reduction of the tetrachloride.
4.3 Particle size requirements shall be a matter of agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B10 on Reactive and Refractory Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
B10.01 on Titanium.
Current edition approved May 15, 2013Oct. 1, 2018. Published June 2013December 2018. Originally approved in 1955. Last previous edition approved in 20082013 as
B299 – 08.13. DOI: 10.1520/B0299-13.10.1520/B0299_B0299M-18.
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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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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5. Chemical Composition
5.1 The titanium sponge metal purchased to this specification shall conform to the chemical composition requirements
prescribed in Table 1.
6. Hardness
6.1 Brinell hardness testing is optional unless requested by the purchaser. The Brinell Hardness of a lot shall be the average of
the hardness determinations on each button prepared as described in 7.1.2. The average hardness of each button for the lot shall
not exceed the values specified in Table 1. Measurement shall be in accordance with Test Method E10, using a 0.394
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