ASTM B127-05(2009)

Standard Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy (UNS N04400) Plate, Sheet, and Strip

ABSTRACT
This specification covers rolled nickel-copper alloy (UNS N04400) plate, sheet, and strip. The matreial shall conform to the required chemical composition for nickel, copper, iron, manganese, carbon, silicon, and sulfur. The material shall conform to the required mechanical propeties such as tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, and Rockwell hardness. The material shall conform to the required grain size. Dimensions such as plate, sheet, and strip thickness, width, or diameter, length, straightness, edges, squareness, and flatness shall be determined.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers rolled nickel-copper alloy (UNS N04400)* plate, sheet, and strip.
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 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2009
• 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 B127-05 - Standard Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy (UNS N04400) Plate, Sheet, and Strip
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F859-21 - Standard Specification for Heat-Sanitizing Commercial Dishwashing Machines, Multiple Tank, Conveyor Rack Type
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F96-77(2020) - Standard Specification for Electronic Grade Alloys of Copper and Nickel in Wrought Forms (Withdrawn 2024)
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F953-19 - Standard Specification for Commercial Dishwashing Machines (Stationary Rack, Dump Type) Chemical Sanitizing
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2009
• Referred By: ASTM B164-03(2019) - Standard Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy Rod, Bar, and Wire
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F858-18 - Standard Specification for Hot Water Sanitizing Commercial Dishwashing Machines, Single Tank, Conveyor Rack Type
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F860-07(2018)e1 - Standard Specification for Hot Water Sanitizing Commercial Dishwashing Machines, Multiple Tank, Rackless Conveyor Type
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F1203-22 - Standard Specification for Washing Machines—Pot, Pan, and Utensil, Heat Sanitizing, Commercial Rotary Conveyor Type
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2009
• Referred By: ASTM B906-22 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Flat-Rolled Nickel and Nickel Alloys Plate, Sheet, and Strip
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F1202-22 - Standard Specification for Washing Machines, Heat Sanitizing, Commercial, Pot, Pan, and Utensil Vertically Oscillating Arm Type
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2009
• Referred By: ASTM B474/B474M-19 - Standard Specification for Electric Fusion Welded Nickel and Nickel Alloy Pipe
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2009
• Referred By: ASTM B366/B366M-23 - Standard Specification for Factory-Made Wrought Nickel and Nickel Alloy Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2009
• Referred By: ASTM A265-12(2019) - Standard Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Base Alloy-Clad Steel Plate
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F857-17 - Standard Specification for Hot Water and Chemical Sanitizing Commercial Dishwashing Machines, Stationary Rack Type
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F85-76(2018) - Standard Practice for Nomenclature for Wire Leads Used as Conductors in Electron Tubes (Withdrawn 2023)
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2009

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Designation:B127 −05(Reapproved2009) Used in USDOE-NE standards
Standard Specification for
Nickel-Copper Alloy (UNS N04400) Plate, Sheet, and Strip
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B127; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 2.2 Federal Standards:
2 Fed. Std. No. 102 Preservation, Packaging, and Packing
1.1 This specification covers rolled nickel-copper alloy
Levels
(UNS N04400)* plate, sheet, and strip.
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Fed. Std. No. 182 Continuous Identification Marking of
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Nickel and Nickel-Base Alloys
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
2.3 Military Standards:
and are not considered standard.
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
MIL-STD-271 Nondestructive Testing Requirements for
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Metals
responsibility of the user of this standard to become familiar
with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate 3. Terminology
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product/material
3.1 Descriptions of Terms Specific to This Standard—The
as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate
terms given in Table 1 shall apply.
safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. General Requirements
4.1 Material furnished under this specification shall con-
2. Referenced Documents
form to the applicable requirements of Specification B906
2.1 ASTM Standards:
unless otherwise provided herein.
