SPECIFICATION FOR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

FOR NICKEL AND NICKEL ALLOYS SEAMLESS

PIPE AND TUBE
SB-829

01 (Identical with ASTM Specification B 829-99 except that certification has been made mandatory.)

1. Scope ASTM
Title of Specification Designation
1.1 This specification contains various requirements
Seamless UNS N08020, UNS N08026, and UNS B 729
that, with the exception of Sections 5 and 10, are N08024 Nickel-Alloy Pipe and Tube
mandatory requirements to the following ASTM nickel
and nickel alloy, seamless pipe and tube specifications.
1.2 One or more of the test requirements of Section
5 apply only if specifically stated in the product specifi-
ASTM cation or in the purchase order.
Title of Specification Designation

Nickel Seamless Pipe and Tube B 161 1.3 In case of conflict between a requirement of the
Seamless Nickel and Nickel Alloy, Condenser B 163 product specification and a requirement of this general
and Heat Exchanger Tubes specification, only the requirement of the product speci-
Nickel-Copper Alloy (UNS N04400) Seamless B 165 fication needs to be satisfied.
Pipe and Tube
Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloys (UNS N06600, B 167 1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
N06601, and N06690) Seamless Pipe and
regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses
Tube
Nickel-Iron-Chromium Alloy Seamless Pipe and B 407 are for information only.
Tube
Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Molybdenum-Copper B 423 1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only
Alloy (UNS N08825 and N08221) Seamless to the test requirements portion, Section 5, of this
Pipe and Tube specification: This standard does not purport to address
Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Columbium B 444 all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its
Alloys (UNS N06625) Pipe and Tube use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard
Nickel-Chromium-Iron-Columbium-Molybde- B 445
num-Tungsten Alloy (UNS N06102) Seamless
to establish appropriate safety and health practices
Pipe and Tube and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations
Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Silicon Alloys (UNS B 535 prior to use.
N08330 and UNS N08332) Seamless Pipe
Copper-Beryllium Alloy Forgings and Extrusion B 570
Seamless Nickel and Nickel-Cobalt Alloy Pipe B 622
and Tube 2. Referenced Documents
UNS N08028 Seamless Tubes B 668
UNS N08904, UNS N08925, and UNS N08926 B 677 2.1 ASTM Standards:
Seamless Pipe and Tube B 880 Specification for General Requirements for Chemi-
Iron-Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum Alloys B 690
cal Check Analysis Limits for Nickel, Nickel Alloys
(UNS N08366 and UNS N08367) Seamless
Pipe and Tube and Cobalt Alloys
Ni-Cr-Mo-Co-W-Fe-Si Alloy (UNS N06333) B 722 E 8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Mate-
Seamless Pipe and Tube rials

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E 18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell UNS No. Prefixes ASTM Method
Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials
N02 E 39
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data N04 E 76
to Determine Conformance With Specifications N06, N08 E 1473
E 39 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel
E 76 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-
Copper Alloys
E 112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size 4.2 The ladle analysis of the material shall conform to
E 213 Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Metal Pipe the chemical requirements prescribed by the individual
and Tubing product specification.
E 426 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Ex-
4.3 The product (check) analysis of the material shall
amination of Seamless and Welded Tubular Products,
meet the requriements for the ladle analysis within the
Austenitic Stainless Steel and Similar Alloys
tolerance limits prescribed in B 880.
E 571 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Ex-
amination of Nickel and Nickel Alloy Tubular Products
E 1473 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel,
Cobalt, and High-Temperature Alloys
5. Test Requirements
2.2 ANSI Standards: 5.1 Flare Test — The flare test shall consist of
B 1.20.1 Pipe Threads flaring a test specimen with an expanding tool having
B 36.10 Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe an included angle of 60° until the specified outside
B 36.19 Stainless Steel Pipe diameter has been increased by 30%. The flared speci-
men shall not exhibit cracking through the wall.

