ASTM_B_546_-_04_2014.pdf

Designation:B54604(Reapproved 2014)Standard Specification forElectric 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),andNi-Cr-Fe-Si Alloy(UNS N06045)Pipe1This standard is issued under the fixed designation B546;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 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 UNSN06025,and Ni-Cr-Fe-Si Alloy UNS N06045 pipe intendedfor 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 wallthickness of 0.083 in.(2.11 mm).1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to become familiarwith all hazards including those identified in the appropriateMaterial Safety Data Sheet(MSDS)for this product/materialas provided by the manufacturer,to establish appropriatesafety and health practices,and determine the applicability ofregulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2B168 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloys(UNSN06600,N06601,N06603,N06690,N06693,N06025,N06045,andN06696),Nickel-Chromium-Cobalt-Molybdenum Alloy(UNS N06617),and Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Tungsten Alloy(UNS N06674)Plate,Sheet,and StripB536 Specification for Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Silicon Al-loys(UNS N08330 and N08332)Plate,Sheet,and StripB775 Specification for General Requirements for Nickel andNickel Alloy Welded PipeB899 Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Al-loysE10 Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic MaterialsE140 Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals RelationshipAmong Brinell Hardness,Vickers Hardness,RockwellHardness,Superficial Hardness,Knoop Hardness,Sclero-scope Hardness,and Leeb HardnessE1473 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel,Cobalt,and High-Temperature Alloys2.2 ASME Standards:3Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section VIII ParagraphUW-51Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section IX3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsDefinitions for terms defined in Terminol-ogy B899 shall apply unless otherwise defined by the require-ments of this document.4.General Requirement4.1 Material furnished in accordance with this specificationshall conform to the applicable requirements of the currentedition of Specification B775 unless otherwise providedherein.5.Classification5.1 Two classes of pipe are covered as follows:5.1.1 Class 1All welded joints to be 100%inspected byradiography.5.1.2 Class 2No radiographic examination is required.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 onNonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeB02.07 on Refined Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys.Current edition approved Oct.1,2014.Published October 2014.Originallyapproved in 1971.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as B546 04(2009).DOI:10.1520/B0546-04R14.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME),ASMEInternational 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 States1 6.Ordering Information6.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify allrequirements that are necessary for the safe and satisfactoryperformance 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 CertificationState if certification is required,6.1.8 Whether type of filler metal and deposited composi-tion is required(see 8.3),6.1.9 Samples for Product(Check)AnalysisState whethersamples for product(check)analysis should be furnished,and6.1.10 Purchaser InspectionIf purchaser wishes to wit-ness tests or inspection of material at place of manufacture,thepurchase order must so state ind