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Designation: A 268/A 268M 01

Standard Specification for

Seamless and Welded Ferritic and Martensitic Stainless

Steel Tubing for General Service1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 268/A 268M; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

A 450/A 450M Specification for General Requirements for

Carbon, Ferritic Alloy, and Austenitic Alloy Steel Tubes3
A 480/A 480M Specification for General Requirements for
Flat-Rolled Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate,
Sheet, and Strip4
A 763 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular Attack in Ferritic Stainless Steels4
A 789/A 789M Specification for Seamless and Welded
Ferritic/Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service3
A 790/A 790M Specification for Seamless and Welded
Ferritic/Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe3
A 941 Terminology Relating to Steel, Stainless Steel, Related Alloys, and Ferroalloys3
E 213 Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Metal Pipe
and Tubing5
E 273 Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Longitudinal
Welded Pipe and Tubing5
E 527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)3
2.2 Other Standard:
SAE J1086 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys
(UNS)6

1. Scope
1.1 This specification2 covers a number of grades of
nominal-wall-thickness, stainless steel tubing for general
corrosion-resisting and high-temperature service. Most of these
grades are commonly known as the straight-chromium types
and are characterized by being ferromagnetic. Two of these
grades, TP410 and UNS S 41500 (Table 1), are amenable to
hardening by heat treatment, and the high-chromium, ferritic
alloys are sensitive to notch-brittleness on slow cooling to
ordinary temperatures. These features should be recognized in
the use of these materials. Grade TP439 is used primarily for
hot-water tank service and does not require post-weld heat
treatment to prevent attack of the heat affected zone.
NOTE 1TP329 (S32900) formerly in this specification, has been
transferred to Specifications A 789/A 789M and A 790/A 790M.

1.2 An optional supplementary requirement is provided, and

when desired, shall be so stated in the order.
NOTE 2For tubing smaller than 12 in. [12.7 mm] in outside diameter,
the elongation values given for strip specimens in Table 2 shall apply.
Mechanical property requirements do not apply to tubing smaller
than 18 in. [3.2 mm] in outside diameter or with walls thinner than 0.015
in. [0.4 mm].

3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this specification, refer
to Terminology A 941.

1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units 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 must
be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification. The inch-pound units shall apply unless the M
designation of this specification is specified in the order.

4. Ordering Information
4.1 Orders for material under this specification should
include the following, as required, to describe the desired
material adequately:
4.1.1 Quantity (feet, metres, or number of lengths),
4.1.2 Name of material (seamless or welded tubes),
4.1.3 Grade (Table 1),
4.1.4 Size (outside diameter and nominal wall thickness),
4.1.5 Length (specific or random),

2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:

1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel, and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.10 on Stainless and Aloy Steel Tubular Products.
Current edition approved Mar. 10, 2001. Published June 2001. Originally
published as A 268 44 T. Last previous edition A 268/A 268M 00a.
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specification SA-268 in Section II of that Code.

Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.01.

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TABLE 1 Chemical
Requirements
NOTE 1 TP329 (S32900), formerly part of this specification, has been transferred to A 789/A 789M and A 790/A 790M.
Grade

TP405

TP410

TP429

TP430

UNS
DesignationB

S40500

S41000

S42900

S43000

Element

TP443

TP4461

TP4462A

...

TP409

S44300

S44600

S44600

S40800

S40900

0.20
1.50
0.040
0.030
1.00
0.75 max
23.027.0
...
...
...
0.25
...

0.12
1.50
0.040
0.030
1.00
0.50 max
23.027.0
...
...
...
0.25
...

0.08
1.00
0.045
0.045
1.00
0.80 max
11.513.0
...
...
...
...
12 3 C min;
1.10 max

0.08
1.00
0.045
0.030
1.00
0.50 max
10.511.7
...
...
...
...
6 3 C min;
0.75 max

Composition, %

C, max
Mn, max
P, max
S, max
Si, max
Ni
Cr
Mo
Al
Cu
N
Ti

0.08
1.00
0.040
0.030
1.00
0.50 max
11.514.5
...
0.100.30
...
...
...

0.15
1.00
0.040
0.030
1.00
...
11.513.5
...
...
...
...
...

0.12
1.00
0.040
0.030
1.00
...
14.016.0
...
...
...
...
...

0.12
1.00
0.040
0.030
1.00
...
16.018.0
...
...
...
...
...

0.20
1.00
0.040
0.030
1.00
0.75 max
18.023.0
...
...
0.901.25
...
...

TP439

...

