SPECIFICATION FOR NICKEL-CHROMIUM-

MOLYBDENUM-COLUMBIUM ALLOY (UNS N06625)

ROD AND BAR

SB-446

(Identical with ASTM Specification B 446-93 except that certification has been made mandatory.)

1. Scope 1.1.1.2 Grade 2 (solution annealed) — Material

is normally employed in service temperatures above
1.1 This specification covers nickel-chromium-molyb-
1100°F (593°C) when resistance to creep and rupture
denum-columbium (UNS N06625) in the form of hot-
is required.
worked rod and bar and cold-worked rod in the condi-
tions shown in Table 1. NOTE — Hot-working or reannealing may change properties signifi-
cantly, depending on working history and temperatures.
1.1.1 These products are furnished in two grades
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
of different heat-treated conditions:
regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses
are for information only.
1.1.1.1 Grade 1 (annealed) — Material is nor-
mally employed in service temperatures up to 1100°F 1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only
(593°C). to the test methods portion, Section 12, of this specifica-

TABLE 1
ROOM TEMPERATURE TENSILE PROPERTIES AND HEAT TREATMENT
Tensile Elongation
Strength Yield Strength in 2 in. or
Diameter or Distance Between min, ksi (0.2 % offset), 50 mm or
Parallel Surfaces, in. (mm) (MPa) min, ksi (MPa) 4D, min, %

Grade 1 (Annealed)A
Up to 4 (102), incl 120 60 30
Over 4 (102) to 10 (254), incl 110 50 25

Grade 2 (Solution Annealed)B

All sizes 100 40 30
A Annealed at 1600°F (871°C) minimum.
B Solution annealed at 2000°F (1093°C) minimum, with or without subsequent stabilization anneal at 1800°F
(982°C) minimum to increase resistance to sensitization.
C Forging quality is furnished to chemical requirements and surface inspection only. No tensile properties

are required.

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tion: This standard does not purport to address all of TABLE 2

the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS
is the responsibility of the user of this standard to Product (Check)
establish appropriate safety and health practices and Analysis Variations
determine the applicability of regulatory limitations under min or over
prior to use. max of the
Composition Limits, Specified Limit of
Element % Element

C 0.10 max 0.01

2. Referenced Documents Mn 0.50 max 0.03
2.1 ASTM Standards: Si 0.50 max 0.03
P 0.015 max 0.005
B 443 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum- S 0.015 max 0.003
Columbium Alloy (UNS N06625) Plate, Sheet, and Cr 20.0 min 0.25
Strip 23.0 max 0.25
E 8 Test Methods of Tension Testing of Metallic Mate- Cb + Ta 3.15 min 0.15
rials 4.15 max 0.15
Co (if determined) 1.0 max 0.03
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data Mo 8.0 min 0.15
to Determine Conformance with Specifications 10.0 max 0.15
E 38 Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Chro- Fe 5.0 max 0.07
mium and Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloys Al 0.40 max 0.05
E 354 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of High- Ti 0.40 max 0.03
NiA 58.0 min 0.35
Temperature, Electrical, Magnetic, and Other Similar
A
Iron, Nickel and Cobalt Alloys Element shall be determined arithmetically by difference.

3. Terminology
3.1 Descriptions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 4.1.4 Dimensions, including length,
3.1.1 bar — material of rectangular (flats) or 4.1.5 Condition (see 1.1.1 and Appendix),
square solid section up to and including 10 in. (254
mm) in width and 1⁄8 in. (3.2 mm) and over in thickness 4.1.5.1 If neither grade is specified, Grade 1
in straight lengths. will be supplied,

3.1.1.1 Discussion — Hot-worked rectangular 4.1.6 Finish (Section 8),

bar in widths 10 in. (254 mm) and under may be 4.1.7 Quantity — Feet (or metres) or number of
furnished as hot-rolled plate with sheared or cut edges pieces,
in accordance with Specification B 443, provided the
mechanical property requirements of this specification 4.1.8 Certification — State if certification is re-
are met. quired (Section 15),
4.1.9 Samples for Product (Check) Analysis —
3.1.2 rod — material of round solid section fur-
State whether samples for product (check) analysis
nished in straight lengths.
should be furnished (see 5.2), and
4.1.10 Purchaser Inspection (Section 13) — If
4. Ordering Information purchaser wishes to witness tests or inspection of
material at place of manufacture, the purchase order
4.1 Orders for material to this specification shall must so state, indicating which test or inspections are
include information with respect to the following: to be witnessed.
4.1.1 ASTM designation,
4.1.2 UNS number, 5. Chemical Composition
4.1.3 Section — Rod (round) or bar (square or 5.1 The material shall conform to the composition
rectangular), limits specified in Table 2.

