Designation: B475 − 07 (Reapproved 2013)

Standard Specification for

UNS N08020, UNS N08024, and UNS N08026 Nickel Alloy
Round Weaving Wire1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B475; 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 3.1.1 weaving wire, n—term weaving wire as used in this

1.1 This specification covers UNS N08020, UNS N08026, specification shall be understood to cover round wire intended
and UNS N08024 round weaving wire. especially for weaving.

NOTE 1—Weaving wire is customarily not welded. For applications 4. Ordering Information
involving welding in which the wire should be stabilized against loss of
corrosion resistance, the purchaser should refer to Specification B473. 4.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded requirements that are necessary for the safe and satisfactory
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical performance of material ordered under this specification.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only Examples of such requirements include, but are not limited to,
and are not considered standard. the following:
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the 4.1.1 Quantity (weight),
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 4.1.2 Name of material or UNS number,
responsibility of the user of this standard to become familiar 4.1.3 Dimensions,
with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate 4.1.4 Condition (9.2),

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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product/material 4.1.5 Finish (9.2),
as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate 4.1.6 Inspection (14.1),
safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of 4.1.7 Certification—State if certification or a report of test
regulatory limitations prior to use. results is required (Section 16),
4.1.8 ASTM designation and year of issue, and
2. Referenced Documents 4.1.9 If possible, the intended end use.
2.1 ASTM Standards:2
NOTE 2—A typical ordering description is as follows: 200 lb (90.7 kg),
B473 Specification for UNS N08020, UNS N08024, and UNS N08020, 0.020 in. (0.508 mm), annealed and pickled, ASTM
UNS N08026 Nickel Alloy Bar and Wire Specification B475.
B880 Specification for General Requirements for Chemical
Check Analysis Limits for Nickel, Nickel Alloys and 5. Materials and Manufacture
Cobalt Alloys
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials 5.1 The last heat treatment shall be a solution-annealing
E1473 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel, heat treatment.
Cobalt, and High-Temperature Alloys NOTE 3—The recommended annealing temperatures are 1900 to 2100°F
(1038 to 1149°C) for UNS N08020 and 2050 to 2200°F (1121 to 1204°C)
3. Terminology for UNS N08026 and UNS N08024, all followed by quenching in water
or rapidly cooling by other means.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
5.2 Wire shall be annealed or cold drawn as a final operation
to produce the specified mechanical properties.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
B02.07 on Refined Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys.
6. Chemical Composition
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2013. Published October 2013. Originally 6.1 The material shall conform to the requirements as to
approved in 1968. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as B475 – 07. DOI:
10.1520/B0475-07R13. chemical composition prescribed in Table 1.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
6.2 If a product (check) analysis is performed by the
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 purchaser, the material shall conform to the product (check)
the ASTM website. analysis variations prescribed in Specification B880.

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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements TABLE 3 Permissible Variations in Diameter
Composition, % Permissible Variations in Diameter,
Element ±, in.A
UNS N08026 UNS N08020 UNS N08024 Diameter, in.
Carbon, max 0.03 0.07 0.03 Cold-Drawn Annealed
Manganese, max 1.00 2.00 1.00 Condition Condition
Phosphorus, max 0.03 0.045 0.035 0.312 to 0.044 incl 0.001 0.002
Sulfur, max 0.03 0.035 0.035 Under 0.044 to 0.033, incl 0.0008 0.0013
Silicon, max 0.50 1.00 0.50 Under 0.033 to 0.024, incl 0.0005 0.0008
Nickel 33.00 to 37.20 32.00 to 38.00 35.00 to 40.00 Under 0.024 to 0.012, incl 0.0004 ...
Chromium 22.00 to 26.00 19.00 to 21.00 22.50 to 25.00 Under 0.012 to 0.008, incl 0.0003 ...
Molybdenum 5.00 to 6.70 2.00 to 3.00 3.50 to 5.00 Under 0.008 to 0.006, incl 0.0002 ...
Copper 2.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 0.50 to 1.50 Permissible Variations in Diameter,
Columbium (Nb) ... 8 × carbon-1.00 0.15 to 0.35 ±, mmA
Diameter, mm
+ tantalum Cold-Drawn Annealed
Nitrogen 0.10 to 0.16 ... ... Condition Condition
Iron remainderA remainderA remainderA 7.925 to 1.118, incl 0.0254 0.0508
A Under 1.118 to 0.838, incl 0.0203 0.0330
By difference.
Under 0.838 to 0.610, incl 0.0127 0.0203
Under 0.610 to 0.305, incl 0.0102 ...
Under 0.305 to 0.203, incl 0.0076 ...
Under 0.203 to 0.152, incl 0.0051 ...
7. Mechanical Properties A
The wire shall not be out-of-round more than one half the total permissible
variation specified above.
7.1 The material shall conform to the requirements as to
mechanical properties prescribed in Table 2 at room tempera-
ture.
10.2.1.1 Check analysis shall be wholly the responsibility of
8. Dimensions and Permissible Variations the purchaser.
8.1 The diameter of the wire shall not vary from that 10.2.2 Mechanical Properties—Samples of the material to
specified by more than the permissible variations prescribed in provide test specimens shall be taken from such locations in
Table 3. each lot as to be representative of that lot.

9. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance

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11. Number of Tests
9.1 The wire shall be uniform in diameter and free of 11.1 Chemical Analysis—One test per lot.
injurious seams, laps, pits, die marks, or defects tending to
11.2 Mechanical Properties—One test per lot.
impair the use of the wire.
9.2 The wire shall be supplied as annealed or cold-drawn 12. Specimen Preparation
having a finish as pickled, bright-annealed, or cold-drawn. 12.1 Tension test specimens shall be taken from material
after final heat treatment and cold drawing. The tension test
10. Sampling
specimens shall conform to the appropriate sections of Test
10.1 Lot: Methods E8.
10.1.1 A lot for chemical analysis shall consist of one heat.
10.1.2 A lot for mechanical properties shall consist of the 13. Test Methods
same gage of each heat in each heat treatment charge. 13.1 The chemical composition and mechanical properties
10.2 Test Material Selection: of the material as enumerated in this specification shall, in case
10.2.1 Chemical Analysis—Representative samples shall be of disagreement, be determined in accordance with the follow-
taken during pouring or subsequent processing. ing methods:
Test ASTM Designations
Chemical analysis E1473A
TABLE 2 Mechanical Properties Tension E8

Tensile Strength, psi

Condition Diameter, in. (mm) A
Iron shall be determined arithmetically by difference.
(MPa)
Annealed Over 0.006 to 0.019 115 000 (790) max
(0.152 to 0.483), incl 14. Inspection
Over 0.019 to 0.049 110 000 (760) max
(0.483 to 1.245), incl
14.1 If specified, source inspection of the material by the
Over 0.049 to 0.099 105 000 (720) max purchaser at the manufacturer’s plant shall be made as agreed
(1.245 to 2.515), incl upon between the purchaser and the manufacturer as part of the
Over 0.099 (2.515) 100 000 (690) max
Cold-drawnA Over 0.030 to 0.125 120 000 to 150 000
purchase contract.
(0.762 to 3.175), incl (830 to 1030)
Over 0.125 (3.175) 110 000 to 140 000 15. Rejection and Rehearing
(760 to 970)
A
15.1 Material that fails to conform to the requirements of
Wire ordered in the cold-drawn condition can be supplied to higher tensile
strength levels as specified by the purchaser. this specification may be rejected. Rejection should be reported
to the producer or supplier promptly and in writing. In case of

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dissatisfaction with the results of the test, the producer or 18. Packaging and Package Marking
supplier may make claim for a rehearing.
18.1 Each coil or spool shall be one continuous length of
16. Certification wire, properly coiled or spooled, and firmly tied. Unless
16.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, a otherwise specified, coils shall be placed in drums or shall be
manufacturer’s certification shall be furnished to the purchaser paper-wrapped, and spools shall be packaged in such a manner
stating that material has been manufactured, tested, and in- as to assure safe delivery to their destination when properly
spected in accordance with this specification, and that the test transported by any common carrier.
results on representative samples meet specification require-
ments. When specified in the purchase order or contract, a 19. Keywords
report of the test results shall be furnished.
19.1 UNS N08020; UNS N08024; UNS N08026; wire
17. Product Marking
17.1 The size of the wire, ASTM specification number,
grade or UNS number, heat number, and name or trademark of
the manufacturer shall be marked on a tag securely attached to
each coil or spool.

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