ASTM B160-24

Standard Specification for Nickel Rod and Bar

ABSTRACT
This specification covers nickel (UNS N02200), low carbon nickel (UNS N02201), and solution strengthened nickel (UNS N02211) in the form of hot-worked, cold-worked, or annealed rods and bars of round, square, hexagonal, or rectangular solid section. The material shall conform to the chemical composition limits specified for nickel, copper, iron, manganese, carbon, silicon, and sulfur. Mechanical requirements including tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation are given for specific conditions and diameter or distance between parallel surfaces. Chemical analysis, tension test, and hardness test shall be performed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification2 covers nickel (UNS N02200),3 low-carbon nickel (UNS N02201),3 and solution-strengthened nickel (UNS N02211) in the form of hot-worked and cold-worked rod and bar in the conditions shown in Table 1.    
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 establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 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: 31-Mar-2024
• ICS: 77.120.40 - Nickel, chromium and their alloys
• 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 B160-05(2019) - Standard Specification for Nickel Rod and Bar
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2024
• Referred By: ASTM G32-16(2021)e1 - Standard Test Method for Cavitation Erosion Using Vibratory Apparatus
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2024
• Referred By: ASTM B162-99(2019) - Standard Specification for Nickel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2024
• Referred By: ASTM G134-17(2023) - Standard Test Method for Erosion of Solid Materials by Cavitating Liquid Jet
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2024
• Referred By: ASTM B366/B366M-23 - Standard Specification for Factory-Made Wrought Nickel and Nickel Alloy Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2024

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: B160 − 24
Standard Specification for
1
Nickel Rod and Bar
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B160; 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* E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma-
2 3
terials
1.1 This specification covers nickel (UNS N02200), low-
3 E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
carbon nickel (UNS N02201), and solution-strengthened
Determine Conformance with Specifications
nickel (UNS N02211) 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.
Among Brinell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Rockwell
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Hardness, Superficial Hardness, Knoop Hardness, Sclero-
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
scope Hardness, and Leeb Hardness
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
E1473 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel,
and are not considered standard.
Cobalt, and High-Temperature Alloys
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3. Terminology
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this specification, refer
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
to Terminology B899.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2 In case of conflict between the definitions of this
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
specification and Terminology B899, this specification shall
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
prevail.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- 3.3 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical 3.3.1 bar, n—material of rectangular (flats), hexagonal, or
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 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:
NOTE 1—Hot-worked rectangular bar in widths 10 in. (254 mm) and
B162 Specification for Nickel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
under may be furnished as hot-rolled plate with sheared or cut edges in
B880 Specification for General Requirements for Chemical
B162, provided the mechanical property
accordance with Specification
requirements of Specification B160 are met.
Check Analysis Limits for Nickel, Nickel Alloys and
Cobalt Alloys
3.3.2 rod, n—material of round solid section furnished in
B899 Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Al-
straight lengths.
loys
E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma- 4. Ordering Information
terials
4.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all
requirements that are necessary for the safe and satisfactory
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on
performance of material ordered under this specification.
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
Examples of such requirements include, but are not limited to,
B02.07 on Refined Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys.
the following:
Current edition approved April 1, 2024. Published April 2024. Originally
approved in 1941. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as B160 – 05 (2019).
4.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue.
DOI: 10.1520/B0160-24.
4.1.2 UNS number.
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi-
4.1.3 Section—Rod (round) or bar (square, hexagonal, or
cation SB-160 in Section II of that Code.
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rectangular).
New designations established in accordance with ASTM E527 and SAE J1086,
Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS).
4.1.4 Dimensions—Dimensions including length.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
4.1.5 Condition.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
4.1.6 Finish.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 4.1.7 Quantity—Feet or number of pieces.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: B160 − 05 (Reapproved 2019) B160 − 24
Standard Specification for
1
Nickel Rod and Bar
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B160; 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 Scope*
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1.1 This specification covers nickel (UNS N02200), low-carbon nickel (UNS N02201), and solution-strengthened nickel (UNS
N02211) in the form of hot-worked and cold-worked rod and bar in the conditions shown in Table 1.
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 establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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:
B162 Specification for Nickel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
B880 Specification for General Requirements for Chemical Check Analysis Limits for Nickel, Nickel Alloys and Cobalt Alloys
B899 Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys
E8/E8M 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
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
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this specification, refer to Terminology B899.
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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 April 1, 2019April 1, 2024. Published April 2019April 2024. Originally approved in 1941. Last previous edition approved in 20142019 as
B160 – 05 (2014).(2019). DOI: 10.1520/B0160-05R19.10.1520/B0160-24.
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specification SB-160 in Section II of that Code.
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New designations established in accordance with ASTM E527 and SAE J1086, Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS).
4
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.
*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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TABLE 1 Mechanical Properties
Condition and Diameter or Distance Tensile Strength, min, Yield Strength (0.2 % offset), Elongation in 2 in. or 50
A
Between Parallel Surfaces, in. (mm) psi (MPa) min. psi (MPa) mm or 4D, min %
Nickel (UNS N02200)
Cold-worked (as worked):
B
Rounds, 1 (25.4) and under 80 000 (550) 60 000 (415) 10
Rounds over 1 to 4 (25.4 to 101.6) incl. 75 000 (515) 50 000 (345) 15
B
Squares, hexagons, and rectangles, all sizes 65 000 (450) 40 000 (275) 25
Hot-worked:
C
All sections, all sizes 60 000 (415) 15 000 (105) 35
D
Rings and disks — — —
Annealed:
B
Rods and bars, all sizes 55 000 (380) 15 000 (105) 40
E
Rings and disks — — —
Forging quality
F F F
All sizes
Low-Carbon Nickel (UNS N02201) and Solution Strengthened Nickel (UNS N02211)
Hot-worked:
C
All sections, all sizes 50 000 (345) 10 000 (70) 40
Annealed:
B
All products, all sizes 50 000 (345) 10 000 (70) 40
A
See 12.2.
B
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Not applicable to diameters or cross sections under ⁄32 in.
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