ASTM B333-98
(Specification)Standard Specification for Nickel-Molybdenum Alloy Plate, Sheet, and Strip
Standard Specification for Nickel-Molybdenum Alloy Plate, Sheet, and Strip
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1.1 This specification covers plate, sheet, and strip of nickel-molybdenum alloys (UNS N10001, N10665, N10675, and N10629)* as shown in Table 1, for use in general corrosive service.
1.2 The following products are covered under this specification:
1.2.1 Sheet and Strip -Hot or cold rolled, solution annealed, and descaled unless solution anneal is performed in an atmosphere yielding a bright finish.
1.2.2 Plate -Hot or cold rolled, solution annealed, and descaled.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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Designation: B 333 – 98
Standard Specification for
Nickel-Molybdenum Alloy Plate, Sheet, and Strip
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 333; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
1. Scope
Composition Limits, %
1.1 This specification covers plate, sheet, and strip of
Element
Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy
nickel-molybdenum alloys (UNS N10001, N10665, N10675,
N10001 N10665 N10675 N10629 N10624
N10629, and N10624)* as shown in Table 1, for use in general
A A A
Nickel remainder remainder 65.0 min remainder Bal
corrosive service.
Molybdenum 26.0–30.0 26.0–30.0 27.0–32.0 26.0–30.0 21.0-25.0
1.2 The following products are covered under this specifi-
Iron 4.0–6.0 2.0 max 1.0–3.0 1.0–6.0 5.0-8.0
Chromium 1.0 max 1.0 max 1.0–3.0 0.5–1.5 6.0-10.0
cation:
Carbon, max 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.01
1.2.1 Sheet and Strip—Hot or cold rolled, solution an-
Silicon, max 1.0 0.10 0.10 0.05 0.10
nealed, and descaled unless solution anneal is performed in an
Cobalt, max 2.5 1.00 3.0 2.5 1.0
atmosphere yielding a bright finish. Manganese, 1.0 1.0 3.0 1.5 1.0
max
1.2.2 Plate—Hot or cold rolled, solution annealed, and
Phosphorus, 0.04 0.04 0.030 0.04 0.025
descaled.
max
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded Sulfur, max 0.03 0.03 0.010 0.01 0.01
Vanadium 0.2–0.4 . 0.20 max . .
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
Nickel plus . . 94.0–98.0 .
information only.
Molybdenum
Aluminum . . 0.50 max 0.1–0.5 0.5
Columbium . . 0.20 .
2. Referenced Documents
(Nb), max
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Copper, max . . 0.20 0.5 0.5
Tantalum, . . 0.20 .
B 880 Specification for General Requirements for Chemical
max
Check Analysis Limits for Nickel, Nickel Alloys and
Titanium, . . 0.20 .
Cobalt Alloys
max
Tungsten, . . 3.0 .
E 8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
max
E 18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell
Zirconium, . . 0.10 .
Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials
max
Magnesium, . . . . .
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
5 max
Determine Conformance with Specifications
A
See 12.1.1
E 55 Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and
Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition 4
E 140 Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals
E 112 Test Methods for Determining the Average Grain
E 354 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of High-
Size
Temperature, Electrical, Magnetic, and Other Similar Iron,
Nickel, and Cobalt Alloys
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B-2 on
3. Terminology
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
B02.07 on Refined Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys.
3 3
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 1998. Published November 1998. Originally
3.1.1 cold-rolled plate—material ⁄16 to ⁄8 in. (4.76 to 9.52
published as B 333 – 58 T. Last previous edition B 333 – 95a.
mm), inclusive, in thickness.
* New designation established in accordance with ASTM E 527 and SAE J 1086,
3.1.2 hot-rolled plate—material ⁄16 in. (4.76 mm) and over
Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS).
in thickness.
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specifi-
cation SB-333 in Section II of that Code.
3.1.3 plate—material ⁄16 in. (4.76 mm) and over in thick-
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.04.
ness.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01.
3.1.4 sheet and strip—material under ⁄16 in. (4.76 mm) in
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.05. thickness.
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B 333
TABLE 3 Grain Size for Annealed Sheet
4. Ordering Information
ASTM Micrograin Average Grain
4.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all
Thickness,
Size Number, Diameter, max,
in. (mm)
requirements that are necessary for the safe and satisfactory
max mm (in.)
0.125 (3.175) and under 3.0 0.127 (0.0050)
performance of material ordered under this specification.
Over 0.125 (3.175) 1.5 0.214 (0.0084)
Examples of such requirements include, but are not limited to
the following:
4.1.1 Alloy—Table 1, A
TABLE 4 Permissible Variations in Thickness of Plate
4.1.2 Dimensions—Thickness (in decimals of an inch),
Permissible Variations in Thickness,
B,C
Specified Thickness,
width, and length (inch or fractions of an inch),
in. (mm)
in. (mm)
4.1.3 Optional Requirement—Plate; how the plate is to be
+−
cut (see 7.8.1 and Table 6),
3 7
⁄16 to ⁄32 (4.762 to 5.556), 0.021 (0.53) 0.010 (0.25)
incl
4.1.4 Certification—State if certification or a report of test
7 1
Over ⁄32 to ⁄4 (5.556 to 6.350), 0.024 (0.61) 0.010 (0.25)
results is required (Section 15),
incl
1 3
4.1.5 Purchase Inspection—State which tests or inspections
Over ⁄4 to ⁄8 (6.350 to 9.525), 0.027 (0.69) 0.010 (0.25)
incl
are to be witnessed (Section 13), and
3 1
Over ⁄8 to ⁄2 (9.525 to 12.70), 0.030 (0.76) 0.010 (0.25)
4.1.6 Samples for Product (Check) Analysis—State whether
incl
1 5
samples shall be furnished (9.2.2). Over ⁄2 to ⁄8 (12.70 to 15.88), 0.035 (0.89) 0.010 (0.25)
incl
5 3
Over ⁄8 to ⁄4 (15.88 to 19.05), 0.040 (1.02) 0.010 (0.25)
5. Chemical Composition
incl
3 7
Over ⁄4 to ⁄8 (19.05 to 22.25), 0.045 (1.14) 0.010 (0.25)
5.1 The material shall conform to the composition limits
incl
specified in Table 1.
