Designation: B622 – 10

Standard Specification for

Seamless Nickel and Nickel-Cobalt Alloy Pipe and Tube1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B622; 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 B829 Specification for General Requirements for Nickel

1.1 This specification2 covers seamless pipe and tube of and Nickel Alloys Seamless Pipe and Tube
nickel and nickel-cobalt alloys (UNS N10001, UNS N10242, E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
UNS N10665, UNS N12160, UNS N10675, UNS N10276, E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the
UNS N06455, UNS N06007, UNS N08320, UNS N06975, Unified Numbering System (UNS)
UNS N06002, UNS N06985, UNS N06022, UNS N06035, 3. Terminology
UNS N08135, UNS N06255, UNS N06058, UNS N06059,
UNS N06200, UNS N10362, UNS N06030, UNS N08031, 3.1 Definitions:
UNS R30556, UNS N08535, UNS N06250, UNS N06060, 3.1.1 average diameter, n—the average of the maximum
UNS N06230, UNS N06686, UNS N10629, UNS N06210, and minimum outside diameters, or the maximum and mini-
UNS N10624, and UNS R20033)* as shown in Table 1. mum inside diameters, as determined at any cross section of
1.2 Pipe and tube shall be supplied in the solution annealed the tube.
and descaled condition. When atmosphere control is used, 3.1.2 pipe, n—seamless tube conforming to the particular
descaling is not necessary. dimensions commercially known as standard pipe sizes (Ap-
1.3 This specification is limited to tubes up to and including pendix X2).
3.5 in. (88.9 mm) outside diameter. 3.1.3 tube, n—a hollow product of round or any other cross
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded section having a continuous periphery.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical 4. General Requirements
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard. 4.1 Material furnished under this specification shall con-
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the form to the applicable requirements of Specification B829
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the unless otherwise provided herein.
responsibility of the user of this standard to become familiar 5. Ordering Information
with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product/material 5.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all
as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate requirements that are necessary for the material ordered under
safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of this specification. Examples of such requirements include, but
regulatory limitations prior to use. are not limited to the following:
5.1.1 Alloy (Table 1).
2. Referenced Documents 5.1.2 Dimensions:
2.1 ASTM Standards:3 5.1.2.1 Tube—Outside diameter, minimum or average wall
thickness, and length.
5.1.2.2 Pipe—Standard pipe size and schedule (Appendix
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on X2).
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
B02.07 on Refined Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys.
5.1.3 Ends—Plain ends cut and deburred will be furnished.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2010. Published December 2010. Originally 5.1.4 Certification—State if certification or a report of test
approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as B622 – 06. DOI: results is required (Section 15).
10.1520/B0622-10. 5.1.5 Samples for Check Analysis—State whether samples
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi-
cation SB-622 in Section II of that Code.
for check analysis should be furnished.
* New designation established in accordance with Practice E527 and SAE J1086, 5.1.6 Purchaser Inspection—If the purchaser wishes to
Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS).
3
witness tests or inspection of material at the place of manu-
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on or inspections are to be witnessed (Section 14).
the ASTM website.

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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements

Composition Limits, %
Ni Cr Mo Fe W C Si Co Mn V P S Ti Cu Cb Al Zr La N B Cb Ta Ni+ Mg
max max max (Nb) (Nb) Mo
+Ta
Ni-Mo Alloys
N10001 remainderA 1.0 26.0- 4.0-6.0 ... 0.05 1.0 2.5 1.0 0.2- 0.04 0.03 ... ... ...
max 30.0 max max max 0.4
N10665 remainderA 1.0 26.0- 2.0 max ... 0.02 0.10 1.0 1.0 ... 0.04 0.03 ... ... ...
max 30.0 max max max
N10675 65.0 min 1.0- 27.0- 1.0-3.0 3.0 0.01 0.10 3.0 3.0 0.20 0.030 0.010 0.20 0.20 ... 0.50 0.10 ... ... ... 0.20 max 0.20 94.0-
3.0 32.0 max max max max max max max max max max 98.0
N10629 remainderA 0.5- 26.0- 1.0-6.0 ... 0.01 0.05 2.5 1.5 ... 0.04 0.01 ... 0.5 ... 0.1- ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
1.5 30.0 max max max max 0.5
N10624 remainderA 6.0- 21.0- 5.0- 8.0 ... 0.01 0.10 1.0 1.0 ... 0.025 0.01 ... 0.5 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
10.0 25.0 max max max max
Ni-Mo-Cr-Fe
Alloy
N10242 remainderA 7.0- 24.0- 2.0 max 0.03 0.80 1.00 0.80 0.030 0.015 0.50 0.50 0.006
9.0 26.0 max max max max max max
Low C Ni-
Cr-Mo Alloys
N10276 remainderA 14.5- 15.0- 4.0-7.0 3.0- 0.010 0.08 2.5 1.0 0.35 0.04 0.03 ... ... ...
16.5 17.0 4.5 max max max max
N06022 remainderA 20.0- 12.5- 2.0-6.0 2.5- 0.015 0.08 2.5 0.50 0.35 0.02 0.02 ... ... ...
22.5 14.5 3.5 max max max max
N06035 remainderA 32.25- 7.60- 2.00 max 0.60 0.050 0.60 1.00 0.50 0.20 0.030 0.015 ... 0.30 ... 0.40 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

