1.1 This specification covers fittings, factory made from three grades of zirconium and zirconium alloys. The term welding fittings applies to butt-welding parts such as 45 and 90° elbows, 180° returns, caps, tees, reducers, lap-joint stub ends, and other types.
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.
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 establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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.
ASTM B653/B653M-11(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM B493 Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Forgings
ASTM B523/B523M Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Tubes*, 2023-05-16 Update
ASTM B550/B550M Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Bar and Wire*, 2023-11-01 Update
ASTM B551/B551M Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Strip, Sheet, and Plate*, 2021-11-01 Update
ASTM B614 Standard Practice for Descaling and Cleaning Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Surfaces
ASTM B658/B658M Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Pipe
ASTM B653/B653M-11(2020) history
2020ASTM B653/B653M-11(2020) Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Welding Fittings
2011ASTM B653/B653M-11(2016) Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Welding Fittings
2011ASTM B653/B653M-11 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Welding Fittings
2006ASTM B653/B653M-06 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Welding Fittings
2002ASTM B653/B653M-02 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Welding Fittings
2001ASTM B653/B653M-01 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Welding Fittings