ASTM B573-00

Standard Specification for Nickel-Molybdenum-Chromium-Iron Alloy (UNS N10003, N10242)* Rod

SCOPE
1.1 This specification  covers nickel-molybdenum-chromium-iron alloy (UNS N10003)* rod for use in general corrosive service.  
1.2 The following products are covered under this specification:  
1.2.1 Rods 5/16 to 3/4 in. (7.94 to 19.05 mm) excl in diameter, hot or cold finished, annealed, and pickled or mechanically descaled.  
1.2.2 Rods 3/4 to 3 1/2 in. (19.05 to 88.9 mm) incl in diameter, hot or cold finished, annealed, ground, or turned.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-May-2000
• 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

• Replaced By: ASTM B573-06 - Standard Specification for Nickel-Molybdenum-Chromium-Iron Alloys (UNS N10003, N10242)* Rod
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2006
• Referred By: ASTM B366/B366M-23 - Standard Specification for Factory-Made Wrought Nickel and Nickel Alloy Fittings
• Effective Date: 10-May-2000

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: B 573 – 00
Standard Specification for
Nickel-Molybdenum-Chromium-Iron Alloys (UNS N10003,
N10242)* Rod
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 573; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 4. Ordering Information
1.1 This specification covers nickel-molybdenum- 4.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all
chromium-iron alloys (UNS N10003 and UNS N10242)* rod requirements that are necessary for the safe and satisfactory
for use in general corrosive service. performance of material ordered under this specification.
1.2 The following products are covered under this specifi- Examples of such requirements include but are not limited to
cation: the following:
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1.2.1 Rods ⁄16to ⁄4 in. (7.94 to 19.05 mm) excl in diameter, 4.1.1 Dimensions—Nominal diameter and length. The
hot or cold finished, annealed, and pickled or mechanically shortest usable multiple length shall be specified (Table 1).
descaled. 4.1.2 Certification— State if certification or a report of test
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1.2.2 Rods ⁄4to 3 ⁄2 in. (19.05 to 88.9 mm) incl in diameter, results is required (Section 15).
hot or cold finished, annealed, ground, or turned. 4.1.3 Purchaser Inspection—State which tests or inspec-
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded tions are to be witnessed (Section 13).
as the standard. 4.1.4 Samples for Product (Check) Analysis—State whether
samples shall be furnished (9.2.2).
2. Referenced Documents
5. Chemical Composition
2.1 ASTM Standards:
B 880 Specification for General Requirements for Chemical 5.1 The material shall conform to the requirements as to
Check Analysis Limits for Nickel, Nickel Alloys and chemical composition prescribed in Table 2.
Cobalt Alloys 5.2 If a product (check) analysis is made by the purchaser,
E 8 Test Methods forTensionTesting of Metallic Materials the material shall conform to the requirements specified in
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Table 2 subject to the permissible tolerances in B 880.
Determine Conformance with Specifications
6. Mechanical Properties and Other Requirements
E 1473 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel,
Cobalt, and High-Temperature Alloys 6.1 The mechanical properties of the material at room
temperature shall conform to those shown in Table 3.
3. Terminology
7. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
7.1 Diameter—The permissible variations from the speci-
3.1.1 rod—a product of round solid section furnished in
straight lengths. fied diameter shall be as prescribed in Table 4.
7.2 Out-of-Roundness— The permissible variation in
roundness shall be as prescribed in Table 4.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on
7.3 Machining Allowances—When the surfaces of finished
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
material are to be machined, the following allowances are
B02.07 on Refined Nickel and Cobalt and Thier Alloys.
Current edition approved May 10, 2000. Published June 2000. Originally suggested for normal machining operations:
published as B 573 – 72. Last previous edition B 573 – 95a.
7.3.1 As-finished (Annealed and Descaled)—For diameters
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see Specification
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of ⁄16to ⁄16in.(7.94to17.46mm)incl,anallowanceof ⁄16in.
SB-573 in Section II of that Code.
(1.59 mm) on the diameter should be made for finish machin-
* New designation established in accordance with ASTM E527 and SAE J1086,
Recommended Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS).
ing.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.04.
7.4 Length:
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01.
5 7.4.1 Unless multiple, nominal, or cut lengths are specified,
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02.
random mill lengths shall be furnished.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.06.
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B 573
TABLE 1 Permissible Variations in Length of Rods
9. Sampling
Random mill 2 to 12 ft (610 to 3660 mm) long with not more than
9.1 Lots for Chemical Analysis and Mechanical Testing:
lengths 25 weight % under 4 ft (1.22 m).
Multiple Furnished in multiples of a specified unit length, 9.1.1 A lot for chemical analysis shall consist of one heat.
lengths within the length limits indicated above. For each
9.1.2 A lot of bar for mechanical testing shall be defined as
multiple, an allowance of ⁄4 in. (6.35 mm) shall
the material from one heat in the same condition and specified
be made for cutting, unless otherwise specified. At
the manufacturer’s option, individual specified unit
diameter.
lengths may be furnished.
9.2 Sampling for Chemical Analysis:
Nominal Specified nominal lengths having a range of not less
lengths than 2 ft (610 mm) with no short lengths allowed.
9.2.1 A representative sample shall be obtained from each
Cut lengths A specified length to which all rods shall be cut with
heat during pouring or subsequent processing.
a permissible variation of + ⁄8 in. (3.17
mm) − 0. 9.2.2 Product (check) analysis shall be wholly the respon-
sibility of the purchaser.
9.3 Sampling for Mechanical Testing—A representative
TABLE 2 Chemical Requirements
sample shall be taken from each lot of finished material.
Composition, %
Element
UNS N10242 UNS N10003
10. Number of Tests and Retests
Chromium 7.0-9.0 6.0–8.0
10.1 Chemical Analysis—One test per heat.
Iron, max 2.0 5.0
10.2 Tension Tests— One test per lot.
Carbon 0.03 max 0.04–0.08
Silicon, max 0.80 1.00
10.3 Retests—If the specimen used in the mechanical test of
Cobalt, max 1.00 0.20
any lot fails to meet the specified requirements, two additional
Manganese, max 0.80 1.00
Tungsten, max . 0.50
specimens shall be taken from different sample pieces and
Vanadium, ma
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