Designation: B 446 – 00e1 An American National Standard

Standard Specification for

Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Columbium Alloy (UNS
N06625) and Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Silicon Alloy
(UNS N06219)* Rod and Bar1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 446; 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.

e1 NOTE—Sections 1.1.2 and 4.1.5.1, and footnote A in Table 1 were editorially altered in January 2001.

TABLE 1 Conditions for Hot-Worked Rod and Bar and Cold- cantly, depending on working history and temperatures.
Worked RodA
1.1.2 Alloy UNS N06219 is supplied in solution annealed
Tensile Yield Elongation
Diameter or Distance
Strength Strength in 2 in. or
condition only.
Between Parallel 1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
min, ksi (0.2 % offset), 50 mm or
Surfaces, in. (mm)
(MPa) min, ksi (MPa) 4D, min, % as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
UNS N06625 Grade 1 (Annealed)B
Up to 4 (102), incl 120 60 30
information only.
Over 4 (102) to 10 (254), 110 50 25 1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
incl test methods portion, Section 12, of this specification: This
UNS N06625Grade 2 (Solution Annealed)C
All sizes 100 40 30 standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
UNS N06219 All (Solution Annealed) if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
All sizes 96 (600) 39 (270) 50 of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
A
Forging quality is furnished to chemical requirements and surface inspection practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
only. No tensile properties are required. Forging stock is typically supplied in the
hot worked condition, (see X1.1.5).
tions prior to use.
B
Annealed 1600°F (871°C) minimum.
C
Solution annealed at 2000°F (1093°C) minimum, with or without subsequent 2. Referenced Documents
stabilization anneal at 1800°F (982°C) minimum to increase resistance to sensi-
tization.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
B 443 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-
1. Scope Columbium Alloy (UNS N06625) Plate, Sheet, and Strip2
B 880 Specification for General Requirements for Chemical
1.1 This specification covers nickel-chromium- Check Analysys Limits for Nickel, Nickel Alloys and
molybdenum-columbium (UNS N06625) and nickel- Cobalt Alloys2
chromium-molybdenum-silicon alloy (UNS N06219)* in the E 8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials3
form of hot-worked rod and bar and cold-worked rod in the E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
conditions shown in Table 1. Determine Conformance with Specifications4
1.1.1 UNS N06625 products are furnished in two grades of E 1473 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel,
different heat-treated conditions: Cobalt, and High-Temperature Alloys5
1.1.1.1 Grade 1 (Annealed)—Material is normally em-
ployed in service temperatures up to 1100°F (593°C). 3. Terminology
1.1.1.2 Grade 2 (Solution Annealed)—Material is normally 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
employed in service temperatures above 1100°F (593°C) when 3.1.1 bar—material of rectangular (flats) or square solid
resistance to creep and rupture is required. section up to and including 10 in. (254 mm) in width and 1⁄8 in.
NOTE 1—Hot-working or reannealing may change properties signifi- (3.2 mm) and over in thickness in straight lengths.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—Hot-worked rectangular bar in widths
10 in. (254 mm) and under may be furnished as hot-rolled plate
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
B02.07 on Refined Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys.
2
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 2000. Published September 2000. Originally Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.04.
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published as B 446 – 66. Last previous edition B 446 – 98. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01.
4
* New designation established in accordance with Practice E 527 and SAE Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02.
5
J 1086, Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS). Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.06.