5.2 Hydrostatic Test — Each pipe or tube shall be

3. Terminology tested by the manufacturer to an internal hydrostatic
pressure of 1000 psi (6.9 MPa) provided that the fiber
3.1 Definitions: stress, calculated from the following equation, does not
3.1.1 average diameter, n — the average of the exceed the allowable fiber stress for the material:
maximum and minimum outside diameters, as deter-
mined at any one cross section of the pipe or tube. P p 2St⁄D (1)

3.1.2 nominal wall, n — a specified wall thickness where:

with a plus or minus tolerance from the specified P p hydrostatic test pressure, psi (MPa),
thickness. S p allowable fiber stress, for material in the condi-
tion (temper) furnished as specified in the prod-
3.1.3 seamless pipe, n — a round hollow produced uct specification (S is calculated as the lower
with a continuous periphery in all stages of manufacture, of 2⁄3 of the specified minimum 0.2% offset yield
and produced to the particular dimensions commercially strength or 1⁄4 of the specified minimum ultimate
known as pipe size (NPS). strength for the material),
t p minimum wall thickness permitted, in. (mm),
3.1.4 seamless tube, n — a tube produced with a including minus tolerance, if any, and
continuous periphery in all stages of the operation. D p nominal outside diameter of the pipe or tube,
in. (mm)
3.1.5 thin wall tube, n — tube with specified wall
thickness 3% or less of the specified outside diameter. 5.2.1 The test pressure must be held for a minimum
of 5 s.

NOTE 1 — Testing at a pressure greater than 1000 psi may be

performed upon agreement between purchaser and manufacturer
4. Chemical Composition provided that the allowable fiber stress is not exceeded.

4.1 In case of disagreement, the chemical composition

shall be determined in accordance with the following 5.2.2 If any pipe or tube shows leaks during
method: hydrostatic testing, it shall be rejected.

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5.3 Nondestructive Electric Test: 5.3.3.5 If, during any check, the equipment fails
to detect the calibration defects, the instrument must
5.3.1 Eddy Current Testing — Testing shall be be recalibrated and all material tested since the last
conducted in accordance with Practices E 426 or E satisfactory check shall be retested.
571. The eddy current examination reference in this
specification has the capability of detecting significant 5.3.4 Acceptance and Rejection — Material produc-
discontinuities, especially of the short, abrupt type. ing a signal equal to or greater than the calibration
5.3.1.1 Unless otherwise specified by the pur- defect shall be subject to rejection.
chaser, the calibration standard shall contain, at the
option of the manufacturer, any one of the following 5.3.4.1 Test signals produced by imperfections
discontinuities to establish a minimum sensitivity level that cannot be identified or produced by cracks or
for rejection. crack-like imperfections shall result in rejection of the
tube, subject to rework and retest.
5.3.1.2 Drill Hole — A hole not larger than
0.031 in. (0.79 mm) in diameter shall be drilled radially 5.3.4.2 If the imperfection is judged as not fit
and completely through the wall, care being taken to for use, the tube shall be rejected, but may be recondi-
avoid distortion of the material while drilling. tioned and retested providing the wall thickness require-
ments are met. To be accepted, retested material shall
5.3.1.3 Transverse Tangential Notch — Using meet the original electric test requirements.
a round file or tool with a 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) diameter, a
notch shall be filed or milled on the tube or pipe 5.3.4.3 If the imperfection is explored to the
outside diameter tangential to the surface and transverse extent that it can be identified and the pipe or tube is
to the longitudinal axis of the material. Said notch determined to be fit for use, the material may be accepted
shall have a depth not exceeding 12.5% of the specified without further testing, providing the imperfection does
wall thickness of the material, or 0.004 in. (0.10 mm), not encroach on minimum wall thickness requirements.
whichever is greater.
5.4 When specified by the purchaser, a nondestructive
5.3.2 Ultrasonic Testing — Testing shall be con- electric test, in accordance with Practices E 213, E
ducted in accordance with Practice E 213. The ultrasonic 426, or E 571, may be used for seamless pipe or tube,
examination referred to in this specification is intended instead of the hydrostatic test.
to detect longitudinal discontinuities having a reflective
area similar to or larger than the calibration reference 5.5 Tension Test — Tension testing shall be conducted
notches specified in 5.3.2.1. The examination may not in accordance with Test Methods E 8.
detect circumferentially oriented imperfections or short,
deep defects. 5.5.1 The material shall conform to the tensile
properties prescribed in the individual product specifi-
5.3.2.1 For ultrasonic testing, longitudinal cali- cation.
bration notches shall be machined on the outside and
inside diameter surfaces. The depth of the notches shall 5.6 Hardness Test — Hardness testing shall be con-
not exceed 12.5% of the specified wall thickness or ducted in accordance with Test Methods E 18.
0.004 in. (0.10 mm), whichever is greater.
5.7 Grain Size —The measurement of average grain
5.3.3 Calibration Frequency — The frequency of
size may be carried out by the planimetric method, the
calibration checks shall be as follows:
comparison method, or the intercept method described in
5.3.3.1 At the beginning of each production run Test Methods E 112. In case of dispute, the “referee”
or lot. method for determining average grain size shall be the
intercept method.
5.3.3.2 At least every four hours during testing.
5.8 For purposes of determining compliance with
5.3.3.3 At the end of each production run or lot. the specified limits for requirements of the properties
listed in the following table, an observed value or a
5.3.3.4 After any suspected equipment malfunc- calculated value shall be rounded in accordance with
tion or work stoppage. the rounding method of Practice of E 29:

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Rounded Unit for Observed temperature, time at temperature, and furnace speed
Requirements or Calculated Value during one production run. At no time shall a lot
Chemical composition and tol- Nearest unit in the last right- consist of more than 20 000 lb (9100 kg).
erances hand place of figures of the
specified limit 8.1.2.1 Where material cannot be identified by
Tensile strength, yield strength Nearest 1000 psi (7 MPa) heat, a lot shall consist of not more than 500 lb (227
Elongation Nearest 1% kg) of material of the same alloy in the same condition
Grain size:
(temper) and nominal size (excepting length).
0.0024 in. (0.060 mm) or Nearest multiple of 0.0002 in.
larger (0.005 mm)
NOTE 2 — For tension, hardness, grain size, and flare test require-
Less than 0.0024 in. Nearest multiple of 0.0001 in. ments, the term lot applies to all lengths prior to cutting.
(0.060 mm) (0.002 mm)
8.2 Test Material Selection:
8.2.1 Chemical Analysis — Representative samples
6. Dimensions and Permissible Variations from each lot shall be taken during pouring or subse-
6.1 Dimensions of pipe are shown in Table 1. quent processing.

6.1.1 Permissible variations in outside diameter 8.2.2 Mechanical and Other Properties — Samples
and wall thickness are shown in Table 2, Table 3, and of the material to provide test specimens for mechanical
Table 4. and other properties shall be taken from such locations
in each lot as to be representative of that lot. Test
6.2 Length — When material is ordered as cut-to- specimens shall be taken from material in the final
length, the length shall conform to the permissible condition (temper).
variations prescribed in Table 5. When material is
ordered to random lengths, the lengths and variations
shall be agreed upon between the manufacturer and 9. Retests and Retreatment
purchaser.
9.1 Retests — If the results of the mechanical tests
6.3 Straightness — Material shall be reasonably of any group or lot do not conform to the requirements
straight and free of bends and kinks. specified in the individual specification, retests may be
6.4 Ends — Ends shall be plain cut and deburred. made on additional tubes of double the original number
from the same group or lot, each of which shall conform
to the requirements specified.
7. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance 9.2 Retreatment — If the individual pipes/tubes or
7.1 The material shall be uniform in quality and the material selected to represent any lot fail to conform
temper, smooth, and free from imperfections that would to the test requirements, the individual pipes/tubes or
render it unfit for use. the lot represented may be reheat treated and resubmitted
for test. Not more than two reheat treatments shall be
permitted.
8. Sampling
8.1 Lot Definition:
10. Specimen Preparation
8.1.1 A lot for chemical analysis shall consist of
one heat. 10.1 Room Temperature Tensile Specimen:
8.1.2 A lot for all other testing shall consist of 10.1.1 Material shall be tested in the direction of
all material from the same heat, nominal size (excepting fabrication. Whenever possible, the pipe or tube shall
length), and condition (temper). When final heat treat- be tested in full cross section. When testing in full
ment is in a batch-type furnace, a lot shall include section is not posssible, longitudinal strip specimens
only those pipes or tubes of the same size and the or the largest possible round section shall be used. In
same heat that are heat-treated in the same furnace the event of disagreement when full section testing is
charge. When heat treatment is in a continuous furnace, not possible, a longitudinal strip specimen with reduced
a lot shall include all pipes or tubes of the same size gage length as contained in Test Methods E 8 shall
and heat, heat-treated in the same furnace at the same be used.

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TABLE 1
DIMENSIONS OF PIPE
NOTE 1—The following table is a reprint of Table 1 of ANSI B36.19.
NOTE 2—The decimal thicknesses listed for the respective pipe sizes represent their nominal wall dimensions.

Outside Diameter Nominal Wall Thickness

Schedule 5SA Schedule 10SA Schedule 40S Schedule 80S

NPS
Designator in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm
1
⁄8 0.405 10.29 ... ... 0.049 1.24 0.068 1.73 0.095 2.41
1
⁄4 0.540 13.72 ... ... 0.065 1.65 0.088 2.24 0.119 3.02
3
⁄8 0.675 17.15 ... ... 0.065 1.65 0.091 2.31 0.126 3.20
1
⁄2 0.840 21.34 0.065 1.65 0.083 2.11 0.109 2.77 0.147 3.73
3
⁄4 1.050 26.67 0.065 1.65 0.083 2.11 0.113 2.87 0.154 3.91
1.0 1.315 33.40 0.065 1.65 0.109 2.77 0.133 3.38 0.179 4.55
11⁄4 1.660 42.16 0.065 1.65 0.109 2.77 0.140 3.56 0.191 4.85
11⁄2 1.900 48.26 0.065 1.65 0.109 2.77 0.145 3.68 0.200 5.08
2 2.375 60.33 0.065 1.65 0.109 2.77 0.154 3.91 0.218 5.54
21⁄2 2.875 73.03 0.083 2.11 0.120 3.05 0.203 5.16 0.276 7.01
3 3.500 88.90 0.083 2.11 0.120 3.05 0.216 5.49 0.300 7.62
31⁄2 4.000 101.60 0.083 2.11 0.120 3.05 0.226 5.74 0.318 8.08
4 4.500 114.30 0.083 2.11 0.120 3.05 0.237 6.02 0.337 8.56
5 5.563 141.30 0.109 2.77 0.134 3.40 0.258 6.55 0.375 9.52
6 6.625 168.28 0.109 2.77 0.134 3.40 0.280 7.11 0.432 10.97
8 8.625 219.08 0.109 2.77 0.148 3.76 0.322 8.18 0.500 12.70
10 10.750 273.05 0.134 3.40 0.165 4.19 0.365 9.27 0.500B 12.70B
12 12.750 323.85 0.156 3.96 0.180 4.57 0.375B 9.52B 0.500B 12.70B
14 14.000 355.60 0.156 3.96 0.188B 4.78B ... ... ... ...
16 16.000 406.40 0.165 4.19 0.188B 4.78B ... ... ... ...
18 18.000 457.20 0.165 4.19 0.188B 4.78B ... ... ... ...
20 20.000 508.00 0.188 4.78 0.218B 5.54B ... ... ... ...
22 22.000 558.80 0.188 4.78 0.218B 5.54B ... ... ... ...
24 24.000 609.60 0.218 5.54 0.250 6.35 ... ... ... ...
30 30.000 762.00 0.250 6.35 0.312 7.92 ... ... ... ...
A
Schedules 5S and 10S wall thicknesses do not permit threading in accordance with ANSI B1.20.1.
B
These do not conform to ANSI B36.10.

