Designation: B 829 – 04a

Standard Specification for

General Requirements for Nickel and Nickel Alloys
Seamless Pipe and Tube1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 829; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope* 1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded

1.1 This specification contains various requirements that, as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
with the exception of Sections 5 and 10, are mandatory information only.
requirements to the following ASTM nickel and nickel alloy, 1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
seamless pipe and tube specifications: test requirements portion, Section 5, of this specification: This
ASTM
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
Title of Specification if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Designation2
Nickel Seamless Pipe and Tube B 161 of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
Seamless Nickel and Nickel Alloy, Condenser and Heat Ex- B 163
changer Tubes
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
Nickel-Copper Alloy (UNS N04400) Seamless Pipe and Tube B 165 tions prior to use.
Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloys (UNS N06600, N06601, and B 167
N06690) Seamless Pipe and Tube 2. Referenced Documents
Nickel-Iron-Chromium Alloy Seamless Pipe and Tube B 407
Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Molybdenum-Copper Alloy (UNS N08825 B 423 2.1 ASTM Standards: 2
and N08221) Seamless Pipe and Tube B 880 Specification for General Requirements for Chemical
Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Columbium Alloys (UNS B 444
N06625) Pipe and Tube
Check Analysis Limits for Nickel, Nickel Alloys and
Nickel-Chromium-Iron-Columbium-Molybdenum-Tungsten Alloy B 445 Cobalt Alloys
(UNS N06102) Seamless Pipe and Tube E 8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Silicon Alloys (UNS N08330 and UNS B 535
N08332) Seamless Pipe E 18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell
Copper-Beryllium Alloy Forgings and Extrusion B 570 Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials
Seamless Nickel and Nickel-Cobalt Alloy Pipe and Tube B 622 E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
UNS N08028 Seamless Tubes B 668
UNS N08904, UNS N08925 and UNS N08926 Seamless Pipe B 677 Determine Conformance with Specifications
and Tube E 39 Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel3
Iron-Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum Alloys (UNS N08366 and B 690 E 76 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Copper
UNS N08367) Seamless Pipe and Tube
Ni-Cr-Mo-Co-W-Fe-Si Alloy (UNS N06333) Seamless Pipe and B 722 Alloys3
Tube E 112 Test Methods for Determining the Average Grain
Seamless UNS N08020, UNS N08026, and UNS N08024 B 729 Size
Nickel-Alloy Pipe and Tube
E 213 Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Metal Pipe
1.2 One or more of the test requirements of Section 5 apply and Tubing
only if specifically stated in the product specification or in the E 426 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Exami-
purchase order. nation of Seamless and Welded Tubular Products, Austen-
1.3 In case of conflict between a requirement of the product itic Stainless Steel and Similar Alloys
specification and a requirement of this general specification, E 571 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Exami-
only the requirement of the product specification needs to be nation of Nickel and Nickel Alloy Tubular Products
satisfied. E 1473 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel,
Cobalt, and High-Temperature Alloys
2.2 ANSI Standards:4
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on
B 1.20.1 Pipe Threads
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B 36.10 Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
B02.07 on Refined Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys. B 36.19 Stainless Steel Pipe
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2004. Published October 2004. Originally
approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as B 829 – 04.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Withdrawn.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
the ASTM website. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.

