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Standard Specification for

Low-Carbon Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum, Low-Carbon
Nickel-Molybdenum-Chromium, Low-Carbon Nickel-
Molybdenum-Chromium-Tantalum, Low-Carbon Nickel-
Chromium-Molybdenum-Copper, and Low-Carbon Nickel-
Chromium-Molybdenum-Tungsten Alloy Rod1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B574; 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* responsibility of the user of this standard to become familiar

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1.1 This specification covers rod of low-carbon nickel- with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate
chromium-molybdenum alloys (UNS N10276, N06022, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product/material as provided
N06035, N06044, N06455, N06058, and N06059), low-carbon by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety, health,
nickel-molybdenum-chromium (USN N10362), low-carbon and environmental practices, and determine the applicability
nickel-molybdenum-chromium-tantalum (UNS N06210), low- of regulatory limitations prior to use.
carbon nickel-chromium-molybdenum-copper alloy (UNS 1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
N06200), and low-carbon nickel-chromium-molybdenum- dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
tungsten (UNS N06686) as shown in Table 1, for use in general ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
corrosive service. Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.2 The following products are covered under this specifi- Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
cation:
1.2.1 Rods 5⁄16 to 3⁄4 in. (7.94 to 19.05 mm), exclusive, in 2. Referenced Documents
diameter, hot or cold finished, solution annealed and pickled, or
mechanically descaled. 2.1 ASTM Standards:3
1.2.2 Rods 3⁄4 to 31⁄2 in. (19.05 to 88.9 mm), inclusive, in B880 Specification for General Requirements for Chemical
diameter, hot or cold finished, solution annealed, ground or Check Analysis Limits for Nickel, Nickel Alloys and
turned. Cobalt Alloys
1.2.3 Rods 1⁄4 to 3 1⁄2 in. (6.35 to 88.9 mm), inclusive, in E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-
diameter, solution annealed, cold finished, as cold finished, terials
ground or turned (N06059 and N06686 only, see Table 2 and E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Table 3). Determine Conformance with Specifications
E55 Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only Unified Numbering System (UNS)
and are not considered standard. E1473 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel, Co-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the balt and High-Temperature Alloys
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Terminology
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
B02.07 on Refined Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2018. Published December 2018. Originally
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10.1520/B0574-18. contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi- Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
cation SB-574 in Section II of that Code. the ASTM website.

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard

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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Composition Limits, %
Element Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy
N06035 N06044 N10276 N06022 N06455 N06059 N06058 N06200 N10362 N06210 N06686
Molybdenum 7.60–9.00 0.80-1.20 15.0–17.0 12.5–14.5 14.0–17.0 15.0–16.5 18.5–21.0 15.0–17.0 21.5-23.0 18.0–20.0 15.0-17.0
Chromium 32.25–34.25 43.5-45.3 14.5–16.5 20.0–22.5 14.0–18.0 22.0–24.0 20.0- 23.0 22.0–24.0 13.8-15.6 18.0–20.0 19.0-23.0
Iron 2.00 max 0.3 max 4.0–7.0 2.0–6.0 3.0 max 1.5, max 1.5, max 3.0 max 1.25 max 1.0 max 5.0 max
Tungsten 0.60 max ... 3.0–4.5 2.5–3.5 ... ... 0.3 max ... ... ... 3.0-4.4
Cobalt, max 1.00 ... 2.5 2.5 2.0 0.3 0.3 max 2.0 max ... 1.0 ...
Carbon, max 0.050 0.02 0.010 0.015 0.015 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.015 0.010

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Silicon, max 0.60 0.20 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.10 0.10 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08

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Manganese, max 0.50 0.07-0.30 1.0 0.50 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.60 0.5 0.75
Vanadium, max 0.20 ... 0.35 0.35 ... ... ... ... ... 0.35 ...
Phosphorus, max 0.030 0.020 0.04 0.02 0.04 0.015 0.015 0.025 0.025 0.02 0.04
Sulfur, max 0.015 0.020 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.02 0.02
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Titanium ... 0.10-0.30 ... ... 0.7 max ... ... ... ... ... 0.02-0.25
Nickel remainderA Bal remainderA remainderA remainderA Bal Bal remainderA remainderA remainderA remainderA

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Aluminum 0.40 max 0.30 max ... ... ... 0.1–0.4 0.40 max 0.50 max 0.50 max ... ...
Copper 0.30 max ... ... ... ... 0.50 max 0.50 max 1.3–1.9 ... ... ...
Tantalum ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1.5–2.2 ...
Nitrogen ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.02–0.15 ... ... ... ...
A
See 12.1.1.
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TABLE 2 Permissible Variations in Diameter and Out-of-Roundness of As Cold Finished Rods
Permissible Variations, in. (mm)
Specified Diameter, in. (mm) Diameter
Out of Roundness, max
+ −
⁄ –7⁄16 (6.35–11.11), incl
14 0.012 (0.30) 0.012 (0.30) 0.018 (0.46)
Over 7⁄16 –5⁄8 (11.11–15.87), incl 0.014 (0.36) 0.014 (0.36) 0.020 (0.51)
Over 5⁄8 –3⁄4 (15.87–19.05), excl 0.016 (0.41) 0.016 (0.41) 0.024 (0.61)
3⁄4 –31⁄2 (19.05–88.9), incl 0.010 (0.25) 0.010 (0.25) 0.010 (0.25)

