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Designation: A269/A269M − 15a

Standard Specification for

Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for
General Service1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A269/A269M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope* A480/A480M Specification for General Requirements for

1.1 This specification covers grades of nominal-wall- Flat-Rolled Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate,
thickness, stainless steel tubing for general corrosion-resisting Sheet, and Strip
and low- or high-temperature service, as designated in Table 1. A632 Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic
Stainless Steel Tubing (Small-Diameter) for General Ser-
1.2 The tubing sizes and thicknesses usually furnished to vice
this specification are 1⁄4 in. [6.4 mm] in inside diameter and A1016/A1016M Specification for General Requirements for
larger and 0.020 in. [0.51 mm] in nominal wall-thickness and Ferritic Alloy Steel, Austenitic Alloy Steel, and Stainless
heavier. Steel Tubes
1.3 Mechanical property requirements do not apply to E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the
tubing smaller than 1⁄8 in. [3.2 mm] in inside diameter or 0.015 Unified Numbering System (UNS)
in. [0.38 mm] in thickness. 2.2 ASME Piping Code:
NOTE 1—Additional testing requirements may apply for use in ASME ASME B31.3 Process Piping3
B31.3 applications.
2.3 Other Standard:
1.4 Optional supplementary requirements are provided and, SAE J1086 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys
when one or more of these are desired, each shall be so stated (UNS)4
in the order.
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units 3. Ordering Information
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, SI 3.1 Orders for material under this specification should
units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system include the following, as required, to describe the desired
may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be material adequately:
used independently of the other. Combining values from the 3.1.1 Quantity (feet, metres, or number of lengths),
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
3.1.2 Name of material (seamless or welded tubes),
The inch-pound units shall apply unless the “M” designation of
this specification is specified in the order. 3.1.3 Grade (Table 1),
3.1.4 Size (outside diameter and nominal wall thickness),
2. Referenced Documents 3.1.5 Length (specific or random),
3.1.6 Optional requirements (heat treatment, see Section 6;
2.1 ASTM Standards:2
hydrostatic or nondestructive electric test, see Section 10),
A262 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular
Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels 3.1.7 Test report required (see Section on Inspection of
Specification A1016/A1016M),
3.1.8 Specification designation, and
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3.1.9 Special requirements and any supplementary require-
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee ments selected.
A01.10 on Stainless and Alloy Steel Tubular Products.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2015. Published December 2015. Originally
approved in 1944. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as A269–15. DOI:
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 TABLE 1 Chemical RequirementsC %
Composition, %
Grade TP TP TP TP TP TP TP TP TP TP TP TP TP TP TP TP TP
...
201 201LN 304 304L 304LN 316 316L 316LN ... 317 321 347 348 XM-10 XM-11 XM-15 XM-19
UNS
S20100 S20153 S30400 S30403 S30453 S31600 31603 S31653 S31655 S31700 S31730 S32100 S34700 S34800 S21900 S21904 S38100 S20910
DesignationA
Carbon 0.15 0.03 0.08 0.035B 0.035B 0.08 0.035B 0.035B 0.030 0.08 0.030 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.04 0.08 0.06
Manganese 5.5– 6.4– 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 8.00– 8.00– 2.00 4.0–
7.5 7.5 10.00 10.00 6.0
Phosphorus 0.060 0.045 0.045 0.045 0.045 0.045 0.045 0.045 0.045 0.045 0.040 0.045 0.045 0.045 0.045 0.045 0.030 0.045
Sulfur 0.030 0.015 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.015 0.030 0.010 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030
Silicon 1.00 0.75 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.50– 1.00
2.50
Nickel 3.5– 4.0– 8.0– 8.0– 8.0– 10.0– 10.0– 10.0– 8.0– 11.0– 15.0– 9.0– 9.0– 9.0– 5.5– 5.5– 17.5– 11.5–
5.5 5.0 11.0 12.0 11.0 14.0 15.0 13.0 9.5 15.0 16.5 12.0 12.0 12.0 7.5 7.5 18.5 13.5
Chromium 16.0– 16.0– 18.0– 18.0– 18.0– 16.0– 16.0– 16.0– 19.5– 18.0– 17.0– 17.0– 17.0– 17.0– 19.0– 19.0– 17.0– 20.5–

