Ally Designation: B 775-02 sui Standard Specification for General Requirements for Nickel and Nickel Alloy Welded Pipe’ “This sandr i aed under the Sinad designation B 725; the mame immedi flowing th designation indeates the year of ‘Signal adoption in he ease of reson, the ear fas revision. A number coiescsineaes he year fast reappoval. A ‘sercript epsilon (e)indses an edi chang since hela revision or repro 1. Scope 11 This specification contains various requirements that, ‘with the exception of Section $ and Section 10, are mandatory requirements to the following ASTM nickel and nickel alloy, longitudinally welded piping specifications: asta Tee of Speciation Designation? ‘Wieles UNS Nosoz0, No8024, and Noses Alby Pipe 6s ‘Wildes Nel ron-Civorium Aley Pipe Bere Wales Nicce-Crvemure-or-Aley (UNS No6800, Bow 'UNS No@808, UNS NoGzes ang UNS NOS) pe Walled Nickel are cee Cobak Aly Pipe Beto UNS 102904, UNS NoBeas, nd UNS NOBI26 Welded Pipe BETS UNS NDE357 Wace Pipe Bers kelly (UNS M0825, Noge19, ard NoBBaS) Welded 705 Poe NiCr Mo-Co.W-FeStAtoy (UNS NOSES) Wose Pe eres Vieded Nice (UNS NOZ2001UNS ND220") and Nike brs. ‘Copper Aly (UNS NO#400) pe 1.2 One or more of the test requirements of Section S apply only if specifically stated in the product specification or in the purchase onder. 13 In case of conflict between a requirement of the product, specification and a requirement of this general specification, only the requirement of the product specification needs to be satisfied. 1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded, ‘as the standard, The values given in parentheses are for information only, 1.5 This standard does not purport 10 address all of the safety concems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard 10 become familiar with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet for this productimaterial as pro- vided by the manufacturer, o establish appropriate safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. “This speciation Is under the friction of ASTM Commie BOD. on nienous Meals ad Alloys aod the direct responsibility of Subcom 10207 on Refined Nickel snd Cobalt and Theis Alo ‘Cue! etton aproved Oc, 10, 202. Pullsbed December 2002 Originally uted as B775 87 Last previous eon B 775-01 * Annual Book of ASTI Standards, ol O28 2. Referenced Documents 2.1 ASTM Standards: B 880 Specification for General Requirements for Chemica ‘Check Analysis Limits for Nickel, Nickel Alloys anc Cobalt Alloys? E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials E 18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwel Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials? E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data t Determine Conformance with Specifications* E39 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel® E76 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Coppe Alloys? E112 Test Methods for Determining the Average Grail Size? E213 Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Metal Pip ‘and Tubing” . E 426 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Exami nation of Seamless and Welded Tubular Products, Auster itic Stainless Steel and Similar Alloys” E571 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Exam ‘nation of Nickel and Nickel Alloy Tubular Products” E_ 1473 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nicke Cobalt, and High-Temperature Alloys® 2.2. ANSI Standards:* B 1.20.1 Pipe Threads B 36.10 Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe B 36.19 Stainless Steel Pipe 23. Other Documents.” ‘ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX Welding and Brazing Qualifications 9 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Yo 03.0 “Annual Book of ASTM Standards, No 14.02. = Discontinue 1996 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, ol (305, © Annual Book of ASTH Standards, YO 03.03. “nmi Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.03, © Ruble fran American National Standards ste (ANSD) 25 W. ed sty Foor, New York, NY 10036 * Avail fom American Society of Me Intrnatonl Headquarter, Tce Pak Ave. 4 Begins (ASME, ASD "York, NY 100163950, 870Ay 8 775-02 Terminology 1 Definitions: [311 average diameter—the average of the maximum and fhimum outside diameters, as determined at any one créss n ofthe pipe. 12 nominal wall—a specified wall thickness with a plus Finis tolerance from the specified thickness. B13 welded pipe—a round hollow produced by forming slock and joining the single longitudinal seam by welding, |é produced to the particular dimensions commercially fomas pipe sizes (NPS). | Chemical Composition 41 In case of disagreement, the chemical composition shall {cetemined in accordance with the following method: UNS No. Preise ASTM Mathod| ‘2 Ea b Noe En os, Nos eur 42The ladle analysis of the material shall conform to the tical requirements prescribed by the individual product ‘sification. 