SPECIFICATION FOR ALUMINUM AND

ALUMINUM-ALLOY SEAMLESS PIPE AND

SEAMLESS EXTRUDED TUBE

SB-241 /SB-241M

(Identical with ASTM Specification B 241 /B 241M-99 except for editorial differences in Table 1 and para. 4.2.5. 01
Certification has been made mandatory.)

1. Scope two systems will result in nonconformance with this

specification.
1.1 This specification covers aluminum and alumi-
num-alloy seamless pipe in the alloys (Note 1) and
tempers shown in Table 1 [Table 2] and extruded round
seamless tube in the alloys and tempers shown in Table 2. Referenced Documents
3 [Table 4] intended for pressure applications. The
standard sizes for seamless pipe are listed in Table 2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect
16.7 of ANSI H35.2 and H35.2M. Nonstandard alloys, on date of material purchase form a part of this
tempers, and sizes of pipe are produced as seamless specification to the extent referenced herein:
extruded tube. 2.2 ASTM Standards:
B 557 Test Methods of Tension Testing Wrought and
NOTE 1 — Throughout this specification, use of the term alloy, in
the general sense, includes aluminum as well as aluminum alloy. Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
B 557M Test Methods of Tension Testing Wrought and
NOTE 2 — For other seamless drawn tubes, see Specification B Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
210 or Specification B 483. For extruded tube see Specification B [Metric]
221, and for structural pipe and tube see Specification B 429.
B 594 Practice for Ultrasonic Inspection of Aluminum-
1.2 Alloy and temper designations are in accordance Alloy Wrought Products for Aerospace Applications
with ANSI H35.1 and H35.1M. The equivalent Unified B 597 Practice for Heat Treatment of Aluminum Alloys
Numbering System alloy designations are those of Table B 647 Test Method for Indentation Hardness of Alumi-
5 preceded by A9, for example, A91100 for aluminum num Alloys by Means of a Webster Hardness Gage
1100 in accordance with Practice E 527. B 648 Test Method for Indentation Hardness of Alumi-
num Alloys by Means of a Barcol Impressor
1.3 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new B 660 Practices for Packaging /Packing of Aluminum and
aluminum and aluminum alloys in this specification, Magnesium Products
see Annex A2. B 666 /B 666M Practice for Identification Marking of
Aluminum Products
1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI B 807 Practice for Extrusion Press Solution Heat Treat-
units are to be regarded separately as standard. The ment of Aluminum Alloys
SI units are shown either in brackets or in separate E 18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell
tables. The values stated in each system are not exact Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials
equivalents; therefore, each system must be used inde- E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data
pendently of the other. Combining values from the to Determine Conformance With Specifications

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TABLE 1
TENSILE PROPERTY LIMITS FOR PIPE, (INCH-POUND UNITS) A,B
Yield Strength Elongation in
Temper Pipe Size, Tensile Strength, (0.2% Offset) 2 in. or 4 ×
Alloy (Product) in. min., ksi min., ksi Diameter, min., %C

3003 H18 Under 1 27.0 24.0 4

H112 1 and over 14.0 5.0 25
6061 T6 (Extruded) Under 1 38.0 35.0 8
1 and over 38.0 35.0 10D
T6 (Drawn) Under 1 42.0 35.0 8E
1 and Over 38.0 35.0 10F
6063 T6 All 30.0 25.0 8
6351 T5 All 38.0 35.0 10D
T6 All 42.0 37.0 10G
A
The basis for establishment of tensile property limits is shown in Annex A1.
B
For purposes of determining conformance with this specification, each value for tensile strength and yield strength shall be rounded to the
nearest 0.1 ksi, and each value for elongation shall be rounded to the nearest 0.5%, both in accordance with the rounding-off method of
Practice E 29.
C
Elongation of full-section and cut-out sheet-type specimens is measured in 2 in.; of round specimens, in 4 x specimen diameter.
D
For wall thicknesses less than 0.250 in., the minimum elongation is 8%.
E
For wall thicknesses 0.050 through 0.259 in., the minimum elongation is 10%.
F
For wall thicknesses 0.260 through 0.500 in., the minimum elongation is 12%.
G
For wall thickness less than 0.125 in., the minimum elongation is 8%.

TABLE 2
TENSILE PROPERTY LIMITS FOR PIPE (SI UNITS)A,B
Elongation,C min.,%
Tensile Yield Strength
TemperC Strength, (0.2% Offset), In 5 × Diameter
Alloy C
(Product) Pipe Size, Designation min., MPa min., MPa In 50 mm (5.65 冪A)

3003 H18 Under 1 185 165 4 ...

H112 1 and over 95 35 25 22
6061 T6 (Extruded) Under 1 260 240 8 ...
1 and over 260 240 10D 9
T6 (Drawn) Under 1 290 240 8E ...
1 and over 260 240 10F 9
6063 T6 All 205 170 8 7
6351 T5 All 260 240 10D 9
T6 All 290 255 10G 9
A
The basis for establishment of mechanical property limits is shown in Annex A1.
B
For purposes of determining conformance with this specification, each value for ultimate strength and yield strength shall be rounded to the
nearest 1 MPa, and each value for elongation shall be rounded to the nearest 0.5%, both in accordance with the rounding-off method of
Practice E 29.
C
Elongations in 50 mm apply for pipe tested in full-section and to sheet type specimens taken from pipes having a wall up to 12.50 mm thick.
Elongations in 5D (5.65 冪A), where D and A are diameter and cross-sectional area of the specimens respectively, apply to round test specimens
machined from wall thicknesses over 6.30 mm.
D
For wall thicknesses up through 6.30 mm, the minimum elongation is 8%.
E
For wall thicknesses over 1.25 through 6.60 mm, the minimum elongation is 10%.
F
For wall thicknesses over 6.60 through 12.50 mm, the minimum elongation is 12%.
G
For wall thicknesses up through 3.20 mm the minimum elongation is 8%.

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TABLE 3
TENSILE PROPERTY LIMITS FOR EXTRUDED TUBE, INCH-POUND UNITSA, B
Tensile Strength, Yield Strength Elongation in 2 in.
Specified Section or ksi (0.2% Offset), ksi
or 4 × Diameter,
Temper Wall Thickness, in. Area, in.2 Min. Max Min. Max Min.,%C

Aluminum 1060

O All All 8.5 14.0 2.5 ... 25

H112 All All 8.5 ... 2.5 ... 25
FD All All ... ... ... ... ...

Aluminum 1100

O All All 11.0 15.5 3.0 ... 25

H112 All All 11.0 ... 3.0 ... 25
FD All All ... ... ... ... ...

Alloy 2014

O All All ... 30.0 ... 18.0 12

T4
T4510E
T4511E 冧 All All 50.0 ... 35.0 ... 12

T42 All All 50.0 ... 29.0 ... 12

冧 冦
T6 Up through 0.499 All 60.0 ... 53.0 ... 7
T6510E 0.500–0.749 All 64.0 ... 58.0 ... 7
T6511E 0.750 and over Up through 25 68.0 ... 60.0 ... 7
Over 25 through 32 68.0 ... 58.0 ... 6

T62 Up through 0.749 All 60.0 ... 53.0 ... 7

0.750 and over Up through 25 60.0 ... 53.0 ... 7
Over 25 through 32 60.0 ... 53.0 ... 6
FD All All ... ... ... ... ...

Alloy 2024

O All All ... 35.0 ... 19.0 12

冦
T3 Up through 0.249 All 57.0 ... 42.0 ... 10
T3510E
T3511E 冧 0.250–0.749
0.750–1.499
1.500 and over
All
All
Up through 25
60.0
65.0
70.0
...
...
...
44.0
46.0
48.0
...
...
...
10
10
10
Over 25 through 32 68.0 ... 46.0 ... 8
T42 Up through 0.749 All 57.0 ... 38.0 ... 12
0.750–1.499 All 57.0 ... 38.0 ... 10
1.500 and over Up through 25 57.0 ... 38.0 ... 10
Over 25 through 32 57.0 ... 38.0 ... 8

冧 冦
T81 0.050–0.249 All 64.0 ... 56.0 ... 4
T8510E 0.250–1.499 All 66.0 ... 58.0 ... 5
T8511E 1.500 and over Up through 32 66.0 ... 58.0 ... 5
FD All All ... ... ... ... ...