B906 Specification for General Requirements for Flat-
Rolled Nickel and Nickel Alloys Plate, Sheet, and Strip
5. Ordering Information
E140 Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals Relationship
5.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all
Among Brinell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Rockwell
requirements that are necessary for material ordered under this
Hardness, Superficial Hardness, Knoop Hardness, and
specification. Examples of such requirements include, but are
Scleroscope Hardness
not limited to the following:
F155 Method of Test for Temper of Strip and Sheet Metals
5.1.1 Alloy—Name or UNS number (see Table 2).
forElectronicDevices(Spring-BackMethod)(Withdrawn
5.1.2 ASTM designation, including year of issue.
1982)
5.1.3 Condition—See 7.1, 7.2, and Appendix X1.
5.1.4 Finish—See Appendix X1.
5.1.5 Dimensions—Thickness, width, and length.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on
5.1.6 Quantity.
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
5.1.7 Optional Requirements:
B02.07 on Refined Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2009. Published October 2009. Originally
5.1.7.1 Sheet and Strip—Whether to be furnished in coil, in
approved in 1939. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as B127 - 05. DOI:
cut straight lengths, or in random straight lengths.
10.1520/B0127-05R09.
5.1.7.2 Strip—Whether to be furnished with commercial slit
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specifi-
edge, square edge, or round edge.
cation SB-127 in Section II of that code.
* New designation established in accordance withASTM E527 and SAE J1086,
5.1.7.3 Plate—Whether to be furnished specially flattened
Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS).
(7.2); also how plate is to be cut (8.2.1 and 8.3.2).
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B127−05(2009)
TABLE 1 Product Description
5.1.10 Samples for Product (Check) Analysis—Whether
Product Thickness, in. (mm) samples for product (check) analysis should be furnished (see
A
Hot-rolled plate ⁄16 and over Specification B906, section on Sampling).
A
Hot-rolled sheet 0.018 to 0.250 (0.46 to 6.4), incl
5.1.11 Purchaser Inspection—If the purchaser wishes to
B
Cold-rolled sheet 0.018 to 0.250 (0.46 to 6.4), incl
B witness the tests or inspection of material at the place of
Cold-rolled strip 0.005 to 0.250 (0.13 to 6.4), incl
manufacture, the purchase order must so state indicating which
A
3 1
Material ⁄16to ⁄4in.(4.8to6.4mm),incl,inthicknessmaybefurnishedassheet
tests or inspections are to be witnessed (see Specification
or plate provided the material meets the specification requirements for the
condition ordered.
B906, section on Inspection).
B
Material under 48 in. (1219 mm) in width may be furnished as sheet or strip
provided the material meets the specification requirements for the condition
6. Chemical Composition
ordered.
6.1 The material shall conform to the requirements as to
chemical composition prescribed in Table 2.
TABLE 2 Chemical Requirements
6.2 If a product (check) analysis is performed by the
Composition,%
purchaser, the material shall conform to the product (check)
Element
Alloy N04400
analysis variations prescribed in Specification B906.
A
Nickel, min 63.0
Copper 28.0 to 34.0
7. Mechanical and Other Requirements
Iron, max 2.5
7.1 Mechanical Properties—The material shall conform to
Manganese, 2.0
the requirements for mechanical properties prescribed in Table
max
Carbon, max 0.3
3.
Silicon, max 0.5
7.2 Deep-Drawing and Spinning Quality Sheet and Strip—
Sulfur, max 0.024
A The material shall conform to the requirements for grain size
Element shall be determined arithmetically by difference.
and hardness properties prescribed in Table 4.
7.2.1 The mechanical properties of Table 3 do not apply to
deep-drawing and spinning quality sheet and strip.
5.1.8 Fabrication Details—Not mandatory but helpful to
the manufacturer.
8. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
5.1.8.1 Welding or Brazing—Process to be employed.
8.1 Weight:
5.1.8.2 Plate—Whether material is to be hot-formed.
8.1.1 For calculations of mass or weight a density of 0.319
5.1.9 Certification—State if certification or a report of test
3 3
lb/in. (8.83 g/cm ) shall be used.
results is required (see Specification B906, section on Material
Test Report and Certification). 8.2 Thickness:
TABLE 3 Mechanical Properties for Plate, Sheet, and Strip (All Thicknesses and Sizes Unless Otherwise Indicated)
Elongation
A
Condition Tensile Strength, min, psi Yield Strength (0.2 % in 2 in. or Rockwell Hardness
B,C
offset), min, psi (MPa)
(Temper) (MPa) 50 mm, or (B Scale)
4D,min,%
Hot-Rolled Plate
Annealed 70 000 (485) 28 000 (195) 35 .