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with sheared or cut edges in accordance with Specification 6. Mechanical Properties and Other Requirements
B 443, provided the mechanical property requirements of this 6.1 Mechanical Properties—The material shall conform to
specification are met. the heat treatment and room temperature tensile properties
3.1.2 rod—material of round solid section furnished in prescribed in Table 1.
straight lengths.
7. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
4. Ordering Information 7.1 Diameter, Thickness, or Width—The permissible varia-
4.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all tions from the specified dimensions of cold-worked rod shall
requirements that are necessary for the safe and satisfactory be as prescribed in Table 3, and of hot-worked rod and bar as
performance of material ordered under this specification. prescribed in Table 4.
Examples of such requirements include, but are not limited to, 7.2 Out-of-Round— Hot-worked rods and cold-worked rods
the following: (except “forging quality”) all sizes, in straight lengths, shall not
4.1.1 ASTM designation, be out-of-round by more than one half the total permissible
4.1.2 UNS number, variadions in diameter shown in Tables 3 and 4, except for
4.1.3 Section—Rod (round) or bar (square or rectangular), hot-worked rods 1⁄2 in. (12.7 mm) in diameter and under, which
4.1.4 Dimensions, including length, may be out-of-round by the total permissible variations in
4.1.5 Condition (see 1.1.1, 1.1.2, and appendix), diameter shown in Table 4.
4.1.5.1 If neither grade of N06625 is specified, Grade 1 will 7.3 Machining Allowances for Hot-Worked Materials—
be supplied, When the surfaces of hot-worked products are to be machined,
4.1.6 Finish (Section 8), the allowances prescribed in Table 5 are recommended for
4.1.7 Quantity—Feet (or metres) or number of pieces, normal machining operations.
4.1.8 Certification— State if certification is required (see 7.4 Length—The permissible variations in length of cold-
Section 15), worked and hot-worked rod and bar shall be as prescribed in
4.1.9 Samples for Product (Check) Analysis—State whether Table 6.
samples for product (check) analysis should be furnished (see 7.4.1 Rods and bars ordered to random or nominal lengths
5.2), and will be furnished with either cropped or saw-cut ends; material
4.1.10 Product Marking (see Section 16)—State product ordered to cut lengths will be furnished with square saw-cut or
marking requirements. machined ends.
4.1.11 Purchaser Inspection (see Section 13)—If purchaser 7.5 Straightness:
wishes to witness tests or inspection of material at place of 7.5.1 The permissible variations in straightness of cold-
manufacture, the purchase order must so state, indicating worked rod as determined by the departure from straightness
which test or inspections are to be witnessed. shall be as prescribed in Table 7.
7.5.2 The permissible variations in straightness of hot-
5. Chemical Composition worked rod and bar as determined by the departure from
5.1 The material shall conform to the composition limits straightness shall be as specified in Table 8.
specified in Table 2.
5.2 If a product (check) analysis is performed by the 8. Workmanship, Finish and Appearance
purchaser, the material shall conform to the product (check) 8.1 The material shall be uniform in quality and condition,
analysis variations in Specification B 880. smooth, commercially straight or flat, and free of injurious
imperfections.
TABLE 2 Chemical Requirements 9. Sampling
Composition 9.1 Lot—Definition:
Element Limits, %
9.1.1 A lot for chemical analysis shall consist of one heat.
N06625 N06219
9.1.2 A lot for mechanical properties testing shall consist of
Carbon 0.10 max 0.05 max all material from the same heat, nominal diameter or thickness,
Manganese 0.50 max 0.50 max
Silicon 0.50 max 0.70-1.10 and condition.
Phosphorus 0.015 max 0.020 max 9.1.2.1 Where material cannot be identified by heat, a lot
Sulfur 0.015 max 0.010 max shall consist of not more than 500 lb (227 kg) of material in the
Chromium 20.0 min 18.0-22.0
23.0 max ...
Columbium + tantalum 3.15 min ... TABLE 3 Permissible Variations in Diameter of Cold-Worked Rod
4.15 max ...
Permissible Variations from Specified
Cobalt (if determined) 1.0 max 1.0 max Specified Dimension, Dimension, in. (mm)
Molybdenum 8.0 min 7.0-9.0 in. (mm)
10.0 max ... Plus Minus
Iron 5.0 max 2.0-4.0
⁄ (1.6) to ⁄ (4.8), excl
1 16 3 16 0 0.002 (0.05)
Aluminum 0.40 max 0.50 max
⁄ (4.8) to 1⁄2 (12.7), excl
3 16 0 0.003 (0.08)
Titanium 0.40 max 0.50 max 1⁄2(12.7) to 15⁄16 (23.8), incl 0.001 (0.03) 0.002 (0.05)
Copper ... 0.50 max
Over 15⁄16 (23.8) to 1-15⁄16(49.2), incl 0.0015 (0.04) 0.003 (0.08)
NickelA 58.0 min Bal.
Over 115⁄16 (49.2) to 21⁄2(63.5), incl 0.002 (0.05) 0.004 (0.10)
A
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TABLE 4 Permissible Variations in Diameter or Distance Test ASTM Designation
Between Parallel Surfaces of Hot-Worked Rod and Bar
Permissible Variations from Chemical analysis E 1473
Specified Dimensions, in. Tension E8
Specified Dimension,
(mm) Rounding procedure E 29
in. (mm)A
Plus Minus 12.2 For purposes of determining compliance with the
Rod and bar, hot-worked: specified limits for requirements of the properties listed in the
1 (25.4) and under 0.016 (0.41) 0.016 (0.41) following table, an observed or calculated value shall be
Over 1 (25.4) to 2 (50.8), incl 0.031 (0.79) 0.016 (0.41)
Over 2 (50.8) to 4 0.047 (1.19) 0.031 (0.79)
rounded as indicated below, in accordance with the rounding
(101.6), incl method of Practice E 29:
Over 4 (101.6) 0.125 (3.18) 0.063 (1.60) Rounded Unit for Observed
Rod, rough-turned or Test
or Calculated Value
ground: Chemical composition and Nearest unit in the last right-hand place of
Under 1 (25.4) 0.005 (0.13) 0.005 (0.13) tolerances (when ex- figures of the specified limit. If two choices
1 (25.4) and over 0.031 (0.79) 0 pressed in decimals) are possible, as when the digits dropped
Forging quantity rod:B are exactly a 5, or a 5 followed only by
Under 1 (25.4) 0.005 (0.13) 0.005 (0.13) zeros, choose the one ending in an even
1 (25.4) and over 0.031 (0.79) 0 digit, with zero defined as an even digit.
A
Dimensions apply to diameter of rods, to distance between parallel surfaces of Tensile strength and yield Nearest 1000 psi (6.9 MPa)
squares, and separately to width and thickness of rectangles. strength
B
Spot grinding is permitted to remove minor surface imperfections. The depth of Elongation Nearest 1 %
these spot ground areas shall not exceed 3 % of the diameter of the rod.
13. Inspection
same size and condition except that a single piece weighing 13.1 Inspection of the material shall be made as agreed upon
over 500 lb (227 kg) shall be considered as one lot. between the manufacturer and the purchaser as part of the
9.2 Test Material Selection: purchase contract.
9.2.1 Chemical Analysis—Representative samples from
each lot shall be taken during pouring or subsequent process- 14. Rejection and Rehearing
ing.
9.2.1.1 Product (check) analysis shall be wholly the respon- 14.1 Material tested by the purchaser that fails to conform to
sibility of the purchaser. the requirements of this specification may be rejected. Rejec-
9.2.2 Mechanical Properties—Samples of the material to tion should be reported to the producer or supplier promptly
provide test specimens for mechanical properties shall be taken and in writing. In case of dissatisfaction with the results of the
from such locations in each lot as to be representative of that test, the producer or supplier may make claim for a rehearing.
lot.
15. Certification
10. Number of Tests 15.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, a
10.1 Chemical Analysis—One test per lot. manufacturer’s certification shall be furnished to the purchaser
10.2 Tension—One test per lot. stating that the material was manufactured, tested, and in-
spected in accordance with this specification and that test
11. Specimen Preparation
results on representative samples meet specification require-
11.1 Tension test specimens shall be taken from material in ments. When specified in the purchase order or contract, a
the final condition and tested in the direction of fabrication. report of the test results shall be furnished.
11.1.1 All rod and bar shall be tested in full cross section
size when possible. When a full cross section size test cannot 16. Product Marking
be performed, the largest possible round specimen shown in
16.1 The following information shall be marked on the
Test Methods E 8 shall be used. Longitudinal strip specimens
material or included on the package, or on a label or tag
shall be prepared in accordance with Test Methods E 8 for
attached thereto: The name of the material or UNS number;
rectangular bar up to 1⁄2 in. (12.7 mm), inclusive, in thicknesses
heat number; condition (temper); this specification number; the
that are too wide to be pulled full size.
size; gross, tare and net weight; consignor and consignee
12. Test Methods address; contract or order number; or such other information as
12.1 The chemical composition and mechanical and other may be defined in the contract or order.
properties of the material as enumerated in this specification
shall be determined, in case of disagreement, in accordance 17. Keywords
with the following ASTM standards: 17.1 bar; rod; UNS N06625; UNS N06219