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5.2 If a product (check) analysis is performed by cut ends; material ordered to cut lengths will be fur-
the purchaser, the material shall conform to the product nished with square saw-cut or machined ends.
(check) analysis variations in Table 2.
7.5 Straightness:

7.5.1 The permissible variations in straightness of

6. Mechanical Properties and Other
cold-worked rod as determined by the departure from
Requirements
straightness shall be as prescribed in Table 7.
6.1 Mechanical Properties — The material shall
conform to the heat treatment and room temperature 7.5.2 The permissible variations in straightness of
tensile properties prescribed in Table 1. hot-worked rod and bar as determined by the departure
from straightness shall be as specified in Table 8.

7. Dimensions and Permissible Variations

7.1 Diameter, Thickness, or Width — The permissible
8. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
variations from the specified dimensions of cold-worked
rod shall be as prescribed in Table 3, and of hot- 8.1 The material shall be uniform in quality and
worked rod and bar as prescribed in Table 4. condition, smooth, commercially straight or flat, and
free of injurious imperfections.
7.2 Out-of-Round — Hot-worked rods and cold-
worked rods (except “forging quality”) all sizes, in
straight lengths, shall not be out-of-round by more than
one half the total permissible variations in diameter
shown in Tables 3 and 4, except for hot-worked rods 9. Sampling
1⁄ in. (12.7 mm) in diameter and under, which may
2 9.1 Lot — Definition:
be out-of-round by the total permissible variations in
diameter shown in Table 4. 9.1.1 A lot for chemical analysis shall consist of
one heat.
7.3 Machining Allowances for Hot-Worked Materi-
als — When the surfaces of hot-worked products are 9.1.2 A lot for mechanical properties testing shall
to be machined, the allowances prescribed in Table 5 consist of all material from the same heat, nominal
are recommended for normal machining operations. diameter or thickness, and condition.
7.4 Length — The permissible variations in length
9.1.2.1 Where material cannot be identified by
of cold-worked and hot-worked rod and bar shall be
heat, a lot shall consist of not more than 500 lb (227
as prescribed in Table 6.
kg) of material in the same size and condition except
7.4.1 Rods and bars ordered to random or nominal that a single piece weighing over 500 lb (227 kg) shall
lengths will be furnished with either cropped or saw- be considered as one lot.

TABLE 3
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN DIAMETER OF COLD-WORKED ROD
Permissible Variations
from Specified Dimen-
sion, in. (mm)
Specified Dimension,
in. (mm) Plus Minus
1⁄ 3⁄
(1.6) to 16 (4.8), excl 0 0.002 (0.05)
16
3⁄ (4.8) to 1⁄2 (12.7), excl 0 0.003 (0.08)
16
1⁄ (12.7) to 15⁄
2 16 (23.8), incl 0.001 (0.03) 0.002 (0.05)
Over 15⁄16 (23.8) to 115⁄16 (49.2), incl 0.0015 (0.04) 0.003 (0.08)
Over 115⁄16 (49.2) to 21⁄2 (63.5), incl 0.002 (0.05) 0.004 (0.10)

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TABLE 4
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN DIAMETER OR DISTANCE BETWEEN PARALLEL
SURFACES OF HOT-WORKED ROD AND BAR
Permissible Variations from
Specified Dimensions, in,
(mm)
Specified Dimension,
in. (mm)A Plus Minus

Rod and bar, hot-worked:

1 (25.4) and under 0.016 (0.41) 0.016 (0.41)
Over 1 (25.4) to 2 (50.8), incl 0.031 (0.79) 0.016 (0.41)
Over 2 (50.8) to 4 (101.6), incl 0.047 (1.19) 0.031 (0.79)
Over 4 (101.6) 0.125 (3.18) 0.063 (1.60)
Rod, rough-turned or ground:
Under 1 (25.4) 0.005 (0.13) 0.005 (0.13)
1 (25.4) and over 0.031 (0.79) 0
Forging quantity rod:B
Under 1 (25.4) 0.005 (0.13) 0.005 (0.13)
1 (25.4) and over 0.031 (0.79) 0
A Dimensions apply to diameter of rods, to distance between parallel surfaces of squares, and separately to
width and thickness of rectangles.
B Spot grinding is permitted to remove minor surface imperfections. The depth of these spot ground areas

shall not exceed 3% of the diameter of the rod.