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TABLE 3
TENSILE PROPERTY LIMITS FOR EXTRUDED TUBE, INCH-POUND UNITSA, B (CONT’D)
Tensile Strength, Yield Strength Elongation in 2 in.
Specified Section or ksi (0.2% Offset), ksi
or 4 × Diameter,
Temper Wall Thickness, in. Area, in.2 Min. Max Min. Max Min.,%C

Alloy 2219

O All All ... 32.0 ... 18.0 12

冧
T31
T3510E
T3511E 冦 Up through 0.499
0.500–2.999
Up through 25
Up through 25
42.0
45.0
...
...
26.0
27.0
...
...
14
14

T62 Up through 0.999 Up through 25 54.0 ... 36.0 ... 6

1,000 and over Up through 25 54.0 ... 36.0 ... 6

T81
T8510E
T8511E
FD
冧 Up through 2.999

All
Up through 25

All
58.0

...
...

...
42.0

...
...

...
6

...

Alloy 3003

O All All 14.0 19.0 5.0 ... 25

H112 All All 14.0 ... 5.0 ... 25
FD All All ... ... ... ... ...

Alclad Alloy 3003

O All All 13.0 18.0 4.5 ... 25

H112 All All 13.0 ... 4.5 ... 25
FD All All ... ... ... ... ...

Alloy 5052

O All All 25.0 35.0 10.0 ... ...

FD All All ... ... ... ... ...

Alloy 5083

O All Up through 32 39.0 51.0 16.0 ... 14

H111 All Up through 32 40.0 ... 24.0 ... 12
H112 All Up through 32 39.0 ... 16.0 ... 12
FD All All ... ... ... ... ...

Alloy 5086

O All Up through 32 35.0 46.0 14.0 ... 14

H111 All Up through 32 36.0 ... 21.0 ... 12
H112 All Up through 32 35.0 ... 14.0 ... 12
FD All All ... ... ... ... ...

Alloy 5454

O All Up through 32 31.0 41.0 12.0 ... 14

H111 All Up through 32 33.0 ... 19.0 ... 12
H112 All Up through 32 31.0 ... 12.0 ... 12
FD All All ... ... ... ... ...

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TENSILE PROPERTY LIMITS FOR EXTRUDED TUBE, INCH-POUND UNITSA, B (CONT’D)
Tensile Strength, Yield Strength Elongation in 2 in.
Specified Section or ksi (0.2% Offset), ksi
or 4 × Diameter,
Temper Wall Thickness, in. Area, in.2 Min. Max Min. Max Min.,%C

Alloy 5456

O All Up through 32 41.0 53.0 19.0 ... 14

H111 All Up through 32 42.0 ... 26.0 ... 12
H112 All Up through 32 41.0 ... 19.0 ... 12
FD All All ... ... ... ... ...

Alloy 6061

O All All ... 22.0 ... 16.0 16

T1 Up through 0.625 All 26.0 ... 14.0 ... 16

T4 All All 26.0 ... 16.0 ... 16

T4510E
T4511E 冧 All
All
All
All
26.0
26.0
...
...
16.0
16.0
...
...
16
16

T42 All All 26.0 ... 12.0 ... 16

T51 Up through 0.625 All 35.0 ... 30.0 ... 8

冦
冧
T6, T62 Up through 0.249 All 38.0 ... 35.0 ... 8
T6510E 0.250 and over All 38.0 ... 35.0 ... 10
T6511E
FD All All ... ... ... ... ...

Alloy 6063

O All All ... 19.0 ... ... 18

T1F Up through 0.500 All 17.0 ... 9.0 ... 12
0.501–1.000 All 16.0 ... 8.0 ... 12
Up through 0.500 All 19.0 ... 10.0 ... 14
T4, T42
0.501–1.000 All 18.0 ... 9.0 ... 14
T5 Up through 0.500 All 22.0 ... 16.0 ... 8
0.501–1.000 All 21.0 ... 15.0 ... 8
T52 Up through 1.000 All 22.0 30.0 16.0 25.0 8
T6, T62 Up through 0.124 All 30.0 ... 25.0 ... 8
0.125–1.000 All 30.0 ... 25.0 ... 10
FD All All ... ... ... ... ...

Alloy 6066

O All All ... 29.0 ... 18.0 16

T4,
T4510,E All All 40.0 ... 25.0 ... 14
T4511E

T42 All All 40.0 ... 24.0 ... 14

T6,
T6510,E All All 50.0 ... 45.0 ... 8
T6511E

T62 All All 50.0 ... 42.0 ... 8

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TABLE 3
TENSILE PROPERTY LIMITS FOR EXTRUDED TUBE, INCH-POUND UNITSA, B (CONT’D)
Tensile Strength, Yield Strength Elongation in 2 in.
Specified Section or ksi (0.2% Offset), ksi
or 4 × Diameter,
Temper Wall Thickness, in. Area, in.2 Min. Max Min. Max Min.,%C

Alloy 6162

T5
T5510,E Up through 1.000 All 37.0 ... 34.0 ... 7
T5511E

T6
T6510, E Up through 0.249 All 38.0 ... 35.0 ... 8
T6511E 0.250–0.499 All 38.0 ... 35.0 ... 10

Alloy 6351

T4 Up through 0.749 All 32.0 ... 19.0 ... 16

T6 Up through 0.124 ... 42.0 ... 37.0 ... 8
0.125–0.749 ... 42.0 ... 37.0 ... 10

Alloy 7075

O All ... ... 40.0 ... 24.0 10

冦
T6, T62 Up through 0.249 All 78.0 ... 70.0 ... 7
T6510E
T6511E 冧 0.250–0.499
0.500–1.499
1.500–2.999
All
All
All
81.0
81.0
81.0
...
...
...
73.0
72.0
72.0
...
...
...
7
7
7

冧 冦
T73 0.062–0.249 All 68.0 ... 58.0 ... 7
T73510 0.250–1.499 Up through 25 70.0 ... 61.0 ... 8
T73511 1.500–2.999 Up through 25 69.0 ... 59.0 ... 8
FD All All ... ... ... ... ...

Alloy 7178

O All Up through 32 ... 40.0 ... 24.0 10

冦
Up through 0.061 All 82.0 ... 76.0 ... 5
0.062–0.249 Up through 20 84.0 ... 76.0 ... 5
T6 0.250–1.499 Up through 25 87.0 ... 78.0 ... 5
T6510E
T6511E 冧 1.500–2.499

2.500–2.999
Up through 25
Over 25 through 32
Up through 32
86.0
84.0
82.0
...
...
...
77.0
75.0
71.0
...
...
...
5
5
5

T62 Up through 0.061 All 79.0 ... 73.0 ... 5

0.062–0.249 Up through 20 82.0 ... 74.0 ... 5
0.250–1.499 Up through 25 86.0 ... 77.0 ... 5
1.500–2.499 Up through 25 86.0 ... 77.0 ... 5
Over 25 through 32 84.0 ... 75.0 ... 5
2.500–2.999 Up through 32 82.0 ... 71.0 ... 5
FD All All ... ... ... ... ...

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TABLE 3 (CONT’D)

A
The basis for establishment of mechanical property limits is shown in Annex A1.
B
To determine conformance to this specification, each value for ultimate strength and for yield strength shall be rounded to the nearest 0.1
ksi and each value for elongation to the nearest 0.5%, both in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E 29.
C
Elongation of full-section and cut-out sheet-type specimens is measured in 2 in.; of round specimens, in 4 × specimen diameter. See 9.1.1 for
conditions under which measurements are not required.
D
Tests for tensile properies in the F temper are not required.
E
For stress-relieved tempers (T3510, T3511, T4510, T4511, T5510, T5511, T6510, T6511, T73510, T73511, T8510, T8511), characteristics
and properties other than those specified may differ somewhat from the corresponding characteristics and properties of material in the basic
tempers.
F
Formerly designated T42 temper. When properly aged (precipitation heat-treated), 6063-T1 extruded products are designated T5.