10.2 Hardness Specimen: 12. Rejection and Rehearing

10.2.1 The hardness specimen shall be prepared 12.1 Material tested by the purchaser that fails to
in accordance with Test Methods E 18. The test shall conform to the requirements of this specification may
be made on the inside diameter surface of a specimen be rejected. Rejection should be reported to the supplier
cut from the end, or on the inside of the pipe near promptly and in writing. In case of dissatisfaction with
the end, at the option of the manufacturer. the results of the test, the producer or supplier may
make claim for a rehearing.
10.3 Grain Size:
10.3.1 If required, the grain size specimen shall
be a transverse sample representing full wall thickness.
13. Certification
13.1 A manufacturer’s certification shall be furnished
11. Inspection
to the purchaser stating that the material has been
11.1 Witnessing of testing or inspection by the manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with
purchaser’s representative shall be agreed upon by the this specification, and that the test results on representa-
purchaser and the manufacturer as part of the purchase tive samples meet specification requirements. A report
contract. of the test results shall be furnished.

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TABLE 2
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS FOR OUTSIDE DIAMETER AND WALL THICKNESS
OF SEAMLESS COLD-WORKED PIPE AND TUBEA,B
Thickness of Specified
Permissible Variations Minimum Wall, %

Thickness of Specified
Outside Diameter, in. (mm) Nominal Wall, %
Nominal Outside Diameter,
in. (mm) Plus Minus Plus Minus Plus Minus
5
Over 0.400 (10) to ⁄8 (16), excl 0.005 (0.13) 0.005 (0.13) 15.0 15.0 30 0
5
⁄8 (16) to 11⁄2 (38), incl 0.0075 (0.19) 0.0075 (0.19) 10.0 10.0 22 0
Over 11⁄2 (38) to 3 (76), incl 0.010 (0.25) 0.010 (0.25) 10.0 10.0 22 0
Over 3 (76) to 41⁄2 (114), incl 0.015 (0.38) 0.015 (0.38) 10.0 10.0 22 0
Over 41⁄2 (114) to 6 (152), incl 0.020 (0.51) 0.020 (0.51) 12.5 12.5 28 0
Over 6 (152) to 65⁄8 (168), incl 0.025 (0.64) 0.025 (0.64) 12.5 12.5 28 0
Over 65⁄8 (168) to 85⁄8 (219), incl 0.031 (0.79) 0.031 (0.79) 12.5 12.5 28 0
A
Ovality — The permissible variations in this table apply to individual measurements, including out-of-roundness (ovality) except for the following:
For pipe and tube having a nominal wall thickness of 3% or less of the nominal outside diameter, the mean outside diameter shall conform
to the permissible variations of this table and individual measurements (including ovality) shall conform to the plus and minus values of the
table, with the values increased by 0.5% of the nominal outside diameter.
For pipe and tube over 41⁄2 in. (114 mm) in outside diameter with a nominal wall thickness greater than 3% of the nominal outside diameter,
the mean outside diameter shall conform to the permissible variations of this table and individual measurements shall not exceed twice the
permissible variations of the table.
B
Eccentricity — The permissible variations in this table apply to individual measurements including eccentricity.