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34.25 9.00 max max max max max max max
N06455 remainderA 14.0-
2

14.0- 3.0 max ... 0.015 0.08 2.0 1.0 ... 0.04 0.03 0.70 ... ...
Not for Resale

18.0 17.0 max max max max

Ni-Cr-Fe-
Mo-Cu
Alloys
N06007 remainderA 21.0- 5.5- 18.0-21.0 1.0 0.05 1.0 2.5 1.0- ... 0.04 0.03 ... 1.5- 1.75-
23.5 7.5 max max max 2.0 2.5 2.5
N06975 47.0-52.0 23.0- 5.0- remainderA ... 0.03 1.0 ... 1.0 ... 0.03 0.03 0.70- 0.70- ...
26.0 7.0 max max 1.50 1.20
N06985 remainderA 21.0- 6.0- 18.0-21.0 1.5 0.015 1.0 5.0 1.0 ... 0.04 0.03 ... 1.5- 0.50
23.5 8.0 max max max max 2.5 max
N06030 remainderA 28.0- 4.0- 13.0-17.0 1.5- 0.03 0.8 5.0 1.5 ... 0.04 0.02 ... 1.0- 0.30-
31.5 6.0 4.0 max max max 2.4 1.50
N06255 47.0-52.0 23.0- 6.0- remainderA 3.0 0.03 1.0 ... 1.0 ... 0.03 0.03 0.69 1.2 ...
26.0 9.0 max max max max max
N06250 50.0-54.0 20.0- 10.1- remainderA 0.25- 0.020 0.09 ... 1.00 ... 0.030 0.005 ... 0.25- ...
23.0 12.0 1.25 max max 1.25
Ni-Fe-Cr-Mo
Alloys
N08320 25.0-27.0 21.0- 4.0- remainderA ... 0.05 1.0 ... 2.5 ... 0.04 0.03 4xC ... ...
23.0 6.0 max max min
N08135 33.0-38.0 20.5- 4.0- remainderA 0.20- 0.030 0.75 ... 1.00 ... 0.03 0.03 ... 0.70 ...
23.5 5.0 0.80 max max max
N06002 remainderA 20.5- 8.0- 17.0-20.0 0.20- 0.05- 1.0 0.5- 1.0 ... 0.04 0.03 ... ... ...
23.0 10.0 1.0 0.15 2.5 max
N06060 54.0-60.0 19.0- 12.0- remainderA 0.25- 0.03 0.50 ... 1.50 ... 0.030 0.005 ... 0.25- 0.50-
22.0 14.0 1.25 max max max max 1.25 1.25
Ni-Fe-Cr-Co
Alloy