TP430 Ti

TP
XM-27

TP
XM-33A

18Cr-2Mo

29-4

29-4-2

26-3-3

25-4-4

...B

...

...

...

...

TP468

UNS
Designation

S43035

S41500C

S43036

S44627

S44626

S44400

S44700

S44800

S44660

S44635

S44735

S32803

S40977

S43940

S42035

S46800

Element

C, max
Mn, max
P, max
S, max
Si, max
Ni
Cr
Mo
Al, max
Cu, max
N, max
Ti

Cb

Composition, %
0.06
0.07
0.05
0.10
0.01A
1.00
0.51.0
1.00
0.40
0.75
0.040
0.03
0.040
0.02
0.040
0.030
0.03
0.030
0.02
0.020
1.00
0.60
1.00
0.40
0.75
E
0.50 max
3.55.5
0.75 max 0.5 max 0.50 max
17.00
11.514.0
16.00
25.027.5 25.027.0
19.00
19.50
...
0.51.0
...
0.751.50 0.751.50
0.15
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
0.2
0.20
0.04
...
...
0.015
0.040
0.20 + 4 (C
...
5 3 C min;
...
7 3 (C + N)
+ N) min;
0.75 max
but no less
1.10 max
than 0.20
min; 1.00
max
...

...

...

0.050.20

...

0.025
1.00
0.040
0.030
1.00
1.00 max
17.519.5

0.010
0.30
0.025
0.020
0.20
0.15 max
28.030.0

0.010
0.30
0.025
0.020
0.20
2.02.5
28.030.0

1.752.50
...
...
0.035
(Ti + Cb)
0.20 + 4
(C + N)
min; 0.80
max

3.54.2
...
0.15
0.020F
...

3.54.2
...
0.15
0.020F
...

...

...

...

0.030
1.00
0.040
0.030
1.00
1.03.50
25.028.0

0.030
1.00
0.040
0.030
1.00
1.00 max
28.00
30.00
3.04.0
3.54.5
3.604.20
...
...
...
...
...
...
0.040
0.035
0.045
(Ti + Cb) = (Ti + Cb) = (Ti + Cb)
0.201.00
0.20 + 4
0.20 1.00
and 6 3
(C + N)
with 6 (C
C + N)
min to
+ N) min
min
0.80 max
...

0.025
1.00
0.040
0.030
0.75
3.54.5
24.526.0

...

...

0.015D
0.03
0.03
0.08
0.030
0.5
1.50
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.020
0.040
0.040
0.045
0.040
0.005
0.015
0.015
0.030
0.030
0.50
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
3.04.0
0.301.00
...
1.02.5
0.50
28.029.0 10.5012.5017.5018.50 13.515.5 18.0020.00
1.82.5
...
...
0.020
...

...
...
...
0.030
...

...
...
...
...
0.100.60

0.21.2
...
...
...
0.300.50

...
...
...
0.030
0.070.30

0.150.50G

...

(3 3 %C +
0.30) min

...

0.100.60
(Ti + Cb) =
0.20 +4(C+N)
min;0.80 max

A
For small diameter or thin walls, or both, tubing, where many drawing passes are required, a carbon maximum of 0.015 % is necessary. Small outside diameter tubes are defined as those less than 0.500 in. [12.7
mm] in outside diameter and light wall tubes as those less than 0.049 in. [1.2 mm] in average wall thickness (0.040 in. [1 mm] in minimum wall thickness).
B
When intergranular corrosion testing is specified, the test will be Practices A 763, using samples prepared as agreed upon between the seller and the purchaser.
C
Plate version of CA6NM.
D
Carbon plus nitrogen = 0.30 max.
E
Nickel plus copper.
F
Carbon plus nitrogen = 0.025 % max.
G
Cb/(C + N) = 12 min.

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TABLE 2 Number of Tubes in a Lot Heat Treated by the
Continuous Process
Size of Tube

Size of Lot

2 in. [50.8 mm] and over in outside diameter and

0.200 in. [5.1 mm] and over in wall thickness
Less than 2 in. [50.8 mm] but over 1 in. [25.4 mm]
in outside diameter or over 1 in. [25.4 mm] in
outside diameter and under 0.200 in. [5.1 mm] in
wall thickness
1 in. [25.4 mm] or less in outside diameter

not more than 50 tubes

NOTE 3For flange and flaring requirements, the term lot applies to all
tubes prior to cutting of the same nominal size and wall thickness which
are produced from the same heat of steel. When final heat treatment is in
a batch-type furnace, a lot shall include only those tubes of the same size
and from the same heat which are heat treated in the same furnace charge.
When the final heat treatment is in a continuous furnace, the number of
tubes of the same size and from the same heat in a lot shall be determined
from the size of the tubes as prescribed in Table 2.
NOTE 4For tensile and hardness test requirements, the term lot
applies to all tubes prior to cutting, of the same nominal diameter and wall
thickness that are produced from the same heat of steel. When final heat
treatment is in a batch-type furnace, a lot shall include only those tubes of
the same size and the same heat which are heat treated in the same furnace
charge. When the final heat treatment is in a continuous furnace, a lot shall
include all tubes of the same size and heat, heat treated in the same furnace
at the same temperature, time at heat, and furnace speed.