E 34 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum 2.6 Military Specification:

and Aluminum Base Alloys MIL-H-6088 Heat Treatment of Aluminum Alloys
E 55 Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals
and Alloys for Determination of Chemical Compo-
sition
E 101 Test Method for Spectrographic Analysis of Alumi-
num and Aluminum Alloys by the Point-to-Plane Tech- 3. Terminology
nique 3.1 Definitions:
E 227 Test Method for Optical Emission Spectrometric
Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by the 3.1.1 alclad seamless pipe or alclad seamless
Point-to-Plane Technique tube — a composite pipe or tube product composed
E 527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS) of a seamless aluminum alloy core having on either
E 607 Test Method for Optical Emission Spectrometric the inside or the outside surface a metallurgically bonded
Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by the aluminum or aluminum-alloy coating that is anodic to
Point-to-Plane Technique, Nitrogen Atmosphere the core, thus electrolytically protecting the core against
E 716 Practices for Sampling Aluminum and Aluminum corrosion.
Alloys for Spectrochemical Analysis
E 1004 Test Method for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) 3.1.2 extruded seamless round tube — an extruded
Measurements of Electrical Conductivity hollow product having a round cross section and a
E 1251 Test Method for Optical Emission Spectrometric uniform wall thickness, which does not contain any
Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by the line junctures resulting from method of manufacture.
Argon Atmosphere, Point-to-Plane, Unipolar Self-Ini-
tiating Capacitor Discharge 3.1.3 producer — the primary manufacturer of the
G 47 Test Method for Determining Susceptibility to material.
Stress-Corrosion Cracking of High-Strength Alumi-
num Alloy Products 3.1.4 seamless pipe — extruded or drawn seamless
tube having certain standardized sizes of outside diame-
2.3 ANSI Standards: ter and wall thickness commonly designated by “Nomi-
H35.1 Alloy and Temper Designation Systems for Alu- nal Pipe Sizes” and American National Standards Insti-
minum tute (ANSI) Schedule Numbers.
H35.1(M) Alloy and Temper Designation Systems for
Aluminum 3.1.5 supplier — jobber or distributor as distinct
H35.2 Dimensional Tolerances for Aluminum Mill from producer.
Products
H35.2(M) Dimensional Tolerances for Aluminum Mill 3.2 Definition of Term Specific to This Standard:
Products
3.2.1 capable of — the test need not be performed
2.4 Federal Standard:
by the producer of the material. However, should
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
subsequent testing by the purchaser establish that the
2.5 Military Standard: material does not meet these requirements, the material
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage shall be subject to rejection.

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TABLE 4
TENSILE PROPERTY LIMITS FOR EXTRUDED TUBE, SI UNITSA, B
Yield Strength
Specified Wall Tensile Strength, (0.2% Offset), Elongation,C
Thickness, mm Area, mm2 MPa MPa %, Min.
In 5 ×
In 50 Diameter
Temper Over Through Over Through Min. Max Min. Max mm (5.65 冪A)

Aluminum 1060

O All All 60 95 15 ... 25 22

H112 All All 60 ... 15 ... 25 22
FD All All ... ... ... ... ... ...

Aluminum 1100

O All All 75 105 20 ... 25 22

H112 All All 75 ... 20 ... 25 22
FD All All ... ... ... ... ... ...

Alloy 2014

O All All ... 205 ... 125 12 10

冧
T4
T4510E All All 345 ... 240 ... 12 10
T4511E

T42F All All 345 ... 200 ... 12 10

冧
T6 ... 12.50 All 415 ... 365 ... 7 6

冦
T6510E 12.50 18.00 All 440 ... 400 ... ... 6
T6511E 18.00 ... ... 16 000 470 ... 415 ... ... 6
18.00 ... 16 000 20 000 470 ... 400 ... ... 5
... 18.00 All ... 415 ... 365 ... 7 6

T62F 冦 18.00
18.00
...
...
...
16 000
16 000
20 000
415
415
...
...
365
365
...
...
...
...
6
5

FD All All ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

Alloy 2024

O All All ... 240 ... 130 12 10

冧
10H

冦
T3 ... 6.30 All 395 ... 290 ... ...
T3510E 6.30 18.00 All 415 ... 305 ... 10H 9H
T3511E 18.00 35.00 All 450 ... 315 ... ... 9
35.00 ... ... 16 000 485 ... 360I ... ... 9
35.00 ... 16 000 20 000 470 ... 330J ... ... 7

冦
... 18.00 All ... 395 ... 260 ... 12 10
18.00 35.00 All 395 ... 260 ... ... 9
T42F
35.00 ... ... 16 000 395 ... 260 ... ... 9
35.00 ... 16 000 20 000 395 ... 260 ... ... ...

冧 冦
T81 1.20 6.30 All 440 ... 385 ... 4 7
T8510E 6.30 35.00 All 455 ... 400 ... 5 4
T8511E 35.00 ... ... 20 000 455 ... 400 ... ... 4

FD All All ... ... ... ... ... ...

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TENSILE PROPERTY LIMITS FOR EXTRUDED TUBE, SI UNITSA, B (CONT’D)
Yield Strength
Specified Wall Tensile Strength, (0.2% Offset), Elongation,C
Thickness, mm Area, mm2 MPa MPa %, Min.
In 5 ×
In 50 Diameter
Temper Over Through Over Through Min. Max Min. Max mm (5.65 冪A)

Alloy 2219

O All All ... 220 ... 125 12 10

冧
T31 ... 12.50 ... 16 000 290 ... 180 ... 14 12
T3510E
T3511E
冦 12.50 80.00 ... 16 000 310 ... 185 ... ... 12

T62F 冦 ...
25.00
25.00
...
...
...
16 000
20 000
370
370
...
...
250
250
...
...
6
...
5
5

冧
T81 ... 80.00 ... 16 000 400 ... 290 ... 6 5
T8510E
T8511E

FD All All ... ... ... ... ... ...

Alloy 3003

O All ... All 95 130 35 ... 25 22

H112 ... 1.60 All 95 ... 35 ... ... ...

1.60 ... All 95 ... 35 ... 25 22

FD All All ... ... ... ... ... ...

Alclad Alloy 3003

O All All 90 125 30 ... 25 22

H112 All All 90 ... 30 ... 25 22
FD All All ... ... ... ... ... ...

Alloy 5052

O All All 170 240 70 ... ... ...

FD All All ... ... ... ... ... ...

Alloy 5083

O All ... 20 000 270 350 110 ... 14 12

H111 All ... 20 000 275 ... 165 ... 12 10
H112 All ... 20 000 270 ... 110 ... 12 10
FD All All ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

Alloy 5086

O All ... 20 000 240 315 95 ... 14 12

H111 All ... 20 000 250 ... 145 ... 12 10
H112 All ... 20 000 240 ... 95 ... 12 10
FD All All ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

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TENSILE PROPERTY LIMITS FOR EXTRUDED TUBE, SI UNITSA, B (CONT’D)
Yield Strength
Specified Wall Tensile Strength, (0.2% Offset), Elongation,C
Thickness, mm Area, mm2 MPa MPa %, Min.
In 5 ×
In 50 Diameter
Temper Over Through Over Through Min. Max Min. Max mm (5.65 冪A)

Alloy 5454

O All ... 20 000 215 285 85 ... 14 12

H111 All ... 20 000 230 ... 130 ... 12 10
H112 All ... 20 000 215 ... 85 ... 12 10
FD All All ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

Alloy 5456

O All ... 20 000 285 365 130 ... 14 12

H111 All ... 20 000 290 ... 180 ... 12 10
H112 All ... 20 000 285 ... 130 ... 12 10
FD All All ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

Alloy 6061

O All All ... 150 ... 110 16 14

T1 ... 16.00 All 180 ... 95 ... 16 14

冧
T4
T4510E
T4511E All All 180 ... 110 ... 16 14

T42F All All 180 ... 85 ... 16 14

T51 ... 16.00 All 240 ... 205 ... 8 7

冧
T6, T62F
T6510E
T6511E
冦 6.30
... 6.30
...
All
All
260
260
...
...
240
240
...
...
8
10
...
9

FD All All ... ... ... ... ... ...

