Designation: B 575 – 99a An American National Standard

Standard Specification for

Low-Carbon Nickel-Molybdenum-Chromium, Low-Carbon
Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum, Low-Carbon Nickel-
Chromium-Molybdenum-Copper, Low-Carbon Nickel-
Chromium-Molybdenum-Tantalum, and Low-Carbon Nickel-
Chromium-Molybdenum-Tungsten Alloy Plate, Sheet, and
Strip1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 575; 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 Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition5

1.1 This specification2 covers plate, sheet, and strip of E 112 Test Methods for Determining the Average Grain
low-carbon nickel-molybdenum-chromium alloys (UNS Size3
N10276, N06022, and N06455), low-carbon nickel-chromium- E 140 Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals (Relationship
molybdenum alloy (UNS N06058, UNS N06059)*, low- Between Brinell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Rockwell
carbon nickel-chromium-molybdenum-copper alloy (UNS Hardness, Rockwell Superficial Hardness, and Knoop
N06200), low-carbon nickel-chromium-molybdenum-tantalum Hardness)3
alloy (UNS N06210), and low-carbon nickel-chromium- E 1473 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel,
molybdenum-tungsten alloy (UNS N06686) as shown in Table Cobalt, and High-Temperature Alloys6
1, for use in general corrosive service. 3. Terminology
1.2 The following products are covered under this specifi-
cation: 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.2.1 Sheet and Strip— Hot or cold rolled, solution an- 3.1.1 cold-rolled plate—material 3⁄16 to 3⁄8in. (4.76 to 9.52
nealed, and descaled unless solution anneal is performed in an mm), inclusive, in thickness.
atmosphere yielding a bright finish. 3.1.2 hot-rolled plate—material 3⁄16 in. (4.76 mm) and over
1.2.2 Plate—Hot or cold rolled, solution annealed, and in thickness.
descaled. 3.1.3 plate—material 3⁄16 in. (4.76 mm) and over in thick-
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded ness.
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for 3.1.4 sheet and strip—material under 3⁄16 in. (4.76 mm) in
information only. thickness.

2. Referenced Documents 4. Ordering Information

2.1 ASTM Standards: 4.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all
E 8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials3 requirements that are necessary for the safe and satisfactory
E 18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell performance of material ordered under this specification.
Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials3 Examples of such requirements include, but are not limited to
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to the following:
Determine Conformance with Specifications4 4.1.1 Alloy—Table 1,
E 55 Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and 4.1.2 Dimensions—Thickness (in decimals of an inch),
width, and length (inch or fractions of an inch),
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4.1.3 Optional Requirement—Plate; state how plate is to be
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B-2 on
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
cut (see 7.8.1 and Table 2),
B02.07 on Refined Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys. 4.1.4 Certification— State if certification or a report of test
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 1999. Published November 1999. Originally results is required (Section 15),
published as B 575 – 72. Last previous edition B 575 – 99. 4.1.5 Purchase Inspection—State which tests or inspections
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specifi-
cation SB-575 in Section II of that Code.
are to be witnessed (Section 13), and
* New designation established in accordance with ASTM E527 and SAE J1086,
Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS).
3 5
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.05.
4 6
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.06.

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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Composition Limits, %
Element
Alloy N10276 Alloy N06022 Alloy N06455 Alloy N06059 Alloy N06058 Alloy N06200 Alloy N06210 Alloy N06686
Molybdenum 15.0–17.0 12.5–14.5 14.0–17.0 15.0–16.5 19.0 - 21.0 15.0–17.0 18.0–20.0 15.0-17.0
Chromium 14.5–16.5 20.0–22.5 14.0–18.0 22.0–24.0 20.0- 23.0 22.0–24.0 18.0–20.0 19.0-23.0
Iron 4.0–7.0 2.0–6.0 3.0 max 1.5, max 1.5, max 3.0 max 1.0 max 5.0 max
Tungsten 3.0–4.5 2.5–3.5 ... ... 0.3 max ... ... 3.0-4.4
Cobalt, max 2.5 2.5 2.0 0.3 0.3 2.0 max 1.0 ...
Carbon, max 0.010 0.015 0.015 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.015 0.010
Silicon, max 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.10 0.10 0.08 0.08 0.08
Manganese, max 1.0 0.50 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.50 0.5 0.75
Vanadium, max 0.35 0.35 ... ... ... ... 0.35 ...
Phosphorus, max 0.04 0.02 0.04 0.015 0.015 0.025 0.02 0.04
Sulfur, max 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.02 0.02
Titanium ... ... 0.7 max ... ... ... ... 0.02-0.25
Nickel remainderA remainderA remainderA Bal Bal remainderA remainderA remainderA
Aluminum ... ... ... 0.1–0.4 0.40 max 0.50 max ... ...
Copper ... ... ... 0.50 max 0.50 max 1.3–1.9 ... ...
Tantalum ... ... ... ... ... ... 1.5–2.2 ...
A
See 9.2.2.

