ASTM B161-05e1

This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Used in USNRC-RDT Standards
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Designation:B161–03 Designation: B 161 – 05
Standard Specification for
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Nickel Seamless Pipe and Tube
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 161; 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.
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´ NOTE—Table 2 was corrected editorially in November 2008.
1. Scope*
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1.1 This specification covers nickel (UNS N02200)* and low-carbon nickel (UNS N02201)* in the form of cold-worked
seamless pipe and tube in the conditions shown in Table 1 and Table X1.1.
1.1.1 Hot-worked material is available. Properties are to be agreed upon between the manufacturer and purchaser.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to become familiar with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety and health practices, and
determine the applicability of regulatory limitations.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B 829Specification for General Requirements for Nickel and Nickel Alloys Seamless Pipe and Tube
E426Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Examination of Seamless and Welded Tubular Products,Austenitic Stainless
Steel and Similar Alloys
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E571Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Examination of Nickel and NickelAlloyTubular Products Specification for
General Requirements for Nickel and Nickel Alloys Seamless Pipe and Tube
3. General Requirement
3.1 Material furnished under this specification shall conform to the applicable requirements of Specification B 829 unless
otherwise provided herein.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all requirements that are necessary for the safe and satisfactory
performance of material ordered under this specification. Examples of such requirements include, but are not limited to, the
following:
4.1.1 Alloy name or UNS number.
4.1.2 ASTM designation and year of issue.
4.1.3 Condition (see Appendix X2).
4.1.4 Finish (see Appendix X2).
4.1.5 Dimensions:
4.1.5.1 Tube—Specify outside diameter and nominal or minimum wall.
4.1.5.2 Pipe—Specify standard pipe size and schedule.
4.1.5.3 Length—Cut to length or random.
4.1.6 Quantity—Feet or number of pieces.
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeB02onNonferrousMetalsandAlloysandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeB02.07onRefined
Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys.
Current edition approved June 10, 2003. Published July 2003. Originally approved in 1941. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as B161-00.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2005. Published December 2005. Originally approved in 1941. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as B 161 - 03.
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specification SB-161 in Section II of that Code.
* New designation established in accordance with ASTM E 527 and SAE J1086, Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS).
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.04.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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B161–05
TABLE 1 Mechanical Properties
Yield Strength (0.2 % offset), min, psi Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm (or
Tensile Strength, min, psi (MPa)
(MPa) 4D), min, %
Condition and Size
Low-Carbon
Nickel (UNS Low-Carbon Nickel Nickel (UNS Low-Carbon Nickel Nickel (UNS
Nickel (UNS
N02200) (UNS N02201) N02200) (UNS N02201) N02200)
N02201)
Annealed:
5 in. (127 mm) and under 55 000 (380) 50 000 (345) 15 000 (105) 12 000 (80) 35 35
outside diameter
Over 5 in. (127 mm) in 55 000 (380) 50 000 (345) 12 000 (80) 10 000 (70) 40 40
outside diameter
Stress-Relieved:
All sizes 65 000 (4
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Used in USNRC-RDT Standards
´1
Designation:B161–05 Designation: B 161 – 05
Standard Specification for
1
Nickel Seamless Pipe and Tube
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 161; 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.
1
´ NOTE—Table 2 was corrected editorially in November 2008.
1. Scope*
2
1.1 This specification covers nickel (UNS N02200)* and low-carbon nickel (UNS N02201)* in the form of cold-worked
seamless pipe and tube in the conditions shown in Table 1 and Table X1.1.
1.1.1 Hot-worked material is available. Properties are to be agreed upon between the manufacturer and purchaser.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to become familiar with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety and health practices, and
determine the applicability of regulatory limitations.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B 829 Specification for General Requirements for Nickel and Nickel Alloys Seamless Pipe and Tube
3. General Requirement
3.1 Material furnished under this specification shall conform to the applicable requirements of Specification B 829 unless
otherwise provided herein.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all requirements that are necessary for the safe and satisfactory
performance of material ordered under this specification. Examples of such requirements include, but are not limited to, the
following:
4.1.1 Alloy name or UNS number.
4.1.2 ASTM designation and year of issue.
4.1.3 Condition (see Appendix X2).
4.1.4 Finish (see Appendix X2).
4.1.5 Dimensions:
4.1.5.1 Tube—Specify outside diameter and nominal or minimum wall.
4.1.5.2 Pipe—Specify standard pipe size and schedule.
4.1.5.3 Length—Cut to length or random.
4.1.6 Quantity—Feet or number of pieces.
4.1.7 Hydrostatic Test or Nondestructive Electric Test—Specify test (see 6.2).
4.1.8 Hydrostatic Pressure Requirements—Specify test pressure if other than required by Specification B 829.
4.1.9 Certification—State if certification is required.
4.1.10 Samples for Product (Check)Analysis—Statewhethersamplesforproduct(check)analysisshouldbefurnished(see5.2).
4.1.11 Purchaser Inspection—If purchaser wishes to witness tests or inspection of material at place of manufacture, the
purchase order must so state indicating which tests or inspections are to be witnessed.
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeB02onNonferrousMetalsandAlloysandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeB02.07onRefined
Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2005. Published December 2005. Originally approved in 1941. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as B 161 - 03.
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specification SB-161 in Section II of that Code.
* New designation established in accordance with ASTM E 527 and SAE J1086, Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS).
3
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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B161–05
TABLE 1 Mechanical Properties
Yield Strength (0.2 % offset), min, psi Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm (or
Tensile Strength, min, psi (MPa)
(MPa) 4D), min, %
Condition and Size
Low-Carbon
Nickel (UNS Low-Carbon Nickel Nickel (UNS Low-Carbon Nickel Nickel (UNS
Nickel (UNS
N02200) (UNS N02201) N02200) (UNS N02201) N02200)
N02201)
Annealed:
5 in. (127 mm) and under 55 000 (380) 50 000 (345) 15 000 (105) 12 000 (80) 35 35
outside diameter
Over 5 in. (127 mm) in 55 000 (380) 50 000 (345) 12 000 (80) 10 000 (70) 40 40
outside diamet
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