43 The prociuct (check) analysis of the material shall meet 2 requirements for the ladle analysis within the tolerance sit prescribed in Specification B 880. ‘Test Requirements $i Flattening Test: 5.1 Allength of pipe not les than 4 in, (102 mm), shall be ened under a load applied gradually st room temperature the distance between the platens is five times the wall siness. The weld shall be positioned 90° from the direction the applied flattening force. 512 The flattened specimen shall not exhibit cracks. 31.3 Superficial riptures resulting from surface imperfec- 28 shall not be a cause for rejection. 532 Transverse Guided-Bend Weld Test: 521 For welded pipe made with weld filler and at the ion of the manufacturer, the transverse guided bend weld may be substituted in iew of the flattening text Two bend ‘specimens shall be taken transversely from pipe or the test ‘mens may be taken from a test plate of the same material Theat as the pipe, which is attached to the end of the inder and welded as 2 prolongation of the pipe longitudinal sm, Except as provided in 5.2.2, one shall be subject to a face ded bend test and a second to root guided bend test. One ximen shall be bent with the inside surface of the pipe inst the plunger and the other with the outside surface ofthe ‘against the plunger. Guided bend test specimens shall be pared and tested in accordance with Section IX, Part QW, xgaph QW 160 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel de and shall be one ofthe types shown in QW 463.1 of that, k. 122 For wall thicknesses over % in. (9.5 mm) but less than in (19 mm) side bend tests may be made instead of the face Iroot bend tests. For specified wall thicknesses % in. and +; both specimens shall be subjected to the side bend tests. i: bend specimens shall be bent so that one of the side faces becomes the convex surface of the bend specimen. a7 5.2.3, The bend test shall be acceptable if no cracks or other defects exceeding % in. (3 mm) in any direction be present in the weld metal or between the weld and the pipe or plate metal after bending. Cracks which originate along the edges of the specimen during testing, and that are less than % in, (6.5 mm) ‘measured in any direction shall not be considered, 5.3 Pressure (Leak Test): 5.3.1 Hydrostatic— Each pipe shall be tested by the manu- facturer to an intemal hydrostatic pressure of 1000 psi (6.9 MPa) provided that the fiber stress, calculated from the following equation, does not exceed the allowable fiber stress for the material: P= 28D o where: P_ = hydrostatic test pressure, psi. (MPa), S= allowable fiber stress, for material in the condition (temper) furnished as specified in the product specifi- cation (S is calculated as the lower of % of the specified minimum 0.2 % offset yield strength or ¥4 of | the specified minimum ultimate strength for the mate- rial), minimum wall thickness permitted, in. (mm), includ- ing minus tolerance, if any, and D_ = nominal outside diameter of the pipe, in. (mm). 5.3.1.1 The test pressure must be held for a minimum of ss. ' Noni 1—Testing at pressuze greater than 1000 psi may be performed ‘upon agreement between the purchaser and manufacturer provided tha the allowable Aber suess is not exceeded, 5.3.2 Pnewmatic (Air Underwater Test)—Each pipe shall be tested at a pressure of 150 psi (1.05 MPa). The test pressure shall be held for a minimum of 5 s. Visual examination is to be made when the material is submerged and under pressure, The full tength of pipe must be examined for leaks. 