Used in USDOE-NE standards

Designation: A 376/A 376M – 04

Standard Specification for

Seamless Austenitic Steel Pipe for High-Temperature
Central-Station Service1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 376/A 376M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope* Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe

1.1 This specification2 covers seamless austenitic steel pipe E 112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
intended for high-temperature central-station service. Among E 213 Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Metal Pipe
the grades covered are five H grades and two nitrogen grades and Tubing
(304N and 316N) that are specifically intended for high- E 381 Method of Macroetch Testing Steel Bars, Billets,
temperature service. Blooms, and Forgings
1.2 Optional supplementary requirements (S1 through S10) E 426 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Exami-
are provided. These supplementary requirements specify addi- nation of Seamless and Welded Tubular Products, Austen-
tional tests that will be made only when stated in the order, itic Stainless Steel, and Similar Alloys
together with the number of such tests required. 2.2 Other Standards:
1.3 Grades TP321 and TP321H have lower strength require- SNT-TC-1A Personnel Qualification and Certification in
ments for nominal wall thicknesses greater than 3⁄8 in. [9.5 Nondestructive Testing4
mm].
3. Terminology
1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the 3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this speci-
SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each fication, refer to Terminology A 941.
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must 4. Ordering Information
be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in nonconformance with the specifi- 4.1 Orders for material to this specification should include
cation. The inch-pound units shall apply unless the “M” the following, as required to describe the desired material
designation of this specification is specified in the order. adequately:
4.1.1 Quantity (feet, centimetres, or number of lengths),
NOTE 1—The dimensionless designator NPS (nominal pipe size) has 4.1.2 Name of material (seamless austenitic steel pipe),
been substituted in this standard for such traditional terms as “nominal 4.1.3 Grade (Table 1),
diameter,” “size,” and “nominal size.”
4.1.4 Size (nominal size, or outside diameter and schedule
2. Referenced Documents number or average wall thickness),
2.1 ASTM Standards: 3 4.1.5 Lengths (specific or random), (Permissible Variations
A 262 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranu- in Length Section of Specification A 999/A 999M),
lar Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels 4.1.6 End finish (Ends Section of Specification A 999/
A 941 Terminology Relating to Steel, Stainless Steel, Re- A 999M),
lated Alloys, and Ferroalloys 4.1.7 Optional requirements (Section 9) (see Hydrostatic
A 999/A 999M Specification for General Requirements for Test Requirements Section and the Permissible Variation in
Weight for Seamless Pipe Section for weighing individual
lengths, of Specification A 999/A 999M), (see 10.6, repairing
by welding; 14.3, die stamping),
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, 4.1.8 Test report required (Certification Section of Specifi-
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
cation A 999/A 999M),
A01.10 on Stainless and Alloy Steel Tubular Products.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2004. Published October 2004. Originally 4.1.9 Specification designation, and
approved in 1954. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as A 376/A 376M – 02a. 4.1.10 Special requirements or any supplementary require-
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi- ments selected, or both.
cation SA-376 in Section II of that Code.
3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
4
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from the American Society for Nondestructive Testing, P.O. Box
the ASTM website. 28518, 1711 Arlingate Ln., Columbus, OH 43228-0518.

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.

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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
UNS Composition,%
Desig-
Grade Carbon Man- Phos- Sul- Sili- Nickel Chromium Molyb- Tita- Colum- Tan- Nitro- Others
nation
ganese, phorus, fur, con, denum nium bium talum genA
max max max max
TP304 S30400 0.08 max 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 8.0–11.0 18.0–20.0 ... ... ... ... ... ...
TP304H S30409 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 8.0–11.0 18.0–20.0 ... ... ... ... ... ...
TP304N S30451 0.08 max 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 8.0–11.0 18.0–20.0 ... ... ... ... 0.10–0.16 ...
TP304LN S30453 0.035 max 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 8.0–11.0 18.0–20.0 ... ... ... ... 0.10–0.16 ...
TP316 S31600 0.08 max 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 11.0–14.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00 ... ... ... ... ...
TP316H S31609 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 11.0–14.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00 ... ... ... ... ...
TP316N S31651 0.08 max 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 11.0–14.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00 ... ... ... 0.10–0.16 ...
TP316LN S31653 0.035 max 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 11.0–14.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00 ... ... ... 0.10–0.16 ...
B
TP321 S32100 0.08 max 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 9.0–13.0 17.0–19.0 ... ... ... ... ...
C
TP321H S32109 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 9.0–13.0 17.0–19.0 ... ... ... ... ...
D
TP347 S34700 0.08 max 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 9.0–13.0 17.0–19.0 ... ... ... ... ...
E
TP347H S34709 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 9.0–13.0 17.0–19.0 ... ... ... ... ...
TP348F S34800 0.08 max 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 9.0–13.0 17.0–19.0 ... ... D
0.10 ... Co 0.20 max
16-8-2H S16800 0.05–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 7.5–9.5 14.5–16.5 1.50–2.00 ... ... ... ... ...
... S31725 0.030 max 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 13.5–17.5 18.0–20.0 4.0–5.0 ... ... ... 0.20 max Cu 0.75 max
... S31726 0.030 max 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 14.5–17.5 17.0–20.0 4.0–5.0 ... ... ... 0.10–0.20 Cu 0.75 max
... S34565 0.030 max 5.0–7.0 0.030 0.010 1.0 16.0–18.0 23.0–25.0 4.0–5.0 ... ... . . . 0.040–0.060 Cb 0.10 max
A
The method of analysis for nitrogen shall be a matter of agreement between the purchaser and manufacturer.
B
The titanium content shall be not less than five times the carbon content and not more than 0.70 %.
C
The titanium content shall be not less than four times the carbon content and not more than 0.70 %.
D
The columbium content shall be not less than ten times the carbon content and not more than 1.10 %.
E
The columbium content shall be not less than eight times the carbon content and not more than 1.10 %.
F
This grade is intended for special purpose applications.