TABLE 3 Mechanical Property Requirements for As Cold Finished Rods

Elongation in 2 in.
Yield Strength (0.2 % Offset), min, psi
Alloy Grade Tensile Strength, min, psi (MPa) (50.8 mm) or 4DA
(MPa) min, %
N06059 1 120 (827) 85 (586) 20
2 135 (931) 125 (862) 20
3 160 (1103) 150 (1034) 15
N06686 1 120 (827) 85 (586) 20
2 135 (931) 125 (862) 20
3 160 (1103) 150 (1034) 20
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D refers to the diameter of the tension specimen.

TABLE 4 Permissible Variations in Diameter and Out-of-Roundness of Hot or Cold Finished, Solution Annealed Rods
Permissible Variations, in. (mm)
Specified Diameter, in. (mm) Diameter
Out of Roundness, max
+ −
5⁄16 Hot-Finished, Annealed, and Descaled Rods

5⁄16 –7⁄16 (7.94–11.11), incl 0.012 (0.30) 0.012 (0.30) 0.018 (0.46)
Over 7⁄16 –5⁄8 (11.11–15.87), incl 0.014 (0.36) 0.014 (0.36) 0.020 (0.51)
Over 5⁄8 –3⁄4 (15.87–19.05), excl 0.016 (0.41) 0.016 (0.41) 0.024 (0.61)
Hot-Finished, Annealed, and Ground or Turned Rods
⁄ –31⁄2 (19.05–88.9), incl
34 0.010 (0.25) 0 0.008 (0.20)

TABLE 5 Mechanical Property Requirements for Hot or Cold Finished, Solution Annealed Rods
Elongation in 2 in.
Yield Strength (0.2 % Offset), min, psi
Alloy Tensile Strength, min, psi (MPa) (50.8 mm) or 4DA
(MPa) min, %
N10276 100 000 (690) 41 000 (283) 40
N06022 100 000 (690) 45 000 (310) 45
N06035 85 000 (586) 35 000 (241) 30
N06044 100 000 (690) 41 000 (280) 30
N06455 100 000 (690) 40 000 (276) 40
N06058 110 000 (760) 52 000 (360) 40
N06059 100 000 (690) 45 000 (310) 45
N06200 100 000 (690) 45 000 (310) 45
N10362 105 000 (725) 45 000 (310) 40
N06686 100 000 (690) 45 000 (310) 45
N06210 100 000 (690) 45 000 (310) 45
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D refers to the diameter of the tension specimen.

3.1.1 rod, n—a product of round solid section furnished in 4.1.3 Certification—State if certification or a report of test
straight lengths. results is required (Section 15).
4.1.4 Purchaser Inspection—State which tests or inspec-
4. Ordering Information tions are to be witnessed (Section 13).
4.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all 4.1.5 Samples for Product (Check) Analysis—State whether
requirements that are necessary for material ordered under this samples should be furnished (9.2.2).
specification. Examples of such requirements include, but are
not limited to the following: 5. Chemical Composition
4.1.1 Alloy—Table 1.
4.1.2 Dimensions—Nominal diameter and length. The 5.1 The material shall conform to the composition limits
shortest usable multiple length should be specified (Table 4). specified in Table 1.