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3. Terminology 5.2.2 If any pipe or tube shows leaks during hydrostatic
3.1 Definitions: testing, it shall be rejected.
3.1.1 average diameter, n—the average of the maximum 5.3 Nondestructive Electric Test:
and minimum outside diameters, as determined at any one 5.3.1 Eddy Current Testing—Testing shall be conducted in
cross section of the pipe or tube. accordance with Practices E 426 or E 571. The eddy current
3.1.2 nominal wall, n—a specified wall thickness with a examination reference in this specification has the capability of
plus or minus tolerance from the specified thickness. detecting significant discontinuities, especially of the short,
3.1.3 seamless pipe, n—a round hollow produced with a abrupt type.
continuous periphery in all stages of manufacture, and pro- 5.3.1.1 Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, the
duced to the particular dimensions commercially known as calibration standard shall contain, at the option of the manu-
pipe sizes (NPS). facturer, any one of the following discontinuities to establish a
3.1.4 seamless tube, n—a tube produced with a continuous minimum sensitivity level for rejection.
periphery in all stages of the operation. 5.3.1.2 Drill Hole—A hole not larger than 0.031 in. (0.79
3.1.5 thin wall tube, n—tube with specified wall thickness mm) diameter shall be drilled radially and completely through
3 % or less of the specified outside diameter. the wall, care being taken to avoid distortion of the material
while drilling.
4. Chemical Composition 5.3.1.3 Transverse Tangential Notch—Using a round file or
tool with a 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) diameter, a notch shall be filed or
4.1 In case of disagreement, the chemical composition shall
milled on the tube or pipe outside diameter tangential to the
be determined in accordance with the following methods.
surface and transverse to the longitudinal axis of the material.
UNS No. Prefixes ASTM Method
N02 E 39
Said notch shall have a depth not exceeding 12.5 % of the
N04 E 76 specified wall thickness of the material, or 0.004 in. (0.10 mm),
N06, N08 E 1473 whichever is greater.
4.2 The ladle analysis of the material shall conform to the 5.3.2 Ultrasonic Testing—Testing shall be conducted in
chemical requirements prescribed by the individual product accordance with Practice E 213. The ultrasonic examination
specification. referred to in this specification is intended to detect longitudi-
4.3 The product (check) analysis of the material shall meet nal discontinuities having a reflective area similar to or larger
the requirements for the ladle analysis within the tolerance than the calibration reference notches specified in 5.3.2.1. The
limits prescribed in Specification B 880. examination may not detect circumferentially oriented imper-
fections or short, deep defects.
5. Test Requirements 5.3.2.1 For ultrasonic testing, longitudinal calibration
notches shall be machined on the outside and inside diameter
5.1 Flare Test—The flare test shall consist of flaring a test
surfaces. The depth of the notches shall not exceed 12.5 % of
specimen with an expanding tool having an included angle of
the specified wall thickness or 0.004 in. (0.10 mm), whichever
60° until the specified outside diameter has been increased by
is greater.
30 %. The flared specimen shall not exhibit cracking through
5.3.3 Calibration Frequency—The frequency of calibration
the wall.
checks shall be as follows:
5.2 Hydrostatic Test— Each pipe or tube shall be tested by
5.3.3.1 At the beginning of each production run or lot.
the manufacturer to an internal hydrostatic pressure of 1000 psi
(6.9 MPa) provided that the fiber stress, calculated from the 5.3.3.2 At least every four hours during testing.
following equation, does not exceed the allowable fiber stress 5.3.3.3 At the end of each production run or lot.
for the material: 5.3.3.4 After any suspected equipment malfunction or work
stoppage.
P 5 2St/D (1)
5.3.3.5 If, during any check, the equipment fails to detect
where: the calibration defects, the instrument must be recalibrated and
P = hydrostatic test pressure, psi (MPa), all material tested since the last satisfactory check shall be
S = allowable fiber stress, for material in the condition retested.
(temper) furnished as specified in the product specifi- 5.3.4 Acceptance and Rejection—Material producing a sig-
cation (S is calculated as the lower of 2⁄3 of the nal equal to or greater than the calibration defect shall be
specified minimum 0.2 % offset yield strength or 1⁄4 of subject to rejection.
the specified minimum ultimate strength for the mate- 5.3.4.1 Test signals produced by imperfections that cannot
rial), be identified or produced by cracks or crack-like imperfections
t = minimum wall thickness permitted, in. (mm), includ- shall result in rejection of the pipe or tube, subject to rework
ing minus tolerance, if any, and and retest.
D = nominal outside diameter of the pipe or tube, in. (mm). 5.3.4.2 If the imperfection is judged as not fit for use, the
5.2.1 The test pressure must be held for a minimum of 5 s. tube shall be rejected, but may be reconditioned and retested
NOTE 1—Testing at a pressure greater than 1000 psi may be performed providing the wall thickness requirements are met. To be
upon agreement between purchaser and manufacturer provided that the accepted, retested material shall meet the original electric test
allowable fiber stress is not exceeded. requirements.

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5.3.4.3 If the imperfection is explored to the extent that it Requirements Rounded Unit for Observed
can be identified, and the pipe or tube is determined to be fit for or Calculated Value
Chemical composition and nearest unit in the last right-hand place
use, the material may be accepted without further testing, tolerances of figures of the specified limit
providing the imperfection does not encroach on minimum Tensile strength and yield strength nearest 1000 psi (7 MPa)
wall thickness requirements. Elongation nearest 1 %
Grain size
5.4 When specified by the purchaser, a nondestructive 0.0024 in. (0.060 mm) or larger nearest multiple of 0.0002 in. (0.005 mm)
electric test, in accordance with Practices E 213, E 426, or Less than 0.0024 in. (0.060 mm) nearest multiple of 0.0001 in. (0.002 mm)