D,E
As-rolled 75 000 (515) 40 000 (275) 25 .
Hot-Rolled Sheet
Annealed 70 000 (485) 28 000 (195) 35 .
Cold-Rolled Sheet
Annealed 70 000 to 85 000 (485 to 585) 28 000 (195) 35 .
Quarter-hard . . . 73 to 83
Half-hard . . . 82 to 90
Hard 100 000 (690) 90 000 (620) 2 .
Cold-Rolled Strip
F F
Annealed 70 000 to 85 000 (485 to 585) 28 000 (195) 35 .
Skin hard . . . 68 to 73
Quarter-hard . . . 73 to 83
Half-hard . . . 82 to 90
Three-quarter-hard . . . 89 to 94
F F
Hard 100 000 (690) 90 000 (620) 2 .
Spring temper . . . 98 min
A
Yield strength requirements do not apply to material under 0.020 in. (0.51 mm) in thickness.
B
For Rockwell or equivalent hardness conversions see Hardness Conversion Tables E140.
C
CautionshouldbeobservedinusingtheRockwelltestonthinmaterial,astheresultsmaybeaffectedbyspecimenthickness.Forthicknessesunder0.050in.(1.3mm),
the use of the Rockwell superficial or the Vickers hardness test is suggested.
D
As-rolled plate may be given a stress-relieving heat treatment subsequent to final rolling.
E
As-rolled plate specified “suitable for hot forming” shall be furnished from heats of known good hot-malleability characteristics (see X1.2.2). There are no applicable
tensile or hardness requirements for such material.
F
Not applicable for thickness under 0.010 in. (0.25 mm).
B127−05(2009)
TABLE 4 Grain Size and Hardness for Cold-Rolled, Deep-Drawing, and Spinning Quality Sheet and Strip
Calculated Diameter of Corresponding
A,B
Rockwell B
Thickness, in. (mm) Average Grain Section, max ASTM Micro-
Hardness, max
mm in. Grain Size No.
Sheet (56 in. (1420 mm) Wide and Under)
0.050 (1.3) and under 0.075 0.0030 4.5 76
Over 0.050 to 0.250 (1.3 to 6.4), incl 0.110 0.0043 3.5 76
C
Strip (12 in. (305 mm) Wide and Under)
D E E
0.005 to 0.015 (0.13 to 0.38), incl 0.022 0.0009 8 76
Over 0.015 to 0.024 (0.38 to 0.61), incl 0.060 0.0024 5.5 76
Over 0.024 to 0.125 (0.61 to 3.2), incl 0.075 0.0030 4.5 76
A
For Rockwell or equivalent hardness conversions see Hardness Conversion Tables E140.
B
Caution should be observed in using the Rockwell test on thin material as the results may be affected by specimen thickness. For thicknesses under 0.050 in. (1.3 mm),
the use of the Rockwell superficial or the Vickers hardness test is suggested.
C
Sheet requirements in Table 4 apply to strip thicknesses over 0.125 in. (3.2 mm), and for all thicknesses of strip over 12 in. (305 mm) in width.
D
For ductility evaluations for strip under 0.005 in. (0.13 mm) in thickness, the spring-back test such as described inTest Method F155 is often used and the manufacturer
should be consulted.
E
Accurate grain size and hardness determinations are difficult to make on strip under 0.005 in. (0.13 mm) in thickness and are not recommended.
8.2.1 Plate—For plate up to 2 in. (50.8 mm) inclusive, in 8.5.2 Straightness for coiled material is subject to agree-
thickness, the permissible variation, under the specified thick- ment between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
ness and permissible excess in overweight shall not exceed the
8.6 Edges:
amounts prescribed in Specification B906, see Permissible
8.6.1 When finished edges of strip are specified in the
Variations in Thickness and Overweight of Rectangular Plates
contract or purchase order, the following descriptions shall
Table.
apply:
8.2.2 Plate—For plate over 2 in. (50.8 mm) in thickness, the
8.6.1.1 Square-edge strip shall be supplied with finished
permissible variations over the specified thickness shall not
edges, with sharp, square corners, and without bevel or
exceed the amounts prescribed in Specification B906, see
rounding.