TABLE 3
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS FOR OUTSIDE DIAMETER AND WALL THICKNESS OF HOT-FINISHED TUBE A
Permissible Variations

Outside Diameter or Inside % of Thickness of Specified % of Thickness of Specific

Diameter, in. (mm) Nominal Wall Minimum Wall
Nominal Outside Diameter
in. (mm) + − + − + −
3 1
⁄4 (19) to 1 ⁄2 (38), incl 0.015 (0.4) 0.031 (0.8) 12.5 12.5 28.5 0
Over 11⁄2 (38.1) to 4 (102), incl 0.031 (0.8) 0.031 (0.8) 12.5 12.5 28.5 0
Over 4 (102) to 91⁄4 (235), incl 0.062 (1.6) 0.031 (0.8) 12.5 12.5 28.5 0
A
Ovality—Tube 5 in. (127 mm) and under in outside diameter the tolerance on the outside diameter applies for individual measurements and
includes ovality. Tube over 5 in. (127 mm) in outside diameter the mean outside diameter shall conform to the permissible variations of this
table and individual measurements shall not exceed twice the permissible variations of this table.

14. Product Marking 14.1.2 For material smaller than 3⁄4 in. (19.0 mm)
outside diameter, or lengths under 3 ft (914 mm), the
14.1 Material Marking:
information specified in 14.1.1 shall be legibly marked
14.1.1 The name or brand of the manufacturer, on each piece or marked, at the option of the manufac-
the name of the material or UNS number, the letters turer, on a tag securely attached to the bundle or box
ASTM, the product specification number, heat number, in which the material is shipped.
class (if applicable) and nominal size shall be legibly
marked on each piece 3⁄4 in. (19.0 mm) outside diameter
15. Packaging and Package Marking
and larger and lengths greater than 3 ft (914 mm).
The material marking shall be by any method that will 15.1 The following information shall be marked on
not result in harmful contamination. the material or included on the package, or on a label

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TABLE 4
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS FOR OUTSIDE DIAMETER AND WALL THICKNESS OF
SEAMLESS HOT-WORKED PIPEA,B
Permissible Variations
Outside Diameter, Thickness of Specified Thickness of Specified
Nominal Outside Diameter, in. (mm) Nominal Wall, % Minimal Wall, %
in. (mm) Plus Minus Plus Minus Plus Minus

21⁄2 (64) to 41⁄2 (114), incl 0.031 (0.79) 0.031 (0.79) 16.0 12.5 28.5 0
Over 41⁄2 (114) to 61⁄2 (165), incl 0.047 (1.2) 0.047 (1.2) 16.0 12.5 28.5 0
Over 61⁄2 (165) to 91⁄4 (235), incl 0.062 (1.6) 0.062 (1.6) 16.0 12.5 28.5 0
A
Ovality—For pipe 5 in. (127 mm) and under in outside diameter, the tolerance on the outside diameter applies for individual measurements
and includes ovality. For pipe over 5 in. (125 mm) in outside diameter, the mean outside diameter shall conform to the permissible variations
of this table and individual measurements shall not exceed twice the permissible variations of this table.
B
Eccentricity—The permissible variations in this table apply to individual measurements including eccentricity.

TABLE 5
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN LENGTHA
Cut Length, in. (mm)
Outside Diameter, in. (mm) Over Under
1
Under 2 (50.8) ⁄8 (3.2) 0
3
2 (50.8) and over ⁄16 (4.8) 0
A
These permissible variations in length apply to pipe or tube in straight
lengths. They apply to cut lengths up to and including 24 ft (7.3
m). For lengths over 24 ft, an additional over-tolerance of 1⁄8 in.
(3.2 mm) for each 10 ft (3 m) or fraction thereof shall be permissible
up to a maximum additional over-tolerance of 1⁄2 in. (12.7 mm).

or tag attached thereto: name of the material or UNS

number, heat number, condition (temper), the letters
ASTM, the product specification number, the nominal
size, gross, tare, and net weight, consignor and consignee
addresses, contract or order number, and such other
information as may be defined by the purchase contract.

16. Keywords
16.1 cold worked; hot finished; nickel; nickel alloys;
seamless pipe; seamless tube

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