SPECIFICATION FOR NICKEL-MOLYBDENUM

ALLOY PLATE, SHEET, AND STRIP

SB-333

(Identical with ASTM Specification B 333-95a except that certification has been made mandatory.)

1. Scope E 354 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of High-

Temperature, Electrical, Magnetic, and Other Similar
1.1 This specification covers plate, sheet, and strip
Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt Alloys
of nickel-molybdenum alloys (UNS N10001, N10665,
N10675, and N10629) as shown in Table 1, for use
in general corrosive service.
3. Terminology
1.2 The following products are covered under this
specification: 3.1 Descriptions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 cold-rolled plate — material 3⁄16 to 3⁄8 in.
1.2.1 Sheet and Strip — Hot or cold rolled, (4.76 to 9.52 mm), inclusive, in thickness.
solution annealed, and descaled unless solution anneal
is performed in an atmosphere yielding a bright finish. 3.1.2 hot-rolled plate — material 3⁄16 in. (4.76
mm) and over in thickness.
1.2.2 Plate — Hot or cold rolled, solution annealed,
and descaled. 3.1.3 plate — material 3⁄16 in. (4.76 mm) and over
in thickness.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
3.1.4 sheet and strip — material under 3⁄16 in.
regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses
(4.76 mm) in thickness.
are for information only.

4. Ordering Information
2. Referenced Documents 4.1 Orders for material under this specification shall
2.1 ASTM Standards: include the following information:
E 8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Mate-
4.1.1 Alloy — Table 1,
rials
E 18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell 4.1.2 Dimensions — Thickness (in decimals of an
Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials inch), width, and length (inch or fractions of an inch),
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data
to Determine Conformance With Specifications 4.1.3 Optional Requirement — Plate; how the plate
E 55 Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals is to be cut (see 7.8.1 and Table 7),
and Alloys for Determination of Chemical Compo- 4.1.4 Certification — Certification and a report of
sition test results are required (Section 15),
E 112 Test Methods for Determining the Average
Grain Size 4.1.5 Purchase Inspection — State which tests or
E 140 Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals inspections are to be witnessed (Section 13), and

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TABLE 1
CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS
Composition Limits, %

Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy

Element N10001 N10665 N10675 N10629

Nickel remainderA remainderA 65.0 min remainderA

Molybdenum 26.0–30.0 26.0–30.0 27.0–32.0 26.0–30.0
Iron 4.0–6.0 2.0 max 1.0–3.0 1.0–6.0
Chromium 1.0 max 1.0 max 1.0–3.0 0.5–1.5
Carbon, max 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.01
Silicon, max 1.0 0.10 0.10 0.05
Cobalt, max 2.5 1.00 3.0 2.5
Manganese, max 1.0 1.0 3.0 1.5
Phosphorus, max 0.04 0.04 0.030 0.04
Sulfur, max 0.03 0.03 0.010 0.01
Vanadium 0.2–0.4 ... 0.20 max ...
Nickel plus Molybdenum ... ... 94.0–98.0 ...
Aluminum ... ... 0.50 max 0.1–0.5
Columbium (Nb), max ... ... 0.20 ...
Copper, max ... ... 0.20 0.5
Tantalum, max ... ... 0.20 ...
Titanium, max ... ... 0.20 ...
Tungsten, max ... ... 3.0 ...
Zirconium, max ... ... 0.10 ...
Magnesium, max ... ... ... 0.1
A
See 12.1.1.

4.1.6 Samples for Product (Check) Analysis — Plate 1 of Test Methods E 112. The requirements shall
State whether samples shall be furnished (9.2.2). be as indicated in Table 4.