5.3.3 If any pipe shows leaks during hydrostatic or pneu- matic testing, it shall be rejected. SA Nondestructive Electric Test 5.4.1 Eddy Current Testing—Testing shall be conducted in accordance with Practices E 426 or E571. The eddy current examination reference in this specification has the capability of detecting significant discontinuities, especially of the short, abrupt type. 5A4.L1 Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, the calibration standard shall contain, at the option of the manu facturer, any one of the following discontinuities to establish a ‘minimum sensitivity level for rejection. The discontinuity shall be placed in the weld if visible. 54.1.2 Drill Hole—A bole not larger than 0.031 in, (0.79 mm) diameter shall be drilled radislly and completely through the wall, care being taken to avoid distortion of the material while drilling 54.13 Transverse Tangential Notch—Using a round file or tool with a % in. (6 mm) diameter, a notch shall be filed or milled on the pipe outside diameter tangential to the surface and transverse to the longitudinal axis of the material. SaidAl 8 775-02 notch shall have a depth not exceeding 12.5 % of the specified wall thickness of the material, or 0.004 in, (0.10 mm), whichever is greater 5.4.2 Ultrasonic Testing—Testing shall be conducted in accordance with Practice E213, The ultrasonic examination referred to in this specification is intended to detect longitudi- nal discontinuities having a reflective area similar to ot larger than the calibration reference notches specified in 5.4.2.1. The examination may not detect circumferentially oriented imper- fections or short, deep defects. 5.4.2.1 For ultrasonic testing, longitudinal calibration ‘notches shall be machined on the outside and inside diameter surfaces. The depth of the notches shall not exceed 12.5 % of the specified wall thickness or 0,004 in, (0.10 mm), whichever is greater. The notch shall be placed in the weld, if visible. 54.3 Calibration Frequency—The frequency of calibration checks shall be as follows: 5.4.3.1 At the beginning of each production run ‘54.32 At least every four hours during testing, 5.4.3.3 At the end of each production run, 5.43.4 After any suspected equipment malfunction or work stoppage. 5.43.5 If, during any check, the equipment fails to detect the calibration defeets, the instrument must be recalibrated and all material tested since the last satisfactory check shall be retested 5.4.4 Acceptance and Rejection—Material producing a sig- nal equal fo or greater than the calibration defect shall be subject to rejection, 5.4.4.1 ‘Test signals that are produced by imperfections that cannot be identified or that are produced by cracks or crack- like imperfections shall result in rejection of the pipe, subject to rework and rete 5.4.4.2 If the imperfection is judged as not fit for use, the tube shall be rejected, but may be reconditioned and retested providing the wall thickness requirements are met. To be ‘accepted, retested material shall meet the original electric test requirements. 5.44.3 If the imperfection is explored to the extent that it can be identified, and the pipe is determined to be fit for use, the material may be accepted without further testing providing the imperfection does not encroach on minimum wall thickness requirements, 3.5 Tension Test— Tension testing shall be conducted in accordance with Test Methods E 8, 5.5.1 The material shall conform to the tensile properties prescribed in the individual product specification. 5.6 Hardness Test— Hardness testing shall be conducted in accordance with Test Methods E 18, 5.7 Grain Size—The measurement of average grain size ‘may be carried out by the planimetric method, the comparison method, or the intercept method described in ‘Test Methods E 112. In case of dispute, the “referee” method for determining average grain size shall be the intercept method. 5.8 For purposes of determining compliance with the speci- fied limits for requirements of the properties listed in the an following table, an observed value or a calculated value shal berounded in accordance with the rounding method of Prectce E29: Founded Unt or Observe, ecuierents or Calouated Vaue | Cherricl cmposon and terances_ nearest unit in the as righthand face of igre of he spe mt rearst 1000 pei (7 MP). rearest 1 “Tensie srongh and yes sng Ebngaton 6, Dimensions and Permissible Variations 6.1 Dimensions of pipe are shown in Table 1 6.1.1 Permissible variations in outside diameter and mal] thickness are shown in Table 62 Length—When material is ordered as cutto-lengt, ts | Jength shall conform to the permissible variations prescribed in| ‘Table 3. When material is ordered to random lengths, i) lengths and variations shall be agreed upon between the| manufacturer and purchaser. j 63 Seraigheess— Material shall be easonably straight sn | free of bends and kinks. 