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Designation: B620 − 03 (Reapproved 2018)

Standard Specification for

Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy (UNS N08320)
Plate, Sheet, and Strip1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B620; 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.

1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents

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1.1 This specification covers rolled nickel-iron-chromium- 2.1 ASTM Standards:4
molybdenum alloy (UNS N08320)3 plate, sheet, and strip, for B906 Specification for General Requirements for Flat-
use in general corrosive service. Rolled Nickel and Nickel Alloys Plate, Sheet, and Strip
1.2 The following products are covered under this specifi- E140 Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals Relationship
cation: Among Brinell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Rockwell
1.2.1 Sheet and Strip—Hot or cold rolled, solution annealed, Hardness, Superficial Hardness, Knoop Hardness, Sclero-
and descaled unless solution anneal is performed in an atmo- scope Hardness, and Leeb Hardness
sphere yielding a bright finish. 3. Terminology
1.2.2 Plate—Hot rolled, solution annealed, and descaled.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded 3.1.1 plate, n—material 3⁄16 in. (4.76 mm) and over in
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical thickness.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard. 3.1.2 sheet and strip, n—material under 3⁄16 in. (4.76 mm) in
thickness.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 4. General Requirements
responsibility of the user of this standard to become familiar 4.1 Material furnished under this specification shall con-
with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate form to the applicable requirements of Specification B906
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product/material as provided unless otherwise provided herein.
by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety, health,
and environmental practices, and determine the applicability 5. Ordering Information
of regulatory limitations prior to use. 5.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor- requirements that are necessary for the safe and satisfactory
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- performance of material ordered under this specification.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the Examples of such requirements include, but are not limited to,
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- the following:
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical 5.1.1 Dimensions—Thickness (in decimals of an inch),
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. width, and length (inch or fraction of an inch).
5.1.2 Certification—State if certification or a report of test
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results is required (Specification B906, Section 21).
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
5.1.3 Optional Requirement:
B02.07 on Refined Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys. 5.1.3.1 Plate—State how plate is to be cut (Specification
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2018. Published November 2018. Originally B906, Table A2.3).
approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as B620 – 03 (2013).
DOI: 10.1520/B0620-03R18.
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi- For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
cation SB-620 in Section II of that Code. contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Designation established in accordance with ASTM E527 and SAE J1086, Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Recommended Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS). the ASTM website.

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5.1.4 Purchase Inspection—State which tests or inspections TABLE 2 Mechanical Property Requirements
are to be witnessed (Specification B906, Section 18). Tensile Yield Strength
Elongation in 2
Rockwell
5.1.5 Samples for Product (Check) Analysis—State whether in.
Strength min, (0.2 % Offset) Hardness,B
(50.8 mm) or max
samples should be furnished (Specification B906, Section psi (MPa) min, psi (MPa) A
4D min, %
7.2.2). 75 000 (517) 28 000 (193) 35 95 HRB
A
D refers to the diameter of the tension specimen.
6. Chemical Composition B
Hardness values are shown for information purposes only and are not to be used
as a basis for rejection or acceptance. For approximate hardness conversions, see
6.1 The material shall conform to the composition limits Hardness Conversion Tables E140.
specified in Table 1.
6.2 If a product (check) analysis is made by the purchaser,
the material shall conform to the requirements specified in
Table 1 and Specification B906.
8.4 Straightness:
7. Mechanical Properties and Other Requirements 8.4.1 The edgewise curvature (depth of cord) of flat sheet,
7.1 Tensile Properties—The material shall conform to the strip, and plate shall not exceed 0.05 in. multiplied by the
room temperature tensile properties prescribed in Table 2. length in feet or 0.04 mm multiplied by the length in centime-
tres.
7.2 Hardness—The hardness values given in Table 2 are 8.4.2 Straightness for coiled strip is subject to agreement
informative only. between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
8. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations 8.5 Squareness (Sheet)—For sheets of all thicknesses and
8.1 Weight—The material covered by this specification shall widths of 6 in. (152.4 mm) or more, the angle between adjacent
be assumed to weigh 0.291 lb/in.3 (8.05 g/cm3). sides shall be 90 6 0.15 deg (1⁄16 in./24 in. or 2.6 mm/m).
8.2 Thickness: 8.6 Flatness—Plate, sheet, and strip shall be commercially
8.2.1 Sheet and Strip—The thickness shall be measured flat.
with the micrometer spindle 3⁄8 in. (9.525 mm) or more from 8.7 Edges:
any edge for material 1 in. (25.4 mm) or over in width and at 8.7.1 Plate shall have sheared or abrasive cut or plasma-
any place on material under 1 in. in width. torch-cut edges as specified.
8.3 Length: 8.7.2 Sheet and strip shall have sheared or slit edges.
8.3.1 Sheet and Strip: Sheet and strip may be ordered to cut
lengths, in which case a variation of 1⁄8 in. (3.175 mm) over the 9. Product Marking
specified length shall be permitted with a zero minus tolerance. 9.1 Each plate, sheet, or strip shall be marked on one face
with the specification number, alloy, heat number, manufactur-
TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements er’s identification, and size. The markings shall have no
Element Composition Limits, % deleterious effect on the material or its performance and shall
Nickel 25.0–27.0 be sufficiently stable to withstand normal handling.
Iron remainderA
Chromium 21.0–23.0 9.2 Each bundle or shipping container shall be marked with
Molybdenum 4.0–6.0 the name of the material; this specification number; alloy; the
Manganese, max 2.5 size; gross, tare, and net weight; consignor and consignee
Carbon, max 0.05
Titanium, min 4 × carbon address; contract or order number; and such other information
Silicon, max 1.00 as may be defined in the contract or order.
Phosphorus, max 0.04
Sulfur, max 0.03
A
10. Keywords
See Specification B906.
10.1 plate; sheet; strip; N08320

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APPENDIX

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. HEAT TREATMENT

X1.1 Proper heat treatment during or subsequent to fabrica-

tion is necessary for optimum performance, and the manufac-
turer shall be consulted for details.

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