ASTM B387 Specification

Scope

This specification covers unalloyed molybdenum and molybdenum alloy bar, rod, and wire as follows:
Molybdenum 360—Unalloyed vacuum arc-cast molybdenum.
Molybdenum 361—Unalloyed powder metallurgy molybdenum.
Molybdenum Alloy 363—Vacuum arc-cast molybdenum–0.5 % titanium–0.1 % zirconium (TZM) alloy.
Molybdenum Alloy 364—Powder metallurgy molybdenum–0.5 % titanium–0.1 % zirconium (TZM) alloy.
Molybdenum 365—Unalloyed vacuum arc-cast molybdenum, low carbon.
Molybdenum Alloy 366—Vacuum arc-cast molybdenum, 30 % tungsten alloy.
The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information purposes only.

Chemical Composition


Element
Composition, %
Material Number
360361363364365366
C0.030 max0.010 max0.010 – 0.0300.010 – 0.0400.010 max0.030 max
O, maxA0.00150.00700.00300.0300.00150.0025
N, maxA0.0020.0020.0020.0020.0020.002
Fe, max0.0100.0100.0100.0100.0100.010
Ni, max0.0020.0050.0020.0050.0020.002
Si, max0.0100.0100.0100.0100.0100.010
Ti0.40–0.550.40–0.55
W27–33
Zr0.06–0.120.06–0.12
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Note : 

A. Pending approved methods of analysis, deviations from these limits alone shall not be cause for rejection.

Mechanical Properties for Round Bars and Rods

TypeTemperBDiameter, in. (mm)Tensile Strength, min, ksi (MPa)Yield Strength, 0.2 % Offset, min, ksi (MPa)Elongation in 1 in. (50 mm) min, %Diamond Pyramid Hardness (DPH), Vickers-10 kg
360,361, 365SR0.020 to 1⁄8 (0.51 to 3.18),incl85 (585)65 (450)15C
  over 1⁄8 to 13⁄32 (3.18 to 10.32)75 (515)55 (380)15
  over 13⁄32 to 7⁄8 (10.32 to 22.2)90 (620)75 (515)18230 to 280
  over 7⁄8 to 1 1⁄8 (22.2 to 28.6)85 (585)70 (480)15225 to 270
  over 1 1⁄8 to 1 7⁄8 (28.6 to 47.6)75 (515)65 (450)10215 to 260
  over 1 7⁄8 to 2 7⁄8 (47.6 to 73.0)70 (480)60 (415)10210 to 250
  over 2 7⁄8 to 3 1⁄2 (73.0 to 88.9)65 (450)55 (380)10205 to 240
363, 364SR3/16 to 7⁄8 (4.76 to 22.2),incl115 (790)100 (690)18260 to 320
  over 7⁄8 to 1 1⁄8 (22.2 to 28.6)110 (760)95 (655)15250 to 310
  over 1 1⁄8 & to 1 7⁄8 (28.6 to 47.6)100 (690)85 (585)10245 to 300
  over 1 7⁄8 to 2 7⁄8 (47.6 to 73.0)90 (620)80 (550)10240 to 290
  over 2 7⁄8 to 3 1⁄2 (73.0 to 88.9)85 (585)75 (515)5235 to 285
366SR3⁄16 to 7⁄8 (4.76 to 22.2),incl95 (655)80 (550)5240 to 300
  over 7⁄8 to 1 1⁄8(22.2 to 28.6)90 (620)75 (515)4235 to 300
  over 1 1⁄8 & to 1 7⁄8 (28.6 to 47.6)85 (585)70 (480)3230 to 290
  over 1 7⁄8 to 2 7⁄8 (47.6 to 73.0)80 (550)65 (450)3230 to 290
  over 2 7⁄8 to 3 1/2 (73.0 to 88.9)75 (515)60 (415)2225 to 290
360RXUnder 2 (50.8)60 (415)35 (240)20200 max
  2 to 3 1/2 (50.8 to 88.9)55 (380)25 (170)20200 max
363, 364RXUnder 2 (50.8)80 (550)55 (380)20215 max
  2 to 3 1/2 (50.8 to 88.9)75 (515)45 (310)10215 max

Note :

A. Mechanical properties of all bars, and rods other than round, shall be as agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
B. SR = stress-relieved; RX = essentially fully recrystallized.
C. The gage length is 10 in. (254 mm) for rods 0.020 to 1⁄8 in. (0.51 to 3.18 min) in diameter only. All other elongation values are for 1-in. (25-mm) gage lengths.