SPECIFICATION FOR FACTORY-MADE WROUGHT

NICKEL AND NICKEL ALLOY FITTINGS

SB-366

(Identical with ASTM Specification B 366-97a except that certification has been made mandatory.)

1. Scope B 162 Specification for Nickel Plate, Sheet, and Strip

B 164 Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy Rod, Bar,
1.1 This specification covers wrought welding fittings
and Wire
for pressure piping, factory-made from nickel and nickel
B 165 Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy (UNS
alloys. Threaded fittings as covered in ASME B16.11
N04400) Seamless Pipe and Tube
are also covered by this specification. The term welding
B 166 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloys
applies to butt-welding or socket-welding parts such
(UNS N06600, N06601, N06690, N06025, and
as 45 and 90 deg. elbows, 180 deg. bends, caps, tees,
N06045) and Nickel-Chromium-Cobalt-Molybdenum
reducers, lap-joint stub ends, and other types, as covered
Alloy (UNS N06617) Rod, Bar, and Wire
by ANSI B16.9, ANSI B16.11, ANSI B16.28, and
B 167 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloy
MSS SP-43.
(UNS N06600, N06601, and N06690) Seamless Pipe
1.1.1 Class WP fittings are those manufactured to and Tube
the requirements of ANSI B16.9, B16.11, or B16.28. B 168 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloys
(UNS N06600, N06601, N06690, N06025, and
1.1.2 Class CR fittings are those manufactured to
N06045) and Nickel-Chromium-Cobalt-Molybdenum
the requirements of MSS SP-43.
Alloy (UNS N06617) Plate, Sheet, and Strip
1.2 This specification does not apply to cast welding B 333 Specification for Nickel-Molybdenum Alloy Plate,
fittings. Sheet, and Strip
B 335 Specification for Nickel-Molybdenum Alloy Rod
1.3 Optional supplementary requirements are provided B 407 Specification for Nickel-Iron-Chromium Alloy
for fittings where a greater degree of examination Seamless Pipe and Tube
is desired. These supplementary requirements call for B 408 Specification for Nickel-Iron-Chromium Alloy
additional tests. When desired, one or more of these Rod and Bar
may be specified in the order. B 409 Specification for Nickel-Iron-Chromium Alloy
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be Plate, Sheet, and Strip
regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses B 423 Specification for Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Molyb-
are for information only. denum-Copper Alloy (UNS N08825 and N08221)
Seamless Pipe and Tube
B 424 Specification for Ni-Fe-Cr-Mo-Cu Alloy (UNS
N08825 and UNS N08221) Plate, Sheet, and Strip
2. Referenced Documents
B 425 Specification for Ni-Fe-Cr-Mo-Cu Alloy (UNS
2.1 ASTM Standards: N08825 and N08221) Rod and Bar
B 127 Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy (UNS B 434 Specification for Nickel-Molybdenum-Chromium-
N04400) Plate, Sheet, and Strip Iron Alloy (UNS N10003) Plate, Sheet, and Strip
B 160 Specification for Nickel Rod and Bar B 435 Specification for UNS N06002, UNS N06230, and
B 161 Specification for Nickel Seamless Pipe and Tube UNS R30556 Plate, Sheet, and Strip

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B 443 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum- B 582 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron-Molyb-

