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What ASTM B151 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM B151
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Bars
- Grades on site
- 2
Covers copper-nickel and nickel-silver rod and bar for marine fittings, valve components and machined parts.
Key requirements
- Temper as ordered (annealed or drawn)
- Tension test per lot
- Dimensional tolerances by shape
- Certification of chemistry
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM B151
Ordering to ASTM B151
- State "ASTM B151" 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 B151 cover?
Covers copper-nickel and nickel-silver rod and bar for marine fittings, valve components and machined parts.
Which grades are covered by ASTM B151?
On this site: Cupro-Nickel 90/10, Cupro-Nickel 70/30.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM B151?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM B151 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAB151 the same as ASTM B151?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-151). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.