5. General Requirements minimum solution-treating temperature for Grades TP321H

5.1 Material furnished to this specification shall conform to and TP347H shall be 2000 °F [1100 °C], for Grades TP304H
the applicable requirements of the current edition of Specifi- and TP316H, 1900 °F [1040 °C], and for Grade 16-8-2H, 1800
cation A 999/A 999M unless otherwise provided herein. °F [980 °C]. If the material is hot-rolled, the minimum
solution-treating temperatures for Grades TP321H and
6. Materials and Manufacture TP347H shall be 1925 °F [1050 °C], for Grades TP304H and
TP316H, 1900 °F [1040 °C], and for Grade 16-8-2H, 1800 °F
6.1 Manufacture—At the manufacturer’s option, pipe may
[980 °C].
be either hot finished or cold finished, with a suitable finishing
treatment, where necessary. 6.2.5 Grade S34565—Heat treatment shall consist of heat-
6.2 Heat Treatment: ing to a temperature in the range of 2050 °F [1120 °C]
6.2.1 All pipe shall be furnished in the heat-treated condi- minimum and 2140 °F [1170 °C] maximum, and quenching in
tion unless the order specifically states that no final heat water or rapidly cooling by other means.
treatment shall be applied. When the order is furnished without 6.3 A solution annealing temperature above 1950 °F [1065
final heat treatment, each pipe shall be stenciled “HT-O.” °C] may impair the resistance to intergranular corrosion after
6.2.2 As an alternate to final heat treatment in a continuous subsequent exposure to sensitizing conditions in TP321,
furnace or batch-type furnace, immediately following hot TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, and TP348H. When speci-
forming while the temperature of the pipes is not less than the fied by the purchaser, a lower temperature stabilization or
specified minimum solution treatment temperature, pipes may re-solution anneal shall be used subsequent to the initial high
be individually quenched in water or rapidly cooled by other temperature solution anneal (see Supplementary Requirement
means. S9).
6.2.3 Grades TP304, TP304N, TP304LN, TP316, TP316N, 6.4 The grain size of grades 304H, 316H, 321H, and 347H,
TP316LN, TP321, TP347, TP348, 16-8-2H, S 31725, and as determined in accordance with Test Methods E 112, shall be
S 31726 —Unless otherwise stated in the order, heat treatment No. 7 or coarser.
shall consist of heating to a minimum temperature of 1900 °F
[1040 °C] and quenching in water or rapidly cooling by other 7. Chemical Composition
means.
7.1 The steel shall conform to the requirements as to
6.2.3.1 The purchaser may specify controlled structural or
chemical composition prescribed in Table 1.
special service characteristics which shall be used as a guide
for the most suitable heat treatment. If the final heat treatment
is at a temperature under 1900 °F [1040 °C], each pipe shall be 8. Product Analysis
stenciled with the final heat treatment temperature in degrees 8.1 At the request of the purchaser, an analysis of one billet
Fahrenheit or Celsius after the suffix “HT.” from each heat or two pipes from each lot (Note 2) shall be
6.2.4 Grades TP304H, TP316H, TP321H, TP347H, and made by the manufacturer. A lot of pipe shall consist of the
16-8-2H—If cold working is involved in processing, the following:

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NPS Designator Lengths of Pipe in Lot 10.2.4 Rejected.
10.3 To provide a workmanlike finish and basis for evalu-
Under NPS 2 400 or fraction thereof
NPS 2 to NPS 5, incl 200 or fraction thereof
ating conformance with 10.2, the pipe manufacturer shall
Over NPS 5 100 or fraction thereof remove by grinding the following:
NOTE 2—A lot shall consist of the number of lengths specified in 8.1 of 10.3.1 Mechanical marks, abrasions (see Note 3), and pits,
the same size and wall thickness from any one heat of steel. any of which imperfections are deeper than 1⁄16 in. [1.6 mm].
8.2 The results of these analyses shall be reported to the NOTE 3—Marks and abrasions are defined as cable marks, dinges, guide
purchaser or the purchaser’s representative, and shall conform marks, roll marks, ball scratches, scores, die marks, and so forth.
to the requirements specified in Table 1. 10.3.2 Visual imperfections commonly referred to as scabs,
8.3 If the analysis of one of the tests specified in Section 9 seams, laps, tears, or slivers found by exploration in accor-
does not conform to the requirements specified in Section 7, an dance with 10.1 to be deeper than 5 % of the nominal wall
analysis of each billet or pipe from the same heat or lot may be thickness.
made, and all billets or pipe conforming to the requirements 10.4 At the purchaser’s discretion, pipe shall be subject to
shall be accepted. rejection if surface imperfections acceptable under 10.2 are not
scattered, but appear over a large area in excess of what is
9. Tensile Requirements
considered a workmanlike finish. Disposition of such pipe shall
9.1 The material shall conform to the requirements as to be a matter of agreement between the manufacturer and the
tensile properties prescribed in Table 2. purchaser.
10.5 When imperfections or defects are removed by grind-
10. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
ing, a smooth curved surface shall be maintained, and the wall
10.1 The pipe manufacturer shall explore a sufficient num- thickness shall not be decreased below that permitted by this
ber of visual surface imperfections to provide reasonable specification. The outside diameter at the point of grinding may
assurance that they have been properly evaluated with respect be reduced by the amount so removed.
to depth. Exploration of all surface imperfections is not 10.5.1 Wall thickness measurements shall be made with a
required but may be necessary to assure compliance with 10.2. mechanical caliper or with a properly calibrated nondestructive
10.2 Surface imperfections that penetrate more than 121⁄2 % testing device of appropriate accuracy. In case of dispute, the
of the nominal wall thickness or encroach on the minimum measurement determined by use of the mechanical caliper shall
wall thickness shall be considered defects. Pipe with such govern.
defects shall be given one of the following dispositions: 10.6 Weld repair shall be permitted only subject to the
10.2.1 The defect may be removed by grinding provided approval of the purchaser and in accordance with Specification
that the remaining wall thickness is within specified limits. A 999/A 999M.
10.2.2 Repaired in accordance with the repair welding 10.7 The finished pipe shall be reasonably straight.
provisions of 10.6. 10.8 The pipe shall be free of scale and contaminating iron
10.2.3 The section of pipe containing the defect may be cut particles. Pickling, blasting, or surface finishing is not manda-
off within the limits of requirements on length. tory when pipe is bright annealed. The purchaser may request
that a passivating treatment be applied.
TABLE 2 Tensile Requirements
TensileA Yield Elongation in 2 in. or 50 11. Hydrostatic or Nondestructive Electric Test
strength, strength mm
Grade min, ksi min, (or 4D) min, % 11.1 Each pipe shall be subjected to the Nondestructive
[MPa] ksi Electric Test or the Hydrostatic Test. Unless specified by the
[MPa] Longitudinal Transverse
purchaser, either test may be used at the option of the producer.
TP304, TP304H,
TP304LN, TP316,
11.2 Hydrostatic Test— Each length of finished pipe shall
TP316H, TP316LN, 75 30 be subjected to the hydrostatic test in accordance with Speci-
35 25
TP347, TP347H, [515] [205] fication A 999/A 999M, unless specifically exempted under the
TP348, 16-8-2H,
S31725
provisions of 11.3 and 11.4.
11.3 For pipe sizes NPS 24 and over, the purchaser, with the
TP304N, TP316N, 80 35
S31726 [550] [240]
35 25 agreement of the manufacturer, may complete the hydrostatic
S34565 115 60 35 30
test requirement with the system pressure test, which may be
[790] [415] lower or higher than the specification test pressure, but in no
TP321, 321H case shall the test pressure be lower than the system design
#3⁄8 9 75 30 35 25 pressure. Each length of pipe furnished without the completed
[515] [205] manufacturer’s hydrostatic test shall include with the manda-
>3⁄8 9B 70 25 35 25
[480] [170] tory marking the letters “NH.”
A
† For grade TP304, NPS8 or larger, and in schedules 140 and heavier, the
11.4 Nondestructive Examination—Each pipe shall be ex-
required minimum tensile strength shall be 70 ksi [480 MPa]. amined with a nondestructive test in accordance with Practice
B
Prior to the issuance of A 376/A 376M – 88, the tensile and yield strength E 213 or Practice E 426. Unless specifically called out by the
values were 75 [520] and 30 [210] respectively, for nominal wall greater than 3⁄8 in.
[9.5 mm]. purchaser, the selection of the nondestructive electric test will
† Editorially corrected. be at the option of the manufacturer. The range of pipe sizes

