ASTM B550 Specification

Scope

This specification2 covers three grades of zirconium and zirconium alloy bar and wire. Unless a single unit is used, for example corrosion mass gain in mg/dm2 , the values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore each system must be used independently of the other. SI values cannot be mixed with inch-pound values.

Chemical composition

ElementComposition, %
Grades R60702Grades R60704Grades R60705
Zirconium + hafnium, min99.297.595.5
Hafnium, max4.54.54.5
Iron + chromium0.2 max0.2 to 0.40.2 max
Tin. . .1.0 to 2.0. . .
Hydrogen, max0.0050.0050.005
Nitrogen, max0.0250.0250.025
Carbon, max0.050.050.05
Niobium. . .. . .2.0 to 3.0
Oxygen, max0.160.180.18

Note :

A. By agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer, analysis may be required and limits established for elements and compounds not specified in the table of chemical composition.

Mechanical properties

 Grades
R60702R60704R60705
Tensile Strength, min, ksi (MPa)55 (380)60 (415)80 (550)
Yield Strength, min, ksi (MPa)30 (205)35 (240)55 (380)
Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm min, %B161416

Note :

A. For bar only.
B. When a sub-size specimen is used, the gage length shall be as specified in Test Methods E 8 for the specimen.