E 571, may be used for seamless pipe or tube, instead of the

hydrostatic test. 6. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
5.5 Tension Test— Tension testing shall be conducted in 6.1 Dimensions of pipe are shown in Table 1.
accordance with Test Methods E 8. 6.1.1 Permissible variations in outside diameter and wall
5.5.1 The material shall conform to the tensile properties thickness are shown in Table 2, Table 3, and Table 4.
prescribed in the individual product specification. 6.2 Length—When material is ordered as cut-to-length, the
5.6 Hardness Test— Hardness testing shall be conducted in length shall conform to the permissible variations prescribed in
accordance with Test Methods E 18. Table 5. When material is ordered to random lengths, the
lengths and variations shall be agreed upon between the
5.7 Grain Size—The measurement of average grain size
manufacturer and purchaser.
may be carried out by the planimetric method, the comparison
method, or the intercept method described in Test Methods 6.3 Straightness— Material shall be reasonably straight and
E 112. In case of dispute, the “referee” method for determining free of bends and kinks.
average grain size shall be the intercept method. 6.4 Ends—Ends shall be plain cut and deburred.
5.8 For purposes of determining compliance with the speci-
fied limits for requirements of the properties listed in the 7. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
following table, an observed value or a calculated value shall 7.1 The material shall be uniform in quality and temper,
be rounded in accordance with the rounding method of Practice smooth, and free from imperfections that would render it unfit
E 29: for use.

TABLE 1 Dimensions of Pipe

NOTE 1—The following table is a reprint of Table 1 of ANSI B36.19.

NOTE 2—The decimal thicknesses listed for the respective pipe sizes represent their nominal wall dimensions.
Outside Diameter Nominal Wall Thickness
NPS
Schedule 5SA Schedule 10SA Schedule 40S Schedule 80S
Designator in. mm
in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm
⁄
18 0.405 10.29 ... ... 0.049 1.24 0.068 1.73 0.095 2.41
⁄
14 0.540 13.72 ... ... 0.065 1.65 0.088 2.24 0.119 3.02
3⁄8 0.675 17.15 ... ... 0.065 1.65 0.091 2.31 0.126 3.20
1⁄2 0.840 21.34 0.065 1.65 0.083 2.11 0.109 2.77 0.147 3.73
3⁄4 1.050 26.67 0.065 1.65 0.083 2.11 0.113 2.87 0.154 3.91
1.0 1.315 33.40 0.065 1.65 0.109 2.77 0.133 3.38 0.179 4.55
11⁄4 1.660 42.16 0.065 1.65 0.109 2.77 0.140 3.56 0.191 4.85
11⁄2 1.900 48.26 0.065 1.65 0.109 2.77 0.145 3.68 0.200 5.08
2 2.375 60.33 0.065 1.65 0.109 2.77 0.154 3.91 0.218 5.54
21⁄2 2.875 73.03 0.083 2.11 0.120 3.05 0.203 5.16 0.276 7.01
3 3.500 88.90 0.083 2.11 0.120 3.05 0.216 5.49 0.300 7.62
31⁄2 4.000 101.60 0.083 2.11 0.120 3.05 0.226 5.74 0.318 8.08
4 4.500 114.30 0.083 2.11 0.120 3.05 0.237 6.02 0.337 8.56
5 5.563 141.30 0.109 2.77 0.134 3.40 0.258 6.55 0.375 9.52
6 6.625 168.28 0.109 2.77 0.134 3.40 0.280 7.11 0.432 10.97
8 8.625 219.08 0.109 2.77 0.148 3.76 0.322 8.18 0.500 12.70
10 10.750 273.05 0.134 3.40 0.165 4.19 0.365 9.27 0.500B 12.70B
12 12.750 323.85 0.156 3.96 0.180 4.57 0.375B 9.52B 0.500B 12.70B
14 14.000 355.60 0.156 3.96 0.188B 4.78B ... ... ... ...
16 16.000 406.40 0.165 4.19 0.188B 4.78B ... ... ... ...
18 18.000 457.20 0.165 4.19 0.188B 4.78B ... ... ... ...
20 20.000 508.00 0.188 4.78 0.218B 5.54B ... ... ... ...
22 22.000 558.80 0.188 4.78 0.218B 5.54B ... ... ... ...
24 24.000 609.60 0.218 5.54 0.250 6.35 ... ... ... ...
30 30.000 762.00 0.250 6.35 0.312 7.92 ... ... ... ...
A
Schedules 5S and 10S wall thicknesses do not permit threading in accordance with ANSI B1.20.1.
B
These do not conform to ANSI B36.10.