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TABLE 1 Continued
Composition Limits, %
Ni Cr Mo Fe W C Si Co Mn V P S Ti Cu Cb Al Zr La N B Cb Ta Ni+ Mg
max max max (Nb) (Nb) Mo
+Ta
R30556 19.0-22.5 21.0- 2.5- remainderA 2.0- 0.05- 0.20- 16.0- 0.50- ... 0.04 0.015 ... ... ... 0.10- 0.001- 0.005- 0.10- 0.02 0.30 max 0.3-
23.0 4.0 3.5 0.15 0.80 21.0 2.00 0.50 0.10 0.10 0.30 max 1.25
Ni-Cr-W-Mo
Alloys
N06230 remainderA 20.0- 1.0- 3.0 max 13.0- 0.05- 0.25- 5.0 0.30- ... 0.03 0.015 ... ... ... 0.50 ... 0.005- ... 0.015 ... ...
24.0 3.0 15.0 0.15 0.75 max 1.00 max 0.050 max
Low C-Ni-
Cr-Mo
N06058 balance 20.0- 19.0- 1.5 max 0.3 0.010 0.10 0.3 0.50 0.015 0.010 ... 0.50 ... 0.40 0.02-
23.0 21.0 max max max max max max max 0.15
N06059 balance 22.0- 15.0- 1.5 max ... 0.010 0.10 0.3 0.5 ... 0.015 0.005 ... 0.50 ... 0.1- ... ... ... ... ... ...
24.0 16.5 max max max max 0.4
Low C-Ni-
Cr-Mo-Cu
Alloy
N06200 remainderA 22.0- 15.0- 3.0 max ... 0.010 0.08 2.0 0.50 ... 0.025 0.010 ... 1.3- 0.50
24.0 17.0 max max max 1.9 max
Low C-Ni-
Mo-Cr Alloy
N10362 remainderA 13.8- 21.5- 1.25 max ... 0.010 0.08 ... 0.60 ... 0.025 0.010 ... ... ... 0.50 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

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15.6 23.0 max max max
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Low C-Ni-
Fe-Cr-
Mo-Cu
Alloys
N08031 30.0-32.0 26.0- 6.0- balance ... 0.015 0.3 ... 2.0 ... 0.020 0.010 ... 1.0- ... ... ... ... 0.15- ... ... ...
28.0 7.0 max max 1.4 0.25
N08535 29.0-36.5 24.0- 2.5- remainderA ... 0.03 0.50 ... 1.0 ... 0.03 0.03 ... 1.50
27.0 4.0 max max max
Low C-Ni-
Cr-Mo-W
Alloy
N06686 remainderA 19.0- 15.0- 5.0 max 3.0- 0.010 0.08 ... 0.75 ... 0.04 0.02 0.02- ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
23.0 17.0 4.4 max max 0.25
Ni-Co-Cr-Si
Alloy
N12160 remainderA 26.0- 1.0 3.5 max 1.0 0.15 2.4- 27.0- 1.5 ... 0.030 0.015 0.20- ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1.0 max ... ... ...
30.0 max max max 3.0 33.0 max 0.80
Cr-Ni-Fe-N
Alloy
R20033 30.0-33.0 31.0- 0.50- balance ... 0.015 0.50 ... 2.0 ... 0.02 0.01 ... 0.3- ... ... ... ... 0.35- ... ... ... ... ...
35.0 2.0 max max 1.20 0.60
Low C-Ni-
Mo-Cr-Ta
Alloy
N06210 remainderA 18.0- 18.0- 1.0 max ... 0.015 0.08 1.0 0.5 0.35 0.02 0.02 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1.5-
20.0 20.0 max max max 2.2