6.4 Ends—Ends shall be reasonably square and free fm burs, 7. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance | 7.1 The material shall be uniform in quality and temps, smooth, and free from imperfections that would render it uni for use. 8. Sampling 8.1 Lot Definition: 8.1.1 A lot for chemical analysis shall consist of one ket 8.1.2 A ot forall other testing shall consist of all mati) from the same heat, nominal size (excepting length), an! condition (emper). When final heat treatment is ina batch tye fumace, alot shall include only those pipes of the same sz and the same heat that are heat-treated in the same furmax charge. When heat treatment is in & continuous furmac shall include all pipe ofthe same size and heat, hea the same furnace atthe same temperature, time at tempers, and fumace speed during one production run. At no time sll Tot consist of more than 20 000 Ib (9070 kg). 8.1.2.1 Where material cannot be identified by heat, ht shall consist of not more than 500 Ib (227 kg) of material oft same alloy in the same condition (temper) and nominal sie (excepting length) Nore 2For tention, hardness and fatening test requirements term Jt applies to all lengths prior to cutting 8.2 Test Material Selection: 8.2.1 Chemical Anatysis—Representative samples from ceach lot shall be taken during pouring or subsequent proces ing, 8.22 Mechanical and Other Properties—Samples of the ‘material to provide test specimens for mechanical and othet properties shall be taken from such locations in each lot as be representative of that lot. Test specimens shall be taken from material in the final condition (temper)Ai 8 775-02 TABLE 1 Dimensions of Pipe |—The following table is a reprint of Table 1 of ANSI B36.18. 2—The decimal thicknesses listed for the respective pipe sizes represent their nominal wall dimensions. ‘Ouida Camaier Nominal Wal This Bee we Schedule 7 Schon 108 Sehese 40S Sehease 0S in mm me mm om t ri % 205 1028 cow 120 aoa are oo aay % 540 fae 08s tes 00s 228 ona 3c o ors wn15 085 tes opt 2 on Me be Bat Goss tes G0 Ps ae ow % ‘80 267006 1s 0083 an oma 27 054 10 1315, S40 0065 ies 0.108 270330 oars a 860 e155 150300 27 Mo 386 ort ta 1800 4e2s es tes Oo 27 oM5 88 200 2 2375 0330065 1850109 27 ote o2te 2a Bars 703 ones 220 3050203510, 0276 3 500 90 00s) 220 30078 Bad 0300, 5h 4000 tors ooes, 220 305 028 S74 O58 ‘ 4500 tao oes 20 305 ozs be oom 6 Ses te28 009277 tk 340 0207.1 oma 8 Beas 2180801082778 37 osm a8 500, 10 30750 2730) BMD 4190987 05008 2 yams 3805S 39810 4p ages oz? asm? z 708 14 14000 S556) 08) 886.188 4780 16 38000 40b40 06541] ane 18 yao = a5720.aes, 41988 are 2 2nd) «50R00otas 478 NB sot 2 zeom sspagtae 478 az tB or 24 2eom suns O20 25 20 fsnoo 7200s a8 Ot 792 “ulos 8 and 108 wal iknosses do rot pont ean In aocordanco wit ANSI B20 $0 not center to ANSI 896.10 2 Permissible Variations in Outside Diameter* and Wall ‘Thickness® For Welded Pipe ‘Pesmisnble Varios in Outade Dameter Sinaior Under a oi) 04 moe 08 104, re ve(Ocst) 08 me(O0sI) 08 38, na ie(O0s2) 18 Yn (D0S1) 08 218 a veloc) «= 24 Yeast) OB 1025, inl WO) «82 a(R!) OB o34inel = Sa(0N56) © 40 ae@aST) OB 9 48, 17) 48st) 8 5 parmiesia varaone in ove damelr aply only material se tthe ml before subsequent swaging, expanding, bending posting, ‘eating operators. By le the afeence Setween the maximum and the minim ouisise ‘oasurd a ary one coos socion. Toro no ada elerance fer niratral having 2 nominal wal theinass for moro than 3% ofthe ameter. On thismarl the averago fhe maximam ate minimuh diameter measurements Wil ‘al itn the side damete twance "Tae 2 An adetnalovaltyalwance of twice the outside dar > cored shown in Table 2 apoad =e, alowed ox mato having & tna eines of 3% of eof he nominal ould camel ‘yal mess vareion shel not exeasd 125% of fhe nominal wal ests and Retreatment Reiests—If the results of the mechanical tests of any or lot do not conform to the requirements specified in the lual specification, retests