INCOMING MATERIAL INSPECTION RECORD

For pipe material –Standard, Grade/group, thickness and dimensions, Mechanical

properties(Typical Tensile Properties, Hardness And Thermal Condition For Some Of The
More Common Grades Of Carbon And Alloy Steels,tensile strenghth and yield strength),
Chemical analysis,bend test,heat treatment(alloy steels)

Test Requirements

1.Hardness Test
When Hardness Limits Are Required, The Manufacturer Shall Be Consulted. Typical
Hardnesses Are Listed In Table .When Specified, The Hardness Test Shall Be Performed
On 1 % Of The Tubes.
2.Tension Tests
When Tensile Properties Are Required, The Manufacturer Shall Be Consulted. Typical
Tensile Properties For Some Of The More Common Grades And Thermal Conditions Are
Listed In Table.
3.Nondestructive Tests
Various Types Of Nondestructive Ultrasonic Or Electromagnetic Tests Are Available. The
Test To Be Used And The Inspection Limits Shall Be Established By Manufacturer And
Purchaser Agreement.
4.Flaring Test
When There Are Special Requirements For Steel Cleanliness, The Methods Of Test And
Limits Of Acceptance Shall Be Established By Manufacturer And Purchaser Agreement.