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What ASTM B160 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM B160 / ASME SB160
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Bars
- Grades on site
- 2
Covers commercially pure nickel rod and bar in UNS N02200 (Nickel 200) and the low-carbon N02201 (Nickel 201), used in caustic-soda and food-processing equipment.
Key requirements
- Hot-worked, annealed or cold-drawn condition
- N02201 for service above about 315 °C (carbon 0.02% max)
- Tension test per lot
- Dimensional tolerances by condition
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM B160
Ordering to ASTM B160
- State "ASTM B160" 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 B160 cover?
Covers commercially pure nickel rod and bar in UNS N02200 (Nickel 200) and the low-carbon N02201 (Nickel 201), used in caustic-soda and food-processing equipment.
Which grades are covered by ASTM B160?
On this site: Nickel 200, Nickel 201.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM B160?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM B160 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAB160 the same as ASTM B160?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-160). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.