TABLE 2 Permissible Variations in Width and Length of Sheared, 6.3 Grain Size for Sheet and Strip— Sheet and strip shall
Torch-Cut, or Abrasive-Cut Rectangular Plate conform to the grain sizes as illustrated in Plate 1 of Test
Permissible Variations in Widths and Lengths Methods E 112. The requirements shall be as indicated in Table
for Dimensions Given, in. (mm)
Specified Thickness
5.
Up to 30 (760), incl Over 30 (760)
+ − + − 7. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
Inches 7.1 Weight—For calculations of mass or weight, the follow-
Sheared: ing densities shall be used:
3⁄16 to 5⁄16, excl ⁄
3 16 18 ⁄ 14 ⁄ 18 ⁄
5⁄16 to 1⁄2, incl Density
14 ⁄ 18 ⁄ 38 ⁄ 18 ⁄
Alloy lb/in.3 g/cm3
Abrasive-cut:
3⁄16 to 11⁄2, incl ⁄
1 16 1 16⁄ ⁄
1 16 ⁄
1 16
N10276 0.321 (8.87)
Over 11⁄2 to 21⁄2, incl 18 ⁄ 18 ⁄ 18 ⁄ 18 ⁄
N06022 0.314 (8.69)
Torch-cut: A
3⁄16 to 2 excl N06455 0.312 (8.64)
12 ⁄ 0 12 ⁄ 0
N06058 0.318 (8.80)
2 to 3 incl 58 ⁄ 0 58 ⁄ 0
N06059 0.311 (8.60)
Millimetres N06200 0.307 (8.50)
N06210 0.316 (8.76)
Sheared:
N06686 0.315 (8.73)
4.76 to 7.94, excl 4.76 3.18 6.35 3.18
7.94 to 12.70, incl 6.35 3.18 9.52 3.18 7.2 Thickness:
Abrasive-cut:
4.76 to 38.1, incl 1.59 1.59 1.59 1.59 7.2.1 Plate—The permissible variations in thickness of
Over 38.1 to 63.5, incl 3.18 3.18 3.18 3.18 plate shall be as prescribed in Table 6.
Torch-cut: A 7.2.2 Sheet and Strip— The permissible variations in thick-
4.8 to 50.8 excl 12.7 0 12.7 0
50.8 to 76.2 incl 15.9 0 15.9 0 ness of sheet and strip shall be as prescribed in Table 7. The
A
The tolerance spread shown for torch-cutting may be obtained all on the minus thickness shall be measured with the micrometer spindle 3⁄8 in.
side, or divided between the plus and the minus side if so specified by the (9.525 mm) or more from any edge for material 1 in. (25.4
purchaser. mm) or over in width and at any place on material under 1 in.
(25.4 mm) in width.
4.1.6 Samples for Product (Check) Analysis—State whether 7.3 Width:
samples should be furnished (9.2.2). 7.3.1 Plate—The permissible variations in width of rectan-
gular plates shall be as prescribed in Table 2.
5. Chemical Composition 7.3.2 Sheet and Strip— The permissible variations in width
5.1 The material shall conform to the composition limits for sheet and strip shall be as prescribed in Table 8.
specified in Table 1. 7.4 Length:
5.2 If a product (check) analysis is made by the purchaser, 7.4.1 Plate—Permissible variations in the length of rectan-
the material shall conform to the requirements specified in gular plate shall be as prescribed in Table 2.
Table 1 subject to the permissible tolerances in Table 3. 7.4.2 Sheet and Strip— Sheet and strip may be ordered to
cut lengths, in which case a variation of 1⁄8 in. (3.175 mm) over
6. Mechanical Properties and Other Requirements the specified length shall be permitted, with a 0 minus
6.1 Tensile Properties—The material shall conform to the tolerance.
room temperature tensile properties prescribed in Table 4. 7.5 Straightness:
6.2 Hardness—The hardness values given in Table 4 are 7.5.1 The edgewise curvature (depth of chord) of flat sheet,
informative only. strip, and plate shall not exceed 0.05 in. (1.27 mm) multiplied