5. Chemical Composition 7. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible

Variations
5.1 The material shall conform to the composition
limits specified in Table 1. 7.1 Weight — For calculations of mass or weight,
the following densities shall be used:
5.2 If a product (check) analysis is made by the
purchaser, the material shall conform to the requirements Density
specified in Table 1 subject to the permissible tolerances Alloy lb/in.3 (g/cm3)
in Table 2. N10001 0.334 (9.24)
N10665 0.333 (9.22)
N10675 0.333 (9.22)
N10629 0.333 (9.22)
6. Mechanical Properties and Other
Requirements
7.2 Thickness:
6.1 Tensile Properties — The material shall conform
7.2.1 Plate — The permissible variations in thick-
to the room temperature tensile properties prescribed
ness of plate shall be as prescribed in Table 5.
in Table 3.
7.2.2 Sheet and Strip — The permissible variations
6.2 Hardness — The hardness values given in Table
in thickness of sheet and strip shall be as prescribed
3 are informative only.
in Table 6. The thickness shall be measured with the
6.3 Grain Size for Sheet and Strip — Sheet and micrometer spindle 3⁄8 in. (9.525 mm) or more from
strip shall conform to the grain sizes as illustrated in any edge for material 1 in. (25.4 mm) or over in width

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TABLE 2
PRODUCT (CHECK) ANALYSIS TOLERANCES
Tolerances, over max or under min, limit, %

Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy

Element N10001 N10665 N10675 N10629

Molybdenum ... ... ... 0.25

under min 0.25 0.25 0.25 ...
over max 0.25 0.25 0.35 ...
Iron, under min 0.07 ... 0.05 0.05
over max 0.10 0.05 0.07 0.10
Chromium 0.05 0.05 0.10 ...
under min ... ... ... 0.05
over max ... ... ... 0.10
Carbon 0.01 0.005 0.005 0.005
Silicon 0.05 0.02 0.02 0.01
Cobalt 0.05 0.03 0.05 0.05
Manganese 0.03 0.03 0.04 0.04
Phosphorus 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005
Sulfur 0.005 0.005 0.003 0.003
Vanadium, under min 0.02 ... ... ...
over max 0.04 ... 0.04 ...
Nickel, under min ... ... 0.45 ...
Aluminum ... ... 0.05 ...
under min ... ... ... 0.02
over max ... ... ... 0.05
Columbium (Nb) + Tantalum ... ... 0.05 ...
Copper ... ... 0.02 0.03
Titanium ... ... 0.03 ...
Tungsten ... ... 0.10 ...
Zirconium ... ... 0.01 ...
Magnesium ... ... ... 0.01

TABLE 3
MECHANICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
Elongation
in 2 in.
Yield Strength (50.8 mm) Rockwell
Thickness, Tensile Strength, (0.2 % Offset), or 4D A Hardness,B
Alloy in. (mm) min, psi (MPa) min, psi (MPa) min, % max

Sheet and Strip

3
N10001 Under ⁄16 (4.76) 115 000 (795) 50 000 (345) 45 100 HRB
3
N10665 Under ⁄16 (4.76) 110 000 (760) 51 000 (350) 40 100 HRB
3
N10675 Under ⁄16 (4.76) 110 000 (760) 51 000 (350) 40 100 HRB
3
N10629 Under ⁄16 (4.76) 110 000 (760) 51 000 (350) 40 100 HRB
Plate
3
N10001 ⁄16 to 21⁄2 in. (4.76 to 63.5 mm), incl 100 000 (690) 45 000 (310) 40 100 HRB
3
N10665 ⁄16 to 21⁄2 in. (4.76 to 63.5 mm), incl 110 000 (760) 51 000 (350) 40 100 HRB
3
N10675 ⁄16 to 21⁄2 in. (4.76 to 63.5 mm), incl 110 000 (760) 51 000 (350) 40 100 HRB
3
N10629 ⁄16 to 21⁄2 in. (4.76 to 63.5 mm), incl 110 000 (760) 51 000 (350) 40 100 HRB
A
D refers to the diameter of the tension specimen.
B
Hardness values are shown for information purposes only and are not to be used as a basis for rejection or acceptance. For approximate
hardness conversions, see Hardness Conversion Tables E 140.

