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Standard Specification for

Low-Carbon Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum, Low-Carbon
Nickel-Molybdenum-Chromium, Low-Carbon Nickel-
Molybdenum-Chromium-Tantalum, Low-Carbon Nickel-
Chromium-Molybdenum-Copper, and Low-Carbon Nickel-
Chromium-Molybdenum-Tungsten Alloy Rod1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B574; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope* responsibility of the user of this standard to become familiar

1.1 This specification2 covers rod of low-carbon nickel- with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate
chromium-molybdenum alloys (UNS N10276, N06022, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product/material as provided
N06035, N06044, N06455, N06058, and N06059), low-carbon by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety, health,
nickel-molybdenum-chromium (USN N10362), low-carbon and environmental practices, and determine the applicability
nickel-molybdenum-chromium-tantalum (UNS N06210), low- of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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carbon nickel-chromium-molybdenum-copper alloy (UNS
N06200), and low-carbon nickel-chromium-molybdenum-
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
corrosive service. ([Link]
tungsten (UNS N06686) as shown in Table 1, for use in general
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
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1.2 The following products are covered under this specifi- Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
cation:
1.2.1 Rods ⁄ to ⁄ in. (7.94 to 19.05 mm), exclusive, in
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2. Referenced Documents
diameter, hot or cold finished, solution annealed and pickled, or
mechanically descaled. 2.1 ASTM Standards:3
ASTM B574-18
B880 Specification for General Requirements for Chemical
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1.2.2 Rods 3⁄4 to 31⁄2 in. (19.05 to 88.9 mm), inclusive, in
Check Analysis Limits for Nickel, Nickel Alloys and
diameter, hot or cold finished, solution annealed, ground or
turned. Cobalt Alloys
1.2.3 Rods 1⁄4 to 3 1⁄2 in. (6.35 to 88.9 mm), inclusive, in E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-
diameter, solution annealed, cold finished, as cold finished, terials
ground or turned (N06059 and N06686 only, see Table 2 and E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Table 3). Determine Conformance with Specifications
E55 Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only Unified Numbering System (UNS)
and are not considered standard. E1473 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel, Co-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the balt and High-Temperature Alloys
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Terminology
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
B02.07 on Refined Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2018. Published December 2018. Originally
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approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as B574 – 17. DOI: For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, [Link], or
10.1520/B0574-18. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@[Link]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi- Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
cation SB-574 in Section II of that Code. the ASTM website.

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 TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Composition Limits, %
Element Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy
N06035 N06044 N10276 N06022 N06455 N06059 N06058 N06200 N10362 N06210 N06686
Molybdenum 7.60–9.00 0.80-1.20 15.0–17.0 12.5–14.5 14.0–17.0 15.0–16.5 18.5–21.0 15.0–17.0 21.5-23.0 18.0–20.0 15.0-17.0
Chromium 32.25–34.25 43.5-45.3 14.5–16.5 20.0–22.5 14.0–18.0 22.0–24.0 20.0- 23.0 22.0–24.0 13.8-15.6 18.0–20.0 19.0-23.0
Iron 2.00 max 0.3 max 4.0–7.0 2.0–6.0 3.0 max 1.5, max 1.5, max 3.0 max 1.25 max 1.0 max 5.0 max
Tungsten 0.60 max ... 3.0–4.5 2.5–3.5 ... ... 0.3 max ... ... ... 3.0-4.4
Cobalt, max 1.00 ... 2.5 2.5 2.0 0.3 0.3 max 2.0 max ... 1.0 ...
Carbon, max 0.050 0.02 0.010 0.015 0.015 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.015 0.010
Silicon, max 0.60 0.20 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.10 0.10 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08

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Manganese, max 0.50 0.07-0.30 1.0 0.50 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.60 0.5 0.75
Vanadium, max 0.20 ... 0.35 0.35 ... ... ... ... ... 0.35 ...
Phosphorus, max 0.030 0.020 0.04 0.02 0.04 0.015 0.015 0.025 0.025 0.02 0.04
Sulfur, max 0.015 0.020 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.02 0.02

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Titanium ... 0.10-0.30 ... ... 0.7 max ... ... ... ... ... 0.02-0.25
Nickel remainderA Bal remainderA remainderA remainderA Bal Bal remainderA remainderA remainderA remainderA
Aluminum 0.40 max 0.30 max ... ... ... 0.1–0.4 0.40 max 0.50 max 0.50 max ... ...
Copper 0.30 max ... ... ... ... 0.50 max 0.50 max 1.3–1.9 ... ... ...
Tantalum ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1.5–2.2 ...
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Nitrogen ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.02–0.15 ... ... ... ...
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TABLE 2 Permissible Variations in Diameter and Out-of-Roundness of As Cold Finished Rods
Permissible Variations, in. (mm)
Specified Diameter, in. (mm) Diameter
Out of Roundness, max
+ −
⁄ –7⁄16 (6.35–11.11), incl
14 0.012 (0.30) 0.012 (0.30) 0.018 (0.46)
Over 7⁄16 –5⁄8 (11.11–15.87), incl 0.014 (0.36) 0.014 (0.36) 0.020 (0.51)
Over 5⁄8 –3⁄4 (15.87–19.05), excl 0.016 (0.41) 0.016 (0.41) 0.024 (0.61)
3⁄4 –31⁄2 (19.05–88.9), incl 0.010 (0.25) 0.010 (0.25) 0.010 (0.25)

TABLE 3 Mechanical Property Requirements for As Cold Finished Rods

Yield Strength (0.2 % Offset), min, psi Elongation in 2 in.

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

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

⁄ –7⁄16 (7.94–11.11), incl

5 16 0.012 (0.30) 0.012 (0.30) 0.018 (0.46)
Over 7⁄16 –5⁄8 (11.11–15.87), incl
Over 5⁄8 –3⁄4 (15.87–19.05), excl iTeh Standards 0.014 (0.36)
0.016 (0.41)
Hot-Finished, Annealed, and Ground or Turned Rods
0.014 (0.36)
0.016 (0.41)
0.020 (0.51)
0.024 (0.61)

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⁄ –31⁄2 (19.05–88.9), incl
34 0.010 (0.25) 0 0.008 (0.20)

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TABLE 5 Mechanical Property Requirements for Hot or Cold Finished, Solution Annealed Rods

Tensile Strength, min, psi (MPa)

Yield Strength (0.2 % Offset), min, psi Elongation in 2 in.
(50.8 mm) or 4DA
(MPa)
min, %
N10276
N06022
100 000 (690)
100 000 (690)
ASTM B574-18 41 000 (283)
45 000 (310)
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N06035 85 000 (586) 35 000 (241) 30
N06044 100 000 (690) 41 000 (280) 30
N06455 100 000 (690) 40 000 (276) 40
N06058 110 000 (760) 52 000 (360) 40
N06059 100 000 (690) 45 000 (310) 45
N06200 100 000 (690) 45 000 (310) 45
N10362 105 000 (725) 45 000 (310) 40
N06686 100 000 (690) 45 000 (310) 45
N06210 100 000 (690) 45 000 (310) 45
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D refers to the diameter of the tension specimen.

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