Alloy 6063

O All All ... 130 ... ... 18 16

T1 ... 12.50 All 115 ... 60 ... 12 10

12.50 25.00 All 110 ... 55 ... ... 10

T4, T42F ... 12.50 All 130 ... 70 ... 14 12

12.50 25.00 All 125 ... 60 ... ... 12

T5 ... 12.50 All 150 ... 110 ... 8 7

12.50 25.00 All 145 ... 105 ... ... 7

T52 ... 25.00 All 150 205 110 170 8 7

T6 ... 3.20 All 205 ... 170 ... 8 ...

3.20 25.00 All 205 ... 170 ... 10 9

FD All All ... ... ... ... ... ...

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TENSILE PROPERTY LIMITS FOR EXTRUDED TUBE, SI UNITSA, B (CONT’D)
Yield Strength
Specified Wall Tensile Strength, (0.2% Offset), Elongation,C
Thickness, mm Area, mm2 MPa MPa %, Min.
In 5 ×
In 50 Diameter
Temper Over Through Over Through Min. Max Min. Max mm (5.65 冪A)

Alloy 6066

O All All ... 200 ... 125 16 14

T4
T4510E All All 275 ... 170 ... 14 12
T4511E

T42 All All 275 ... 165 ... 14 12

T6
T6510E All All 345 ... 310 ... 8 7
T6511E

T62 All All 345 ... 290 ... 8 7

Alloy 6162

冧
T5,
T5510E ... 25.00 All 255 ... 235 ... 7 6
T5511E

冧
T6
T6510E ... 6.30 All 260 ... 240 ... 8 ...
T6511E 6.30 12.50 All 260 ... 240 ... 10 9

Alloy 6351

T4 ... 19.00 All 220 ... 130 ... 16 14

T6 ... 3.20 ... ... 290 ... 255 ... 8
3.20 25.00 ... ... 290 ... 255 ... 10 9

Alloy 7075

O All All ... 275 ... 165 10 9

冧 冦
T6, T62F ... 6.30 All 540 ... 485 ... 7 ...
T6510E 6.30 12.50 All 560 ... 505 ... 7 6
T6511E 12.50 70.00 All 560 ... 495 ... ... 6

冧 冦
T73 1.60 6.30 ... 13 000 470 ... 400 ... 7 ...
T73510E 6.30 35.00 ... 16 000 485 ... 420 ... 8 7
T73511E 35.00 70.00 ... 18 000 475 ... 405 ... ... 7

FD All All ... ... ... ... ... ...

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TABLE 4
TENSILE PROPERTY LIMITS FOR EXTRUDED TUBE, SI UNITSA, B (CONT’D)
Yield Strength
Specified Wall Tensile Strength, (0.2% Offset), Elongation,C
Thickness, mm Area, mm2 MPa MPa %, Min.
In 5 ×
In 50 Diameter
Temper Over Through Over Through Min. Max Min. Max mm (5.65 冪A)

Alloy 7178

O All ... 20 000 ... 275 ... 165 10 9

冦
... 1.60 All 565 ... 525 ... ... ...
1.60 6.30 ... 13 000 580 ... 525 ... 5 ...

冧
T6
6.30 35.00 ... 16 000 600 ... 540 ... 5 4
T6510E
35.00 60.00 ... 16 000 595 ... 530 ... ... 4
T6511E
35.00 60.00 16 000 20 000 580 ... 515 ... ... 4
60.00 80.00 ... 20 000 565 ... 490 ... ... 4

冦
... 1.60 All 545 ... 505 ... ... ...
1.60 6.30 ... 13 000 565 ... 510 ... 5 ...
6.30 35.00 ... 16 000 595 ... 530 ... 5 4
T62F
35.00 60.00 ... 16 000 595 ... 530 ... ... 4
35.00 60.00 16 000 20 000 580 ... 515 ... ... 4
60.00 80.00 ... 20 000 565 ... 490 ... ... 4

FD All All ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
A
The basis for establishment of tensile property limits is shown in Annex A1.
B
To determine conformance to this specification, each value for tensile strength and yield strength shall be rounded to the nearest 1 MPa and
each value for elongation to the nearest 0.5%, both in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E 29.
C
Elongations in 50 mm apply for shapes tested in full section and for sheet-type specimens machined from material up through 12.5 mm in
thickness having parallel surfaces. Elongations in 5D (5.65冪A), where D and A are diameter and cross-sectional area of the specimen,
respectively, apply to round test specimens machined from thicknesses over 6.30. See 9.1.1 for conditions under which measurements are not
required.
D
No mechanical properties are specified or guaranteed.
E
For stress-relieved tempers (T3510, T3511, T4510, T4511, T5510, T5511, T6510, T6511, T73510, T73511, T76510, T76511, T8510,
and T8511), characteristics and properties other than those specified may differ somewhat from the corresponding characteristics and properties
of material in the basic tempers.
F
Material in the T42 and T62 tempers is not available from the material producers.

4. Ordering Information 4.1.5 Pipe size and schedule number (Table 16.7
of ANSI H35.2 and H35.2M), or outside diameter and
4.1 Orders for material to this specification shall
wall thickness (extruded tube), and
include the following information:
4.1.1 This specification designation (which includes 4.1.6 Length.
the number, the year, and the revision letter, if appli-
cable), 4.2 Additionally, orders for material to this specifica-
tion shall include the following information when re-
NOTE 3 — For inch-pound orders specify B 241; for metric orders quired by the purchaser:
specify B 241M. Do not mix units.

4.2.1 Whether solution treatment at the press is

4.1.2 Quantity in pieces or pounds [kilograms], unacceptable (8.2),
4.1.3 Alloy (Section 7),
4.2.2 Whether heat treatment in accordance with
4.1.4 Temper (Section 9), Practice B 597 is required (8.3),

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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION LIMITSA,B,C
Other ElementsD

Alloy Silicon Iron Copper Manganese Magnesium Chromium Zinc Titanium Each TotalE Aluminum

1060 0.25 0.35 0.05 0.03 0.03 ... 0.05 0.03 0.03F ... 99.60 min.G
1100 0.95 Si+Fe 0.05–0.20 0.05 ... ... 0.10 ... 0.05 0.15 99.00 min.G
2014 0.50–1.2 0.7 3.9–5.0 0.40–1.2 0.20–0.8 0.10 0.25 0.15H 0.05 0.15 Remainder

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2024 0.50 0.50 3.8–4.9 0.30–0.9 1.2–1.8 0.10 0.25 0.15H 0.05 0.15 Remainder
2219 0.20 0.30 5.8–6.8 0.20–0.40 0.02 ... 0.10 0.02–0.10 0.05I 0.15I Remainder
3003 0.6 0.7 0.05–0.20 1.0–1.5 ... ... 0.10 ... 0.05 0.15 Remainder
Alclad 3003 J ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
5052 0.25 0.40 0.10 0.10 2.2–2.8 0.15–0.35 0.10 ... 0.05 0.15 Remainder

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5086 0.40 0.50 0.10 0.20–0.7 3.5–4.5 0.05–0.25 0.25 0.15 0.05 0.15 Remainder
5454 0.25 0.40 0.10 0.50–1.0 2.4–3.0 0.05–0.20 0.25 0.20 0.05 0.15 Remainder
5456 0.25 0.40 0.10 0.50–1.0 4.7–5.5 0.05–0.20 0.25 0.20 0.05 0.15 Remainder
6061K 0.40–0.8 0.7 0.15–0.40 0.15 0.8–1.2 0.04–0.35 0.25 0.15 0.05 0.15 Remainder
6063 0.20–0.6 0.35 0.10 0.10 0.45–0.9 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.05 0.15 Remainder
6066 0.9–1.8 0.50 0.7–1.2 0.6–1.1 0.8–1.4 0.40 0.25 0.20 0.05 0.15 Remainder