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that may be examined by each method shall be subject to the 11.9.3 Ultrasonic—For examination by the ultrasonic
limitations in the scope of the respective practices. method, the minimum nominal transducer frequency shall be
11.4.1 The following information is for the benefit of the 2.00 MHz and the maximum nominal transducer size shall be
user of this specification: 1.5 in.
11.4.1.1 The reference standards defined in 11.10.1 through 11.9.3.1 If the equipment contains a reject notice filter
11.10.4 are convenient standards for calibration of nondestruc- setting, this shall remain off during calibration and testing
tive testing equipment. The dimensions of these standards unless linearity can be demonstrated at that setting.
should not be construed as the minimum size imperfection 11.10 Reference Standards:
detectable by such equipment. 11.10.1 Reference standards of convenient length shall be
11.4.1.2 The ultrasonic testing (UT) can be performed to prepared from a length of pipe of the same grade, size (NPS, or
detect both longitudinally and circumferentially oriented de- outside diameter and schedule or wall thickness), surface
finish, and heat treatment condition as the pipe to be examined.
fects. It should be recognized that different techniques should
be employed to detect differently oriented imperfections. The 11.10.2 For Ultrasonic Testing, the reference ID and OD
examination may not detect short, deep, defects. notches shall be any one of the three common notch shapes
shown in Practice E 213, at the option of the manufacturer. The
11.4.1.3 The eddy-current testing (ET) referenced in Prac- depth of each notch shall not exceed 121⁄2 % of the specified
tice E 426 has the capability of detecting significant disconti- nominal wall thickness of the pipe or 0.004 in., whichever is
nuities, especially the short abrupt type. greater. The width of the notch shall not exceed twice the
11.4.1.4 A purchaser interested in ascertaining the nature depth. Notches shall be placed on both the OD and ID surfaces.
(type, size, location, and orientation) of discontinuities that can 11.10.3 For Eddy-Current Testing, the reference standard
be detected in the specific application of these examinations shall contain, at the option of the manufacturer, any one of the
should discuss this with the manufacturer of the tubular following discontinuities:
product. 11.10.3.1 Drilled Hole—The reference standard shall con-
11.5 Time of Examination—Nondestructive testing for tain three or more holes, equally spaced circumferentially
specification acceptance shall be performed after all mechani- around the pipe and longitudinally separated by a sufficient
cal processing, heat treatments, and straightening operations. distance to allow distinct identification of the signal from each
This requirement does not preclude additional testing at earlier hole. The holes shall be drilled radially and completely through
stages in the processing. the pipe wall, with care being taken to avoid distortion of the
11.6 Surface Condition: pipe while drilling. One hole shall be drilled in the weld, if
11.6.1 All surfaces shall be free of scale, dirt, grease, paint, visible. Alternately, the producer of welded pipe may choose to
or other foreign material that could interfere with interpretation drill one hole in the weld and run the calibration standard
of test results. The methods used for cleaning and preparing the through the test coils three times with the weld turned at 120°
surfaces for examination shall not be detrimental to the base on each pass. The hole diameter shall vary with NPS as
metal or the surface finish. follows:
NPS Designator Hole Diameter
11.6.2 Excessive surface roughness or deep scratches can 0.039 in. (1 mm)
produce signals that interfere with the test. above ⁄ to 1 ⁄
12 14 0.055 in. (1.4 mm)
11.7 Extent of Examination: above 11⁄4 to 2 0.071 in. (1.8 mm)
above 2 to 5 0.087 in. (2.2 mm)
11.7.1 The relative motion of the pipe and the transducer(s), above 5 0.106 in. (2.7 mm)
coil(s), or sensor(s) shall be such that the entire pipe surface is
11.10.3.2 Transverse Tangential Notch—Using a round tool
scanned, except as in 6.2.
or file with a 1⁄4-in. (6.4-mm) diameter, a notch shall be filed or
11.7.2 The existence of end effects is recognized, and the milled tangential to the surface and transverse to the longitu-
extent of such effects shall be determined by the manufacturer, dinal axis of the pipe. Said notch shall have a depth not
and, if requested, shall be reported to the purchaser. Other exceeding 121⁄2 % of the specified nominal wall thickness of
nondestructive tests may be applied to the end areas, subject to the pipe or 0.004 in. (0.102 mm), whichever is greater.
agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer. 11.10.3.3 Longitudinal Notch—A notch 0.031 in. or less in
11.8 Operator Qualifications—The test unit operator shall width shall be machined in a radial plane parallel to the tube
be certified in accordance with SNT-TC-1A, or an equivalent axis on the outside surface of the pipe, to have a depth not
recognized and documented standard. exceeding 121⁄2 % of the specified wall thickness of the pipe or
11.9 Test Conditions: 0.004 in., whichever is greater. The length of the notch shall be
11.9.1 For eddy-current testing, the excitation coil fre- compatible with the testing method.
quency shall be chosen to ensure adequate penetration yet 11.10.3.4 More or smaller reference discontinuities, or both,
provide good signal-to-noise ratio. may be used by agreement between the purchaser and the
11.9.2 The maximum eddy-current coil frequency used shall manufacturer.
be as follows: 11.11 Standardization Procedure:
On specified walls up to 0.050 in.—100 KHz max 11.11.1 The test apparatus shall be standardized at the
On specified walls up to 0.150 in.—50 KHz max beginning and end of each series of pipes of the same size
On specified walls up to 0.150 in.—10 KHz max (NPS or diameter and schedule or wall thickness), grade and

