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What ASTM B348 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM B348 / ASME SB348
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Bars
- Grades on site
- 5
Covers bar and billet in commercially pure titanium (Grades 1–4) and titanium alloys including Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V), for fasteners, shafts, flange and fitting stock and medical and marine parts.
Key requirements
- Annealed condition unless otherwise ordered
- Chemistry including interstitials (O, N, H, C, Fe) by grade
- Tension test per lot
- Ultrasonic testing on order
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM B348
Ordering to ASTM B348
- State "ASTM B348" 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 B348 cover?
Covers bar and billet in commercially pure titanium (Grades 1–4) and titanium alloys including Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V), for fasteners, shafts, flange and fitting stock and medical and marine parts.
Which grades are covered by ASTM B348?
On this site: Titanium Grade 1, Titanium Grade 2, Titanium Grade 3, Titanium Grade 4, Titanium Grade 5.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM B348?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM B348 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAB348 the same as ASTM B348?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-348). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.