may be made on additional »f double the original number from the same group or lot, f which shall conform to the requirements specified. Retreatment— If the individual pipes or the pipes to represent any group or lot feil to conform tothe test TABLE 3 Permissible Variations in Cut Length” Suis Dare: Tong Toeares ni) mgr Over Uae ous al ezae m4 ° Hot fiche These peisnblevaliaions In enah aply poe insight aii. They xpi to eit engine up o and reluing 24 (7.3m). Fr lng over 28M an ‘eeflonal over erace of vin (3.2 ne) for each 101 (8 Om or acon tee! Be permed to a maximum acckera vera oe (2.7 mm) requirements, the individual pipes or the group or lot repre- sented may be reheat treated and resubmitted for test. Not more than two reheat treatments shall be permitted. 10. Specimen Preparation 10.1 Room Temperature Tensile Specimen’ 10.1.1 Material shall be tested in the direction of fabrica- tion. Whenever possible, the pipe shall be tested in full cross section, When testing in full soction is not possible, longitudi- nal strip specimens or the largest possible round section shall be used. In the event of disagreement when full section testing is not possible, a longitudinal stip specimen with reduced gage length as contained in Test Methods E 8 shall be used. 10.2 Hardness Specimen: 10.2.1 The hardness specimen shall be prepared in accor- 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 the inside of the pipe near the end, at the option of the ‘manufacturer,ly B 775-02 103 Grain Size 10.3.1 IF required, the grain size specimen shall be a transverse sample representing full wall thickness. 11. Inspection 11.1 Witnessing of testing or inspection by the purchaser's representative shall be agreed upon by the purchaser and the manufacturer as part of the purchase contract. 12. Rejection and Rehearing 12.1 Material tested by the purchaser that fails to conform to the requirements of this specification may be rejected. Rejec- tion should be reported to the supplier prompily and in writing, In case of dissatisfaction with the results of the test, the producer or supplier may make claim for a rehearing. 13. Certification 13.1 When specified in the purchase contract, a manufac- turer's certification shall be furnished to the purchaser stating that the material bas been manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with this specification, and that the test results on representative samples meet specification requirements. When specified in the purchase contract, a report of the test results shall be-furnished. 14, Product Marking 14.1 Material Marking: 14.1.1 The name or brand of the manufacturer, the name of the material or UNS number, the letters ASTM, the product specification number, heat number, class (if applicable) and nominal pipe size shall be legibly marked on each piece NPS and larger and lengths greater than 3 ft (914 mm). The ‘material marking shall be by any method that will not res harmful contamination. 14.1.2 For material smaller than 4 NPS, or lengths under 3 {¢(914 mm), the information specified in 14.1.1 shall be legibly ‘marked on each piece or marked on a tag securely attached to the bundle or box in which the material is shipped, atthe option of the manufacturer. 15, Packaging and Package Marking 15.1 The following information shall be marked on the material or included on the package, or on a label or tag attached thereto: name of the material or UNS number, heat number, condition (temper), the letters ASTM, the product specification number, the nominal pipe size, gross, tare, and net, Weight, consignor and consignee addresses, contract or order number, and such other information as may be defined by the purchase contract. 16. Keywords 16.1 welded pipe ‘ASTI Intomatona takes no pasion respecting the vay of any patent ngs asserted connection ith any em mentor Ins standart, Users of tus starcard are expressy aise hat deleminatin of evo sry euch patent rps end he ok of infngement of such rhs, ar entiey the onn responsibly. Tis standards subject io revision a anytime by the response tectnical comntee and must be revewed every five years and Itectrvse, ear reapproved or wisn, Your eons ar ited afer revision o standard ore aora sana ‘and shui be adsessed to ASTM iterator Heacuators. 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