ASTM B906-02(2012)
(Specification)Standard Specification for General Requirements for Flat-Rolled Nickel and Nickel Alloys Plate, Sheet, and Strip
Standard Specification for General Requirements for Flat-Rolled Nickel and Nickel Alloys Plate, Sheet, and Strip
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the standard for rolled nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, and strip. The materials shall be manufactured by one either electric-arc, electric-induction, or other suitable processes. The specimens shall also be subjected to chemical analysis, tension test, and grain size test. If one of the specimens fails to meet the prescribed requirements, two additional specimens from different sample pieces shall be tested again.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers a group of general requirements that, unless otherwise specified in the purchase order or in an individual specification, shall apply to rolled nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, and strip, under each of the following specifications issued by ASTM: Specifications B127, B162, B168, B333, B409, B424, B434, B435, B443, B463, B536, B575, B582, B599, B620, B625, B670, B688, B709, B718, B755, B814, B818, B872.
1.2 In case of any conflicting requirements, the requirements of the purchase order, the individual material specification, and this general specification shall prevail in the sequence named.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
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Designation:B906 −02 (Reapproved 2012)
Standard Specification for
General Requirements for Flat-Rolled Nickel and Nickel
Alloys Plate, Sheet, and Strip
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B906; 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 B127 Specification for Nickel-CopperAlloy (UNS N04400)
Plate, Sheet, and Strip
1.1 This specification covers a group of general require-
B162 Specification for Nickel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
ments that, unless otherwise specified in the purchase order or
B168 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-IronAlloys (UNS
in an individual specification, shall apply to rolled nickel and
N06600, N06601, N06603, N06690, N06693, N06025,
nickel alloy plate, sheet, and strip, under each of the following
N06045, and N06696), Nickel-Chromium-Cobalt-
specifications issued by ASTM: Specifications B127, B162,
Molybdenum Alloy (UNS N06617), and Nickel-Iron-
B168, B333, B409, B424, B434, B435, B443, B463, B536,
Chromium-Tungsten Alloy (UNS N06674) Plate, Sheet,
B575, B582, B599, B620, B625, B670, B688, B709, B718,
and Strip
B755, B814, B818, B872.
B333 Specification for Nickel-Molybdenum Alloy Plate,
1.2 In case of any conflicting requirements, the require-
Sheet, and Strip
ments of the purchase order, the individual material
B409 Specification for Nickel-Iron-Chromium Alloy Plate,
specification, and this general specification shall prevail in the
Sheet, and Strip
sequence named.
B424 Specification for Ni-Fe-Cr-Mo-Cu Alloy (UNS
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
N08825, UNS N08221, and UNS N06845) Plate, Sheet,
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
and Strip
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
B434 Specification for Nickel-Molybdenum-Chromium-
and are not considered standard.
Iron Alloys (UNS N10003, UNS N10242) Plate, Sheet,
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
and Strip
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
B435 Specification for UNS N06002, UNS N06230, UNS
responsibility of the user of this standard to become familiar
N12160, and UNS R30556 Plate, Sheet, and Strip
with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate
B443 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product/material
Columbium Alloy(UNS N06625) and Nickel-Chromium-
as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate
Molybdenum-SiliconAlloy (UNS N06219) Plate, Sheet,
safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of
and Strip
regulatory limitations prior to use.
B463 Specification for UNS N08020Alloy Plate, Sheet, and
Strip
2. Referenced Documents
B536 Specification for Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Silicon Al-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
loys (UNS N08330 and N08332) Plate, Sheet, and Strip
A262 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular
B575 Specification for Low-Carbon Nickel-Chromium-
Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels
Molybdenum, Low-Carbon Nickel-Chromium-
A693 Specification for Precipitation-Hardening Stainless
Molybdenum-Copper, Low-Carbon Nickel-Chromium-
and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
Molybdenum-Tantalum, and Low-Carbon Nickel-
Chromium-Molybdenum-Tungsten Alloy Plate, Sheet,
and Strip
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
B582 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron-
B02.07 on Refined Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys.
Molybdenum-Copper Alloy Plate, Sheet, and Strip
Current edition approved May 1, 2012. Published May 2012. Originally
B599 Specification for Nickel-Iron-Chromium-
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as B906 – 02 (2006).
DOI: 10.1520/B0906-02R12.