Columbium Alloy (UNS N06625) Plate, Sheet, and denum-Copper Alloy Plate, Sheet, and Strip
Strip B 619 Specification for Welded Nickel and Nickel-Cobalt
B 444 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum- Alloy Pipe
Columbium Alloy (UNS N06625) Pipe and Tube B 622 Specification for Seamless Nickel and Nickel-
B 446 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum- Cobalt Alloy Pipe and Tube
Columbium Alloy (UNS N06625) Rod and Bar B 625 Specification for UNS N08904, UNS N08925,
B 463 Specification for UNS N08020, UNS N08026, and UNS N08031, UNS N08932, UNS N08926, and UNS
UNS N08024 Alloy Plate, Sheet, and Strip R20033 Plate, Sheet, and Strip
B 464 Specification for Welded UNS N08020, UNS B 626 Specification for Welded Nickel and Nickel-Cobalt
N08024, and UNS N08026 Alloy Pipe Alloy Tube
B 468 Specification for Welded UNS N08020, UNS B 649 Specification for Ni-Fe-Cr-Mo-Cu Low-Carbon
N08024, and UNS N08026 Alloy Tubes Alloy (UNS N08904) and Ni-Fe-Cr-Mo-Cu-N Low-
B 472 Specification for UNS N08020, UNS N08026, Carbon Alloys (UNS N08925, UNS N08031, and UNS
UNS N08024, UNS N08926, UNS N08367, and UNS N08926), and Cr-Ni-Fe-N Low Carbon Alloy (UNS
R20033 Nickel Alloy Billets and Bars for Reforging R20033) Bar and Wire
B 473 Specification for UNS N08020, UNS N08026, and B 673 Specification for UNS N08904, UNS N08925, and
UNS N08024 Nickel Alloy Bar and Wire UNS N08926 Welded Pipe
B 511 Specification for Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Silicon B 674 Specification for UNS N08904, UNS N08925, and
Alloy Bars and Shapes UNS N08926 Welded Tube
B 512 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Silicon Alloy B 675 Specification for UNS N08366 and UNS N08367
(UNS N08330) Billets and Bars Welded Pipe
B 514 Specification for Welded Nickel-Iron-Chromium B 676 Specification for UNS N08366 and UNS N08367
Alloy Pipe Welded Tube
B 515 Specification for Welded UNS N08800, UNS B 677 Specification for UNS N08904, UNS N08925, and
N08810, and UNS N08811 Alloy Tubes UNS N08926 Seamless Pipe and Tube
B 516 Specification for Welded Nickel-Chromium-Iron B 688 Specification for Chromium-Nickel-Molybdenum-
Alloy (UNS N06600), UNS N06025, and UNS N06045 Iron (UNS N08366 and UNS N08367) Plate, Sheet,
Tubes and Strip
B 517 Specification for Welded Nickel-Chromium-Iron B 690 Specification for Iron-Nickel-Chromium-Molyb-
Alloy (UNS N06600) UNS N06025, and UNS denum Alloys (UNS N08366 and UNS N08367) Seam-
N06045 Pipe less Pipe and Tube
B 535 Specification for Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Silicon B 691 Specification for Iron-Nickel-Chromium-Molyb-
Alloys (UNS N08330 and UNS N08332) Seamless denum Alloys (UNS N08366 and UNS N08367) Rod,
Pipe Bar, and Wire
B 536 Specification for Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Silicon B 704 Specification for Welded (UNS N06625 and UNS
Alloys (UNS N08330 and UNS N08332) Plate, Sheet N08825) Alloy Tubes
and Strip B 705 Specification for Nickel-Alloy (UNS N06625 and
B 564 Specification for Nickel Alloy Forgings UNS N08825) Welded Pipe
B 572 Specification for UNS N06002, UNS N06230, and B 710 Specification for Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Silicon
UNS R30556 Rod Alloy Welded Pipe
B 573 Specification for Nickel-Molybdenum-Chromium- E 165 Test Method for Liquid Penetrant Examination
Iron Alloy (UNS N10003) Rod
B 574 Specification for Low-Carbon Nickel-Molybde- 2.2 ANSI Standards:
num-Chromium, Low-Carbon Nickel-Chromium-Mo- B16.9 Wrought Steel Butt Welding Fittings
lybdenum, and Low-Carbon Nickel-Chromium-Mo- B16.11 Forged Steel Fittings, Socket-Welding and
lybdenum-Tungsten Alloy Rod Threaded
B 575 Specification for Low-Carbon Nickel-Molybde- B16.28 Wrought Steel Butt Welding Short Radius Elbows
num-Chromium, Low-Carbon Nickel-Chromium-Mo- and Returns
lybdenum, and Low-Carbon Nickel-Chromium-Mo- H34.1 Nickel Seamless Pipe and Tubing
lybdenum-Tungsten Alloy Plate, Sheet, and Strip H34.2 Nickel-Copper Alloy Seamless Pipe and Tubing
B 581 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron-Molyb- H34.3 Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloy Seamless Pipe and
denum-Copper Alloy Rod Tubing