Permissible Variations in Thickness for Rectangular Plates
8.6.1.2 Round-edge strip shall be supplied with finished
Over 2 in. (51 mm) in Thickness Table.
edges, semicircular in form, and the diameter of the circle
8.2.3 Sheet and Strip—The permissible variations in thick-
forming the edge being equal to the strip thickness.
ness of sheet and strip shall be prescribed in Specification
8.6.1.3 When no description of any required form of strip
B906, see Permissible Variations in Thickness of Sheet and
edge is given, it shall be understood that edges such as those
Strip Table. The thickness of strip and sheet shall be measured
resulting from slitting or shearing will be acceptable.
with the micrometer spindle ⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) or more from
8.6.1.4 Sheet shall have sheared or slit edges.
either edge for material 1 in. (25.4 mm) or over in width and
8.6.1.5 Plate shall have sheared or cut (machined, abrasive-
at any place on the strip under 1 in. in width.
cut, powder-cut, or inert-arc-cut) edges, as specified.
8.3 Width or Diameter:
8.7 Squareness (Sheet)—For sheets of all thicknesses, the
8.3.1 Plate—The permissible variations in width of rectan-
angle between adjacent sides shall be 90 6 0.15° ( ⁄16 in. in 24
gular plates and diameter of circular plates shall be as
in.) (1.6 mm in 610 mm).
prescribed in Specification B906, see Permissible Variations in
8.8 Flatness:
Width of Sheared, Plasma Torch-Cut, and Abrasive-Cut Rect-
8.8.1 There shall be no flatness requirements for “deep
angular Plate Table and Permissible Variations in Diameter for
drawing quality,” “spinning quality,” or “as-rolled,” sheet and
Circular Plates Table.
strip (see X1.4).
8.3.2 Sheet and Strip—The permissible variations in width
8.8.2 Standard flatness tolerances for plate shall conform to
for sheet and strip shall be as prescribed in Specification B906,
the requirements prescribed in Table 5. “Specially flattened”
see Permissible Variations in Width of Sheet and Strip Table.
plate when so specified, shall have permissible variations in
8.4 Length:
flatness as agreed upon between the manufacturer and the
8.4.1 Sheet and strip of all sizes may be ordered to cut
purchaser.
lengths in which case, a variation of ⁄8 in. (3.2 mm) over the
specified length shall be permitted.
9. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
8.4.2 Permissible variations in length of rectangular plate
9.1 The material shall be uniform in quality and temper,
shall be as prescribed in Specification B906, see Permissible
Variations in Length of Sheared, Plasma Torch-Cut, and smooth, commercially straight or flat, and free of injurious
imperfections.
Abrasive-Cut Rectangular Plate Table.
8.5 Straightness: 9.2 Sheet, Strip, and Plate—Sheet, strip, and plate supplied
8.5.1 The edgewise curvature (depth of chord) of flat sheet, in the conditions and finishes as listed in the appendix may be
strip, and plate shall not exceed 0.05 in. multiplied by the ground or machined to remove surface imperfections, provided
length in feet (0.04 mm multiplied by the length in centime- such removal does not reduce the material below the minimum
tres). specified dimensions. Surface eliminated depressions shall be
B127−05(2009)
TABLE 5 Permissible Variations from Flatness of Rectangular, Circular, and Sketch Plates
NOTE 1—Permissible variations apply to plates up to 12 ft (366 cm) in length, or to any 12 ft or longer plates.
NOTE 2—If the longer dimension is under 36 in. (914 mm), the permissible variation is not greater than ⁄4 in. (6.4 mm).
NOTE 3—The shorter dimension specified is considered the width, and the permissible vari
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Standard Specification for
Nickel-Copper Alloy (UNS N04400) Plate, Sheet, and Strip
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 127; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers rolled nickel-copper alloy (UNS N04400)* plate, sheet, and strip.
1.2The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The other values given are for information only.