Over ⁄8 to 1 (22.25 to 25.4), 0.050 (1.27) 0.010 (0.25)
incl
5.2 If a product (check) analysis is made by the purchaser,
1 D
Over1to2 ⁄2 (25.4 to 63.5), 5 0.010 (0.25)
the material shall conform to the requirements specified in
incl
Table 1 subject to the permissible tolerances in B 880.
A
Applicable to plate 48 in. (1.22 m) and under in width.
B
Measured ⁄8 in. (9.525 mm) or more from any edge.
C
Buffing or grinding for removal of light surface imperfections shall be permitted.
6. Mechanical Properties and Other Requirements
The depth of such buffed or ground areas shall not exceed the minimum tolerance
6.1 Tensile Properties—The material shall conform to the thickness.
D
Expressed as percent of thickness.
room temperature tensile properties prescribed in Table 2.
6.2 Hardness—The hardness values given in Table 2 are
Density
informative only.
3 3
Alloy lb/in. (g/cm )
6.3 Grain Size for Sheet and Strip—Sheet and strip shall
conform to the grain sizes as illustrated in Plate 1 of Test N10001 0.334 (9.24)
N10665 0.333 (9.22)
Methods E 112. The requirements shall be as indicated in Table
N10675 0.333 (9.22)
3.
N10629 0.333 (9.22)
N10624 0.322 (8.9)
7. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
7.2 Thickness:
7.1 Weight—For calculations of mass or weight, the follow- 7.2.1 Plate—The permissible variations in thickness of
ing densities shall be used: plate shall be as prescribed in Table 4.
TABLE 2 Mechanical Property Requirements
Elongation
Yield Strength in 2 in. Rockwell
Thickness, Tensile Strength,
B
Alloy (0.2 % Offset), (50.8 mm) Hardness,
in. (mm) min, psi (MPa)
A
min, psi (MPa) or 4D max
min, %
Sheet and Strip
N10001 Under ⁄16 (4.76) 115 000 (795) 50 000 (345) 45 100 HRB
N10665 Under ⁄16 (4.76) 110 000 (760) 51 000 (350) 40 100 HRB
N10675 Under ⁄16 (4.76) 110 000 (760) 51 000 (350) 40 100 HRB
N10629 Under ⁄16 (4.76) 110 000 (760) 51 000 (350) 40 100 HRB
N10624 Under ⁄16 (4.76) 104 000 (720) 46 000 (320) 40 100 HRB
Plate
3 1
N10001 ⁄16 to 2 ⁄2 in. (4.76 to 63.5 mm), incl 100 000 (690) 45 000 (310) 40 100 HRB
3 1
N10665 ⁄16 to 2 ⁄2 in. (4.76 to 63.5 mm), incl 110 000 (760) 51 000 (350) 40 100 HRB
3 1
N10675 ⁄16 to 2 ⁄2 in. (4.76 to 63.5 mm), incl 110 000 (760) 51 000 (350) 40 100 HRB
3 1
N10629 ⁄16 to 2 ⁄2 in. (4.76 to 63.5 mm), incl 110 000 (760) 51 000 (350) 40 100 HRB
3 1
N10624 ⁄16 to 2 ⁄2 in. (4.76 to 63.5 mm), incl 104 000 (720) 46 000 (320) 40 100 HRB
A
D refers to the diameter of the tension specimen.
B
Hardness values are shown for information purposes only and are not to be used as a basis for rejection or acceptance. For approximate hardness conversions, see
Hardness Conversion Tables E140.
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B 333
A
TABLE 5 Permissible Variations in Thickness of Sheet and Strip
gular plates shall be as prescribed in Table 6.
Permissible Variations in 7.3.2 Sheet and Strip—The permissible variations in width
Thickness, in. (mm)
Specified Thickness,
for sheet and strip shall be as prescribed in Table 7.
B,C
(All Widths)
in. (mm)
7.4 Length:
+−
7.4.1 Plate—Permissible variations in the length of rectan-
0.020 to 0.034 (0.51 to 0.86), 0.004 (0.10) 0.004 (0.10)
gular plate shall be as prescribed in Table 6.
incl
7.4.2 Sheet and Strip—Sheet and strip may be ordered to cut
Over 0.034 to 0.056 (0.86 to 1.42), 0.005 (0.13) 0.005 (0.13)
incl lengths, in which case a variation of ⁄8 in. (3.175 mm) over the
Over 0.056 to 0.070 (1.42 to 1.78), 0.006 (0.15) 0.006 (0.15)
specified length shall be permitted, with a 0 minus tolerance.
incl
7.5 Straightness:
Over 0.070 to 0.078 (1.78 to 1.98), 0.007 (0.18) 0.007 (0.18)
incl
7.5.1 The
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