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TABLE 2 Permissible Variations for Outside Diameter and Wall Thickness of Seamless Cold-Worked Pipe and TubeA,B
Permissible Variations Thickness of Specified Minimum Wall, %
Outside Diameter, Thickness of
Nominal Outside Diameter,
in. (mm) Specified
in. (mm) Plus Minus
Nominal Wall, %
Plus Minus Plus Minus
Over 0.400 (10) to 5⁄8 (16), excl 0.005 (0.13) 0.005 (0.13) 15.0 15.0 30 0
⁄ (16) to 11⁄2 (38), incl
58 0.0075 (0.19) 0.0075 (0.19) 10.0 10.0 22 0
Over 11⁄2 (38) to 3 (76), incl 0.010 (0.25) 0.010 (0.25) 10.0 10.0 22 0
Over 3 (76) to 41⁄2 (114), incl 0.015 (0.38) 0.015 (0.38) 10.0 10.0 22 0
Over 41⁄2 (114) to 6 (152), incl 0.020 (0.51) 0.020 (0.51) 12.5 12.5 28 0
Over 6 (152) to 65⁄8 (168), incl 0.025 (0.64) 0.025 (0.64) 12.5 12.5 28 0
Over 65⁄8 (168) to 85⁄8 (219), incl 0.031 (0.79) 0.031 (0.79) 12.5 12.5 28 0
Over 8.625 (219) to 14 (356), incl 0.062 (1.57) 0.031 (0.79) 15.0 12.5 30.0 0.0
Over 14 (356) to 24 (610), incl 0.125 (3.18) 0.031 (0.79) 15.0 12.5 30.0 0.0
A
Ovality—The permissible variations in this table apply to individual measurements, including out-of-roundness (ovality) except for the following:
For pipe and tube having a nominal wall thickness of 3 % or less of the nominal outside diameter, the mean outside diameter shall conform to the permissible variations
of this table and individual measurements (including ovality) shall conform to the plus and minus values of the table, with the values increased by 0.5 % of the nominal
outside diameter.
For pipe and tube over 41⁄2 in. (114 mm) in outside diameter with a nominal wall thickness greater than 3 % of the nominal outside diameter, the mean outside diameter
shall conform to the permissible variations of this table and individual measurements shall not exceed twice the permissible variations of the table.
B
Eccentricity—The permissible variations in this table apply to individual measurements including eccentricity.

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

TABLE 4 Permissible Variations for Outside Diameter and Wall Thickness of Seamless Hot-Worked PipeA,B
Permissible Variations
Nominal Outside Diameter, Outside Diameter, Thickness of Specified Thickness of Specified
in. (mm) in. (mm) Nominal Wall, % Minimal Wall, %
Plus Minus Plus Minus Plus Minus
1 (25) to 1.900 (48), incl 0.015 (0.40) 0.31 (0.79) 16.0 12.5 28.5 0
over 1.900 (48) to 41⁄2 (114), incl 0.031 (0.79) 0.031 (0.79) 16.0 12.5 28.5 0
over 41⁄2 (114) to 61⁄2 (165), incl 0.047 (1.2) 0.047 (1.2) 16.0 12.5 28.5 0
over 61⁄2 (165) to 91⁄4 (235), incl 0.062 (1.6) 0.062 (1.6) 16.0 12.5 28.5 0
A
Ovality—For pipe 5 in. (127 mm) and under in outside diameter, the tolerance on the outside diameter applies for individual measurements and includes ovality. For
pipe over 5 in. (125 mm) in outside diameter, the mean outside diameter shall conform to the permissible variations of this table and individual measurements shall not
exceed twice the permissible variations of this table.
B
Eccentricity—The permissible variations in this table apply to individual measurements including eccentricity.