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18.0 17.5 20.0 20.0 20.0 18.0 18.0 18.0 21.5 20.0 19.0 19.0 19.0 19.0 21.5 21.5 19.0 23.5
Molybdenum ... ... ... ... ... 2.00– 2.00– 2.00– 0.5– 3.0– 3.0–4.0 ... ... ... ... ... ... 1.50–
3.00 3.00 3.00 1.5 4.0 3.00
D
Titanium ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
E
Columbium ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 10 × C ... ... ... 0.10–
min 0.30
1.10
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max
Tantalum ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.10 ... ... ... ...
NitrogenF 0.25 0.10– ... ... 0.10– ... ... 0.10– 0.14– ... 0.45 ... ... ... 0.15– 0.15– ... 0.20–
0.25 0.16 0.16 0.25 0.40 0.40 0.40
Vanadium ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.10–
0.30
Copper ... 1.00 ... ... ... ... ... ... 1.00 ... 4.0–5.0 ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Others ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Co 0.20 ... ... ... ...
max
 Composition, %
Grade TP
... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
XM-29
UNS
S24000 S31254 S31266 S31725 S31726 S31727 S32053 S30600A S32654 S34565 S35045 N08367 N08925 N08926 N08904
DesignationA
Carbon 0.08 0.020 0.030 0.035 0.035 0.030 0.030 0.018 0.020 0.030 0.06– 0.030 0.020 0.020 0.020
max 0.10
Manganese 11.5– 1.00 2.00–4.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 2.0 2.0– 5.0– 1.50 2.00 1.00 2.00 2.00
14.5 4.0 7.0
Phosphorus 0.060 0.030 0.035 0.045 0.045 0.030 0.030 0.020 0.030 0.030 0.045 0.040 0.045 0.030 0.040
Sulfur. 0.030 0.015 0.020 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.010 0.020 0.005 0.010 0.015 0.030 0.030 0.010 0.030
Silicon 1.00 0.80 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.7–4.3 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 1.00
Nickel 2.3– 17.5– 21.0–24.0 13.5– 14.5– 14.5– 24.0– 14.0– 21.0– 16.0– 32.0– 23.5– 24.0–26.0 24.0– 23.0–
3.7 18.5 17.5 17.5 16.5 26.0 15.5 23.0 18.0 37.0 25.5 26.0 28.0
Chromium 17.0– 19.5– 23.0–25.0 18.0– 17.0– 17.5– 22.0– 17.0– 24.0– 23.0– 25.0– 20.0– 19.0–21.0 19.0– 19.0–
19.0 20.5 20.0 20.0 19.0 24.0 18.5 25.0 25.0 29.0 22.0 21.0 23.0
Molybdenum ... 6.0– 5.2–6.2 4.0– 4.0– 3.8– 5.0– 0.20 7.0– 4.0– 6.0– 6.0–7.0 6.0– 4.0–
6.5 5.0 5.0 4.5 6.0 max 8.0 5.0 7.0 7.0 5.0
Titanium ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.15– ... ... ... ...