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 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:
B164Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy Rod, Bar, and Wire 906 Specification for General Requirements for Flat-Rolled
Nickel and Nickel Alloys Plate, Sheet, and Strip
E8Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E10Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials
E18Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials
E29Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E76Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Copper Alloys
E112Test Methods for Determining the Average Grain Size
E140Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals
140 Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals Relationship Among Brinell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Rockwell Hardness,
Superficial Hardness, Knoop Hardness, and Scleroscope Hardness
F 155 Test Method for Temper of Strip and Sheet Metals for Electronic Devices (Spring-Back Method)
2.2 Military Standards: Federal Standards:
Fed. Std. No. 102 Preservation, Packaging, and Packing Levels
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
Fed. Std. No. 182 Continuous Identification Marking of Nickel and Nickel-Base Alloys
2.3 Military Standards:
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
MIL-STD-271 Nondestructive Testing Requirements for Metals
3. Terminology
3.1 Descriptions of Terms Specific to This Standard—The terms given in Table 1 shall apply.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B-2 B02 on Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B02.07 on
Refined Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys.
{1
Current edition approved Aug. 10, 1998. Published October 1998. Originally published as B127–39T. Last previous edition B127–93a .
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2009. Published October 2009. Originally approved in 1939. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as B 127 - 05.
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specification SB-127 in Section II of that code.
* New designation established in accordance with ASTM E 527 and SAE J1086, Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS).
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, Vol 02.04.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Withdrawn.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02.
Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http://www.dodssp.daps.mil.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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TABLE 1 Product Description
Thickness, in. (mm)Width, in.
Product
(mm)
A 3 B
Hot-rolled plate ⁄16 and over (Table 5 and Table 6) (Table 8)
A
Hot-rolled sheet 0.018 to 0.250 (0.46 to 6.4), incl (Table 7) (Table 10)
C
Cold-rolled sheet 0.018 to 0.250 (0.46 to 6.4), incl (Table 7) (Table 10)
B
Cold-rolled sheet 0.018 to 0.250 (0.46 to 6.4), incl (Table 7) (Table 10)
C
Cold-rolled strip 0.005 to 0.250 (0.13 to 6.4), incl (Table 7) (Table 10)
B
Cold-rolled strip 0.005 to 0.250 (0.13 to 6.4), incl (Table 7) (Table 10)
A
3 1
Material ⁄16 to ⁄4 in. (4.8 to 6.4 mm), incl, in thickness may be furnished as
sheet or plate provided the material meets the specification requirements for the
condition ordered.
B
Hot-rolled plate, in widths 10 in. (254 mm) and under, may be furnished as
hot-finishedrectangleswithshearedorcutedgesinaccordancewithSpecification
B164,providedthemechanicalpropertyrequirementsofthisspecificationaremet.
C
Material under 48 in. (1219 mm) in width may be furnished as sheet or strip
provided the material meets the specification requirements for the condition
ordered.
4. General Requirements
4.1 Material furnished under this specification shall conform to the applicable requirements of Specification B 906 unless
otherwise provided herein.
5. Ordering Information
4.1Orders for material under this specification shall include the following information:
4.1.1
5.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all requirements that are necessary for material ordered under this
specification. Examples of such requirements include, but are not limited to the following:
5.1.1 Alloy—Name or UNS number (see Table 2).
45.1.2 ASTM designation, including year of issue.
4.1.35.1.3 Condition—See 6.1, 6.2—See 7.1, 7.2, and Appendix X1.
4.1.4
5.1.4 Finish—See Appendix X1.
4.1.5
5.1.5 Dimensions—Thickness, width, and length.
4.1.6
5.1.6 Quantity.
4.1.7
5.1.7 Optional Requirements:
4.1.7.1
5.1.7.1 Sheet and Strip—Whether to be furnished in coil, in cut straight lengths, or in random straight lengths.
TABLE 2 Chemical Requirements
Composition,%Product
(Check) Anal-
ysis Variations, under
min or over max, of
Element
the Specified Limit of
Element
Alloy N04400
A
Nickel, min 63.00.45
A
Nickel, min 63.0
Copper 28.0 to 34.0 0.15 under min-
0.20 over max
Iron, max 2.50.05
Iron, max 2.5
Manganese, 2.00.04
max
Manganese, 2.0
max
Carbon, max 0.30.02
Carbon, max 0.3
Silicon, max 0.50.03
Silicon, max 0.5
Sulfur, max 0.024 0.005
A
Element shall be determined arithmetically by difference.
