ASTM B546-04(2014)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Electric Fusion-Welded Ni-Cr-Co-Mo Alloy (UNS N06617), Ni-Fe-Cr-Si Alloys (UNS N08330 and UNS N08332), Ni-Cr-Fe-Al Alloy (UNS N06603), Ni-Cr-Fe Alloy (UNS N06025), and Ni-Cr-Fe-Si Alloy (UNS N06045) Pipe
Standard Specification for Electric Fusion-Welded Ni-Cr-Co-Mo Alloy (UNS N06617), Ni-Fe-Cr-Si Alloys (UNS N08330 and UNS N08332), Ni-Cr-Fe-Al Alloy (UNS N06603), Ni-Cr-Fe Alloy (UNS N06025), and Ni-Cr-Fe-Si Alloy (UNS N06045) Pipe
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1.1 This specification covers electric fusion-welded nickel-chromium-cobalt-molybdenum alloy UNS N06617, nickel-iron-chromium-silicon alloys UNS N08330 and UNS N08332, Ni-Cr-Fe-Al Alloy (UNS N06603), Ni-Cr-Fe Alloy UNS N06025, and Ni-Cr-Fe-Si Alloy UNS N06045 pipe intended for heat resisting applications and general corrosive service.
1.2 This specification covers pipe in sizes 3 in. (76.2 mm) nominal diameter and larger and possessing a minimum wall thickness of 0.083 in. (2.11 mm).
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:B546 −04 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Specification for
Electric Fusion-Welded Ni-Cr-Co-Mo Alloy (UNS N06617),
Ni-Fe-Cr-Si Alloys (UNS N08330 and UNS N08332), Ni-Cr-
Fe-Al Alloy (UNS N06603), Ni-Cr-Fe Alloy (UNS N06025), and
Ni-Cr-Fe-Si Alloy (UNS N06045) Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B546; 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 Chromium-Tungsten Alloy (UNS N06674) Plate, Sheet,
and Strip
1.1 This specification covers electric fusion-welded nickel-
B536 Specification for Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Silicon Al-
chromium-cobalt-molybdenum alloy UNS N06617, nickel-
loys (UNS N08330 and N08332) Plate, Sheet, and Strip
iron-chromium-silicon alloys UNS N08330 and UNS N08332,
B775 Specification for General Requirements for Nickel and
Ni-Cr-Fe-Al Alloy (UNS N06603), Ni-Cr-Fe Alloy UNS
Nickel Alloy Welded Pipe
N06025, and Ni-Cr-Fe-Si Alloy UNS N06045 pipe intended
B899 Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Al-
for heat resisting applications and general corrosive service.
loys
1.2 This specification covers pipe in sizes 3 in. (76.2 mm)
E10 Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials
nominal diameter and larger and possessing a minimum wall
E140 Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals Relationship
thickness of 0.083 in. (2.11 mm).
Among Brinell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Rockwell
Hardness, Superficial Hardness, Knoop Hardness, Sclero-
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical scope Hardness, and Leeb Hardness
E1473 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel,
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard. Cobalt, and High-Temperature Alloys
2.2 ASME Standards:
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII Paragraph
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
UW-51
responsibility of the user of this standard to become familiar
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX
with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product/material
3. Terminology
as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate
3.1 Definitions—Definitions for terms defined in Terminol-
safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of
ogy B899 shall apply unless otherwise defined by the require-
regulatory limitations prior to use.
ments of this document.
2. Referenced Documents
4. General Requirement
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1 Material furnished in accordance with this specification
B168 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-IronAlloys (UNS
shall conform to the applicable requirements of the current
N06600, N06601, N06603, N06690, N06693, N06025,
edition of Specification B775 unless otherwise provided
N06045, and N06696), Nickel-Chromium-Cobalt-
herein.
Molybdenum Alloy (UNS N06617), and Nickel-Iron-
5. Classification
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on
5.1 Two classes of pipe are covered as follows:
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
5.1.1 Class 1—All welded joints to be 100 % inspected by
B02.07 on Refined Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys.
radiography.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2014. Published October 2014. Originally
approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as B546 – 04 (2009). 5.1.2 Class 2—No radiographic examination is required.
DOI: 10.1520/B0546-04R14.
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6. Ordering Information 7.2.3 The joint shall be reinforced at the center of the weld
on each side of the formed plate by a weld bead at least ⁄16 in.