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TABLE 5 Normal Machining Allowances for Hot-Worked Material
Finished-Machined Dimensions for Finishes As Normal Machining Allowance, in. (mm)
Indicated below, in. (mm)A On Diameter, Distance Between For Rectangular Bar
For Rods Parallel Surfaces
of Square Bars
On Thickness On Width
Hot-worked:B
Up to 7⁄8 (22.2), incl 18⁄ (3.2) ⁄ (3.2)
18 ⁄ (3.2)
18 ⁄ (4.8)
3 16

Over 7⁄8 to 17⁄8(22.2 to 47.6), incl 18⁄ (3.2) ⁄

3 16 (4.8) ⁄ (3.2)
18 ⁄ (4.8)
3 16

Over 17⁄8 to 27⁄8 (47.6 to 73.0), incl 3⁄16 (4.8) 1⁄4 (6.4) ... 3⁄16 (4.8)

Over 27⁄8 to 313⁄16 (73.0 to 96.8), incl 1⁄4 (6.4) ... ... 3⁄16 (4.8)

Over 313⁄16 (96.8) 1⁄4 (6.4) ... ... 3⁄8 (9.5)

Hot-worked rods, rough-turned or rough ground:C

15⁄16 to 4 (23.8 to 101.6), incl in diameter ⁄
1 16 (1.6) ... ... ...
Over 4 to 12 (101.6 to 304.8), incl in diameter 18 ⁄ (3.2) ... ... ...
A
Dimensions apply to diameter of rods, to distance between parallel surfaces of square bar, and separately to width and thickness of rectangular bar.
B
The allowances for hot-worked material in Table 5 are recommended for rods machined in lengths of 3 ft (0.91 m) or less and for bars machined in lengths of 2 ft (0.61
m) or less. Hot-worked material to be machined in longer lengths should be specified showing the finished cross-sectional dimension and the length in which the material
will be machined in order that the manufacturer may supply material with sufficient oversize, including allowance for out-of-straightness.
C
Applicable to 3 ft (0.91 m) max length.