B 127 – 05 (2009)
4.1.7.2
5.1.7.2 Strip—Whether to be furnished with commercial slit edge, square edge, or round edge.
4.1.7.3
5.1.7.3 Plate—Whethertobefurnishedspeciallyflattened(7.7.27.2);alsohowplateistobecut(see(7.2.18.2.1and7.3.28.3.2).
4.1.8
5.1.8 Fabrication Details—Not mandatory but helpful to the manufacturer.
4.1.8.1
5.1.8.1 Welding or Brazing—Process to be employed.
4.1.8.2
5.1.8.2 Plate—Whether material is to be hot-formed.
4.1.9
5.1.9 Certification— State if certification or a report of test results is required (see Section 15).
4.1.10—State if certification or a report of test results is required (see Specification B 906, section on Material Test Report and
Certification).
5.1.10 Samples for Product (Check) Analysis—Whether samples for product (check) analysis should be furnished (see 5.2).
4.1.11—Whether samples for product (check) analysis should be furnished (see Specification B 906, section on Sampling).
5.1.11 Purchaser Inspection—If the purchaser wishes to witness the tests or inspection of material at the place of manufacture,
the purchase order must so state indicating which tests or inspections are to be witnessed (see Section Specification B 90613,
section on Inspection).
5.6. Chemical Composition
5.1The6.1 The material shall conform to the requirements as to chemical composition prescribed in Table 2.
5.2If6.2 If a product (check) analysis is performed by the purchaser, the material shall conform to the product (check) analysis
variations prescribed in Table 2Specification B 906.
6.
7. Mechanical and Other Requirements
6.1
7.1 Mechanical Properties—The material shall conform to the requirements for mechanical properties prescribed in Table 3.
6.2
TABLE 3 Mechanical Properties for Plate, Sheet, and Strip (All Thicknesses and Sizes Unless Otherwise Indicated)
Elongation
A
Condition Tensile Strength, min, psi Yield Strength (0.2 % in 2 in. or Rockwell Hardness
B,C
(Temper) (MPa) offset), min, psi (MPa) 50 mm, or (B Scale)
4D,min,%
Hot-Rolled Plate
Annealed 70 000 (485) 28 000 (195) 35 .
D,E
As-rolled 75 000 (515) 40 000 (275) 25 .
Hot-Rolled Sheet
Annealed 70 000 (485) 28 000 (195) 35 .
Cold-Rolled Sheet
Annealed 70 000 to 85 000 (485 to 585) 28 000 (195) 35 .
Quarter-hard . . . 73 to 83
Half-hard . . . 82 to 90
Hard 100 000 (690) 90 000 (620) 2 .
Cold-Rolled Strip
F F
Annealed 70 000 to 85 000 (485 to 585) 28 000 (195) 35 .
Skin hard . . . 68 to 73
Quarter-hard . . . 73 to 83
Half-hard . . . 82 to 90
Three-quarter-hard . . . 89 to 94
F F
Hard 100 000 (690) 90 000 (620) 2 .
Spring temper . . . 98 min
A
Yield strength requirements do not apply to material under 0.020 in. (0.51 mm) in thickness.
B
For Rockwell or equivalent hardness conversions see Hardness Conversion Tables E 140.
C
Caution should be observed in using the Rockwell test on thin material, as the results may be affected by specimen thickness. For thicknesses under 0.050 in. (1.3
mm), the use of the Rockwell superficial or the Vickers hardness test is suggested.
D
As-rolled plate may be given a stress-relieving heat treatment subsequent to final rolling.
E
As-rolled plate specified “suitable for hot forming” shall be furnished from heats of known good hot-malleability characteristics (see X1.2.2). There are no applicable
tensile or hardness requirements for such material.
F
Not applicable for thickness under 0.010 in. (0.25 mm).
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7.2 Deep-Drawing and Spinning Quality Sheet and Strip—The material shall conform to the requirements for grain size and
hardness properties prescribed in Table 4.
6.2.1The7.2.1 The mechanical properties of Table 3 do not apply to deep-drawing and spinning quality sheet and strip.