TABLE 5
NORMAL MACHINING ALLOWANCES FOR HOT-WORKED MATERIAL
Normal Machining Allowance, in. (mm)

Distance Between For Rectangular Bar

Finished-Machined Dimensions for Finishes As On Diameter, Parallel Surfaces
Indicated below, in. (mm)A For Rods of Square Bars On Thickness On Width

Hot-worked:B
Up to 7⁄8 (22.2), incl 1⁄
8 (3.2) 1⁄ (3.2)
8
1⁄
8 (3.2) 3⁄
16 (4.8)
Over 7⁄8 to 17⁄8 (22.2 to 47.6), incl 1⁄
8 (3.2) 3⁄ (4.8)
16
1⁄
8 (3.2) 3⁄
16 (4.8)
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⁄ 1⁄
16 to 4 (23.8 to 101.6), incl in diameter 16 (1.6) ... ... ...
Over 4 to 12 (101.6 to 304.8), incl in diameter 1⁄ (3.2) ... ... ...
8

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.

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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 1⁄4 in. (6.4
mm) will be made for cutting, unless otherwise specified. At the manufacturer’s option, individual specified unit lengths may be fur-
nished.
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. Permissible Variations, in.
(mm)A (mm)

Depth of Chord:
1⁄ (12.7) to 21⁄2 (63.5), incl 0.030 (0.76) per ft (305 mm) of length
2

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 0.050 (4.2)C
ground or rough turned
A Not applicable to forging quality.
B Material under 1⁄2 in. (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.

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9.2 Test Material Selection: value shall be rounded as indicated below, in accordance
with the rounding method of Practice E 29:
9.2.1 Chemical Analysis — Representative samples
from each lot shall be taken during pouring or subse- Rounded unit for
Test observed or calculated value
quent processing.
Chemical composition nearest unit in the last right-hand
9.2.1.1 Product (check) analysis shall be wholly and tolerances place of figures of the speci-
the responsibility of the purchaser. (when expressed in fied limit. If two choices are
decimals) possible, as when the digits
9.2.2 Mechanical Properties — Samples of the dropped are exactly a 5, or a 5
followed only by zeros,
material to provide test specimens for mechanical prop-
choose the one ending in an
erties shall be taken from such locations in each lot even digit, with zero defined
as to be representative of that lot. as an even digit.
Tensile strength and
yield strength nearest 1000 psi (6.9 MPa)
Elongation nearest 1%
10. Number of Tests
10.1 Chemical Analysis — One test per lot.
10.2 Tension — One test per lot. 13. Inspection
13.1 Inspection of the material shall be made as
agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser
11. Specimen Preparation as part of the purchase contract.
11.1 Tension test specimens shall be taken from
material in the final condition and tested in the direction
of fabrication. 14. Rejection and Rehearing
11.1.1 All rod and bar shall be tested in full cross 14.1 Material tested by the purchaser that fails to
section size when possible. When a full cross section conform to the requirements of this specification may
size test cannot be performed, the largest possible round be rejected. Rejection should be reported to the producer
specimen shown in Test Methods E 8 shall be used. or supplier promptly and in writing. In case of dissatis-
Longitudinal strip specimens shall be prepared in ac- faction with the results of the test, the producer or
cordance with Test Methods E 8 for rectangular bar supplier may make claim for a rehearing.
up to 1⁄2 in. (12.7 mm), inclusive, in thicknesses that
are too wide to be pulled full size.
15. Certification

12. Test Methods 15.1 Certification shall be furnished to the purchaser

that the material was manufactured, sampled, tested,
12.1 The chemical composition and mechanical and and inspected in accordance with this specification and
other properties of the material as enumerated in this has been found to meet the requirements. When specified
specification shall be determined, in case of disagree- in the purchase order or contract, a report of the test
ment, in accordance with the following ASTM stan- results shall be furnished.
dards:
Test ASTM Designation
Chemical analysis E 38,A E 354 16. Product Marking
Tension E8
Rounding procedure E 29 16.1 The following information shall be marked on
the material or included on the package, or on a label
A Methods E 38 are to be used only for elements not covered by or tag attached thereto: The name of the material or
Test Methods E 354. UNS number; heat number; condition (temper); this
specification number; the size; gross, tare and net
12.2 For purposes of determining compliance with weight; consignor and consignee address; contract or
the specified limits for requirements of the properties order number; or such other information as may be
listed in the following table, an observed or calculated defined in the contract or order.

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APPENDIX

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. PROCURABLE CONDITIONS AND X1.1.4 Hot-Worked, Annealed, and Rough-

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

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