On this page 6 sections
What ASTM B127 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM B127 / ASME SB127
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Plates
- Grades on site
- 1
Covers alloy 400 plate, sheet and strip for seawater, hydrofluoric-acid and brine service, including cladding, tanks and heat-exchanger parts.
Key requirements
- Hot-rolled, annealed or cold-rolled tempers as ordered
- Tension test; hardness for tempered sheet and strip
- Thickness and flatness tolerances
- Certification of heat chemistry
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM B127
Ordering to ASTM B127
- State "ASTM B127" and the edition if your project requires it
- Grade / designation and product dimensions
- Supplementary requirements (tests, heat treatment, certification)
- Certificate type: EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2
Frequently asked questions
What does ASTM B127 cover?
Covers alloy 400 plate, sheet and strip for seawater, hydrofluoric-acid and brine service, including cladding, tanks and heat-exchanger parts.
Which grades are covered by ASTM B127?
On this site: Monel 400.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM B127?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM B127 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAB127 the same as ASTM B127?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-127). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.