ASTM B572 Specification

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Scope

ASTM B572 Specification covers alloys UNS N06002, UNS N06230, UNS N12160, and UNS R305563 in the form of rod for heat resisting and general corrosive service.
The following products are covered under this specification:
Rods 5⁄16 to 3⁄4 in. (7.94 to 19.05 mm) exclusive in diameter, hot or cold finished, solution-annealed, and pickled or mechanically descaled.
Rods 3⁄4 to 31⁄2 in. (19.05 to 88.9 mm) inclusive in diameter, hot or cold finished, solution annealed, ground, or turned.

Related Specifications of ASTM B572

ASTM B572 Chemical Composition

Composition Limits, % Element
UNS Designation Ni Fe Cr Co Mo W C Si Mn P S Nb Ta Al Z La N B Ti
UNS N06002 remainderA 17.0-20.0 20.5-23.0 0.5-2.5 8.0-10.0 0.2-1.0 0.05-0.15 1.00 max 1.00 max 0.04 0.03 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
UNS N06230 remainderA 3.0 max 20.0-24.0 5.0 max 1.0-3.00 13.0-15.0 0.05-0.15 0.25-0.75 0.30-1.00 0.030 max 0.015 max ... ... 0.50 max ... 0.005-0.050 ... 0.015 max ...
UNS N12160 remainderA 3.5 max 26.0-30.0 27.0-33.0 1.0 max 1.0 max 0.15 max 2.4-3.0 1.5 max 0.030 max 0.015 max 1.0 max ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.20-0.80
UNS R30556 19.0-22.5 remainderA 21.0-23.0 16.0-21.0 2.5-4.0 2.0-3.5 0.05-0.15 0.20-0.80 0.50-2.00 0.04 max 0.015 max 0.30 max 0.30-1.25 0.10-0.50 0.001-0.10 0.005-0.10 0.10-0.30 0.02 max ...

ASTM B572 Mechanical Requirements

UNS Tensile Strength,
min, ksi (MPA)
Yield Strength (0.2 % Offset),
min, ksi (MPa)
Elongation in 2 in.
(50.8mm) or 4DA min, %
N06002 95 (660) 35 (240) 35
 N06230B 110 (760) 45 (310) 40
N12160C 90 (620) 35 (240) 40
R30556D 100 (690) 45 (310) 40
  • A D refers to the diameter of the tension specimen.
    B Solution annealed at a temperature between 2200 to 2275°F (1204 to 1246°C) followed by a water quench or rapidly cooled by other means.
    C Solution annealed at 1950°F (1065°C) minimum.
    D Solution annealed at 2100°F (1150°C) minimum.

ASTM B572 Certifications

  • EN 10204 3.1
  • EN 10204 3.2
  • PED 2014/68/EC
  • MERKBLATT AD 2000 W2/W7/W10
  • API 20 E BSL 1/ BSL 2
  • NACE MR 0175
  • NACE MR 0103