ASTM A265-12(2019)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:A265 −12 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Specification for
Nickel and Nickel-Base Alloy-Clad Steel Plate
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A265; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi-
2 cal Analysis of Steel Products
1.1 This specification covers plate of a carbon steel or
B127 Specification for Nickel-CopperAlloy (UNS N04400)
low-alloy steel base to which is integrally and continuously
Plate, Sheet, and Strip
bonded on one or both sides a layer of nickel or nickel-base
B162 Specification for Nickel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
alloy.Thematerialisgenerallyintendedforpressurevesseluse
B168 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-AluminumAlloys
but may be used in other structural applications where corro-
(UNS N06699), Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloys (UNS
sion resistance of the alloy is of prime importance.
N06600, N06601, N06603, N06690, N06693, N06025,
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
N06045, and N06696), Nickel-Chromium-Cobalt-
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Molybdenum Alloy (UNS N06617), Nickel-Iron-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Chromium-Tungsten Alloy (UNS N06674), Pla
and are not considered standard.
B333 Specification for Nickel-Molybdenum Alloy Plate,
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
Sheet, and Strip
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- B409 Specification for Nickel-Iron-Chromium Alloy Plate,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Sheet, and Strip
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- B424 Specification for Ni-Fe-Cr-Mo-Cu Alloy (UNS
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
N08825, UNS N08221, and UNS N06845) Plate, Sheet,
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. and Strip
B443 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-
2. Referenced Documents
Columbium Alloy(UNS N06625) and Nickel-Chromium-
2.1 ASTM Standards: Molybdenum-SiliconAlloy (UNS N06219) Plate, Sheet,
A6/A6M Specification for General Requirements for Rolled and Strip
Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling B463 Specification for UNS N08020Alloy Plate, Sheet, and
A20/A20M SpecificationforGeneralRequirementsforSteel Strip
Plates for Pressure Vessels B575 Specification for Low-Carbon Nickel-Chromium-
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing Molybdenum, Low-Carbon Nickel-Chromium-
of Steel Products Molybdenum-Copper, Low-Carbon Nickel-Chromium-
A578/A578M Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Molybdenum-Tantalum, Low-Carbon Nickel-Chromium-
Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applica- Molybdenum-Tungsten, and Low-Carbon Nickel-
tions Molybdenum-Chromium Alloy Plate, Sheet, and Strip
B582 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron-
Molybdenum-Copper Alloy Plate, Sheet, and Strip
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
B625 Specification for UNS N08925, UNS N08031, UNS
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.11 on Steel Plates for Boilers and Pressure Vessels.
N08034, UNS N08932, UNS N08926, UNS N08354,
Current edition approved March 1, 2019. Published April 2019. Originally
UNS N08830, and UNS R20033 Plate, Sheet, and Strip
approved in 1943. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as A265 – 12. DOI:
2.2 Other Standards:
10.1520/A0265-12R19.
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi- ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX
cation SA-265 in Section II of that Code.
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A265−12 (2019)
3. Terminology 4.2.1 Nondestructive examination,
4.2.2 Impact testing, and
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
4.2.3 Simulated Post-Weld Heat Treatment of Mechanical
3.1.1 This material is considered as single-clad or double-
Test Coupons (SPWHT).
clad nickel or nickel-base alloy clad steel plate, depending on
whether one or both sides are covered. 4.3 If the requirements of this specification are in conflict
3.1.2 The term plate as used in this specification applies to with the requirements of SpecificationA20/A20M, the require-
ments of this specification shall prevail.
material ⁄16 in. (2.73 mm) and over in thickness, and over 10
in. (254 mm) in width.
4.4 Special tests.
3.1.3 alloy cladding, n—the nickel or nickel-base alloy
component of the composite plate.
5. Materials and Manufacture
3.1.4 base metal (backing steel), n—component to which
5.1 Process:
the alloy cladding is applied, usually the greater percentage of
5.1.1 The steel shall be made by the open-hearth, electric-
the composite plate and usually consisting of carbon or
furnace (with separate degassing and refining optional), or
low-alloy steel.
basic-oxygen processes, or by secondary processes whereby
3.1.5 integrally and continuously bonded, n—the process by
steel made from these primary processes is remelted using, but
whichthealloycladdingandbasemetalarebroughttogetherto
not limited to electroslag remelting or vacuum arc remelting
form a metallurgical bond at essentially the entire interface of
processes.
the two metals by means other than those processes that do not
5.1.2 The cladding metal may be metallurgically bonded to
produce a homogeneous composite plate.
thebasemetalbyanymethodthatwillproduceacladsteelthat
will conform to the requirements of this specification.
4. Ordering Information
5.1.3 For explosively bonded products, the alloy cladding
4.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all metal may be comprised of two or more separate alloy plates
or sheets completely welded together to form a single fabri-
requirements that are necessary for material ordered under this
specification. Such requirements may include, but are not cated component.
limited to the following:
5.2 Heat Treatment—Unless a specific heat treatment is
4.1.1 Quantity (weight or number of pieces).
required by the cladding material or base steel specification, or
4.1.2 Heat treatment, if required (see Section 5).
unless otherwise agreed upon by the purchaser and
4.1.3 Dimensions, including the thickness of the cladding
manufacturer, the clad plate shall be furnished in a condition
alloy and the backing steel, or of the total composite plate and
that is appropriate for the cladding alloy, base metal, or both.
if more or less restrictive thickness tolerances apply.