A
See 12.1
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6. Chemical Composition UNS N06686 0.315 8.73
Nickel-cobalt-chromium-silicon:
6.1 The material shall conform to the composition limits UNS N12160 0.292 8.08
specified in Table 1. Low carbon chromium-nickel-iron-nitrogen:
6.2 If a product (check) analysis is made by the purchaser, UNS R20033 0.29 8.1
Low carbon nickel-molybdenum-chromium-
the material shall conform to the requirements specified in tantalum:
Table 1 subject to the permissible tolerances per Specification UNS N06210 0.316 8.76
B829.
10. Sampling
7. Mechanical Properties 10.1 Lots for Chemical Analysis and Mechanical Testing are
7.1 The mechanical properties of the material at room as defined in Specification B829.
temperature shall conform to those shown in Table 2. 10.2 Sampling of Chemical Analysis:
10.2.1 A representative sample shall be taken from each lot
8. Hydrostatic Test or Non-Destructive Electric Test during pouring or subsequent processing.
8.1 Each pipe or tube shall be tested by the manufacturer by 10.2.2 Product (check) analysis shall be wholly the respon-
either hydrostatic or a non-destructive electric test in accor- sibility of the purchaser.
dance with Specification B829. Hydrostatic testing at a pres- 10.3 Sampling for Mechanical Testing:
sure greater than 1000 psi may be performed upon agreement 10.3.1 A representative sample shall be taken from each lot
between the purchaser and manufacturer or at the option of the of finished material.
manufacturer provided that the allowable fiber stress per
Specification B829 is not exceeded. 11. Number of Tests and Retests
11.1 Chemical Analysis—One test per lot.
9. Weight 11.2 Tension Test—One test per lot.
9.1 For calculation of mass or weight, the following densi- 11.3 Retests—If the specimen used in the mechanical test of
ties shall be used: any lot fails to meet the specified requirements, two additional
Density specimens shall be taken from different sample pieces and
Alloy lb/in.3 g/cm3 tested. The results of the tests on both of these specimens shall
Nickel-molybdenum: meet the specified requirements.
UNS N10001 0.334 9.24
UNS N10242 0.327 9.05
UNS N10665 0.333 9.22 12. Specimen Preparation
UNS N10675 0.333 9.22 12.1 Tension test specimens shall be taken from material
UNS N10629 0.333 9.22
UNS N10624 0.322 8.9 after final heat treatment and tested in the direction of
Low carbon nickel-chromium-molybdenum: 0.296 8.18 fabrication.
UNS N10276 0.321 8.87 12.2 Whenever possible, all pipe and tube shall be tested in
UNS N06022 0.314 8.69
UNS N06035 0.296 8.18 full tubular size. When testing in full tubular size is not
UNS N06455 0.312 8.64 possible, longitudinal strip specimens, or the largest possible
Nickel-chromium-iron-molybdenum-copper: round specimen prepared in accordance with Test Methods E8,
UNS N06007 0.300 8.31
UNS N06975 0.295 8.17 shall be used.
UNS N06985 0.300 8.31
UNS N06030 0.297 8.22 13. Test Methods
UNS N06255 0.299 8.29
UNS N06250 0.307 8.58 13.1 The chemical composition and mechanical properties
Nickel-iron-chromium-molybdenum: of the material as enumerated in this specification shall be
UNS N08320 0.291 8.05 determined in accordance with the methods in Specification
UNS N08135 0.292 8.10
Nickel-chromium-molybdenum-iron: B829.
UNS N06002 0.297 8.23
UNS N06060 0.315 8.71 14. Inspection
Nickel-iron-chromium-cobalt:
UNS R30556 0.297 8.23 14.1 Inspection of the material shall be in accordance with
Nickel-chromium-tungsten-molybdenum: this specification and agreements between the manufacturer
UNS N06230 0.324 8.97 and the purchaser as part of the purchase contract.
Low carbon nickel-chromium-molybdenum:
UNS N06058 0.318 8.80
UNS N06059 0.311 8.6 15. Certification
UNS N06200 0.307 8.50 15.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, a
Low carbon-nickel-molybdenum-chromium:
UNS N10362 0.319 8.83 manufacturer’s certification shall be furnished to the purchaser
Low carbon nickel-iron-chromium-molybdenum- stating that material has been manufactured, tested, and in-
copper: spected in accordance with this specification, and that the test
UNS N08031 0.29 8.1
UNS N08535 0.291 8.07 results on representative samples meet specification require-
Low carbon nickel-chromium-molybdenum- ments. When specified in the purchase order or contract, a
tungsten: report of the test results shall be furnished.