not more than 75 tubes

not more than 125 tubes

4.1.6 Optional requirements (hydrostatic or nondestructive

electric test, Section 15),
4.1.7 Test report required (Certification Section of Specification A 450/A 450M),
4.1.8 Specification designation, and
4.1.9 Special requirements.

10. Tensile Requirements

10.1 The material shall conform to the tensile properties
prescribed in Tables 3 and 4.

5. General Requirements
5.1 Material furnished under this specification shall conform to the applicable requirements of Specification A 450/
A 450M unless otherwise provided herein.

11. Hardness Requirements

11.1 The tubes shall have a hardness number not to exceed
those prescribed in Table 5.
12. Permissible Variations in Dimensions
12.1 Variations in outside diameter, wall thickness, and
length from those specified shall not exceed the amounts
prescribed in Table 6.
12.2 The permissible variations in outside diameter given in
Table 6 are not sufficient to provide for ovality in thin-walled
tubes, as defined in the Table. In such tubes, the maximum and
minimum diameters at any cross section shall deviate from the
nominal diameter by no more than twice the permissible
variation in outside diameter given in Table 6; however, the
mean diameter at that cross section must still be within the
given permissible variation.
12.3 When the specified wall is 2 % or less of the specified
outside diameter, the method of measurement is in accordance
with the agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer (see Note 5).

6. Manufacture
6.1 The tubes shall be made by the seamless or welded
process with no filler metal added.
7. Heat Treatment
7.1 As a final heat treatment, tubes shall be reheated to a
temperature of 1200F [650C] or higher and cooled (as
appropriate for the grade) to meet the requirements of this
specification.
7.2 The martensitic grade UNS S 41500 shall be reheated to
a temperature of 950F [510C] or higher and cooled as
appropriate to meet the requirements of this specification.
8. Chemical Composition
8.1 The steel shall conform to the chemical requirements
prescribed in Table 1.

NOTE 5Very thin wall tubing may not be stiff enough for the outside
diameter to be accurately measured with a point contact test method, such
as with the use of a micrometer or caliper. When very thin walls are
specified, gono go ring gages are commonly used to measure
diameters of 112 in. [38.1 mm] or less. A0.002-in. [0.05-mm] additional
tolerance is usually added on the go ring gage to allow clearance for
sliding. On larger diameters, measurement is commonly performed with a
pi tape. Other test methods such as optical test methods may also be
considered.

9. Product Analysis
9.1 An analysis of either one billet or one length of flatrolled
stock or one tube shall be made from each heat. The chemical
composition thus determined shall conform to the requirements
specified.
9.2 The product analysis tolerance of the Chemical Requirements Table of A 480 /A 480M shall apply. The product
analysis tolerance is not applicable to the carbon content for
material with a specified maximum carbon of 0.04 % or less.
9.3 If the original test for product analysis fails, retests of
two additional billets, lengths of flat-rolled stock or tubes shall
be made. Both retests for the elements in question shall meet
the requirements of the specification; otherwise all remaining
material in the heat or lot (Note 3) shall be rejected or, at the
option of the producer, each billet or tube may be individually
tested for acceptance. Billets, lengths of flat-rolled stock or
tubes which do not meet the requirements of the specification
shall be rejected.

13. Surface Condition

13.1 All tubes shall be free of excessive mill scale, suitable
for inspection. A slight amount of oxidation will not be
considered as scale. Any special finish requirements shall be
subject to agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
14. Mechanical Tests Required
14.1 Tension TestsOne tension test shall be made on a
specimen for lots of not more than 50 tubes. Tension tests shall
be made on specimens from two tubes for lots of more than 50
tubes (Note 4).
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TABLE 3 Tensile Requirements

TABLE 4 Minimum Elongation Values

NOTE 1TP329 (S32900), formerly part of this specification, has been

transferred to /A 789M and A 790/A 790M.