6.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all
(1.6 mm) but not more than ⁄8 in. (3.2 mm). This reinforce-
requirements that are necessary for the safe and satisfactory
ment(weldbead)mayberemovedatthemanufacturer’soption
performance of material ordered under this specification.
or by agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
Examples of such requirements include, but are not limited to,
The contour of the reinforcement (weld bead) shall be smooth,
the following:
with no valley or groove along the edge or in the center of the
6.1.1 Alloy (Table 1),
weld, and the deposited metal shall be fused smoothly and
6.1.2 ASTM designation and year of issue,
uniformly into the formed-plate surface. The finish of the
6.1.3 Class (See 5.1),
welded joint shall be reasonably smooth and free of
6.1.4 Dimensions (standard pipe size and schedule),
irregularities, grooves, or depressions.
6.1.5 Length (specific or random),
7.2.4 Weld defects shall be repaired by removal to sound
6.1.6 Quantity (feet or number of pieces),
metalandrewelding.Subsequentheattreatmentandinspection
6.1.7 Certification—State if certification is required,
shall be as required on the original welds.
6.1.8 Whether type of filler metal and deposited composi-
tion is required (see 8.3),
7.3 Heat Treatment—All pipe shall be furnished in the
6.1.9 Samples for Product (Check) Analysis—State whether
annealed condition.
samples for product (check) analysis should be furnished, and
7.4 SurfaceFinish—Thepipeshallbefreefromscale.When
6.1.10 Purchaser Inspection—If purchaser wishes to wit-
bright annealing is used, descaling is not necessary.
ness tests or inspection of material at place of manufacture, the
purchase order must so state indicating which tests or inspec-
8. Chemical Composition
tions are to be witnessed.
8.1 The material shall conform to the composition limits
specified in Table 1. One test is required for each lot as defined
7. Materials and Manufacture
in Specification B775.
7.1 Materials—The UNS N08330 and UNS N08332 alloy
plate material shall conform to the requirements of Specifica- 8.2 If a product analysis is performed, it shall meet the
chemistry limits prescribed in Table 1, subject to the analysis
tion B536. The UNS N06617, UNS N06603, UNS N06025,
and UNS N06045 alloy plate material shall conform to the tolerances specified in Table 1 of Specification B775.
requirements of Specification B168.
8.3 The chromium and nickel content of the deposited weld
7.2 Welding: metal shall conform to the minimum chromium and nickel
7.2.1 The joints shall be double-welded, full-penetration
contents required for the base metal. Note that the composition
welds made by qualified operators in accordance with proce- of the deposited weld metal may not be the same as the base
dures in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section metal. The user should establish suitability for his particular
IX. application. When specified in the purchase order (see section
7.2.2 The weld shall be made either manually or automati- 6.1.8), the manufacturer shall report the type of filler metal
cally by an electric process involving the deposition of filler used along with a chemical analysis of the deposited weld
metal. metal.
TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Composition Limits, %
Element
N08330 N08332 N06603 N06617 N06025 N06045
Carbon 0.08 max 0.05–0.10 0.20-0.40 0.05–0.15 0.15–0.25 0.05–0.12
Manganese 2.00 max 2.00 max 0.15 max 1.0 max 0.15 max 1.0 max
Phosphorus 0.03 max 0.03 max 0.20 max .
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Designation: B546 − 04 (Reapproved 2009) B546 − 04 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Specification for
Electric Fusion-Welded Ni-Cr-Co-Mo Alloy (UNS N06617),
Ni-Fe-Cr-Si Alloys (UNS N08330 and UNS N08332), Ni-Cr-
Fe-Al Alloy (UNS N06603), Ni-Cr-Fe Alloy (UNS N06025), and
Ni-Cr-Fe-Si Alloy (UNS N06045) Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B546; 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 electric fusion-welded nickel-chromium-cobalt-molybdenum alloy UNS N06617, nickel-iron-
chromium-silicon alloys UNS N08330 and UNS N08332, Ni-Cr-Fe-Al Alloy (UNS N06603), Ni-Cr-Fe Alloy UNS N06025, and
Ni-Cr-Fe-Si Alloy UNS N06045 pipe intended for heat resisting applications and general corrosive service.
1.2 This specification covers pipe in sizes 3 in. (76.2 mm) nominal diameter and larger and possessing a minimum wall
thickness of 0.083 in. (2.11 mm).
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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
B168 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloys (UNS N06600, N06601, N06603, N06690, N06693, N06025, N06045,
and N06696), Nickel-Chromium-Cobalt-Molybdenum Alloy (UNS N06617), and Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Tungsten Alloy
(UNS N06674) Plate, Sheet, and Strip
B536 Specification for Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Silicon Alloys (UNS N08330 and N08332) Plate, Sheet, and Strip
B775 Specification for General Requirements for Nickel and Nickel Alloy Welded Pipe
B899 Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys
E10 Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials
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
2.2 ASME Standards:
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII Paragraph UW-51
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions for terms defined in Terminology B899 shall apply unless otherwise defined by the requirements
of this document.
