On this page 6 sections
What ASTM B162 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM B162 / ASME SB162
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Plates
- Grades on site
- 2
Covers Nickel 200 and Nickel 201 plate, sheet and strip for caustic-handling vessels, tank linings and electronic components.
Key requirements
- Hot-rolled, annealed or cold-rolled tempers
- Tension test per lot
- Thickness tolerances
- Certification of heat chemistry
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM B162
Ordering to ASTM B162
- State "ASTM B162" 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 B162 cover?
Covers Nickel 200 and Nickel 201 plate, sheet and strip for caustic-handling vessels, tank linings and electronic components.
Which grades are covered by ASTM B162?
On this site: Nickel 200, Nickel 201.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM B162?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM B162 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAB162 the same as ASTM B162?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-162). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.