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TABLE 3 Product (Check) Analysis Tolerances
Tolerances, over max or under min, Limit, %
Element Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy
N10276 N06022 N06455 N06059 N06058 N06200 N06210 N06686
A
Molybdenum 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15
Chromium, under 0.15 0.25 0.15 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25
min
over max 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25
Iron, under min 0.07 0.05 ... ... ... ... 0.05 ...
over max 0.10 0.10 0.07 0.05 0.05 0.10 0.05 0.07
Tungsten, under min 0.10 0.10 ... ... 0.3 max ... ... 0.10
over max 0.15 0.15 ... ... ... ... ... 0.15
B
Cobalt 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.03 0.03 0.05 ...
Carbon 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005
Silicon 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02
Manganese 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03
Vanadium 0.04 0.04 ... ... ... ... 0.04 ...
Phosphorus 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005
Sulfur 0.005 0.003 0.005 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003
C
Titanium ... ... 0.04 ... ... ... ...
Aluminum ... ... ... 0.05 0.05 0.05 ... ...
Copper ... ... ... ... ... 0.05 ... ...
Tantalum ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.10 ...
A
Under min—0.15; over max—0.25.
B
Over max—0.05.
C
Under min—0.02; over max—0.03.

TABLE 4 Mechanical Property Requirements

Yield Strength (0.2 % Elongation in 2 in.
Tensile Strength, min, psi Rockwell Hardness,B
Alloy Offset), min, psi (50.8 mm) or 4DA
(MPa) max
(MPa) min, %
N10276 100 000 (690) 41 000 (283) 40 100 HRB
N06022 100 000 (690) 45 000 (310) 45 100 HRB
N06455 100 000 (690) 40 000 (276) 40 100 HRB
N06058 110 000 (760) 52 000 (360) 40 100 HRB
N06059 100 000 (690) 45 000 (310) 45 100 HRB
N06200 100 000 (690) 41 000 (283) 45 100 HRB
N06686 100 000 (690) 45 000 (310) 45 100 HRB
N06210 100 000 (690) 45 000 (310) 45 100 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 of acceptance or rejection. For approximate hardness conversions, see
Hardness Conversion Tables E 140.