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TABLE 4 (1.27 mm) multiplied by the length in feet or 0.04

GRAIN SIZE FOR ANNEALED SHEET mm multiplied by the length in centimetres.
ASTM Micrograin Average Grain
7.5.2 Straightness for coiled strip is subject to
Thickness, Size Number, Diameter, max,
in. (mm) max mm (in.) agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser.

0.125 (3.175) and under 3.0 0.127 (0.0050) 7.6 Squareness (Sheet) — For sheets of all thicknesses
Over 0.125 (3.175) 1.5 0.214 (0.0084) and widths of 6 in. (152.4 mm) or more, the angle
between adjacent sides shall be 90 ± 0.15 degrees (1⁄16
in. in 24 in. or 2.6 mm /m).
7.7 Flatness — Plate, sheet, and strip shall be
and at any place on material under 1 in. (25.4 mm) commercially flat.
in width.
7.8 Edges:
7.3 Width: 7.8.1 Plates shall have sheared, abrasive cut, or
7.3.1 Plate — The permissible variations in width plasma-torch-cut edges as specified.
of rectangular plates shall be as prescribed in Table 7.
7.8.2 Sheet and strip shall have sheared or slit
7.3.2 Sheet and Strip — The permissible variations edges.
in width for sheet and strip shall be as prescribed in
Table 8.
7.4 Length: 8. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
7.4.1 Plate — Permissible variations in the length 8.1 The material shall be uniform in quality and
of rectangular plate shall be as prescribed in Table 7. condition, smooth and free of injurious imperfections.
7.4.2 Sheet and Strip — Sheet and strip may be
ordered to cut lengths, in which case a variation of
1
⁄8 in. (3.175 mm) over the specified length shall be 9. Sampling
permitted, with a 0 minus tolerance.
9.1 Lots for Chemical Analysis and Mechanical
7.5 Straightness: Testing:
7.5.1 The edgewise curvature (depth of chord) of 9.1.1 A lot for chemical analysis shall consist of
flat sheet, strip, and plate shall not exceed 0.05 in. one heat.

TABLE 5
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN THICKNESS OF PLATEA
Permissible Variations in Thickness,
in. (mm)B,C
Specified Thickness,
in. (mm) + −
3
⁄16 to 7⁄32 (4.762 to 5.556), incl 0.021 (0.53) 0.010 (0.25)
Over 7⁄32 to 1⁄4 (5.556 to 6.350), incl 0.024 (0.61) 0.010 (0.25)
Over 1⁄4 to 3⁄8 (6.350 to 9.525), incl 0.027 (0.69) 0.010 (0.25)
Over 3⁄8 to 1⁄2 (9.525 to 12.70), incl 0.030 (0.76) 0.010 (0.25)
Over 1⁄2 to 5⁄8 (12.70 to 15.88), incl 0.035 (0.89) 0.010 (0.25)
Over 5⁄8 to 3⁄4 (15.88 to 19.05), incl 0.040 (1.02) 0.010 (0.25)
Over 3⁄4 to 7⁄8 (19.05 to 22.25), incl 0.045 (1.14) 0.010 (0.25)
Over 7⁄8 to 1 (22.25 to 25.4), incl 0.050 (1.27) 0.010 (0.25)
Over 1 to 21⁄2 (25.4 to 63.5), incl 5D 0.010 (0.25)
A
Applicable to plate 48 in. (1.22 m) and under in width.
B
Measured 3⁄8 in. (9.525 mm) or more from any edge.
C
Buffing or grinding for removal of light surface imperfections shall be permitted. The depth of such buffed
or ground areas shall not exceed the minimum tolerance thickness.
D
Expressed as percent of thickness.

