1.1 This specification2 covers rod of Ni-Cr-Fe-Mo-Cu alloys (UNS N06007, N06975, N06985, N06030, N08031, and N08034)3 as shown in Tables 1-3, for use in general corrosive service.
1.2 The following products are covered under this specification:
1.2.1 Rods 5⁄16 in. to 3⁄4 in. (7.94 mm to 19.05 mm) excl in diameter, hotor cold-finished, solution annealed and pickled or mechanically descaled.
1.2.2 Rods 3⁄4 in. to 31⁄2 in. (19.05 mm to 88.9 mm) incl in diameter, hotor cold-finished, solution annealed, ground or turned.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 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.
1.5 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 B581-17(2023) Referenced Document
ASTM B880 Standard Specification for General Requirements for Chemical Check Analysis Limits for Nickel, Nickel Alloys, and Cobalt Alloys
ASTM E1473 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel, Cobalt, and High-Temperature Alloys
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ASTM E55 Standard Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition
ASTM E8 Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
ASTM B581-17(2023) history
2023ASTM B581-17(2023) Standard Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron-Molybdenum-Copper Alloy Rod
2017ASTM B581-17 Standard Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron-Molybdenum-Copper Alloy Rod
2002ASTM B581-02(2013)e1 Standard Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron-Molybdenum-Copper Alloy Rod
2002ASTM B581-02(2008) Standard Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron-Molybdenum-Copper Alloy Rod
2002ASTM B581-02 Standard Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron-Molybdenum-Copper Alloy Rod
1997ASTM B581-97 Standard Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron-Molybdenum-Copper Alloy Rod