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2.3 Manufacturers Standardization Society of the all the requirements of the ASTM specifications for
Valve and Fittings Industry Standards: the particular product and alloy referred to in Table 1.
MSS SP-25 Standard Marking Systems for Valves, Fit-
tings, Flanges, and Unions 4.2 Manufacture:
MSS SP-43 Standard Practice for Light Weight Stainless
4.2.1 Forging or shaping operations may be per-
Steel Butt Welding Fittings
formed by hammering, pressing, piercing, extruding,
2.4 ASME Standards: upsetting, rolling, bending, or fusion welding, or by a
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division combination of two or more of these operations. The
1, Pressure Vessels and Section IX, Welding Qualifi- forming procedure shall be so applied that it will not
cations produce injurious defects in the fittings.
2.5 AWS Standards: 4.2.2 Fittings ordered as Class WP***S shall be
A5.11 Specification for Nickel and Nickel Alloy Covered of seamless construction and shall meet all requirements
Welding Electrodes of ANSI B16.9, B16.11, or B16.28.
A5.14 Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Bare
Welding Rods and Electrodes 4.2.3 All classes of fittings shall have the welders,
welding operators, and welding procedures qualified
under the provisions of Section IX of the ASME Boiler
3. Ordering Information and Pressure Vessel Code.
3.1 Orders for fittings under this specification shall 4.2.4 Fittings ordered as Class WP***W shall
include the following information: meet the requirements of ANSI B16.9 or B16.28 and
3.1.1 quantity, number of fittings of each kind; shall have all welds made by the fitting manufacturer
radiographically examined throughout the entire length
3.1.2 description of Fitting and Nominal Dimen- in accordance with Paragraph UW-51 of Section VIII,
sions (standard or special); Division 1 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
3.1.3 alloy composition; Code, except as exempt by 4.2.4.1 and 4.2.4.2.

3.1.4 Class WP***S, WP***W, WP***WX, or 4.2.4.1 The weld in the starting pipe, made to
CR*** shall be specified. one of the pipe or tube product specifications listed in
Table 1, shall not require radiography, provided that
3.1.4.1 Class CR fittings shall not be substituted no filler metal is used in making the weld.
for fittings ordered to Class WP, but Class WP may
be substituted for Class CR. 4.2.4.2 Instead of the radiographic examination,
3.1.4.2 Unless Class WP***S, WP***W, or and at the option of the manufacturer, welds made by
WP***WX is specified by the purchaser, any may be the fitting manufacturer may be ultrasonically examined
furnished at the option of the supplier. in accordance with Appendix XII of Section VIII,
Division 1 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
3.1.5 heat treatment (4.3 and Appendix X1); Code.
3.1.6 purchaser inspection — State which tests or 4.2.5 Fittings ordered as Class WP***WX shall
inspections are to be witnessed (Section 9); meet the requirements of ANSI B16.9 or B16.28 and
3.1.7 samples for product (check) analysis — State shall have all welds, whether made by the fitting
whether samples shall be furnished (5.3); manufacturer or the starting material manufacturer, ra-
diographically examined throughout their entire length
3.1.8 mill test reports (Section 11); and in accordance with Paragraph UW-51 of Section VIII,
3.1.9 supplementary requirements, if any. Division 1 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code, except as exempt by 4.2.5.1. The radiography
of this class of fittings may be done either prior to or
4. Materials and Manufacture after forming at the option of the manufacturer.

4.1 Material — The material for wrought welding 4.2.5.1 Instead of the radiographic examination,
fittings may consist of forgings, rods, bars, plates, and at the option of the manufacturer, welds made by
sheets, and seamless or welded pipe that conform to the fitting manufacturer may be ultrasonically examined

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TABLE 1
PERMISSIBLE RAW MATERIALS
MarkingA Product and ASTM DesignationB

Corrosion- Plate,
Resistant ANSI Pressure UNS Sheet, Bar Forging and
Fittings Fittings Alloy Designation Pipe or Tube or Strip Forging Stock