Molybdenum-Columbium Stabilized Alloy (UNS
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
N08700) Plate, Sheet, and Strip
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
B620 Specification for Nickel-Iron-Chromium-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. MolybdenumAlloy (UNS N08320) Plate, Sheet, and Strip
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B906−02 (2012)
B625 Specification for UNS N08925, UNS N08031, UNS 2.4 ASME Standard:
N08932, UNS N08926, UNS N08354, and UNS R20033 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX
Plate, Sheet, and Strip
3. Terminology
B670 SpecificationforPrecipitation-HardeningNickelAlloy
(UNS N07718) Plate, Sheet, and Strip for High-
3.1 Definitions:
Temperature Service
3.1.1 Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Cold work as used in this
B688 Specification for Chromium-Nickel-Molybdenum-
specification apply to the following:
Iron (UNS N08366 and UNS N08367) Plate, Sheet, and
3.1.2 plate, n—material ⁄16 in. (4.76 mm) and over in
Strip
thickness and over 10 in. (250 mm) in width. Finishes for plate
B709 Specification for Iron-Nickel-Chromium-
are actually shown in Section 13.
MolybdenumAlloy (UNS N08028) Plate, Sheet, and Strip
3.1.3 sheet, n—materialunder ⁄16in.(4.76mm)inthickness
B718 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-
and 24 in. (600 mm) and over in width. Finishes for sheet are
Cobalt-Tungsten-Iron-SiliconAlloy (UNS N06333) Plate,
actually shown in Section 11.
Sheet, and Strip
3.1.4 strip, n—cold-rolled material under ⁄16 in. (4.76 mm)
B755 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-
in thickness and under 24 in. (600 mm) in width. Finishes are
Tungsten Alloys (UNS N06110) Plate, Sheet, and Strip
detailed in Section 12 for strip, and strip edges in Section 14
B814 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron-
for Cold-Rolled Strip.
Molybdenum-Tungsten Alloy (UNS N06920) Plate,
3.1.5 cold work, n—the changing of mechanical properties
Sheet, and Strip
by work hardening.
B818 Specification for Cobalt-Chromium-Nickel-
Molybdenum-TungstenAlloy (UNS R31233) Plate, Sheet
4. Ordering Information
and Strip
4.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all
B872 Specification for Precipitation-Hardening Nickel Al-
requirements that are necessary for material ordered under this
loys Plate, Sheet, and Strip
specification. Such requirements may include, but are not
B880 Specification for General Requirements for Chemical
limited to, the following:
Check Analysis Limits for Nickel, Nickel Alloys and
4.1.1 Quantity (weight and number of pieces),
Cobalt Alloys
4.1.2 Name of material,
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
4.1.3 Condition (hot-rolled, cold-rolled, annealed, heat-
E10 Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials
treated),
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma-
4.1.4 Finish (see Section 11 for Sheet, Section 12 for Strip,
terials
and Section 13 for Plates). In the case of polished finishes,
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
specify whether one or both sides are to be polished,
Determine Conformance with Specifications
4.1.5 Form (plate, sheet, or strip),
E39 Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel (Withdrawn
4.1.6 Dimensions (thickness, width, length),
1995)
4.1.6.1 Thickness shall be ordered to decimal or fractional
E55 Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and
thickness. The use of the gage number is discouraged as being
Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition
an archaic term of limited usefulness not having general
E76 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Copper
3 agreement on meaning. The gage number shall not be a basis
Alloys (Withdrawn 2003)
for rejection.
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
4.1.6.2 Thickness, width, and length, when applicable,
E140 Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals Relationship
should be ordered in the same units, for example, 0.060 in. By
Among Brinell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Rockwell
48 in. By 120 in. (1.52 mm by 1219 mm by 3048 mm),
Hardness, Superficial Hardness, Knoop Hardness, and
4.1.7 Edge, strip only (see Section 14 for Cold-Rolled
Scleroscope Hardness
Strip),
E1473 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel,
4.1.8 Type, refer to the applicable material specification,
Cobalt, and High-Temperature Alloys
4.1.9 Specification designation and date of issue,
2.2 AIAG Standard:
4.1.10 Additions to specification or special requirements,
B-5 PrimaryMetalsIdentificationTagApplicationStandard
4.1.11 Restrictions (if desired) on methods for determining
yield strength (see appropriate footnote to mechanical proper-
2.3 ANSI Standard:
ties table of the basic material specification),
Accredited Standards Committee X 12 (ANSI ASC X 12)
4.1.12 Restrictions on weld repair (see Section 17),
4.1.13 Marking requirements (see Section 22),
4.1.14 Preparation for delivery (see Section 22), and over.
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5. Process 9.3 In the event of disagreement, referee specimens shall be
as follows:
5.1 The material shall be manufactured/produced by the
9.3.1 Full thickness of the material, machined to the form
following or as specified in the applicable material specifica-
and dimensions shown for the sheet-type specimen in Test
tion.
Methods E8 for material under ⁄2 in. (12.7 mm) in thickness.
