Designation: A297/A297M − 14

Standard Specification for

Steel Castings, Iron-Chromium and Iron-Chromium-Nickel,
Heat Resistant, for General Application1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A297/A297M; 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.

1. Scope* 3. General Conditions for Delivery

1.1 This specification covers iron-chromium and iron- 3.1 Except for investment castings, material furnished to
chromium-nickel alloy castings for heat-resistant service. The this specification shall conform to the requirements of Speci-
grades covered by this specification are general purpose alloys fication A781/A781M, including any supplementary require-

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and no attempt has been made to include heat-resisting alloys ments that are indicated in the purchase order. Failure to
used for special production application. comply with the general requirements of Specification A781/
NOTE 1—For heat-resisting alloys used for special product application, A781M constitutes nonconformance with this specification. In
reference should be made to Specification A351/A351M, A217/A217M, case of conflict between the requirements of this specification
and A447/A447M. and Specification A781/A781M, this specification shall pre-
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units vail.
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in 3.2 Investment castings furnished to this specification shall
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each conform to the requirements of Specification A957/A957M,
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining including any supplementary requirements that are indicated in
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance the purchase order. Failure to comply with the general require-
with the standard. ments of Specification A957/A957M constitutes nonconfor-
2. Referenced Documents mance with this specification. In case of conflict between the
requirements of this specification and Specification A957/
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 A957M, Specification A957/A957M shall prevail.
A217/A217M Specification for Steel Castings, Martensitic
Stainless and Alloy, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suit- 4. Ordering Information
able for High-Temperature Service
A351/A351M Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for 4.1 The inquiry and order should include or indicate the
Pressure-Containing Parts following:
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing 4.1.1 A description of the casting by pattern number or
of Steel Products drawing (dimensional tolerances shall be included on the
A447/A447M Specification for Steel Castings, Chromium- casting drawing),
Nickel-Iron Alloy (25-12 Class), for High-Temperature 4.1.2 Grade of steel,
Service 4.1.3 Options in the specification, and
A781/A781M Specification for Castings, Steel and Alloy, 4.1.4 The supplementary requirements desired including the
Common Requirements, for General Industrial Use standards of acceptance.
A957/A957M Specification for Investment Castings, Steel
and Alloy, Common Requirements, for General Industrial 5. Process
Use
5.1 Alloys shall be made by the following processes:
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electric-arc, electric-induction, or other approved processes.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.18 on Castings. 6. Heat Treatment
Current edition approved May 1, 2014. Published June 2014. Originally
approved in 1946. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as A297/A297M – 10. 6.1 Castings for heat-resistant service may be shipped in the
DOI: 10.1520/A0297_A0297M-14.
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as-cast condition without heat treatment. If heat treatment is
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the ASTM website. so specified in the inquiry, contract, or order.

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TABLE 1 Chemical RequirementsA
Grade/ Composition, % (max, except where range is given)
Type
UNS Number Carbon Manganese Silicon Phosphorus Sulfur Chromium Nickel MolybdenumB OtherC

HF 19 Chromium, 0.20–0.40 2.00 2.00 0.04 0.04 18.0–23.0 8.0–12.0 0.50

J92603 9 Nickel
HH 25 Chromium, 0.20–0.50 2.00 2.00 0.04 0.04 24.0–28.0 11.0–14.0 0.50
J93503 12 Nickel
HI 28 Chromium, 0.20–0.50 2.00 2.00 0.04 0.04 26.0–30.0 14.0–18.0 0.50
J94003 15 Nickel
HK 25 Chromium, 0.20–0.60 2.00 2.00 0.04 0.04 24.0–28.0 18.0–22.0 0.50
J94224 20 Nickel
HE 29 Chromium, 0.20–0.50 2.00 2.00 0.04 0.04 26.0–30.0 8.0–11.0 0.50
J93403 9 Nickel
HT 15 Chromium, 0.35–0.75 2.00 2.50 0.04 0.04 15.0–19.0 33.0–37.0 0.50
N08605 35 Nickel
HU 19 Chromium, 0.35–0.75 2.00 2.50 0.04 0.04 17.0–21.0 37.0–41.0 0.50
N08004 39 Nickel
HW 12 Chromium, 0.35–0.75 2.00 2.50 0.04 0.04 10.0–14.0 58.0–62.0 0.50
N08001 60 Nickel
HX 17 Chromium, 0.35–0.75 2.00 2.50 0.04 0.04 15.0–19.0 64.0–68.0 0.50
N06006 66 Nickel
HC 28 Chromium 0.50 max 1.00 2.00 0.04 0.04 26.0–30.0 4.00 0.50
J92605
HD 28 Chromium, 0.50 max 1.50 2.00 0.04 0.04 26.0–30.0 4.0–7.0 0.50
J93005 5 Nickel
HL 29 Chromium, 0.20–0.60 2.00 2.00 0.04 0.04 28.0–32.0 18.0–22.0 0.50
N08604 20 Nickel
HN 20 Chromium, 0.20–0.50 2.00 2.00 0.04 0.04 19.0–23.0 23.0–27.0 0.50
J94213 25 Nickel
HP 26 Chromium, 0.35–0.75 2.00 2.50 0.04 0.04 24–28 33–37 0.50
N08705 35 Nickel
HG10 19 Chromium, 0.07–0.11 3.0–5.0 0.70 0.040 0.03 18.5–20.5 11.5–13.5 0.25–0.45 Cu 0.50
MNN 12 Nickel, Nb(Cb)D N
J92604 4 Manganese 0.20–0.30
CT15C 20 Chromium, 0.05– 0.15 0.15– 1.50 0.15– 1.50 0.03 0.03 19.0–21.0 31.0–34.0 { Nb 0.50–
N08151 33 Nickel, 1.50

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1 Niobium
A
Where ellipses ({) appear in this table there is no requirement, and the element need not be analyzed or reported.
B
Castings having a specified molybdenum range agreed upon by the manufacturer and the purchaser may also be furnished under these specifications.
C
Niobium (Nb) and Columbium (Cb) both designate element 41.
D
Grade HG10MNN shall have a niobium content of not less than 8 times the carbon, but not over 1.00 %.

