On this page 6 sections
What ASTM B168 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM B168 / ASME SB168
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Plates
- Grades on site
- 2
Covers plate, sheet and strip in alloys 600, 601, 690 and related grades for furnace muffles, heat-treating baskets, chemical equipment and nuclear components.
Key requirements
- Annealed condition unless otherwise ordered
- Chemical composition by UNS number
- Tension test per lot; dimensional tolerances per ASTM B906
- Edge and surface condition to order
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM B168
Ordering to ASTM B168
- State "ASTM B168" 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 B168 cover?
Covers plate, sheet and strip in alloys 600, 601, 690 and related grades for furnace muffles, heat-treating baskets, chemical equipment and nuclear components.
Which grades are covered by ASTM B168?
On this site: Inconel 600, Inconel 601.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM B168?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM B168 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAB168 the same as ASTM B168?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-168). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.