6. Chemical Composition
4.1.4 Cladding alloy specification (see Section 6).
4.1.5 Base metal specification (see Section 6).
6.1 The composite plate may conform to any desired com-
4.1.6 Product analysis, if required. Specify whether appli-
bination cladding metal and base metal as described in 6.2 and
cable to the cladding alloy, backing steel, or both (see Section
6.3, and as agreed upon between the purchaser and the
10).
manufacturer.
4.1.7 Mechanical Properties (see Sections 7, 13, and 14).
6.2 Cladding Metal—The nickel or nickel-base alloy clad-
4.1.8 Restrictions, if required, on repair by welding (see
ding metal specified shall conform to the requirements as to
Section 14).
chemical composition prescribed for the respective metal in
4.1.9 Additions to the specification or special requirements
Specifications B127, B162, B168, B333, B409, B424, B443,
such as applicable construction code rules.
B463, B575, B582, and B625, or other nickel-base alloy as
4.1.10 Corrosions tests, if required.
agreed upon by the purchaser and manufacturer.
4.1.11 Notification when the cladding alloy is to be used for
6.3 Base Metal—The base metal shall be carbon steel or
inclusion in the design strength calculations for an applicable
low-alloy steel conforming to the ASTM specifications for
construction code.
steels for either pressure vessels or general structural
NOTE 1—Construction codes may dictate certain fabrication require-
applications, or other, as agreed upon by the purchaser and
ments when the cladding is used in the design calculations that may be
manufacturer. The base metal shall conform to the chemical
different than if the cladding is used for corrosion resistance only. This
requirements of the specification to which it is ordered.
may be particularly important when the alloy cladding involves the use of
welded components in the explosion bonded clad manufacturing process.
It is incumbent on the purchaser to make the clad manufacturer aware of
TABLE 1 Weights for Component Materials
any such restrictions or applications at time of order.
Weight per Square
4.2 Inadditiontothebasicrequirementsofthisspecification
Density
Foot for Material
and the backing steel specification, certain supplementary
1 in. (25.4 mm)
3 3
lb/in. g/cm
requirements are available when additional control, testing, or in Thickness, lb
examination is required to meet end use requirements. The Steel 0.283 7.83 40.80
Nickel 0.321 8.88 46.22
purchaser is referred to the listed supplementary requirements
Nickel-copper alloy 0.319 8.83 45.94
in this specification and to the detailed requirements in
Nickel-chromium-iron alloy 0.307 8.49 44.21
Specification A20/A20M.
A265−12 (2019)
7. Mechanical Properties
7.1 Tensile Requirements:
7.1.1 The tensile properties shall be determined by a tension
test of the composite plate for clad plates that meet all of the
following conditions.
(1) Thenominalcompositegageislessthanorequalto1 ⁄2
in (38 mm).
(2) The specified minimum tensile strength of the base
steel is less than or equal to 70 000 psi (485 MPa).
(3) The specified minimum yield strength of the base steel
is less than or equal to 40 000 psi (275 MPa).
(4) The tensile properties thus determined shall not be less
than the minimum and not more than 5000 psi (35 MPa) over
the maximum prescribed in the specification for the base steel
used.All other tensile test requirements of the specification for
Metric Equivalents
the base steel shall be met.
in. mm in. mm
0.005 0.127 1 25.4
7.1.2 The tensile properties shall be determined by a
1 1
⁄8 3.17 2 ⁄2 64.5
tension test of the base steel only for clad plates that meet one
⁄4 19.1 3 76.2
of the following conditions. The properties thus determined
shall meet all of the tensile test requirements for the base steel. FIG. 1 Test Specimen and Method of Making Shear Test of Clad
Plate
(1) The composite gage is greater than 1 ⁄2 in. (38 mm).
(2) The specified minimum tensile strength of the base
steel is greater than 70 000 psi (485 MPa).
(3) The specified minimum yield strength of the base steel
is greater than 40 000 psi (275 MPa).
7.1.3 If the cladding is for corrosion allowance only, the
cladding need not be included in the tensile test. The tensile
properties thus determined shall meet the base steel require-
ments.
7.2 Test for strength of the bond, when required, must be
Metric Equivalents
specified by the purchaser and shall consist of one of the
in. mm in. mm
following.
0.01 0.254 1 ⁄2 38.1
⁄8 3.17 2 50.8
7.2.1 Shear Strength—When required by the purchaser, the
⁄4 6.35 3 76.2
minimum shear strength of the alloy cladding and base metals
1 25.4 8 203.2
shall be 20 000 psi (140 MPa). The shear test, when specified,
shall be made in the manner indicated in Fig. 1. The minimum NOTE 1—When necessary, it is permissible to use a narrower specimen,
but in such a case the reduced portion shall be not less than 1 in. in width.
cladding thickness for shear testing shall be 0.075 in. (1.9 mm)
NOTE 2—Punch marks for measuring elongation after fracture shall be
exclusive as ordered. Testing for shear strength for clad plates
made on the flat or on the edge of the specimen and within the parallel
with minimum cladding thickness of 0.075 in (1.9 mm) or less
section; either a set of nine punch marks 1 in. apart, or one or more sets
shall be permitted upon agreement between the purchaser and of 8-in. punch marks may be used.
the manufacturer. NOTE 3—The dimension t is the thickness of the test specimen as
provided for in the applicable material specifications.
7.2.2 Bond Strength—As an alternative to the shear strength
FIG. 2 Standard Rectangular Test Specimens with 8-in. Gage
test provided in 7.2.1 or when agreed upon by the purchaser
Length
and the manufacturer, or both, three bend tests shall be made
withthealloycladdingincompressiontodeterminethequality
of the bond. These bend tests shall be made in the manner of
8. Number of Test
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