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0.60
Columbium ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.10 ... ... ... ... ...
max
Tantalum ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
NitrogenF 0.20– 0.18– 0.35–0.60 0.20 0.10– 0.15– 0.17– 0.45– 0.40– ... 0.18– 0.10–0.20 0.15– 0.10
0.40 0.25 max 0.20 0.21 0.22 0.55 0.60 0.25 0.25 max
Vanadium ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
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Copper ... 0.50– 1.00–2.50 ... ... 2.8– ... 0.50 0.30– ... 0.75 0.75 0.80–1.50 0.50– 1.00–
1.00 4.0 max 0.60 max 1.50 2.00
Others ... ... W ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Al ... ... ... ...
1.50–2.50 0.15–
0.60
A
New designation established in accordance with Practice E527 and SAE J1086.
B
For small diameter or thin walls, or both, where many drawing passes are required, a carbon maximum of 0.040 % is necessary in grades TP 304L, TP 304LN, 316L and 316LN. Small outside diameter tubes are defined
as those with less than 0.500 in. [12.7 mm] in outside diameter and light walls are those less than 0.049 in. [1.2 mm] in minimum wall thickness.
C
Maximum, unless otherwise indicated. Where ellipses (. . .) appear in this table, there are no requirements and analysis for the element need not be determined or reported.
D
Grade TP 321 shall have a titanium content of not less than five times the sum of the carbon and nitrogen content and not more than 0.70 %.
E
Grade TP 348 shall have a columbium plus tantalum content of not less than ten times the carbon content and not more than 1.10 %.
F
The method of analysis for nitrogen shall be a matter of agreement between the purchaser and manufacturer.
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4. General Requirements TABLE 2 Heat Treatment and Hardness Requirements
Austenitizing
4.1 Material furnished under this specification shall con- Grade UNS Number Temperature, min or Hardness, max
form to the applicable requirements of the current edition of range °F [°C]
Specification A1016/A1016M, unless otherwise provided TP201 S20100 1900 [1040] 220 HBW/230 HV
or 96 HRB
herein. TP201LN S20153 1900 [1040] 250 HBW/263 HV
or 100 HRB
5. Manufacture TP304 S30400 1900 [1040] 192 HBW/200 HV
or 90 HRB
5.1 The tubes shall be made by the seamless or welded TP304L S30403 1900 [1040] 192 HBW/200 HV
process. or 90 HRB
TP304LN S30453 1900 [1040] 192 HBW/200 HV
5.2 At the manufacturer’s option, tubing may be furnished or 90 HRB
either hot finished or cold finished. TP316 S31600 1900 [1040] 192 HBW/200 HV
or 90 HRB
TP316L S31603 1900 [1040] 192 HBW/200 HV
6. Heat Treatment or 90 HRB
TP316N S31653 1900 [1040] 192 HBW/200 HV
6.1 All material shall be furnished in the solution heat- or 90 HRB
treated condition. Except as provided in 6.2, the heat-treatment ... S31655 1900 [1040] 256 HBW
procedure shall consist of heating the material to a minimum or 100 HRB