TABLE 5 Grain Size for Annealed Sheet TABLE 6 Permissible Variations in Thickness of PlateA
ASTM Micrograin Size Average Grain Diameter, Permissible Variations in Thickness,
Thickness, in. (mm) Specified Thickness,
Number mm (in.) in. (mm)B,C
0.125 (3.175) and 3.0 or finer 0.127 (0.0050) in. (mm)
+ –
under
Over 0.125 (3.175) 1.5 or finer 0.214 (0.0084) ⁄ to ⁄ (4.762 to 5.556), incl
3 16 7 32 0.021 (0.53) 0.010 (0.25)
Over 7⁄32 to 1⁄4 (5.556 to 6.350), incl 0.024 (0.61) 0.010 (0.25)
Over 1⁄4 to 3⁄8 (6.350 to 9.525), incl 0.027 (0.69) 0.010 (0.25)
by the length in feet or 0.04 mm multiplied by the length in Over 3⁄8 to 1⁄2 (9.525 to 12.70), incl 0.030 (0.76) 0.010 (0.25)
Over 1⁄2 to 5⁄8 (12.70 to 5.88), incl 0.035 (0.89) 0.010 (0.25)
centimetres. Over 5⁄8 to 3⁄4 (15.88 to 19.05), incl 0.040 (1.02) 0.010 (0.25)
7.5.2 Straightness for coiled strip is subject to agreement Over 3⁄4 to 7⁄8 (19.05 to 22.25), incl 0.045 (1.14) 0.010 (0.25)
between the manufacturer and the purchaser. Over 7⁄8 to 1 (22.25 to 25.4), incl 0.050 (1.27) 0.010 (0.25)
Over 1 to 21⁄2 (25.4 to 63.5), incl 5D 0.010 (0.25)
7.6 Squareness (Sheet)—For sheets of all thicknesses and
A
widths of 6 in. (152.4 mm) or more, the angle between adjacent Applicable to plate 48 in. (1.22 m) and under in width.
B
Measured 3⁄8 in. (9.525 mm) or more from any edge.
sides shall be 90 6 0.15° (1⁄16 in. in 24 in. of 2.6 mm/m). C
Buffing or grinding for removal of light surface imperfections shall be permitted.
7.7 Flatness—Plate, sheet, and strip shall be commercially The depth of such buffed or ground areas shall not exceed the minimum tolerance
thickness.
flat. D
Expressed as percent of thickness.
7.8 Edges:
7.8.1 Plates shall have sheared or cut (machined, abrasive
9. Sampling
cut, powder cut, or inert arc cut) edges, as specified.
7.8.2 Sheet and strip shall have sheared or slit edges. 9.1 Lots for Chemical Analysis and Mechanical Testing:
9.1.1 A lot for chemical analysis shall consist of one heat.
8. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance 9.1.2 A lot of plate, sheet, or strip for mechanical testing
8.1 The material shall be uniform in quality and condition, shall be defined as the material from one heat in the same
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TABLE 7 Permissible Variations in Thickness of SheetA and Strip determined, in case of disagreement, in accordance with the
Permissible Variations in Thickness, following ASTM standards:
Specified Thickness, inB,C (mm) (All Widths)
in. (mm) 12.1.1 Chemical Analysis—Test Methods E 1473. For ele-
+ − ments not covered by Test Methods E 1473, the referee test
0.020 to 0.034 0.004 (0.10) 0.004 (0.10) method shall be as agreed upon between the manufacturer and
(0.51 to 0.86), incl
Over 0.034 to 0.056 0.005 (0.13) 0.005 (0.13)
the purchaser. The nickel composition shall be determined
(0.86 to 1.42), incl arithmetically by difference.
Over 0.056 to 0.070 0.006 (0.15) 0.006 (0.15) 12.1.2 Tension Test— Test Methods E 8.
(1.42 to 1.78), incl
Over 0.070 to 0.078 0.007 (0.18) 0.007 (0.18) 12.1.3 Rockwell Hardness Test—Test Methods E 18.
(1.78 to 1.98), incl 12.1.4 Hardness Conversion—Hardness Conversion Tables
Over 0.078 to 0.093 0.008 (0.20) 0.008 (0.20)
(1.98 to 2.36), incl E140.
Over 0.093 to 0.109 0.009 (0.23) 0.009 (0.23) 12.1.5 Grain Size—Test Methods E 112.
(2.36 to 2.77), incl
Over 0.109 to 0.125 0.010 (0.25) 0.010 (0.25)
12.1.6 Determining Significant Places—Practice E 29.
(2.77 to 3.18), incl 12.1.7 Method of Sampling—Practice E 55.
Over 0.125 to 0.140 0.013 (0.33) 0.010 (0.25)
(3.18 to 3.56), incl
12.2 For purposes of determining compliance with the
Over 0.140 to 0.171 0.016 (0.41) 0.010 (0.25) limits in this specification, an observed or calculated value
(3.56 to 4.34), incl shall be rounded in accordance with the rounding method of
Over 0.171 to 0.187 0.018 (0.46) 0.010 (0.25)
(4.34 to 4.75), incl
Practice E 29:
A Requirements Rounded unit for observed or
Applicable to sheet 48 in. (1.22 m) and under in width.
B calculated value
Measured 3⁄8 in. (9.525 mm) or more from any edge.
C Chemical composition and tolerances nearest unit in the last right-hand place
Buffing for removal of light surface imperfections shall be permitted. The depth