5.1.1 The material shall be made by one of the following
9.3.2 The largest possible round specimen shown in Test
processes: electric-arc, electric-induction, or other suitable
Methods E8 for material ⁄2 in. (12.7 mm) and over.
processes.
5.1.2 If a specific type of melting is required by the
10. Test Methods
purchaser, it shall be so specified on the purchase order.
10.1 The chemical composition and mechanical properties
5.1.3 If a specific type of remelt is required by the
of the material as enumerated in this specification shall be
purchaser, it shall be so specified on the purchase order.
determined, in case of disagreement, in accordance with the
following ASTM standards:
6. Chemical Composition
10.1.1 Chemical Analysis—Test Methods E1473. For ele-
6.1 In case of disagreement, the chemical composition shall
ments not covered by Test Methods E1473, the referee test
be determined in accordance with the following methods:
method shall be as agreed upon between the manufacturer and
UNS No. Prefixes ASTM Method
the purchaser. The nickel composition shall be determined
N02 E39
arithmetically by difference.
N04 E76
N06, N08 E1473
10.1.2 Tension Test—Test Methods E8.
10.1.3 Rockwell Hardness Test—Test Methods E18.
6.2 The ladle analysis of the material shall conform to the
10.1.4 Hardness Conversion—Hardness Conversion Tables
chemical requirements prescribed by the individual product
E140.
specification.
10.1.5 Grain Size—Test Methods E112.
6.3 The product (check) analysis of the material shall meet
10.1.6 Determining Significant Places—Practice E29.
the requirements of Specification B880.
10.1.7 Method of Sampling—Practice E55.
10.2 For purposes of determining compliance with the
7. Sampling
limits in this specification, an observed or calculated value
7.1 Lots for Chemical Analysis and Mechanical Testing:
shall be rounded in accordance with the rounding method of
7.1.1 A lot for chemical analysis shall consist of one heat.
Practice E29:
7.1.2 A lot of plate, sheet, or strip for mechanical testing
Rounded Unit for Observed or
shall be defined as the material from one heat in the same
Test Requirement Calculated Value
condition and specified thickness.
Chemical composition and tolerances nearest unit in the last righthand place
7.2 Sampling for Chemical Analysis:
of figures of the specified limit
7.2.1 A representative sample shall be obtained from each
Tensile strength and yield strength nearest 1000 psi (7 Mpa)
heat during pouring or subsequent processing.
Elongation nearest 1 %
7.2.2 Product (check) analysis shall be wholly the respon-
sibility of the purchaser.
11. Finish for Sheet
7.3 Sampling for Mechanical Testing—Representative
11.1 The type of finish available on sheet products are:
samples shall be taken from each lot of finished material.
11.1.1 No. 1 Finish—Hot-rolled, annealed, and descaled.
11.1.2 No. 2D Finish—Cold-rolled, dull finish.
8. Number of Tests and Retests
11.1.3 No. 2B Finish—Cold-rolled, bright finish.
11.1.3.1 BrightAnnealed Finish—Abrightcold-rolledfinish
8.1 Chemical Analysis—One test per heat.
retained by final annealing in a controlled atmosphere furnace.
8.2 Tension Tests—One test per lot.
11.1.4 No. 3 Finish—Intermediate Polished finish, one or
8.3 Grain Size—One test per lot.
both sides.
11.1.5 No. 4 Finish—General purpose polished finish, one
8.4 Retests—If one of the specimens used in the above tests
or both sides.
of any lot fails to meet the specified requirements, two
11.1.6 No. 6 Finish—Dull satin finish, Tampico brushed,
additional specimens shall be taken from different sample
one or both sides.
pieces and tested. The results of the tests on both of these
11.1.7 No. 7 Finish—High luster finish.
specimens shall meet the specified requirements.
11.1.8 No. 8 Finish—Mirror finish.
11.1.9 Sheets can be produced with one or two sides
9. Specimen Preparation
polished. When polished on one side only, the other side may
9.1 Tension test specimens shall be taken from material in
be rough ground in order to obtain necessary flatness.
the final condition and tested transverse to the direction of
NOTE 1—Explanation of Sheet Finishes:
rolling when width will permit.
No. 1—This finish is produced by hot rolling to specified thickness
9.2 Tension test specimens shall be any of the standard or
followed by annealing and descaling. It is generally used in industrial
subsize specimens shown in Test Methods E8. applications, such as for heat and corrosion resistance, where smoothness
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of finish is not of particular importance.
14. Edges for Cold-Rolled Strip
No. 2D—Produced on either hand sheet mills or continuous mills by
14.1 The types of edges available on strip products are:
cold rolling to the specified thickness,
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