TP317 S31700 1900 [1040] 192 HBW/200 HV
temperature or temperature range as specified for the grade in or 90 HRB
Table 2, followed by quenching in water or rapidly cooling by ... S31730 1900 [1040] 192 HBW/200 HV
other means. Alternatively, for seamless tubes, immediately or 90 HRB
TP321 S32100 1900 [1040] 192 HBW/200 HV
following hot forming while the temperature of the tubes is not or 90 HRB
less than the specified minimum solution treatment TP347 S34700 1900 [1040] 192 HBW/200 HV
temperature, tubes may be individually quenched in water or or 90 HRB
TP348 S34800 1900 [1040] 192 HBW/200 HV
rapidly cooled by other means. or 90 HRB
TPXM-10 S21900 1900 [1040] 269 HBW/285 HV
6.2 Controlled structural or special service characteristics or 25 HRC
shall be specified as a guide for the most suitable heat TPXM-11 S21904 1900 [1040] 269 HBW/285 HV
treatment. If the final heat treatment is at a temperature under or 25 HRC
TPXM-15 S38100 1900 [1040] 192 HBW/200 HV
1900 °F [1040 °C] and is so specified on the order, each tube or 90 HRB
shall be stenciled with the final heat treatment temperature in TPXM-19 S20910 1900 [1040] 269 HBW/25 HV
degrees Fahrenheit [degrees Celsius] after the suffix “HT”. or 25 HRC
TPXM-29 S24000 1900 [1040] 265 HBW/270 HV
6.3 A solution annealing temperature above 1950 °F [1065 or 100 HRB
... SS31254 2100 [1150] 220 HBW/230 HV
°C] may impair the resistance to intergranular corrosion after or 96 HRB
subsequent exposure to sensitizing conditions in TP321, ... S31266 2100 [1150] 250 HBW/263 HV
TP347, and TP348. When specified by the purchaser, a lower or 100 HRB
... S31725 1900 [1040] 192 HBW/200 HV
temperature stabilization or re-solution anneal shall be used or 90 HRB
subsequent to the initial high temperature solution anneal (see ... S31726 1900 [1040] 192 HBW/200 HV
Supplementary Requirement S3). or 90 HRB
... S31727 1975–2155 192 HBW/200 HV
[1080–1180] or 90 HRB
7. Chemical Composition ... S32053 1975–2155 192 HBW/200 HV
[1080–1180] or 90 HRB
7.1 The steel shall conform to the requirements as to ... S30600 1900 [1040] 192 HBW/200 HV
chemical composition as prescribed in Table 1. or 90 HRB
... S32654 2100 [1150] 250 HB/263 HV
8. Product Analysis or 100 HRB
... S34565 2050–2140 265 HBW/270 HV
8.1 An analysis of either one billet or one length of [1120–1070] or 100 HRB
... S35045 2000 [1095] 192 HBW/200 HV
flat-rolled stock or one tube shall be made from each heat. The or 90 HRB
chemical composition thus determined shall conform to the ... N08367 2025 [1110] 265 HBW/270 HV
requirements specified. or 100 HRB
... N08925 2010–2100 217 HBW
8.2 A product analysis tolerance of Table number A1.1 in [1100–1150] or 95 HRB
Specification A480/A480M shall apply. The product analysis ... N08926 2010 [1100] 265 HBW/270 HV
or 100 HRB
tolerance is not applicable to the carbon content for material ... N08904 2000 [1100] 192 HBW/200 HV
with a specified maximum carbon of 0.04 % or less. or 90 HRB