TABLE 6 Permissible Variations in Length of Rods and Bars

Random mill lengths:
Hot-workedA
6 to 24 ft (1.83 to 7.31 m) long with not more than 25 weight % between 6 and 9 ft (1.83 and 2.74 m).B
Cold-worked
6 to 20 ft (1.83 to 6.1 m) long with not more than 25 weight % between 6 and 10 ft (1.83 and 3.05 m).
Multiple lengths
Furnished in multiples of a specified unit length, within the length limits indicated above. For each multiple, an allowance of 1⁄4in. (6.4 mm) will be made for
cutting, unless otherwise specified. At the manufacturer’s option, individual specified unit lengths may be furnished.
Nominal lengths
Specified nominal lengths having a range of not less than 2 ft. (610 mm) with no short lengths allowed.A
Cut lengths
A specified length to which all rods and bars will be cut with a permissible variation of plus 1⁄8 in. (3.2 mm), minus 0 for sizes 8 in. (203 mm) and less in
diameter or distance between parallel surfaces. For larger sizes, the permissible variation shall be +1⁄4 in. (6.4 mm), −0.
A
For cold-worked rod under 1⁄2 in. (12.7 mm) in diameter ordered to nominal or stock lengths with a 2-ft (610-mm) range, at least 93 % of such material shall be within
the range specified; the balance may be in shorter lengths but in no case shall lengths less than 4 ft (1220 mm) be furnished.
B
For hot-worked sections weighing over 25 lb/ft (37 kg/m) and for smooth forged products, all sections, short lengths down to 2 ft (610 mm) may be furnished.

TABLE 7 Permissible Variations in Straightness of Cold-Worked

Rods
Specified Diameter, in. (mm)A Permissible Variations, in. (mm)
Depth of Chord:
⁄ (12.7) to 2 ⁄ (63.5), incl
12 12 0.030 (0.76) per ft (305 mm) of length
A
Material under 1⁄2 in. (12.7 mm) shall be reasonably straight and free of sharp
bends and kinks.

TABLE 8 Permissible Variations in Straightness of Hot-Worked

Rods and BarsA
Finish Permissible Variations, in./ft (mm/m)B
Rods and bars, hot-worked 0.050 (4.2)C
Rounds—hot-worked, rough ground or 0.050 (4.2)C
rough turned
A
Not applicable to forging quality.
B
Material under 1⁄2in. (12.7 mm) shall be reasonably straight and free of sharp
bends and kinks.
C
The maximum curvature (depth of chord) shall not exceed the values indicated
multiplied by the length in feet.

APPENDIX

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. PROCURABLE CONDITIONS AND FINISHES

X1.1 The various conditions and finishes in which rod and bar are procurable are as follows:

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X1.1.1 Hot Finished, Annealed, or Solution-Annealed— is desired, essentially for machined step down shafts or parts
Soft, with a tightly adherent dark oxide. machined in short lengths of 3 ft (0.91 m) or less.
X1.1.2 Hot Finished, Annealed or Solution Annealed, and X1.1.5 Hot-Worked, Forging Quality—Rough turned and
Pickled—Same as X1.1.1 except descaled for removal of mill spot ground, as necessary, for sizes 1 in. (25.4 mm) in diameter
oxide. Provides for better surface inspection than does hot- and over; rough ground and spot ground for sizes under 1 in. in
worked, annealed material and often employed where welding diameter. Material is selected from heats of known, good hot
is involved where removal of mill oxide is desired. malleability.
NOTE X1.1—Annealing or solution annealing prior to pickling may be
required in order to reduce the mill oxide since uniform pickling of an NOTE X1.2—For sizes 21⁄2 in. (63.5 mm) in diameter and less, cold-
unreduced oxide is difficult. worked rod may be used also for forging by virtue of the fact such rod
have been overhauled for removal of mechanical surface defects prior to
X1.1.3 Hot-Worked, Annealed, and Rough Ground— cold-working. In such cases, the user should run pilot forging tests to
Similar to X1.1.1 except rough ground. ensure himself that such material has the desired hot malleability range.
X1.1.4 Hot-Worked, Annealed, and Rough-Turned—Similar
to X1.1.1 except rough turned with a broad nosed tool similar X1.1.6 Cold-Drawn, Annealed, or Solution-Annealed, and
to a bar peeling operation and thus may not be straight. Pickled—Hot finished, overhauled, cold–drawn, annealed or
Intended generally for machining where an overhauled surface solution-annealed, descaled, and straightened.

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