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 Oct. 1, 2009Oct. 1, 2014. Published October 2009October 2014. Originally approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 20042009 as
B546 – 04.B546 – 04 (2009). DOI: 10.1520/B0546-04R09.10.1520/B0546-04R14.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME International Headquarters, Two Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
www.asme.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
B546 − 04 (2014)
4. General Requirement
4.1 Material furnished in accordance with this specification shall conform to the applicable requirements of the current edition
of Specification B775 unless otherwise provided herein.
5. Classification
5.1 Two classes of pipe are covered as follows:
5.1.1 Class 1—All welded joints to be 100 % inspected by radiography.
5.1.2 Class 2—No radiographic examination is required.
6. Ordering Information
6.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all requirements that are necessary for the safe and satisfactory
performance of material ordered under this specification. Examples of such requirements include, but are not limited to, the
following:
6.1.1 Alloy (Table 1),
6.1.2 ASTM designation and year of issue,
6.1.3 Class (See 5.1),
6.1.4 Dimensions (standard pipe size and schedule),
6.1.5 Length (specific or random),
6.1.6 Quantity (feet or number of pieces),
6.1.7 Certification—State if certification is required,
6.1.8 Whether type of filler metal and deposited composition is required (see 8.3),
6.1.9 Samples for Product (Check) Analysis—State whether samples for product (check) analysis should be furnished, and
6.1.10 Purchaser Inspection—Purchaser Inspection—If If purchaser wishes to witness tests or inspection of material at place
of manufacture, the purchase order must so state indicating which tests or inspections are to be witnessed.
7. Materials and Manufacture
7.1 Materials—The UNS N08330 and UNS N08332 alloy plate material shall conform to the requirements of Specification
B536. The UNS N06617, UNS N06603, UNS N06025, and UNS N06045 alloy plate material shall conform to the requirements
of Specification B168.
7.2 Welding:
7.2.1 The joints shall be double-welded, full-penetration welds made by qualified operators in accordance with procedures in
the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX.
7.2.2 The weld shall be made either manually or automatically by an electric process involving the deposition of filler metal.
7.2.3 The joint shall be reinforced at the center of the weld on each side of the formed plate by a weld bead at least ⁄16 in. (1.6
mm) but not more than ⁄8 in. (3.2 mm). This reinforcement (weld bead) may be removed at the manufacturer’s option or by
agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser. The contour of the reinforcement (weld bead) shall be smooth, with no
TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Composition Limits, %
Element
N08330 N08332 N06603 N06617 N06025 N06045
Carbon 0.08 max 0.05–0.10 0.20-0.40 0.05–0.15 0.15–0.25 0.05–0.12
Manganese 2.00 max 2.00 max 0.15 max 1.0 max 0.15 max 1.0 max
Phosphorus 0.03 max 0.03 max 0.20 max . 0.02 max 0.02 max
Sulfur 0.03 max 0.03 max 0.10 max 0.015 max 0.010 max 0.010 max
Silicon 0.75 to 1.50 0.75 to 1.50 0.50 max 1.0 max 0.5 max 2.5–3.0
Chromium 17.0 to 20.0 17.0 to 20.0 0.24-0.26 20.0–24.0 24.0–26.0 26.0–29.0
Nickel 34.0 to 37.0 34.0 to 37.0 Bal remainder Bal 45.0 min
Copper 1.00 max 1.00 max 0.50 max 0.5 max 0.1 max 0.3 max
Lead 0.005 max 0.005 max . . . .
Tin 0.025 max 0.025 max . . . .
A
Iron remainder remainder 8.0–11.0 3.0 max 8.0–11.0 21.0–25.0
Aluminum . . 2.4-3.0 0.8–1.5 1.8–2.4 .
Cobalt . . . 10.0–15.0 . .
Molybdenum . . . 8.0–10.0 . .
Zirconium . . 0.01–0.10 . 0.01–0.10 .
Yttrium . . 0.01–0.15 . 0.05–0.12 .
Cerium . . . . . 0.3–0.09
Titanium . . 0.010-0.025 . . .
A
Element shall be determined arithmetically by difference.
B546 − 04 (2014)
valley or groove along the edge or in the center of the weld, and the deposited metal shall be fused smoothly and uniformly into
the formed-plate surface. The finish of the welded joint shall be reasonably smooth and free of irregularities, grooves, or
depressions.
7.2.4 Weld defects shall be repaired by removal to sound metal and rewelding. Subsequent heat treatment and inspection shall
be as required on the or
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