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6162 0.40–0.8 0.50 0.20 0.10 0.7–1.1 0.10 0.25 0.10 0.05 0.15 Remainder
6351 0.7–1.3 0.50 0.10 0.40–0.8 0.40–0.8 ... 0.20 0.20 0.05 0.15 Remainder
7072L 0.7 Si+Fe 0.10 0.10 0.10 ... 0.8–1.3 ... 0.05 0.15 Remainder
7075 0.40 0.50 1.2–2.0 0.30 2.1–2.9 0.18–0.28 5.1–6.1 0.20M 0.05 0.15 Remainder
7178 0.40 0.50 1.6–2.4 0.30 2.4–3.1 0.18–0.28 6.3–7.3 0.20 0.05 0.15 Remainder
A
Limits are in weight [mass] percent maximum unless shown as a range or stated otherwise.
B
Analysis shall be made for the elements for which limits are shown in this table.
C
For purposes of determining conformance to these limits, an observed value or a calculated value obtained from analysis shall be rounded to the nearest unit in the last right–hand place
of figures used in expressing the specified limit, in accordance with the rounding–off method of Practice E 29.
D
Others includes listed elements for which no specific limit is shown as well as unlisted metallic elements. The producer may analyze samples for trace elements not specified in the
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specification. However, such analysis is not required and may not cover all metallic Others elements. Should any analysis by the producer or the purchaser establish that an Others
element exceeds the limit of Each or that the aggregate of several Others elements exceeds the limit of Total, the material shall be considered nonconforming.
E
Other Elements — Total shall be the sum of unspecified metallic elements 0.010% or more, rounded to the second decimal before determining the sum.
F
Vanadium 0.05% maximum.
G
The aluminum content shall be calculated by subtracting from 100.00% the sum of all metallic elements present in amounts of 0.010% or more each, rounded to the second decimal
before determining the sum.
H
A maximum limit of 0.20% for zirconium + titanium is permitted upon agreement between the purchaser and producer.
I
Vanadium 0.05–0.15%; zirconium, 0.10–0.25%. The total for other elements does not include vanadium and zirconium.
J
Alloy 3003 clad with alloy 7072.
K
Beginning in the 1965 issue, the requirements for alloy 6062 were combined with alloy 6061 by revision of the minimum chromium content of 6061 from 0.15 to 0.04. This action
cancelled alloy 6062.
L
Cladding on alclad 3003.
M
A maximum limit of 0.25% for zirconium + titanium is permitted upon agreement between the purchaser and producer.
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TABLE 6 TABLE 7
ULTRASONIC DISCONTINUITY LIMITSA FOR ULTRASONIC DISCONTINUITY LIMITSA FOR
SEAMLESS EXTRUDED TUBE, INCH-POUND UNITS SEAMLESS EXTRUDED TUBE, [SI UNITS]
Max Width: Wall Thickness,
Wall Thickness, Max Weight Thickness Discontinuity mm Max Mass Max Width:
Alloy in. per Piece, lb Ratio ClassB per Thickness Discontinuity
Alloy Over Through Piece, kg Ratio ClassB
2024 0.500 & over 600 10:1 B
7075 0.500–1.499 600 10:1 B 2024 12.50 ... 300 10:1 B
7178 1.500 & over 600 10:1 A 7075 12.50 35.00 300 10:1 B
7178 35.00 ... 300 10:1 A
A
Discontinuities in excess of those listed in this table shall be allowed,
A
subject to the approval of the procuring activity, if it is established Discontinuities in excess of those listed in this table shall be allowed,
that they will be removed by machining or that they are in subject to the approval of the procuring activity, if it is established
noncritical areas. that they will be removed by machining or that they are in
B noncritical areas.
The discontinuity class limits are defined in Section 11, Discontinuity
B
Class Limits, of Practice B 594. The discontinuity class limits are defined in Section 11, Discontinuity
Class Limits, of Practice B 594.

4.2.3 Whether pipe size under 1 shall be extruded 6. Quality Assurance

only (5.1 and Table 1 or [Table 2], Footnote F);
6.1 Responsibility for Inspection and Tests — Unless
4.2.4 Whether threaded ends are required (see otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order,
15.2), the producer is responsible for the performance of all
4.2.5 Whether inspection or witness of inspection inspection and test requirements specified herein. The
and tests by the purchaser’s representative is required producer may use his own or any other suitable facilities
prior to material shipment (Section 17), for the performance of the inspection and test require-
ments specified herein, unless disapproved by the pur-
4.2.6 Whether marking for identification is required chaser in the order or at the time of contract signing.
(Section 19), and whether marking of lot number for The purchaser shall have the right to perform any of
alloys 2014 and 2024 in the T3- and T4-type tempers the inspections and tests set forth in this specification
and alloy 6061 in the T6-type tempers is required where such inspections and tests are deemed necessary
(19.2), to ensure that material conforms to prescribed require-
ments.
4.2.7 Whether Practices B 660 applies and, if
so, the levels of preservation, packaging, and packing 6.2 Lot Definition — An inspection lot shall be
required (19.3), defined as follows:
4.2.8 Certification of the material is required (Sec- 6.2.1 For heat-treated tempers, an inspection lot
tion 21), shall consist of an identifiable quantity of material of the
same mill form, alloy, temper, and nominal dimensions
4.2.9 Requirements for tensile property and dimen- traceable to a heat-treat lot or lots, and subjected to
sional tolerance for sizes not specifically covered (9.1.2 inspection at one time.
and 14.2), and
6.2.2 For nonheat-treated tempers, an inspection
4.2.10 Whether ultrasonic inspection is required lot shall consist of an identifiable quantity of material
(Section 16, Table 6 [Table 7]). of the same mill form alloy, temper, and nominal
dimensions subjected to inspection at one time.

5. Materials and Manufacture

7. Chemical Composition
5.1 The pipe and tube shall be produced from hollow
extrusion ingot (cast in hollow form, or drilled, or 7.1 Limits — The material shall conform to the
pierced from solid ingot) and shall be extruded by use chemical composition limits specified in Table 5. Con-
of the die and mandrel method. Pipe and tube may be formance shall be determined by analyzing samples
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taken from the finished or semifinished product. If the the methods of analysis shall be agreed upon between
producer has determined the chemical composition of the producer and the purchaser.
the material during the course of manufacture, he shall
not be required to sample and analyze the finished
product.
8. Heat Treatment
NOTE 4 — It is standard practice in the United States aluminum
industry to determine conformance to the chemical composition limits 8.1 Producer or supplier heat treatment for the produc-
prior to further processing of ingots into wrought products. Due to tion of T1 and T5-type tempers shall be in accordance
the continuous nature of the process, it is not practical to keep a
specific ingot analysis identified with a specific quantity of finished with Practice B 807, and for the production of T3,
material. T4, T6, T7, and T8-type tempers, except as noted in
8.2 or unless otherwise specified in 8.3, in accordance
7.2 Number of Samples — The number of samples
with MIL-H-6088.
taken for determination of chemical composition shall
be as follows. 8.2 Alloys 6061, 6063, and 6351 may be solution
7.2.1 When samples are taken at the time the heat-treated and quenched at the extrusion press in
ingots are poured, at least one sample shall be taken accordance with Practice B 807 for the production of
for each group of ingots poured simultaneously from T4 and T6-type tempers, as applicable.
the same source of molten metal. 8.3 When specified, heat treatment for the production
7.2.2 When samples are taken from the finished of T3, T4, T6, T7, and T8-type tempers shall be in
or semifinished product, a sample shall be taken to accordance with Practice B 597.
represent each 4000 lb [2000 kg], or fraction thereof,
in the shipment, except that not more than one sample
shall be required per piece.
9. Tensile Properties
7.3 Methods of Sampling — Samples for determina-
tion of chemical composition shall be taken in accord- 9.1 Limits — The material shall conform to the
ance with one of the following methods: tensile property requirements specified in Table 1 [Table
2] and Table 3 [Table 4] as applicable.
7.3.1 Samples for chemical analysis shall be taken
from the material by drilling, sawing, milling, turning, 9.1.1 The elongation requirements shall not be
or clipping a representative piece or pieces to obtain applicable to the following:
a sample of not less than 75 g. Sampling shall be in
9.1.1.1 Material of such dimensions that a stan-
accordance with Practice E 55.
dard test specimen cannot be taken in accordance with
7.3.2 Sampling for spectrochemical analysis shall Test Methods B 557 [B 557M].
be in accordance with Practices E 716. Samples for
other methods of analysis shall be suitable for the form 9.1.1.2 Tubes less than 0.062 in. [up through
of material being analyzed and the type of analytical 1.60 mm] in wall thickness.
method used.
9.1.2 Tensile property limits for sizes not covered
NOTE 5 — It is difficult to obtain a reliable analysis of each of in Table 3 and Table 4 shall be as agreed upon between
the components of clad materials using material in its finished state.
A reasonably accurate determination of the core composition can be the producer and purchaser and shall be so specified
made if the cladding is substantially removed prior to analysis. The in the contract or purchase order.
cladding composition is more difficult to determine because of the
relatively thin layer and because of diffusion of core elements to 9.2 Number of Specimens:
the cladding. The correctness of cladding alloy used can usually
be verified by a combination of metallographic examination and 9.2.1 For material having a nominal weight of
spectrochemical analysis of the surface at several widely separated
points. less than 1 lb /linear ft [up through 1.7 kg /linear m],
one tension test specimen shall be taken for each 1000
7.4 Methods of Analysis — The determination of lb [500 kg] or fraction thereof in the lot.
chemical composition shall be made in accordance with
suitable chemical (Test Methods E 34), or spectrochemi- 9.2.2 For material having a nominal weight of 1
cal (Test Methods E 101, E 227, E 607, and E 1251) lb or more /linear ft [over 1.7 kg /linear m], one tension
methods. Other methods may be used only when no test specimen shall be taken for each 1000 ft [300 m]
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9.2.3 Other procedures for selecting samples may ments of Table 1 [Table 2] for pipe or Table 3 [Table
be employed if agreed upon by the producer and the 4] for tube.
purchaser.
NOTE 6 — It may be necessary in the case of 6XXX — naturally
9.3 Test Methods — The tension tests shall be made aged tempers to allow for the elapse of four days subsequent to
heat treatment for the material to attain its expected strength. Material
in accordance with Test Methods B 557 [B 557M]. in these tempers that has been tested for mechanical properties prior
to an elapse of four days and fails may be retested after four days
without prejudice.