8.3 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 may be individually tested for acceptance. Billets, lengths of
material in the heat or lot shall be rejected or, at the option of flat-rolled stock, or tubes which do not meet the requirements
the producer, each billet, length of flat-rolled stock, or tube of the specification shall be rejected.

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9. Mechanical Tests Required 10. Hydrostatic or Nondestructive Electric Test
9.1 Flaring Test (Seamless Tubes)—One test shall be made 10.1 Each tube shall be subjected to the nondestructive
on specimens from one end of one tube from each lot of electric test or the hydrostatic test. The type of test to be used
finished tubes. shall be at the option of the manufacturer, unless otherwise
specified in the purchase order.
9.2 Flange Test (Welded Tubes)—One test shall be made on
specimens from one end of one tube from each lot of finished 11. Hardness Requirements
tubes.
11.1 Tubes shall have a hardness number not exceeding the
9.3 For both the flaring test and the flange test, the term lot values shown for the grade in Table 2.
applies to all tubes prior to cutting to length of the same
nominal size and wall thickness that are produced from the 11.2 For tubing less than 0.065 in. [1.65 mm] in wall
same heat of steel. When final heat treatment is in a batch-type thickness, it is permissible to use the Rockwell superficial
furnace, a heat-treatment lot shall include only those tubes of hardness test or the Vickers hardness test. When the Vickers
the same size and from the same heat that are heat treated in the test is used, the values of Table 2 will apply. The superficial
same furnace charge. When the final heat treatment is in a hardness number for Grade TPXM-29 and S20153 tubes shall
continuous furnace or when the heat-treated condition is not exceed 80 on the 30 T scale or 92 on the 15 T scale. The
obtained directly by quenching after hot forming, the number hardness number for Grades TPXM-10, TPXM-11, and
of tubes of the same size and from the same heat in a TPXM-19 tubes shall not exceed 46 on the 30 N scale or 73 on
heat-treatment lot shall be determined from the size of the the 15 N scale. The hardness number for S20100 and S31254
tubes as prescribed in Table 3. shall not exceed 79 on the 30 T scale or 91 on the 15 T scale.
Tubes made from all other grades shall not exceed 74 on the
9.4 Hardness Test—Brinell or Rockwell hardness determi- 30 T scale or 88 on the 15 T scale. The hardness for S31655
nation shall be made on specimens from two tubes from each shall not exceed 81 on the 30 T scale or 92 on the 15 T scale.
lot. The term lot applies to all tubes prior to cutting, of the same Tubes made from all other grades shall not exceed 74 on the 30
nominal diameter and wall thickness that are produced from T scale or 88 on the 15 T scale.
the same heat of steel. When final heat treatment is in a
batch-type furnace, a lot shall include only those tubes of the 11.3 The hardness test shall not be required on tubes smaller
same size and the same heat which are heat treated in the same than 1⁄4 in. [6.4 mm] in inside diameter or tubes having a wall
furnace charge. When the final heat treatment is in a continuous thickness thinner than 0.020 in. [0.51 mm]. Smaller or thinner
furnace or when the heat-treated condition is obtained directly tubes should be tension tested only, in accordance with
by quenching after hot forming, a lot shall include all tubes of Specification A632.
the same size and heat, heat treated in the same furnace at the
12. Permissible Variations in Dimensions
same temperature, time at heat, and furnace speed, or all tubes
of the same size and heat, hot formed and quenched in the same 12.1 Variations in outside diameter, wall thickness, and
production run. length, from those specified, shall not exceed the amounts
prescribed in Table 4.
9.5 When more than one heat is involved, the flaring,
flanging, and hardness test requirements shall apply to each 12.2 The permissible variations in outside diameter given in
heat. Table 4 are not sufficient to provide for ovality in thin-walled
tubes, as defined in the Table. In such tubes, the maximum and
9.6 Reverse Flattening Test—For welded tubes, one reverse minimum diameters at any cross section shall deviate from the
flattening test shall be made on a specimen from each 1500 ft nominal diameter by no more than twice the permissible
[460 m] of finished tubing. Coiled tubing greater than 1500 ft variation in outside diameter given in Table 4; however, the
[450 m] in length shall be sampled at both ends. A coil must be mean diameter at that cross section must still be within the
continuous without any circumferential butt welds. given permissible variation.

13. Surface Condition

13.1 The tubes shall be pickled free of scale. When bright
TABLE 3 Number of Tubes in a Lot Heat Treated by the
Continuous Process or by Direct Quench After Hot Forming annealing is used, pickling is not necessary.
Size of Tube Size of Lot
14. Product Marking
2 in. [50 mm] and over in outside diameter not more than 50 14.1 In addition to the marking prescribed in Specification
and 0.200 in.[5.08 mm] and over tubes
in wall thickness
A1016/A1016M, the marking shall include whether the tubing
Less than 2 in. [50 mm] but over not more than 75 is seamless or welded and the final heat-treatment temperature
1 in. [25 mm] in outside diameter tubes in degrees Fahrenheit [degrees Celsius] after the suffix “HT” if
or over 1 in. [25 mm] in outside
diameter and under 0.200 in. [5.08 mm]
the final heat treatment temperature is under 1900°F [1040°C].
in wall thickness 14.2 When the Nondestructive Electric Test is performed,
1 in. [25 mm] or less in outside diameter not more than 125
tubes each length of tubing shall be marked with the letters “NDE,”
and the certification, when required, shall also indicate this test.