7. Chemical Composition 8.3 Weld repairs shall be considered major when the depth
7.1 Alloys shall conform to the requirements as to chemical of the cavity after preparation for repair exceeds 20 % of the
composition prescribed in Table 1. actual wall thickness, or 1 in. [25 mm], whichever is smaller,
or when the extent of the cavity exceeds approximately 10
8. Repair by Welding in.2 [65 cm2].
8.1 Except for Grade HG10MNN, the composition of the 8.3.1 When Supplementary Requirement S7 is specified on
deposited weld metal shall be similar to the composition of the the purchase order, or inquiry, major weld repairs shall be
casting. For Grade HG10MNN, the filler metal to be used shall subject to the prior approval of the purchaser.
be established by mutual agreement between the manufacturer
and the purchaser. All weld repairs shall be subjected to the 8.4 All other weld repairs shall be considered minor and
same inspection standards as the casting. may be made at the discretion of the manufacturer without
prior approval of the purchaser.
8.2 Castings with major weld repairs shall be heat treated in
accordance with Section 6.

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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

The following supplementary requirements shall not apply unless specified in the purchase order. A
list of standardized supplementary requirements for use at the option of the purchaser is included in
Specification A781/A781M or A957/A957M. Those which are ordinarily considered suitable for use
with this specification are given below. Others enumerated in A781/A781M or A957/A957M may be
used with this specification upon agreement between the manufacturer and purchaser.

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TABLE S14.1 Tensile RequirementsA
Elongation
Tensile Yield Point, in 2
Strength, min min in.
Grade
Type [50
mm],
ksi (MPa) ksi (MPa) min,
%B

HF 19 Chromium, 9 70 (485) 35 (240) 25

Nickel
HH 25 Chromium, 12 75 (515) 35 (240) 10
Nickel
HI 28 Chromium, 15 70 (485) 35 (240) 10
Nickel
HK 25 Chromium, 20 65 (450) 35 (240) 10
Nickel
HE 29 Chromium, 9 85 (585) 40 (275) 9
Nickel
HT 15 Chromium, 35 65 (450) ... ... 4
Nickel
HU 19 Chromium, 39 65 (450) ... ... 4
Nickel
HW 12 Chromium, 60 60 (415) ... ... ...
Nickel
HX 17 Chromium, 66 60 (415) ... ... ...
Nickel
HC 28 Chromium 55 (380) ... ... ...
HD 28 Chromium, 5 75 (515) 35 (240) 8
Nickel
HL 29 Chromium, 20 65 (450) 35 (240) 10
Nickel
HN 20 Chromium, 25 63 (435) ... ... 8
Nickel
HP 26 Chromium, 35 62.5 (430) 34 (235) 4.5
Nickel
HG 19 Chromium, 12 76 (525) 33 (225) 20
10 Nickel,
MNN 4 Manganese
CT15C 20 Chromium, 33 63 435 25 170 20.0
Nickel,
1 Niobium
A
Where ellipses ({) appear in this table there is no requirement, and the element
need not be analyzed or reported.
B
When ICI test bars are used in tensile testing as provided for in this specification,
the gage length to reduced section diameter ratio shall be 4 to 1.

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S1. Magnetic Particle Examination S14.3 Tension test specimens may be cut from heat-treated
S2. Radiographic Examination castings; or from as-cast castings if no heat treatment is
S3. Liquid Penetrant Examination specified for the castings, instead of from test bars when agreed
S4. Ultrasonic Examination upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser or at the
S5. Examination of Weld Preparation option of the producer if suitable separately cast test material is
S6. Certification not available.
S7. Prior Approval of Major Weld Repairs
S14.4 Test specimens shall be the standard round 2-in.
S8. Marking
[50-mm] gage length specimen shown in Specification A370,
S14. Tension Test
unless the purchase order is for investment castings, in which
S14.1 One tension test shall be made from material repre- case, the specimen shall be in accordance with Specification
senting each heat. The bar from which the test specimen is A957/A957M.
taken shall be heat treated in production furnaces to the same
S14.5 If the results of the mechanical tests for any heat do
procedure as the castings it represents. The results shall
conform to the requirements specified in Table S14.1. not conform to the requirements specified, the castings may be
S14.2 Test bars shall be poured in separately cast keel re-heat treated and re-tested, but may not be solution treated or
blocks shown in Specification A781/A781M, unless the pur- re-austenitized more than twice.
chase order is for investment castings, in which case, test S14.6 If any test specimen shows defective machining or
material shall be poured in accordance with the requirements of develops flaws, it may be discarded and another specimen
Specification A957/A957M. substituted from the same heat.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A297/A297M – 10) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved May 1, 2014.)

(1) Table 1, defined ellipses in note A and re-lettered subse- (4) Supplementary requirement S9, renumbered to S14 to be in
quent footnotes. agreement with A781/A781M and A957/A957M.
(2) Table 1, added UNS numbers. (5) Table S14.1, defined ellipses in note A and re-lettered
(3) Supplementary requirements, cited A957/A957M. subsequent footnotes.

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