On this page 6 sections
What ASTM B409 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM B409 / ASME SB409
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Plates
- Grades on site
- 3
Covers plate, sheet and strip in alloys 800, 800H and 800HT for heat-treating equipment, reformer and furnace components, and heat exchangers.
Key requirements
- Annealed (800) or solution-annealed (800H / 800HT) condition
- Grain size ASTM No. 5 or coarser for 800H and 800HT
- Tension test per lot; thickness and flatness tolerances per ASTM B906
- Surface finish to order (hot-rolled, annealed and pickled, or cold-rolled)
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM B409
Ordering to ASTM B409
- State "ASTM B409" 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 B409 cover?
Covers plate, sheet and strip in alloys 800, 800H and 800HT for heat-treating equipment, reformer and furnace components, and heat exchangers.
Which grades are covered by ASTM B409?
On this site: Incoloy 800, Incoloy 800H, Incoloy 800HT.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM B409?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM B409 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAB409 the same as ASTM B409?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-409). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.