On this page 6 sections
What ASTM B163 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM B163 / ASME SB163
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Tubes
- Grades on site
- 6
Seamless heat-exchanger and condenser tubes in nickel (200/201), Ni-Cu (400), Ni-Cr-Fe (600) and Fe-Ni-Cr (800/825) alloys.
Key requirements
- Annealed or stress-relieved conditions
- Hydrostatic or eddy-current test
- Flare and flattening tests
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM B163
Ordering to ASTM B163
- State "ASTM B163" 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 B163 cover?
Seamless heat-exchanger and condenser tubes in nickel (200/201), Ni-Cu (400), Ni-Cr-Fe (600) and Fe-Ni-Cr (800/825) alloys.
Which grades are covered by ASTM B163?
On this site: Inconel 600, Incoloy 800, Incoloy 825, Monel 400, Nickel 200, Nickel 201.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM B163?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM B163 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAB163 the same as ASTM B163?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-163). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.