CRN WPN Ni N02200 B 161 B 162 B 160, B 564

CRNL WPNL Ni, low C N02201 B 161 B 162 B 160
CRNCC WPNCC Ni-Cu N04400 B 165 B 127 B 164, B 564
CR HX WPHX Ni-Cr-Mo-Fe N06002 B 619, B 622, B 626 B 435 B 572
CR HG WPHG Ni-Cr-Fe-Mo-Cu N06007 B 619, B 622, B 626 B 582 B 581
CR HC 22 WPHC22 Low C-Ni-Mo-Cr N06022 B 619, B 622, B 626 B 575 B 574, B 564
CRV602 WPV602 Ni-Cr-Fe N06025 B 163, B 167 B 168 B 166
CR HG 30 WPHG30 Ni-Cr-Fe-Mo-Cu N06030 B 619, B 622, B 626 B 582 B 581
CRV45TM WPV45TM Ni-Cr-Fe N06045 B 163, B 167 B 168 B 166
CR5923 WP5923 Low C-Ni-Cr-Mo N06059 B 619, B 622, B 626 B 575 B 564, B 574
CR HC 2000 WPHC2000 Low C-Ni-Cr-Mo-Cu N06200 B 619, B 622, B 626 B 575 B 574, B 564
CRH230 WPH230 Ni-Cr-W-Mo N06230 B 619, B 622, B 626 B 435 B 572, B 564
CR HC 4 WPHC4 Low C-Ni-Mo-Cr N06455 B 619, B 622, B 626 B 575 B 574
CRNCI WPNCI Ni-Cr-Fe N06600 B 167, B 516, B 517 B 168 B 166, B 564
CR603GT WP603GT Ni-Cr-Fe-Al N06603 B 163, B 167, B 516, B 168 B 166, B 564
B 517
CRNCMC WPNCMC Ni-Cr-Mo-Cb N06625 B 444, B 704, B 705 B 443 B 446, B 564
CR HG3 WPHG3 Ni-Cr-Fe-Mo-Cu N06985 B 619, B 622, B 626 B 582 B 581
CR20CB WP20CB Cr-Ni-Fe-Mo-Cu-Cb stabilized N08020 B 464, B 468, B 729 B 463 B 472, B 473, B 462
CR904L WP904L Ni-Fe-Cr-Mo-Cu low C N08904 B 673, B 674, B 677 B 625 B 649
CR3127 WP3127 Ni-Fe-Cr-Mo-Cu-Low Carbon N08031 B 619, B 622, B 626 B 625 B 564, B 649
CRH120 WPH120 Ni-Cr-Fe N08120 B 407, B 514, B 515 B 409 B 408, B 564
CR330 WP330 Ni-Fe-Cr-Si N08330 B 535, B 710 B 536 B 511, B 512
CR6XN WP6XN Fe-Ni-Cr-Mo-N N08367 B 675, B 676, B 690 B 688 B 472, B 564, B 691,
B 462
CRNIC WPNIC Ni-Fe-Cr N08800 B 407, B 514, B 515 B 409 B 408, B 564
CRNIC10 WPNIC10 Ni-Fe-Cr N08810 B 407, B 514, B 515 B 409 B 408, B 564
CRNIC11 WPNIC11 Ni-Fe-Cr N08811 B 407 B 409 B 408, B 564
CRNICMC WPNICMC Ni-Fe-Cr-Mo-Cu N08825 B 423, B 704, B 705 B 424 B 425, B 564
CR1925 WP1925 Ni-Fe-Cr-Mo-Cu low C N08925 B 673, B 674, B 677 B 625 B 649
CR1925N WP1925N Ni-Fe-Cr-Mo-Cu-N low C N08926 B 673, B 674, B 677 B 625 B 649
CR HB WPHB Ni-Mo N10001 B 619, B 622, B 626 B 333 B 335
CR HN WPHN Ni-Mo-Cr-Fe N10003 B 434 B 573
CR HC 276 WPHC276 Low C-Ni-Mo-Cr N10276 B 619, B 622, B 626 B 575 B 574, B 564
CRVB4 WPVB4 Ni-Mo N10629 B 619, B 622, B 626 B 333 B 335
CR HB2 WPHB-2 Ni-Mo N10665 B 619, B 622, B 626 B 333 B 335
CR HB3 WPHB-3 Ni-Mo N10675 B 619, B 622, B 626 B 333 B 335, B 564
CRH160 WPH160 Ni-Co-Cr-Si N12160 B 619, B 622, B 626 B 435 B 572, B 564
CR3033 WP3033 Cr-Ni-Fe-N Low Carbon R20033 B 619, B 622, B 626 B 625 B 564, B 649, B 472
CRH556 WPH556 Ni-Fe-Cr-Co R30556 B 619, B 622, B 626 B 435 B 572
A
When WP fittings are of welded construction or made from welded pipe, the symbol shall be supplemented with W or WX as applicable. If
ultrasonic examination in accordance with 4.2.4.2 or 4.2.5.1 is used, the symbol shall be supplemented by WU or WXU as applicable.
B
See 2.1 and 4.1.
C
Yield strength shall be 25,000 psi (172 MPa) min, for all hot-formed, annealed fittings made from WPNC material.