10. Producer Conformation of Heat Treatment

Response
11. Heat Treatment and Reheat Treatment
10.1 The producer shall determine that heat treatable Capability
alloys supplied in the O or F tempers (within the size
limits specified in Table 3 and [Table 4]) respond to 11.1 As-received material in the O or F temper in
heat treatment in accordance with the following: alloys 2014, 2024, 6061, and 6063 (within the size
limits specified in Table 3 [Table 4] and without the
10.1.1 Alloys 2014, 2024, 6061, and 6063 shall, imposition of cold work) shall be capable of attaining
after proper solution heat treatment and natural aging the properties specified in Table 3 [Table 4] for T42
for not less than 4 days at room temperature, conform temper material, upon being properly solution heat-
to the properties specified in Table 3 and [Table 4] treated and natural aged for not less than 4 days at
for T42 temper material. The heat-treated samples may room temperature.
be tested prior to 4 days natural aging but if they fail
to conform to the T42 temper properties, the tests may 11.2 As-received material in the O or F temper in
be repeated after completion of the 4 days natural alloys 2014, 2219, 6061, 6063, 7075, and 7178 (within
aging without prejudice. the size limits specified in Table 3 [Table 4] and
without the imposition of cold work) shall be capable
10.1.2 Alloys 2024, 2219, 6061, 6063, 7075, and of attaining the properties specified in Table 3 [Table
7178 shall, after proper solution heat treatment and 4] for T62 tempers, upon being properly solution and
precipitation heat treatment, conform to the properties precipitation heat-treated.
specified in Table 3 and [Table 4] for T62 temper
material. 11.3 Material in alloys and tempers 2014-T4, T4510,
T4511, T6, T6510, and T6511 and 2024-T3, T3510,
10.2 Number of Specimens—The number of speci- T3511, T81, T8510, and T8511 shall be capable of
mens from each lot of O and F temper material shall attaining the properties specified in Table 3 [Table 4]
be as specified in 9.2. for the T42 temper, upon being properly resolution
10.3 Quality Assurance Screening of Extrusion Press heat-treated and natural aged for not less than 4 days
Heat Treated Pipe and Tube — Pipe and tube heat- at room temperature.
treated at the extrusion press shall conform to all the 11.4 Material in alloys and tempers 2219-T31, T3510,
requirements of Section 9. In addition, hardness tests T3511, T81, T8510, and T8511, 7075-T6, T6510, and
shall be performed on each extruded length or, with T6511 and 7178-T6, T6510 and T6511 shall be capable
the approval of the purchaser, on samples selected in of attaining the properties specified in Table 3 [Table
accordance with a mutually agreeable sampling plan. 4] for T62 tempers, upon being properly resolution
The minimum hardness control value shall be in accord- heat-treated and precipitation heat-treated.
ance with Table 8 [Table 9] for pipe and with Table
10 [Table 11] for tube for the type of hardness tester 11.5 Material in T31, T3510, T3511, T4, T4510,
used. The specific type of hardness tester shall be left and T4511 tempers shall be capable of attaining the
to the discretion of the producer, but the test method properties specified in Table 3 [Table 4] for the T81,
shall be in accordance with Test Methods B 647, B T8510, T8511, T6, T6510, and T6511 tempers, respec-
648, or E 18, as applicable. tively, upon being properly precipitation heat-treated.

10.3.1 Individual pieces within a lot that fail to

conform to the minimum applicable hardness values
12. Stress-Corrosion Resistance
may be accepted provided that samples from the two
pieces exhibiting the lowest minimum hardness values 12.1 Alloy 7075 extruded tube in the T73-type
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TABLE 8
HARDNESS SCREENING VALUES FOR SEAMLESS EXTRUDED TUBE,
INCH-POUND UNITSA
Hardness Number, Min.B,C
Alloy and Temper Specified Wall Thickness, in. Webster Barcol Rockwell E

6061-T4 0.050 and over ... 64 ...

-T6 0.050 through 0.075 15 76 89
0.076 through 0.499 15 76 89
0.500 through 1.000 15 76 ...
6063-T1 0.050 through 0.500 ... 50 ...
-T4 0.050 through 0.500 ... 60 ...
-T5 0.050 through 0.500 ... 65 ...
-T6 0.050 through 1.000 12 72 75
6351-T6 0.050 through 0.749 16 ... ...
A
See 10.3.
B
Alternate minimum hardness values and hardness testing devices may be used provided agreement is reached
between the purchaser and supplier or producer.
C
The hardness values shown do not guarantee material will pass the applicable mechanical property
requirements but are for informational purposes only. It is the responsibility of the user of this specification
to establish the relationship between the hardness values and tensile properties.

TABLE 9
HARDNESS SCREENING VALUES FOR SEAMLESS EXTRUDED TUBE, SI UNITSA
Hardness Number, MinimumB,C

Alloy and Temper Specified Wall Thickness, mm Webster Barcol Rockwell E

6061-T4 1.25 and over ... 64 ...

-T6 1.25 through 1.50 15 76 89
Over 1.50 through 12.5 15 76 89
Over 12.5 through 25.0 15 76 ...
6063-T1 1.25 through 12.5 ... 50 ...
-T4 1.25 through 12.5 ... 60 ...
-T5 1.25 through 12.5 ... 65 ...
-T6 1.25 through 25.0 12 72 75
6351-T6 1.25 through 19.00 16 ... ...
A
See Section 10.3.
B
Alternative minimum hardness values and hardness testing devices may be used provided agreement is
reached between the purchaser and supplier or producer.
C
The hardness values shown do not guarantee material will pass the applicable mechanical property
requirements but are for informational purposes only. It is the responsibility of the user of this specification
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TABLE 10
HARDNESS SCREENING VALUES FOR SEAMLESS PIPE, INCH-POUND UNITSA
Hardness Number, Min.B,C

Alloy and Temper Pipe Size, in. Wall Thickness, in. Webster Barcol Rockwell E

6061-T6 less than 1 in. 0.050 and over 16 ... ...