Grade and UNS Designation

TP405
S40500
...
S40800
TP410
S41000
TP429, TP430, and TP430 Ti
S429000, S 43000, and S 43036
TP443
S44300
TP446-1
S44600
TP446-2
S44600
TP409
S40900
TP439
S43035
...
S41500
TPXM-27
S44627
TPXM-33
S44626
18Cr-2Mo
S44400
29-4 and 29-4-2
S44700 and S 44800
26-3-3
0S44660
25-4-4
S44635
...
S44735
28-2-3.5
S32803
S40977
S43940
S42035
TP468
S46800

Tensile
strength,
min,
ksi [MPa]

Yield
strength,
min,
ksi [MPa]

Elongation
in 2 in. or 50
mm, min, %

60 [415]

30 [205]

20

55 [380]

30 [205]

20

60 [415]

30 [215]

20

60 [415]

35 [240]

20

70 [485]

40 [275]

20

70 [485]

40 [275]

18

65 [450]

40 [275]

20

55 [380]

25 [470]

20

60 [415]

30 [205]

20

115 [795]

90 [620]

15

65 [450]

40 [275]

20

68 [470]

45 [310]

20

60 [415]

40 [275]

20

80 [550]

60 [415]

20

85 [585]

65 [450]

20

90 [620]

75 [515]

20

75 [515]

60 [415]

18

87 [600]
65 [450]
62 [430]
80 [550]
60 [415]

72
41
36
55
30

16
18
18
16
22

[500]
[280]
[250]
[380]
[205]

ElongationA in 2 in.
or 50 mm, min, %

Wall Thickness

mm

TP4461
and
S 44735

S41500

All Other
Grades

8
7.2
6.4
5.6
4.8
4
3.2
2.4
1.6
1.60.9
0.90.6
0.60.4

18
17
16
15
14
13
13
12
11
10
10
10

15
14
14
13
12
11
11
10
9
8
8
8

20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
12
11
11

in.
[0.312]
[0.281]
[0.250]
732 [0.219]
316 [0.188]
532 [0.156]
18 [0.125]
332 [0.094]
116 [0.062]
0.0620.035, excl
0.0350.022, excl
0.0220.015, incl
5 16
9 32
14

A
Calculated elongation requirements shall be rounded to the nearest whole
number.

NoteThe above table gives the computed minimum values for each 132 in. [0.8
mm] decrease in wall thickness. Where the wall thickness lies between two values
shown above, the minimum elongation value shall be determined by the following
equation:
Grade
TP4461 and S 44735
S41500
All other grades

Equation
E = 28.8t + 9.00 [E = 1.13t + 9.00]
E = 24t + 7.5
E = 32t + 10.00 [E = 1.25t + 10.00]

where:
E = elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm, %.
t = actual thickness of specimen, in.
[mm].

TABLE 5 Hardness Requirements.

NOTE 1 TP329 (S32900), formerly part of this specification, has been

transferred to A 790/A 790M and A 789/A 789M.

Grade
TP405
...
TP410
TP429, TP430, and
TP430 TI
TP443
TP446-1 and
TP446-2
TP409
TP439
...
TPXM-33 and
TPXM-27
18CR-2Mo
29-4 and 29-4-2

A
For longitudinal strip tests a deduction of 0.90 % for TP4461 and S 44735
and 1.00 % for all other grades shall be made from the basic minimum elongation
for each 132 in. [0.8 mm] decrease in wall thickness below 516 in. [8 mm]. The
following table gives the computed minimum values:

14.2 Flaring Test (for Seamless Tubes) One test shall be

made on specimens from one end of one tube from each lot
(Note 3) of finished tubes. The minimum expansion of the
inside diameter shall be 10 %. For tubes over 8 in. [203.2 mm]
in outside diameter, or tubes with wall thickness 38 in. [9.52
mm] and over, the flattening test may be performed instead of
the flaring test unless the flaring test is specified in the purchase
order.
14.3 Flange Test (for Welded Tubes) One test shall be
made on specimens from one end of one tube from each lot
(Note 3) of finished tubes. For tubes over 8 in. [203.2 mm] in
outside diameter, or tubes with wall thickness 38 in. [9.52 mm]
and over, the flattening test may be performed instead of the
flange test unless the flange test is specified in the purchase
order.