7.
8. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
7.1Thickness and Weight
8.1 Weight:
7.1.1Plate—For plate up to 2 in. (50.8 mm), inclusive, in thickness, the permissible variation under the specified thickness and
permissible excess in overweight shall not exceed the amounts prescribed in Table 5.
7.1.1.1For use with Table 5, plate shall be assumed to weigh 0.319 lb/in.
8.1.1 For calculations of mass or weight a density of 0.319 lb/in. (8.83 g/cm ).
7.1.2) shall be used.
8.2 Thickness:
8.2.1 Plate—For plate over 2 in. (50.8 mm) in thickness, the permissible variations over the specified thickness shall not exceed
the amounts prescribed in Table 6.
7.1.3—For plate up to 2 in. (50.8 mm) inclusive, in thickness, the permissible variation, under the specified thickness and
permissible excess in overweight shall not exceed the amounts prescribed in Specification B 906, see Permissible Variations in
Thickness and Overweight of Rectangular Plates Table.
8.2.2 Plate—For plate over 2 in. (50.8 mm) in thickness, the permissible variations over the specified thickness shall not exceed
the amounts prescribed in Specification B 906, see Permissible Variations in Thickness for Rectangular Plates Over 2 in. (51 mm)
in Thickness Table.
8.2.3 Sheet and Strip—ThepermissiblevariationsinthicknessofsheetandstripshallbeasprescribedinTable7.Thethickness
of strip and sheet shall be measured with the micrometer spindle ⁄8 —The permissible variations in thickness of sheet and strip
shall be prescribed in Specification B 906, see Permissible Variations in Thickness of Sheet and Strip Table. The thickness of strip
and sheet shall be measured with the micrometer spindle ⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) or more from either edge for material 1 in. (25.4 mm)
or over in width and at any place on the strip under 1 in. in width.
7.2
8.3 Width or Diameter:
7.2.1
8.3.1 Plate—The permissible variations in width of rectangular plates and diameter of circular plates shall be as prescribed in
Table 8 and Table 9.
7.2.2—The permissible variations in width of rectangular plates and diameter of circular plates shall be as prescribed in
Specification B 906, see Permissible Variations in Width of Sheared, Plasma Torch-Cut, andAbrasive-Cut Rectangular Plate Table
and Permissible Variations in Diameter for Circular Plates Table.
8.3.2 Sheet and Strip— The permissible variations in width for sheet and strip shall be as prescribed in Table 10.
7.3—The permissible variations in width for sheet and strip shall be as prescribed in Specification B 906, see Permissible
Variations in Width of Sheet and Strip Table.
8.4 Length:
7.3.1Sheet8.4.1 Sheet and strip of all sizes may be ordered to cut lengths in which case, a variation of ⁄8 in. (3.2 mm) over the
specified length shall be permitted.
7.3.2Permissible variations in length of rectangular plate shall be as prescribed in Table 11.
TABLE 4 Grain Size and Hardness for Cold-Rolled, Deep-Drawing, and Spinning Quality Sheet and Strip
Calculated Diameter of Corresponding
A,B
Rockwell B
Thickness, in. (mm) Average Grain Section, max ASTM Micro-
Hardness, max
mm in. Grain Size No.
Sheet (56 in. (1420 mm) Wide and Under)
0.050 (1.3) and under 0.075 0.0030 4.5 76
Over 0.050 to 0.250 (1.3 to 6.4), incl 0.110 0.0043 3.5 76
C
Strip (12 in. (305 mm) Wide and Under)
D E E
0.005 to 0.015 (0.13 to 0.38), incl 0.022 0.0009 8 76
Over 0.015 to 0.024 (0.38 to 0.61), incl 0.060 0.0024 5.5 76
Over 0.024 to 0.125 (0.61 to 3.2), incl 0.075 0.0030 4.5 76
A
For Rockwell or equivalent hardness conversions see Hardness Conversion Tables E 140.
B
Caution should be observed in using the Rockwell test on thin material as the results may be affected by specimen thickness. For thicknesses under 0.050 in. (1.3
mm), the use of the Rockwell superficial or the Vickers hardness
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