1 in. and over 0.050 to 0.075 15 76 89
0.076 to 0.499 15 76 89
0.500 through 1.000 15 76 ...
6063-T6 All 0.050 through 1.000 12 72 75
6351-T5 All 0.050 through 1.000 15 76 89
-T6 All 0.050 through 1.000 16 ... ...
A
See 10.3.
B
Alternate minimum hardness values and hardness testing devices may be used provided agreement is reached between the purchaser and supplier
or producer.
C
The hardness values shown do not guarantee material will pass the applicable mechanical property requirements but are for informational
purposes only. It is the responsibility of the user of this specification to establish the relationship between the hardness values and tensile
properties.

TABLE 11
HARDNESS SCREENING VALUES FOR SEAMLESS PIPE, SI UNITSA

Pipe Size Hardness Number, Min.B,C

Alloy and Temper Designation Wall Thickness, mm Webster Barcol Rockwell E

6061-T6 Less than 1 1.25 and over 16 ... ...

1 and over 1.25 through 1.50 15 76 89
Over 1.50 through 12.5 15 76 89
Over 12.5 through 25.0 15 76 ...
6063-T6 All Over 1.25 through 25.0 12 72 75
6351-T5 All Over 1.25 through 25.0 15 76 89
-T6 All Over 1.25 through 25.0 16 ... ...
A
See 10.3.
B
Alternative minimum hardness values and hardness testing devices may be used provided agreement is
reached between the purchaser and supplier or producer.
C
The hardness values shown do not guarantee material will pass the applicable mechanical property
requirements but are for informational purposes only. It is the responsibility of the user of this specification
to establish the relationship between the hardness values and tensile properties.

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TABLE 12
LOT ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR RESISTANCE TO STRESS CORROSION, INCH-POUND UNITS
Lot Acceptance Criteria
Lot
Electrical ConductivityA, Acceptance
Alloy and Temper % IACS Level of Tensile Properties Status

7075–T73, 40.0 or greater per specified requirements acceptable

T73510, and
T73511 冧 38.0 through
39.9
per specified requirements and yield strength does not exceed minimum
by more than 11.9 ksi
acceptable

38.0 through per specified requirements but yield strength exceeds minimum by 12.0 unacceptableB
39.9 ksi or more
less than 38.0 any level unacceptableB
A
Sampling for electrical conductivity tests shall be the same as for tensile tests as specified in 9.2. Test specimens may be prepared by machining
a flat, smooth surface of sufficient width for proper testing. For small sizes of tubes, a cut-out portion may be flattened and the conductivity
determined on the surface. Chemical milling may be used on flat surface samples. The electrical conductivity shall be determined in accordance
with Test Method E 1004 in the following locations:

Wall Thickness, in. Location

Up through 0.100 surface of tensile sample
0.101 through 0.500 subsurface after removal of approximately 10% of thickness of tensile
sample
0.501 through 1.500 subsurface at approximately center of wall thickness on a plane
parallel to the longitudinal center line of the material
Over 1.500 subsurface on tensile test sample surface which is closest to the center
of the wall thickness and on a plane parallel to the extrusion surface

B
When material is found to be unacceptable, it shall be reprocessed (additional precipitation heat treatment, or re-solution heat treatment,
stress relieving, straightening and precipitation heat treatment, when applicable).

stress-corrosion cracking when subjected to the test 12.2.1 The stress-corrosion test shall be made in
specified in 12.2. accordance with Test Method G 47.
12.1.1 For lot-acceptance purposes, resistance to 12.2.2 Specimens shall be stressed in tension in
stress-corrosion cracking for each lot shall be established the short transverse direction with respect to the grain
by testing the previously selected tension-test samples flow and held at constant strain. The stress level shall
to the criteria shown in Table 12 [Table 13]. be 75% of the specified minimum yield strength.
12.1.2 For surveillance purposes, each month the 12.2.3 There shall be no visual evidence of stress-
producer shall perform at least one stress-corrosion test corrosion cracking in any specimen, except that the
in accordance with 12.2 on each of the T73-type tempers retest provisions of 17.2 shall apply.
for each thickness range 0.750 in [20.00 mm] and over
listed in Table 3 [Table 4] produced that month. Each
sample shall be taken from material considered accept-
13. Cladding
able in accordance with lot-acceptance criteria of Table
8 [Table 9]. A minimum of three adjacent replicate 13.1 The aluminum alloy coating of clad tube shall
specimens shall be taken from each sample and tested. comprise the inside surface (only) of the tube and its
the producer shall maintain records of all lots so thickness shall be approximately 10% of the total wall
tested and make them available for examination at the thickness of the tube.
producer’s facility.
13.2 When the thickness of the coating is to be
12.2 The stress-corrosion cracking test shall be per- determined on finished tube, tranverse cross sections
formed on extruded tube with wall thickness 0.750 in. of at least three tubes from the lot shall be polished
[20.00 mm] and over as follows: for examination with a metallurgical microscope. Using

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TABLE 13
LOT ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR RESISTANCE TO STRESS CORROSION, [SI UNITS]
Lot Acceptance Criteria
Lot
Electrical ConductivityA, Acceptance
Alloy and Temper % IACS Level of Mechanical Properties Status

7075–T73, 40.0 or greater per specified requirements acceptable

T73510, and
T73511 冧 38.0 to 39.9 per specified requirements and yield strength does not exceed minimum
by more than 82 MPa
acceptable

38.0 to 39.9 per specified requirements but yield strength exceeds minimum by 83 unacceptableB
MPa or more
less than 38.0 any level unacceptableB
A
Sampling for electrical conductivity tests shall be the same as for tensile tests as specified in 9.2. Test specimens may be prepared by machining
a flat, smooth surface of sufficient width for proper testing. For small sizes of tubes, a cut-out portion may be flattened and the conductivity
determined on the surface. Chemical milling may be used on flat surface samples. The electrical conductivity shall be determined in accordance
with Test Method E 1004 in the following locations:

Wall Thickness, mm Location

Over Through
... 2.50 surface of tensile sample
2.50 12.50 subsurface after removal of approximately 10% of thickness of tensile sample
12.50 40.00 subsurface at approximately center of wall thickness on a plane parallel to the longitudinal center line
of the material
40.00 ... subsurface on tensile test sample surface which is closest to the center of the wall thickness and on a
plane parallel to the extrusion surface

B
When material is found to be unacceptable, it shall be reprocessed (additional precipitation heat treatment or re-solution heat treatment, stress
relieving, straightening, and precipitation heat treatment, when applicable).

a magnification of 100×, the coating thickness at four Table No. Title

points, 90° apart, in each sample shall be measured 16. Pipe
and the average of all measurements shall be taken as 16.1 Outside Diameter
the thickness. In the case of tube having a diameter 16.2 Wall Thickness
larger than can properly be mounted for polishing and 16.3 Weight
16.4 Length, Plain End Pipe
examination, the portions of the cross section polished 16.7 Diameters, Wall Thicknesses, Weights
for examination may consist of an arc about 1⁄2 in. [13
mm] in length.
14.2 Tolerances for tempers and sizes not included
in ANSI H35.2 [H35.2M] shall be as agreed upon
between producer and purchaser and shall be so specified
14. Dimensional Tolerances
in the contract or purchase order.
14.1 Variations from the specified dimensions for
14.3 Sampling for Inspection — Examination for
the type of material ordered shall not exceed the
dimensional conformance shall be made to ensure con-
permissible variations prescribed in the following tables
formance to the tolerance specified.
of ANSI H35.2 [H35.2M]:
Table No. Title

12. Extruded Tube 15. General Quality

12.1 Diameter, Round Tube
15.1 Unless otherwise specified, the material shall
12.3 Wall Thickness, Round Tube
12.5 Length be supplied in the mill finish and shall be uniform as
12.7 Straightness, Tube in Straight Lengths defined by the requirements of this specification and
12.9 Squareness of Cut Ends shall be commercially sound. Any requirement not so

