1.1 This specification2 covers two grades of zirconium and zirconium alloy seamless and welded tubes. 1.2 Unless a single unit is used, for example corrosion mass gain in mg/dm2, the values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification. 1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion of this specification: 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 B523/B523M-18(2023) Referenced Document
ASTM A370 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
ASTM B551/B551M Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Strip, Sheet, and Plate
ASTM B614 Standard Practice for Descaling and Cleaning Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Surfaces
ASTM E213 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Metal Pipe and Tubing
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ASTM E426 Standard Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Examination of Seamless and Welded Tubular Products, Austenitic Stainless Steel and Similar Alloys
ASTM E8/E8M Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials*, 2024-01-01 Update
ASTM B523/B523M-18(2023) history
2023ASTM B523/B523M-18(2023) Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Tubes
2018ASTM B523/B523M-18 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Tubes
2012ASTM B523/B523M-12a Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Tubes
2012ASTM B523/B523M-12 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Tubes
2007ASTM B523/B523M-07 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Tubes
2006ASTM B523/B523M-06 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Tubes
2002ASTM B523/B523M-02 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Tubes
2001ASTM B523/B523M-01 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Tubes