in accordance with Appendix XII of Section VIII, 4.2.7 All joints welded with filler metal shall be
Division 1 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel finished in accordance with the requirements of Para-
Code. graph UW-35(a) of Section VIII, Division 1 of the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
4.2.6 Fittings covered in MSS SP-43 and ordered 4.2.8 Radiographic examination of the weld buildup
as CR*** shall meet the requirements of MSS SP-43 on cold-formed stub ends shall not be required provided
and do not require radiography. that all the following steps are adhered to:

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4.2.8.1 The weld procedure and welders or stock shall be as agreed upon between the producer
welding operators meet the requirements of 4.2.3. and the purchaser.

4.2.8.2 All weld surfaces are liquid penetrant 6.1.3 Tension tests of the finished fittings are not
examined in accordance with Appendix 8 of Section required, unless otherwise agreed upon between the
VIII, Division 1 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure manufacturer and the purchaser.
Vessel Code. 6.2 Hydrostatic Tests:
4.2.8.3 Repairs of areas in the weld is permitted, 6.2.1 Hydrostatic testing of wrought fittings is not
but 4.2.8.1 and 4.2.8.2 must be repeated. required by this specification.
4.2.8.4 Fittings shall be marked with the symbol 6.2.2 All fittings shall be capable of withstanding
WBU following the alloy designation (for example: without failure, leakage, or impairment of their service-
WPN-WBU). ability, a test pressure prescribed in the specifications
for the pipe with which the fitting is recommended to
4.3 Heat Treatment — Heat treatment, if required,
be used.
shall be as agreed upon between the manufacturer and
the purchaser.

7. Dimensions
5. Chemical Composition 7.1 Fittings or components produced in accordance
5.1 The material shall conform to the requirements with this specification shall have sizes, shapes, and
as to chemical composition for the respective material dimensions in accordance with those specified in ASME
prescribed in Table 1. B16.9, ASME B16.11, ASME B16.28, MSS SP-43,
ASME H34.1, ASME H34.2, or ASME H34.3.
5.2 Records of chemical analysis made in accordance
with the applicable specification listed in Table 1 shall
be certification that the material of the fitting meets 8. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
the requirements of this specification.
8.1 The fittings shall be free of injurious defects
5.3 If a product (check) analysis is made by the and have a workmanlike finish. Minor defects may be
purchaser, the material shall conform to the requirements removed by grinding, provided the wall thickness is
for product (check) analysis prescribed for the respective not decreased to less than the allowable specification
product in Table 1. minimum and provided the grinding is smooth and
5.4 In fittings of welded construction, the alloy leaves no shoulders.
content of the deposited weld metal shall conform to 8.2 The fittings shall be cleaned free of scale.
that required of the base metal or for equivalent weld
metal as given in the AWS Filler Metal Specification
A5.11 and A5.14.
9. Inspection
9.1 Inspection of the material by the purchaser at
6. Mechanical Properties and Other the place of manufacture shall be made as agreed upon
Requirements between the purchaser and the manufacturer as part of
the purchase contract.
6.1 Tensile Requirements:
6.1.1 Material used in the manufacture of the
fittings shall conform to the requirements for tensile 10. Rejection and Rehearing
properties as prescribed for the respective product in
10.1 Material that fails to conform to the requirements
Table 1.
of this specification may be rejected. Rejection should
6.1.2 Finished fittings shall conform to the proper- be reported to the producer or supplier promptly and
ties for the respective material and temper as prescribed in writing. In case of dissatisfaction with the results
in the specifications referred to in Table 1. When of the test, the producer or supplier may make claim
required, the properties of fittings made from forging for a rehearing.