of figures of the specified limit
of such buffed areas shall not exceed the permissible minus variation.
Tensile strength and yield strength nearest 1000 psi (7 MPa)
Elongation nearest 1 %
9.2 Sampling for Chemical Analysis:
9.2.1 A representative sample shall be obtained from each 13. Inspection
heat during pouring or subsequent processing.
13.1 Inspection of the material by the purchaser at the place
9.2.2 Product (check) analysis shall be wholly the respon-
of manufacture shall be made as agreed upon between the
sibility of the purchaser.
purchaser and the manufacturer as part of the purchase
9.3 Sampling for Mechanical Testing:
contract.
9.3.1 Representative samples shall be taken from each lot of
finished material. 14. Rejection and Rehearing
10. Number of Tests and Retests 14.1 Material that fails to conform to the requirements of
10.1 Chemical Analysis—One test per heat. this specification may be rejected. Rejection should be reported
10.2 Tension Tests— One test per lot. to the producer or supplier promptly and in writing. In case of
10.3 Grain Size—One test per lot. dissatisfaction with the results of the test, the producer or
10.4 Retests—If one of the specimens used in the above supplier may make claim for a rehearing.
tests of any lot fails to meet the specified requirements, two
additional specimens shall be taken from different sample 15. Certification
pieces and tested. The results of the tests on both of these 15.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, a
specimens shall meet the specified requirements. manufacturer’s certification shall be furnished to the purchaser
11. Specimen Preparation stating that material has been manufactured, tested, and in-
spected in accordance with this specification, and that the test
11.1 Tension test specimens shall be taken from material in results on representative samples meet specification require-
the final condition and tested transverse to the direction of ments. When specified in the purchase order or contract, a
rolling when width will permit. report of the test results shall be furnished.
11.2 Tension test specimens shall be any of the standard or
subsize specimens shown in Test Methods E 8. 16. Product Marking
11.3 In the event of disagreement, referee specimens shall
be as follows: 16.1 Each plate, sheet, or strip shall be marked on one face
11.3.1 Full thickness of the material, machined to the form with the specification number, alloy, heat number, manufactur-
and dimensions shown for the sheet-type specimen in Test er’s identification, and size. The markings shall have no
Methods E 8 for material under 1⁄2in. (12.7 mm) in thickness. deleterious effect on the material or its performance and shall
11.3.2 The largest possible round specimen shown in Test be sufficiently stable to withstand normal handling.
Methods E 8 for material 1⁄2 in. (12.7 mm) and over. 16.2 Each bundle or shipping container shall be marked
with the name of the material; this specification number; alloy;
12. Test Methods the size; gross, tare, and net weight; consignor and consignee
12.1 The chemical composition and mechanical properties address; contract or order number; and such other information
of the material as enumerated in this specification shall be as may be defined in the contract or order.

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17. Keywords
17.1 N06022; N06058; N06059; N06200; N06455;
N06686; N10276; plate; sheet; strip

TABLE 8 Permissible Variations in Width of Sheet and Strip

Permissible Variations in Specified
Specified Thickness, Specified Width,
Width, in. (mm)
in. (mm) in. (mm)
+ −
Sheet
0.187 (4.76) and under 2 (50.8) and over 0.125 (3.18) 0
Strip (Slit Edges)
Over 0.020 to 0.075 (0.51 to 1.90), incl 24 (610) and under 0.007 (0.18) 0.007 (0.18)
Over 0.075 to 0.100 (1.90 to 2.54), incl 24 (610) and under 0.009 (0.23) 0.009 (0.23)
Over 0.100 to 0.125 (2.54 to 3.18), incl 24 (610) and under 0.012 (0.30) 0.012 (0.30)

APPENDIX

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. HEAT TREATMENT

X1.1 Proper heat treatment during or subsequent to fabri-

cation is necessary for optimum performance, and themanu-
facturer shall be consulted for details.

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