TABLE 5 Permissible Variations in LengthA same size and the same heat that are heat-treated in the same
Outside Diameter, in. (mm)
Cut Length, in. (mm) furnace charge. When heat treatment is in a continuous
Over Under furnace, a lot shall include all pipes or tubes of the same size
Under 2 (50.8) 1⁄8 (3.2) 0
2 (50.8) and over 3⁄16 (4.8) 0 and heat, heat-treated in the same furnace at the same tempera-
A
These permissible variations in length apply to pipe or tube in straight lengths.
ture, time at temperature, and furnace speed during one
They apply to cut lengths up to and including 24 ft (7.3 m). For lengths over 24 ft, production run. At no time shall a lot consist of more than
an additional over-tolerance of 1⁄8 in. (3.2 mm) for each 10 ft (3 m) or fraction 20 000 lb (9100 kg).
thereof shall be permissible up to a maximum additional over-tolerance of 1⁄2 in.
(12.7 mm). 8.1.2.1 Where material cannot be identified by heat, a lot
shall consist of not more than 500 lb (227 kg) of material of the
same alloy in the same condition (temper) and nominal size
8. Sampling (excepting length).
8.1 Lot Definition: NOTE 2—For tension, hardness, grain size, and flare test requirements,
8.1.1 A lot for chemical analysis shall consist of one heat. the term lot applies to all lengths prior to cutting.
8.1.2 A lot for all other testing shall consist of all material 8.2 Test Material Selection:
from the same heat, nominal size (excepting length), and 8.2.1 Chemical Analysis—Representative samples from
condition (temper). When final heat treatment is in a batch-type each lot shall be taken during pouring or subsequent process-
furnace, a lot shall include only those pipes or tubes of the ing.

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8.2.2 Mechanical and Other Properties—Samples of the 12. Rejection and Rehearing
material to provide test specimens for mechanical and other 12.1 Material tested by the purchaser that fails to conform to
properties shall be taken from such locations in each lot as to the requirements of this specification may be rejected. Rejec-
be representative of that lot. Test specimens shall be taken from tion should be reported to the supplier promptly and in writing.
material in the final condition (temper). In case of dissatisfaction with the results of the test, the
producer or supplier may make claim for a rehearing.
9. Retests and Retreatment
13. Certification
9.1 Retests—If the results of the mechanical tests of any
group or lot do not conform to the requirements specified in the 13.1 When specified in the purchase contract, a manufac-
individual specification, retests may be made on additional turer’s certification shall be furnished to the purchaser stating
tubes of double the original number from the same group or lot, that the material has been manufactured, tested and inspected
each of which shall conform to the requirements specified. in accordance with this specification, and that the test results on
9.2 Retreatment— If the individual pipes/tubes or the ma- representative samples meet specification requirements. When
terial selected to represent any lot fail to conform to the test specified in the purchase contract, a report of the test results
requirements, the individual pipes/tubes or the lot represented shall be furnished.
may be reheat treated and resubmitted for test. Not more than 14. Product Marking
two reheat treatments shall be permitted. 14.1 Material Marking:
14.1.1 The name or brand of the manufacturer, the name of
10. Specimen Preparation the material or UNS number, the letters ASTM, the product
10.1 Room Temperature Tensile Specimen: specification number, heat number, class (if applicable) and
10.1.1 Material shall be tested in the direction of fabrica- nominal size shall be legibly marked on each piece 3⁄4 in. (19.0
tion. Whenever possible, the pipe or tube shall be tested in full mm) outside diameter and larger and lengths greater than 3 ft
cross section. When testing in full section is not possible, (914 mm). The material marking shall be by any method that
longitudinal strip specimens or the largest possible round will not result in harmful contamination.
section shall be used. In the event of disagreement when full 14.1.2 For material smaller than 3⁄4 in. (19.0 mm) outside
section testing is not possible, a longitudinal strip specimen diameter, or lengths under 3 ft (914 mm), the information
with reduced gage length as contained in Test Methods E 8 specified in 14.1.1 shall be legibly marked on each piece or
shall be used. marked, at the option of the manufacturer, on a tag securely
10.2 Hardness Specimen: attached to the bundle or box in which the material is shipped.
10.2.1 The hardness specimen shall be prepared in accor-
15. Packaging and Package Marking
dance with Test Methods E 18. The test shall be made on the
inside diameter surface of a specimen cut from the end, or on 15.1 The following information shall be marked on the
the inside of the pipe near the end, at the option of the material or included on the package, or on a label or tag
manufacturer. attached thereto: name of the material or UNS number, heat
10.3 Grain Size: number, condition (temper), the letters ASTM, the product
10.3.1 If required, the grain size specimen shall be a specification number, the nominal pipe size, gross, tare, and net
transverse sample representing full wall thickness. weight, consignor and consignee addresses, contract or order
number, and such other information as may be defined by the
11. Inspection purchase contract.
11.1 Witnessing of testing or inspection by the purchaser’s 16. Keywords
representative shall be agreed upon by the purchaser and the 16.1 cold worked; hot finished; nickel; nickel alloys; seam-
manufacturer as part of the purchase contract. less pipe; seamless tube

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee B02 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (B 829 – 04)
that may impact the use of this standard.

(1) Increased size range of Table 2 to 24 in. diameter.

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