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TABLE 2 Mechanical Properties of Pipe and Tube
Elongation in 2
Tensile Strength, Yield Strength
in.
Alloy min, ksi (0.2 % Offset)
(50.8 mm) or
(MPa) min, ksi (MPa) A
4D, min, %
Ni-Mo
UNS N10001 100 (690) 45 (310) 40
UNS N10665 110 (760) 51 (350) 40
UNS N10675 110 (760) 51 (350) 40
UNS N10629 110 (760) 51 (350) 40
UNS N10624 104 (720) 46 (320) 40
Ni-Mo-Cr-Fe
UNS N10242 105 (725) 45 (310) 40
Low C Ni-Cr-Mo
UNS N10276 100 (690) 41 (283) 40
UNS N06022 100 (690) 45 (310) 45
UNS N06035 85 (586) 35 (241) 30
UNS N06455 100 (690) 40 (276) 40
Ni-Cr-Fe-Mo-Cu
UNS N06007 90 (621) 35 (241) 35
UNS N06975 85 (586) 32 (221) 40
UNS N06985 90 (621) 35 (241) 40
UNS N06030 85 (586) 35 (241) 30
UNS N06255 85 (586) 32 (221) 40
UNS N06250 90 (621) 35 (241) 40
Ni-Fe-Cr-Mo
UNS N08320 75 (517) 28 (193) 35
UNS N08135 73 (503) 31 (214) 40
Ni-Cr-Mo-Fe
UNS N06002 100 (690) 40 (276) 35
UNS N06060 90 (621) 35 (241) 40
Ni-Fe-Cr- 100 (690) 45 (310) 40
Co–R30556
Ni-Cr-W-Mo
UNS N06230B 110 (760) 45 (310) 40
Low C-Ni-Cr-Mo
UNS N06058 110 (760) 52 (360) 40
UNS N06059 100 (690) 45 (310) 45
Low C-Ni-Cr-
Mo-Cu
UNS N06200 100 (690) 45 (310) 45
Low C-Ni-Mo-Cr
UNS N10362 105 (725) 45 (310) 40
Ni-Fe-Cr-Mo-Cu
low carbon
UNS N08031 94 (650) 40 (276) 40
UNS N08535 73 (503) 31 (214) 40
Low C Ni-Cr-
Mo-W
UNS N06686 100 (690) 45 (310) 45
Ni–Co–Cr–Si
UNS N12160 90 (620) 35 (240) 40

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low carbon Cr-Ni-
Fe-N
UNS R20033 109 (750) 55 (380) 40
Low carbon Ni-
Mo-Cr-Ta
UNS N06210 100 (690) 45 (310) 45
A
D refers to the diameter of the tension specimen.
B
Solution annealed at a minimum temperature of 2200°F (1204°C) followed by
a water quench or rapidly cooled by other means.

16. Keywords N10362; UNS N06455; UNS N06686; UNS N06975; UNS
16.1 seamless pipe; seamless tube; UNS N06002; UNS N06985; UNS N08031; UNS N08135; UNS N08320; UNS
N06007; UNS N06022; UNS N06030; UNS N06035; UNS N08535; UNS N10001; UNS N10242; UNS N10276; UNS
N06058; UNS N06059; UNS N06060; UNS N06200; UNS N10624; UNS N10629; UNS N10665; UNS N10675; UNS
N06210; UNS N06230; UNS N06250; UNS N06255; UNS N12160; UNS R20033; UNS R30556

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APPENDIXES

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. HEAT TREATMENT

X1.1 Proper heat treatment during or subsequent to fabri-

cation is necessary for optimum performance and the manu-
facturer shall be consulted for details.

X2. PIPE SCHEDULES

X2.1 The schedules listed in Table X2.1 are regularly

available. This table is published for information only.

TABLE X2.1 Pipe SchedulesA

Nominal Wall Thickness
Nominal Pipe Size, in. Outside Diameter
Schedule No. 10 Schedule No. 40 Schedule No. 80
Inches
⁄
14 0.540 0.065 0.088 ...
⁄
38 0.675 0.065 0.091 0.126
1⁄ 2 0.840 0.083 0.109 0.147
3⁄ 4 1.050 0.083 0.113 0.154
1 1.315 0.109 0.133 0.179
1 1⁄ 4 1.660 0.109 0.140 0.191
1 1⁄ 2 1.900 0.109 0.145 0.200
2 2.375 0.109 0.154 0.218
2 1⁄ 2 2.875 0.120 0.203 0.276
3 3.500 0.120 0.216 0.300
Millimetres
⁄
14 13.72 1.65 2.24 ...
⁄
38 17.14 1.65 2.31 3.20
⁄
12 21.34 2.11 2.77 3.73
3⁄ 4 26.67 2.11 2.87 3.91
1 33.40 2.77 3.38 4.55
1 1⁄ 4 42.16 2.77 3.56 4.85
1 1⁄ 2 48.26 2.77 3.68 5.08
2 60.32 2.77 3.91 5.54
2 1⁄ 2 73.02 3.05 5.16 7.04
3 88.90 3.05 5.49 7.62
A
The pipe schedules shown conform with standards adopted by the American National Standards Institute.

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