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TABLE 6
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN THICKNESS OF SHEET AND STRIPA
Permissible Variations in
Thickness, in. (mm)
(All Widths)B,C
Specified Thickness,
in. (mm) + −

0.020 to 0.034 (0.51 to 0.86), incl 0.004 (0.10) 0.004 (0.10)

Over 0.034 to 0.056 (0.86 to 1.42), incl 0.005 (0.13) 0.005 (0.13)
Over 0.056 to 0.070 (1.42 to 1.78), incl 0.006 (0.15) 0.006 (0.15)
Over 0.070 to 0.078 (1.78 to 1.98), incl 0.007 (0.18) 0.007 (0.18)
Over 0.078 to 0.093 (1.98 to 2.36), incl 0.008 (0.20) 0.008 (0.20)
Over 0.093 to 0.109 (2.36 to 2.77), incl 0.009 (0.23) 0.009 (0.23)
Over 0.109 to 0.125 (2.77 to 3.18), incl 0.010 (0.25) 0.010 (0.25)
Over 0.125 to 0.140 (3.18 to 3.56), incl 0.013 (0.33) 0.010 (0.25)
Over 0.140 to 0.171 (3.56 to 4.34), incl 0.016 (0.41) 0.010 (0.25)
Over 0.171 to 0.187 (4.34 to 4.75), incl 0.018 (0.46) 0.010 (0.25)
A
Applicable to sheet 48 in. (1.22 m) and under in width.
B
Measured 3⁄8 in. (9.525 mm) or more from any edge.
C
Buffing for removal of light surface imperfections shall be permitted. The depth of such buffed areas shall
not exceed the permissible minus variation.

TABLE 7
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN WIDTH AND LENGTH OF SHEARED, PLASMA
TORCH-CUT, OR ABRASIVE-CUT RECTANGULAR PLATE
Permissible Variations in Widths and Lengths
for Dimensions Given, in. (mm)

Up to 30 (760), incl Over 30 (760)

Specified Thickness + − + −

Inches

Sheared:
3
⁄16 to 5⁄16, excl 3
⁄16 1
⁄8 1
⁄4 1
⁄8
5
⁄16 to 1⁄2, incl 1
⁄4 1
⁄8 3
⁄8 1
⁄8
Abrasive-cut:
3
⁄16 to 11⁄2, incl 1
⁄16 1
⁄16 1
⁄16 1
⁄16
Over 11⁄2 to 21⁄2, incl 1
⁄8 1
⁄8 1
⁄8 1
⁄8
Plasma Torch-Cut:A
3 1 1
⁄16 to 2, excl ⁄2 0 ⁄2 0
5 5
2 to 3, incl ⁄8 0 ⁄8 0

Millimetres

Sheared:
4.76 to 7.94, excl 4.76 3.18 6.35 3.18
7.94 to 12.70, incl 6.35 3.18 9.52 3.18
Abrasive-cut:
4.76 to 38.1, incl 1.59 1.59 1.59 1.59
Over 38.1 to 63.5, incl 3.18 3.18 3.18 3.18
Plasma Torch-Cut:A
4.8 to 50.8, excl 12.7 0 12.7 0
50.8 to 76.2, incl 15.9 0 15.9 0
A
The tolerance spread shown for plasma-torch-cutting may be obtained all on the minus side, or divided
between the plus and minus side if so specified by the purchaser.

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TABLE 8
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN WIDTH OF SHEET AND STRIP
Permissible Variations in Specified
Width, in. (mm)
Specified Thickness, Specified Width,
in. (mm) in. (mm) + −

Sheet

0.137 (4.76) and under 2 (50.8) and over 0.125 (3.18) 0

Strip (Slit Edges)

Over 0.020 to 0.075 (0.51 to 1.90), incl 24 (610) and under 0.007 (0.18) 0.007 (0.18)
Over 0.075 to 0.100 (1.90 to 2.54), incl 24 (610) and under 0.009 (0.23) 0.009 (0.23)
Over 0.100 to 0.125 (2.54 to 3.18), incl 24 (610) and under 0.012 (0.30) 0.012 (0.30)