26-3-3
25-4-4
...
28-2-3.5
...
...
...
A
B

Brinell
Hardness,
max

Rockwell
Hardness,
B Scale, max

S40500
S40800
S41000
S42900, S 43000,
and S 43036
S44300
S44600

207
207
207
190

95
95
95
90

207
207

95
95

S40900
S43035A
S41500
S44626 and
S44627
S44400
S44700 and
S44800
S44660
S44635
S44735
S32803
S40977
S43940
S42035

207
190
295B
241

95
90
32
100

217
207

95
100

265
270
...
240
180
180
180

25B
27B
100
100
88
88
88

UNS Designation

Editorially corrected October 2000.

Rockwell hardness, C scale.

14.4 Hardness TestBrinell or Rockwell hardness tests

shall be made on specimens from two tubes from each lot
(Note 4).
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TABLE 6 Permissible Variations in Dimensions

Size, Outside
Diameter, in.
[mm]

Permissible Variations in Outside

Diameter,
in. [mm]

Permissible
Variations in Wall
Thickness,A %

1
2

Up to 12 [12.7], excl
12 to 112[12.7 to 38.1], excl

60.005 [0.13]
60.005 [0.13]

615
610

112 to 312[38.1 to 88.9],

excl
312 to 512[88.9 to 139.7],
excl
512 to 8 [139.7 to 203.2],
incl

60.010 [0.25]

610

Group

Permissible Variations in Cut

Length, in.B [mm]
Over

Under

Thin-Walled TubesC

[3]
18 [3]

0
0

...
less than 0.065 in. [1.6 mm]
nominal
less than 0.095 in. [2.4 mm]

18

[5]

3 16

nominal
60.015 [0.38]

610

3 16

60.030 [0.76]

610

3 16

[5]

less than 0.150 in. [3.8 mm]

[5]

nominal
less than 0.150 in. [3.8 mm]
nominal

A
When tubes as ordered require wall thicknesses 34 in. [19 mm] or over, or an inside diameter 60 % or less of the outside diameter, a wider variation in wall thickness
is required. On such sizes a variation in wall thickness of 12.5 % over or under will be permitted.
For tubes less than 12 in. [12.7 mm] in inside diameter which cannot be successfully drawn over a mandrel, the wall thickness may vary 615 % from that specified.
B
These tolerances apply to cut lengths up to and including 24 ft [7.3 m]. For lengths greater than 24 ft [7.3 m], the above over tolerances shall be increased by 18 in.
[3 mm] for each 10 ft [3 m] or fraction thereof over 24 ft, or 12 in. [13 mm], whichever is lesser.
C
Ovality provisions of 12.2 apply.

14.5 When more than one heat is involved, the tension,

flaring, flanging, and hardness test requirements shall apply to
each heat.
14.6 Reverse Flattening TestFor welded tubes, one reverse flattening test shall be made on a specimen from each
1500 ft [450 m] of finished tubing.

16. Product Marking

16.1 In addition to the marking described in Specification
A 450/A 450M, the marking shall indicate whether the tubing
is seamless or welded.
17. Keywords

15. Hydrostatic or Nondestructive Electric Test

15.1 Each tube, seamless or welded, shall be subjected to
the nondestructive electric test or the hydrostatic test. The type
of test to be used shall be at the option of the manufacturer,
unless otherwise specified in the purchase order.

17.1 ferritic stainless steel; seamless steel tube; stainless

steel tube; steel tube; welded steel tube

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
The following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the
inquiry, contract, or order.
S2.2 If Practice E 273 is employed, a 100 % volumetric
inspection of the entire length of each tube shall also be
performed using one of the non-destructive electric tests
permitted by Specification A 450/A 450M.
S2.3 The test methods described in the supplement may not
be capable of inspecting the end portions of tubes. This
condition is referred to as end effect. This portion, as determined by the manufacturer, shall be removed and discarded.
S2.4 In addition to the marking prescribed in Specification
A 450/A 450M, S2 shall be added after the grade designation.

S1. Air-Underwater Pressure Test

S1.1 When specified, the tubing shall be examined by the air
underwater pressure test.
S1.2 The tube shall be well-lighted, preferably by underwater illumination.
S1.3 Any evidence of air leakage of the pneumatic couplings shall be corrected prior to testing.
S1.4 After holding the pressure for not less than 5 s after the
surface of the water has become calm, an inspection shall be
made of the entire external surface of the tube.
S1.5 If any tube leaks during the air-underwater test, it shall
be rejected. Any leaking areas may be cut out and the tube
retested as above.
S2. Additional Testing of Welded Tubing per ASME
Request
S2.1 Each tube shall be subjected to an ultrasonic inspection
employing Practices E 273 or E 213 with the rejection criteria
referenced in Specification A 450/A 450M.
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