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11. Certification CR fittings or column 2 for class WP fittings, shall

be stamped, stenciled, or otherwise permanently marked
11.1 The manufacturer shall report to the purchaser
on each fitting. Class WP fitting marking also must
or his representative the results of the chemical analysis
include the suffix in accordance with 4.2. On wall
made in accordance with Section 5, the results of the thicknesses thinner than 0.083 in., no steel stamps or
tension tests specified in Section 6, or the use of other indented markings shall be used. When the size
ultrasonic examination in accordance with 4.2.4.2 or does not permit complete marking, identification marks
4.2.5.1, or a combination thereof. may be omitted in the sequence shown in MSS SP-25.
NOTE — When steel stamps are used, the marking shall not be
deep enough to cause cracks or to reduce the wall thickness of the
12. Product Marking fittings below the minimum allowed by the applicable specification.

12.1 The manufacturer’s name or trademark, material,

13. Keywords
the size and schedule number, the designation as shown
in Table 1, under “Marking,” either column 1 for class 13.1 nickel alloy fittings

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

These requirements shall not be considered unless specified in the order, in which
event the supplementary requirements specified shall be made at the place of manu-
facture, unless otherwise agreed upon.

S1. Product Analysis (Note S2.1) charge as the fittings it represents, and shall have approximately the
same amount of working. In addition, test pieces representing fittings
S1.1 A product analysis shall be made from each manufactured from bars, plate, or forgings shall have a cross section
equal to the greatest cross section of the fitting, and test pieces
heat of base metal, and, if of welded construction, representing fittings manufactured from pipe shall have an outside
from each lot (Note S2.3) number of welding material diameter and wall thickness equal to those of the fitting. The test
of the fittings offered for delivery. The analysis shall piece for fittings of welded construction shall be prepared to the
same weld procedures and from the same heats of material as the
conform to the requirements specified in Section 5. fittings it represents.

NOTE S2.3 — A lot shall consist of all fittings of the same type,
S2. Tension Test (Note S2.1) size, and wall thickness, manufactured from one heat of material,
and if welding is performed, using the same size and AWS classifica-
S2.1 One tension test shall be made on one fitting tion welding product.
or representative test piece (Note S2.1) per lot (Note
S2.3) of fittings. If the fittings are of welded construc-
tion, the tension specimen shall include the weld and S3. Liquid Penetrant Test
be prepared so that the weld is at the midlength location S3.1 All surfaces shall be liquid penetrant tested.
of the specimen. However, in no case shall the tensile The method shall be in accordance with Practice E
properties of the finished fittings be less than the 165. Acceptance limits shall be as specified by the
requirements of the pipe specifications listed in Table purchaser.
1, except that weld specimens are exempt from the
tensile ductility requirements.
S4. Hydrostatic Test
NOTE S2.1 — If the results of any of the tests specified in Section
S1 or S2 do not conform to requirements, retests may be made at S4.1 A hydrostatic test shall be applied as agreed
the manufacturer’s expense on additional fittings or representative upon between the manufacturer and purchaser.
test pieces of double the original number from the same heat or lot
as defined in Section S1 or S2. If either of the additional test pieces
fails, the lot shall be rejected.

NOTE S2.2 — Representative Test Piece: Where the test specimen S5. Bar Stock Fittings
for the tension test cannot be taken from a fitting due to size
limitations, a representative test shall be obtained. The test piece S5.1 Fittings machined from solid bar stock are not
shall be from the same heat and heat treated in the same batch or permitted.

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APPENDIX

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. HEAT TREATMENT

X1.1 Proper heat treatment during or subsequent to
fabrication may be necessary for optimum performance,
and the manufacturer shall be consulted for details.
The final heat treatment should be consistent with the
heat treatment requirements given in the respective pipe
or tube specifications.

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