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TABLE 4 Permissible Variations in Dimensions
Permissible Variations in
Permissible Permissible
Cut
Size, Outside Variations in Variations in Thin Walled TubesC
Group Length,
Diameter, in. [mm] Outside Diameter, Wall
in. [mm]B
in. (mm) Thickness,A
% Over Under
1 Up to 1⁄2 [13] ±0.005 [0.13] ±15 ⁄ [3.2]
18 0 ...
2 1⁄2 to 11⁄2 ±0.005 [0.13] ±10 1⁄8 [3.2] 0 less than 0.065 in. [1.65 mm] nominal
[13 to 38], excl
3 11⁄2 to 31⁄2 ±0.010 [0.25] ±10 ⁄
3 16 [4.8] 0 less than 0.095 in. [2.41 mm] nominal
[38 to 89], excl
4 31⁄2 to 51⁄2 ±0.015 [0.38] ±10 ⁄
3 16 [4.8] 0 less than 0.150 in. [3.81 mm] nominal
[89 to 140], excl
5 51⁄2 to 8 ±0.030 [0.76] ±10 ⁄
3 16 [4.8] 0 less than 0.150 in. [3.81 mm] nominal
[140 to 203], excl
6 8 to 12 ±0.040 [1.01] ±10 ⁄
3 16 [4.8] 0 less than 0.200 in. [5.08 mm] nominal
[203 to 305], excl
7 12 to 14 ±0.050 [1.26] ±10 ⁄
3 16 [4.8] 0 less than 0.220 in. [5.59 mm] nominal
[305 to 356], excl
A
When tubes as ordered require wall thicknesses 3⁄4 in. [19.0 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 1⁄2 in. [12.7 mm] in inside diameter which cannot be successfully drawn over a mandrel, the wall thickness may vary ±15 % 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 1⁄8 in. [3
mm] for each 10 ft [3 m] or fraction thereof over 24 ft [7.3 m], or 1⁄2 in. [13 mm], whichever is lesser.
C
Ovality provisions of 12.2 apply.

15. Keywords
15.1 austenitic 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.

S1. Stress-Relieved Annealed Tubes S3. Stabilizing Heat Treatment

S1.1 For use in certain corrosives, particularly chlorides S3.1 Subsequent to the solution anneal required in Section
where stress corrosion may occur, tubes in Grades TP304L, 6, Grades TP321, TP347, and TP348 shall be given a stabili-
TP316L, TP321, TP347, and TP348 may be specified in the zation heat treatment at a temperature lower than that used for
stress-relieved-annealed condition. the initial solution annealing heat treatment. The temperature
S1.2 When stress-relieved tubes are specified, tubes shall be of stabilization heat treatment shall be at a temperature as
given a heat treatment at 1550 to 1650 °F [845 to 900 °C] after agreed upon between the purchaser and vendor.
roll straightening. Cooling from this temperature range may be
S4. Intergranular Corrosion Test
either in air or by slow cooling. No mechanical straightening is
permitted after the stress-relief treatment. S4.1 When specified, material shall pass intergranular cor-
S1.3 Straightness of the tubes and additional details of this rosion tests conducted by the manufacturer in accordance with
supplementary requirement shall be agreed upon between the Practices A262, Practice E.
manufacturer and purchaser. S4.2 A stabilization heat treatment in accordance with
Supplementary Requirement S3 may be necessary and is
S2. Pneumatic Test permitted in order to meet this requirement for the grades
containing titanium or columbium.
S2.1 The tubing shall be examined by a pneumatic test NOTE S4.1—Practice E requires testing on the sensitized condition for
(either air under water or pneumatic leak test) in accordance low carbon or stabilized grades, and on the as-shipped condition for other
with Specification A1016/A1016M. grades.

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A269–15, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved December 1, 2015)

(1) Revised heat treatment parameters for UNS 32053 in Table (3) Added UNS S31266 to Table 1 and Table 2.
2.
(2) Revised maximum hardness values for UNS 32654 in Table
2.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A269–14ɛ1, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved September 1, 2015)

(1) Added grade UNS S31655 to Table 1, Table 2, and the

appropriate superficial hardness maximums to Section 11.

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