9.1.2 A lot of plate, sheet, or strip for mechanical 11.2 Tension test specimens shall be any of the
testing shall be defined as the material from one heat standard or subsize specimens shown in Test Methods
in the same condition and specified thickness. E 8.
9.2 Sampling for Chemical Analysis: 11.3 In the event of disagreement, referee specimens
9.2.1 A representative sample shall be obtained shall be as follows:
from each heat during pouring or subsequent processing. 11.3.1 Full thickness of the material, machined to
9.2.2 Product (check) analysis shall be wholly the the form and dimensions shown for the sheet-type
responsibility of the purchaser. specimen in Test Methods E 8 for material under 1⁄2
in. (12.7 mm) in thickness.
9.3 Sampling for Mechanical Testing — Representa-
11.3.2 The largest possible round specimen shown
tive samples shall be taken from each lot of finished
in Test Methods E 8 for material 1⁄2 in. (12.7 mm)
material.
and over.

10. Number of Tests and Retests 12. Test Methods

10.1 Chemical Analysis — One test per heat. 12.1 The chemical composition and mechanical prop-
10.2 Tension Tests — One test per lot. erties of the material as enumerated in this specification
shall be determined, in case of disagreement, in accord-
10.3 Grain Size — One test per lot. ance with the following ASTM standards:

10.4 Retests — If one of the specimens used in the 12.1.1 Chemical Analysis — Test Methods E 354.
above tests of any lot fails to meet the specified For elements not covered by Test Methods E 354, the
requirements, two additional specimens shall be taken referee test method shall be as agreed upon between the
from different sample pieces and tested. The results of manufacturer and the purchaser. The nickel composition
the tests on both of these specimens shall meet the shall be determined arithmetically by difference.
specified requirements. 12.1.2 Tension Test — Test Methods E 8.
12.1.3 Rockwell Hardness Test — Test Methods
E 18.
11. Specimen Preparation
12.1.4 Hardness Conversion — Hardness Conver-
11.1 Tension test specimens shall be taken from
sion Tables E 140.
material in the final condition and tested transverse to
the direction of rolling when width will permit. 12.1.5 Grain Size — Test Methods E 112.

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12.1.6 Determining Significant Places — Practice faction with the results of the test, the producer or
E 29. supplier may make claim for a rehearing.

12.1.7 Method of Sampling — Practice E 55.

15. Certification
12.2 For purposes of determining compliance with
the limits in this specification, an observed or calculated 15.1 A manufacturer’s certification shall be furnished
value shall be rounded in accordance with the rounding to the purchaser stating that material has been manufac-
method of Practice E 29: tured, tested, and inspected in accordance with this
specification, and that the test results on representative
Rounded Unit for Observed samples meet specification requirements. A report of
Requirements or Calculated Value
the test results shall be furnished.
Chemical composition and Nearest unit in the last right-
tolerances hand place of figures of the
specified limit 16. Product Marking
Tensile strength and yield Nearest 1000 psi (7 MPa)
strength 16.1 Each plate, sheet, or strip shall be marked on
Elongation Nearest 1% one face with the specification number, alloy, heat
number, manufacturer’s identification, and size. The
markings shall have no deleterious effect on the material
13. Inspection or its performance and shall be sufficiently stable to
withstand normal handling.
13.1 Inspection of the material by the purchaser at
the place of manufacture shall be made as agreed upon 16.2 Each bundle or shipping container shall be
between the purchaser and the manufacturer as part of marked with the name of the material; this specification
the purchase contract. number; alloy; the size; gross, tare, and net weight;
consignor and consignee address; contract or order
number; and such other information as may be defined
in the contract or order.
14. Rejection and Rehearing
14.1 Material tested by the purchaser that fails to
17. Keywords
conform to the requirements of this specification may
be rejected. Rejection should be reported to the producer 17.1 plate; sheet; strip; UNS N10001; UNS N10629;
or supplier promptly and in writing. In case of dissatis- UNS N10665; UNS N10675

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APPENDIX

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. HEAT TREATMENT

X1.1 Proper heat treatment during or subsequent to
fabrication is necessary for optimum performance, and
the manufacturer shall be consulted for details.

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