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5.2 If a product (check) analysis is made by the purchaser, Alloy Density
the material shall conform to the product (check) analysis lb/in.3 g/cm3
N10276 0.321 8.87
variations per Specification B880. N06022 0.314 8.69
N06035 0.296 8.18
6. Mechanical Properties and Other Requirements N06044 0.287 7.97
N06455 0.312 8.64
6.1 The mechanical properties of the material at room N06058 0.318 8.80
N06059 0.311 8.60
temperature shall conform to those shown in Table 3 and Table N06200 0.307 8.50
5. N10362 0.319 8.83
N06686 0.315 8.73
N06210 0.316 8.76
7. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
7.7 Straightness—The maximum curvature (depth of chord)
7.1 Diameter—The permissible variations from the speci- shall not exceed 0.050 in. multiplied by the length of the chord
fied diameter shall be as prescribed in Table 2 and Table 4. in feet (0.04 mm multiplied by the length in centimetres).
7.2 Out of Roundness—The permissible variation in round-
ness shall be as prescribed in Table 2 and Table 4. 8. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
7.3 Machining Allowances—When the surfaces of finished 8.1 The material shall be uniform in quality and condition,
material are to be machined, the following allowances are smooth, and free of injurious imperfections.
suggested for normal machining operations.
7.3.1 As-finished (Annealed and Descaled)—For diameters 9. Sampling
of 5⁄16 to 11⁄16 in. (7.94 to 17.46 mm) inclusive, an allowance of 9.1 Lots for Chemical Analysis and Mechanical Testing:
1⁄16 in. (1.59 mm) on the diameter should be made for finish
9.1.1 A lot for chemical analysis shall consist of one heat.
machining.
9.1.2 A lot of bar for mechanical testing shall be defined as
7.4 Length: the material from one heat in the same condition and specified
7.4.1 Unless multiple, nominal, or cut lengths are specified, diameter.
random mill lengths shall be furnished. 9.2 Sampling for Chemical Analysis:
7.4.2 The permissible variations in length of multiple, 9.2.1 A representative sample shall be obtained from each
nominal, or cut length rod shall be as prescribed in Table 6. heat during pouring or subsequent processing.
Where rods are ordered in multiple lengths, a 1⁄4-in. (6.35-mm) 9.2.2 Product (check) analysis shall be wholly the respon-
length addition shall be allowed for each uncut multiple length. sibility of the purchaser.
7.5 Ends: 9.3 Sampling for Mechanical Testing—A representative
7.5.1 Rods ordered to random or nominal lengths shall be sample shall be taken from each lot of finished material.
furnished with either cropped or sawed ends.
7.5.2 Rods ordered to cut lengths shall be furnished with 10. Number of Tests and Retests
square sawcut or machined ends.
10.1 Chemical Analysis—One test per heat.
7.6 Weight—For calculations of mass or weight, the follow-
ing densities shall be used: 10.2 Tension Tests—One test per lot.
10.3 Retests—If the specimen used in the mechanical test of
any lot fails to meet the specified requirements, two additional
specimens shall be taken from different sample pieces and
TABLE 6 Permissible Variations in Length of Rods tested. The results of the tests on both of these specimens shall
Random mill lengths 2 to 12 ft (610 to 3660 mm) long with not more meet the specified requirements.
than 25 weight % under 4 ft (1.22 m).
Multiple lengths Furnished in multiples of a specified unit length, within
the length limits indicated above. For
11. Specimen Preparation
each multiple, an allowance of 1⁄4 in. (6.35
mm) shall be made for cutting, unless
11.1 Tension test specimens shall be taken from material
otherwise specified. At the manufacturer’s after final heat-treatment and tested in the direction of fabri-
option, individual specified unit lengths may be cation.
furnished.
Nominal lengths Specified nominal lengths having a range of not 11.2 Tension test specimens shall be any of the standard or
less than 2 ft (610 mm) with no short lengths
allowed.
subsized specimens shown in Test Methods E8/E8M.
Cut lengths A specified length to which all rods shall be cut 11.3 In the event of disagreement, the referee specimen
with a permissible variation of ±1⁄8 in. (3.17
mm) − 0. shall be the largest possible round specimen shown in Test
Methods E8/E8M.

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12. Test Methods to the producer or supplier promptly and in writing. In case of
12.1 The chemical composition and mechanical properties dissatisfaction with the results of the test, the producer or
of the material as enumerated in this specification shall be supplier may make claim for a rehearing.
determined, in case of disagreement, in accordance with the
following ASTM methods: 15. Certification
12.1.1 Chemical Analysis—Test Methods E1473, For ele-
15.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, a
ments not covered by Test Methods E1473, the referee method
manufacturer’s certification shall be furnished to the purchaser
shall be as agreed upon between the manufacturer and the
stating that material has been manufactured, tested, and in-
purchaser. The nickel composition shall be determined arith-
metically by difference. spected in accordance with this specification, and that the test
12.1.2 Tension Test—Test Methods E8/E8M. results on representative samples meet specification require-
12.1.3 Method of Sampling—Practice E55. ments. When specified in the purchase order or contract, a
12.1.4 Determining Significant Places—Practice E29. report of the test results shall be furnished.
12.2 For purposes of determining compliance with the
16. Product Marking
limits in this specification, an observed value or a calculated
value shall be rounded in accordance with the rounding method 16.1 Each piece of material 1⁄2 in. (12.7 mm) and over in
of Practice E29: diameter shall be marked with the specification number, alloy,
Requirements Rounded Unit for Observed or heat number, manufacturer’s identification, and size. The
Calculated Value markings shall have no deleterious effect on the material or its
Chemical composition and nearest unit in the last right-hand place of performance and shall be sufficiently stable to withstand
tolerances figures of the specified limit normal handling.
Tensile strength and yield nearest 1000 psi (7 MPa)
strength 16.2 Each bundle or shipping container shall be marked
Elongation nearest 1 %
with the name of the material; this specification number; alloy;
13. Inspection the size; gross, tare and net weight; consignor and consignee
13.1 Inspection of the material shall be made as agreed upon address; contract or order number; and such other information
by the manufacturer and the purchaser as part of the purchase as may be defined in the contract or order.
contract.
14. Rejection and Rehearing 17. Keywords
14.1 Material that fails to conform to the requirements of 17.1 N06022; N06035; N06044; N06058; N06059;
this specification may be rejected. Rejection should be reported N06200; N06210; N06455; N06686; N10276; N10362; rod

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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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee B02 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (B574–17)
that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved November 1, 2018.)

(1) Reduce yield strength in Mechanical Properties Table 5

from 45 000 ksi (310 MPa) to 41 000 (280) for N06044.

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