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covered is subject to negotiation between producer and purchaser through the contract or purchase order, at
purchaser. least two additional specimens shall be selected to
replace each test specimen that failed. All specimens
15.2 When so specified in the contract or order, both
so selected for retest shall meet the requirements of
ends of each length of pipe, or extruded tube except
the specification or the lot shall be subject to rejection.
pipe of alloy 3003, temper H112, shall be threaded using
an American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread. The 18.3 Material in which defects are discovered subse-
variation from standard, when tested with the standard quent to inspection may be rejected.
working gage, shall not exceed ±11⁄2 turns. The threaded
18.4 If material is rejected by the purchaser, the
ends shall be free from burrs and suitably protected
producer or supplier is responsible only for replacement
against damage in transit.
of material to the purchaser. As much as possible of
15.3 Each pipe and tube shall be examined to deter- the rejected material shall be returned to the producer
mine conformance to this specification with respect to or supplier.
general quality and identification marking. On approval
of the purchaser, however, the producer may use a
system of statistical quality control for such examina- 19. Identification Marking of Product
tions.
19.1 When specified on the purchase order or contract,
all pipe and tube shall be marked in accordance with
Practice B 666/B 666M.
16. Internal Quality
19.2 In addition, Alloys 2014, 2024, 2219, 7075,
16.1 When specified by the purchaser at the time and 7178 in the T6-, T73-, and T8-type tempers and,
of placing the contract or order, each tube 0.500 in. when specified, alloys 2014, 2024, and 6061 in the
or greater [over 12.50 mm] in thickness, in alloys T3- and T4-type tempers and alloy 6061 in the T6-
2024, 7075, and 7178 shall be tested ultrasonically in type tempers shall also be marked with the lot number
accordance with Practice B 594 to the discontinuity in at least one location on each piece.
acceptance limits of Table 6 [Table 7].
19.3 The requirements specified in 19.1 and 19.2
are minimum marking systems that involve added infor-
17. Source Inspection mation; larger characters and greater frequencies are
acceptable under this specification.
17.1 If the purchaser desires that his representative
inspect or witness the inspection and testing of the
material prior to shipment, such agreement shall be 20. Packaging and Package Marking
made by the purchaser and producer as part of the
purchase contract. 20.1 The material shall be packaged to provide
adequate protection during normal handling and trans-
17.2 When such inspections or witness of inspection portation and each package shall contain only one size,
and testing is agreed upon, the producer shall afford alloy, and temper of material unless otherwise agreed
the purchaser’s representative all reasonable facilities upon. The type of packaging and gross weight of
to satisfy him that the material meets the requirements containers shall, unless otherwise agreed upon, be at
of this specification. Inspection and tests shall be con- the producer’s discretion, provided that they are such
ducted so there is no unnecessary interference with the as to ensure acceptance by common or other carriers
producer’s operations. for safe transportation at the lowest rate to the deliv-
ery point.
20.2 Each shipping container shall be marked with
18. Retest and Rejection
the purchase order number, material size, specification
18.1 If any material fails to conform to all of number, alloy and temper, gross and net weights, and
the applicable requirements of this specification, the the producer’s name or trademark.
inspection lot shall be rejected.
20.3 When specified in the contract or purchase
18.2 When there is evidence that a failed specimen order, material shall be preserved, packaged, and packed
was not representative of the inspection lot and when in accordance with the requirements of Practices B
no other sampling plan is provided or approved by the 660. The applicable levels shall be as specified in the

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contract or order. Marking for shipment of such material

shall be in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123 for
civilian agencies and MIL-STD-129 for military
agencies.

21. Certification
21.1 The supplier or producer shall furnish to the
purchaser a certificate stating that the material has been
sampled, tested, and inspected in accordance with this
specification, and has met the requirements.

22. Keywords
22.1 aluminum alloy; seamless extruded tube; seam-
less pipe

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ANNEXES

(Mandatory Information)

A1. BASIS FOR INCLUSION OF PROPERTY A2.2.2 The aluminum or aluminum alloy has been
LIMITS offered for sale in commercial quantities within the
prior twelve months to at least three identifiable users.
A1.1 Limits are established at a level at which a
statistical evaluation of the data indicates that 99% of A2.2.3 The complete chemical composition limits
the population obtained from all standard material meets are submitted.
the limit with 95% confidence. For the products de-
scribed, mechanical property limits for the respective A2.2.4 The composition is, in the judgment of
size ranges are based on the analyses of at least 100 the responsible subcommittee, significantly different
data from standard production material with no more from that of any other aluminum or aluminum alloy
than ten data from a given lot. All tests are performed already in the specification.
in accordance with the appropriate ASTM test methods.
For informational purposes, refer to “Statistical Aspects A2.2.5 For codification purposes, an alloying ele-
of Mechanical Property Assurance” in the Related ment is any element intentionally added for any purpose
Material section of the Annual Book of ASTM Standards, other than grain refinement and for which minimum
Vol 02.02. Mechanical property limits in this metric and maximum limits are specified. Unalloyed aluminum
issue were derived from the inch-pound system limits contains a minimum of 99.00% aluminum.
that were developed under the above principles. As test
data on metric dimensioned specimens are accumulated, A2.2.6 Standard limits for alloying elements and
some refinement of limits, particularly for elongations impurities are expressed to the following decimal places:
measured in 5D, can be anticipated.
Less than 0.001% 0.000X
0.001 to but less than 0.01% 0.00X
0.01 to but less than 0.10%
Unalloyed aluminum made by a refining process 0.0XX
Alloys and unalloyed aluminum not made by a 0.0X
A2. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR refining process
INCLUSION OF NEW ALUMINUM AND 0.10 through 0.55% 0.XX
ALUMINUM ALLOYS IN THIS (It is customary to express limits of 0.30 through
0.55% as 0.X0 or 0.X5.)
SPECIFICATION
Over 0.55% 0.X, X.X, etc.
A2.1 Prior to acceptance for inclusion in this specifi- (except that combined Si+Fe limits for 99.00%
minimum aluminum must be expressed as 0.XX
cation, the composition of wrought or cast aluminum
or 1.XX)
or aluminum alloy shall be registered in accordance
with ANSI H35.1 or H35.1(M). The Aluminum Associa-
tion holds the Secretariat of ANSI H35 Committee and A2.2.7 Standard limits for alloying elements and
administers the criteria and procedures for registration. impurities are expressed in the following sequence:
Silicon; Iron; Copper; Manganese; Magnesium; Chro-
A2.2 If it is documented that the Aluminum Associa- mium; Nickel; Zinc (Note A2.1); Titanium; Other Ele-
tion could not or would not register a given composition, ments, Each; Other Elements, Total; Aluminum (Note
an alternative procedure and the criteria for acceptance A2.2).
shall be as follows.
NOTE A2.1 — Additional specified elements having limits are
A2.2.1 The designation submitted for inclusion inserted in alphabetical order of their chemical symbols between
does not utilize the same designation system as described zinc and titanium, or are specified in footnotes.
in ANSI H35.1 or H35.1(M). A designation not in
conflict with other designation systems or a trade name NOTE A2.2 — Aluminum is specified as minimum for unalloyed
is acceptable. aluminum and as a remainder for aluminum alloys.

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A3. PART OR IDENTIFYING NUMBERS

(PINs) FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT
OF DEFENSE
A3.1 Part numbers are essential to maintain the
integrity of the Department of Defense cataloging sys-
tem as multiple National Stock Numbers (NSN) exist
for this product.
A3.2 Part numbers shall be formulated by selecting
from the options in this specification as follows:
B241 −XXXX −XXXX −XX −XX −XX
Document Alloy Temper Pipe size in Schedule Length in
Identifier 0.25 in. size feet
incre-
ments

A3.3 Examples of Part Numbers:

B429-6063-T6-03-40-20 indicates an ASTM B 429
standard structural pipe in 6063 alloy and T6 temper
that is 3⁄4-in. pipe size, ANSI schedule 40, with a 20-
ft length.
B429-3003-H112-04-10-10 indicates an ASTM B 429
standard structural pipe in 3003 alloy and H112 temper
that is 1-in. pipe size, ANSI schedule 10, with a 10-
ft. length.

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