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heat treatment condition, and at intervals not exceeding 4 h. diameter at the point of grinding may be reduced by the amount
More frequent standardization may be performed at the manu- so removed. To be accepted, retested pipe shall meet the test
facturer’s option or may be required upon agreement between requirement.
the purchaser and the manufacturer. 11.12.5 If the imperfection is explored to the extent that it
11.11.2 The test apparatus shall also be standardized after can be identified as non-rejectable, the pipe may be accepted
any change in test system settings; change of operator; equip- without further test providing the imperfection does not en-
ment repair; or interruption due to power loss, process shut- croach on the minimum wall thickness.
down, or when a problem is suspected.
11.11.3 The reference standard shall be passed through the 12. Mechanical Tests Required
test apparatus at the same speed and test system settings as the 12.1 Transverse or Longitudinal Tension Test—The tension
pipe to be tested. test shall be performed on 1 % of the pipe from each lot.
11.11.4 The signal-to-noise ratio for the reference standard
shall be 21⁄2 to 1 or greater. Extraneous signals caused by NOTE 4—The term “lot” applies to all pipe of the same nominal size
and wall thickness (or schedule) which is produced from the same heat of
identifiable causes such as dings, scratches, dents, straightener steel and subjected to the same finishing treatment in a continuous furnace
marks, and so forth, shall not be considered noise. The or by directly obtaining the heat treated condition by quenching after hot
rejection amplitude shall be adjusted to be at least 50 % of full forming. When final heat treatment is in a batch-type furnace, the lot shall
scale of the readout display. include only that pipe which is heat treated in the same furnace charge.
11.11.5 If upon any standardization, the rejection amplitude 12.2 Flattening Test—For pipe heat treated in a batch-type
has decreased by 29 % (3 dB) of peak height from the last furnace, the flattening test shall be made on 5 % of the pipe
standardization, the pipe since the last calibration shall be from each heat-treated lot (see Note 4). When heat treated by
rejected. The test system settings may be changed, or the the continuous process or when treated condition is obtained
transducer(s), coil(s) or sensor(s) adjusted, and the unit restan- directly by quenching after hot forming, this test shall be made
dardized, but all pipe tested since the last acceptable standard- on a sufficient number of pipe to constitute 5 % of the lot (Note
ization must be retested for acceptance. 4) but in no case less than two pipes.
11.12 Evaluation of Imperfections:
11.12.1 Pipes producing a signal equal to or greater than the 13. Certification
lowest signal produced by the reference standard(s) shall be
identified and separated from the acceptable pipes. The area 13.1 In addition to the certification required by Specification
producing the signal may be reexamined. A 999/A 999M, the certification for pipe furnished to this
11.12.2 Such pipes shall be rejected if the test signal was specification shall identify each length of pipe which is
produced by imperfections that cannot be identified or was furnished without the manufacturer’s completed hydrostatic
produced by cracks or crack-like imperfections. These pipes test, in accordance with 11.3.
may be repaired in accordance with Sections 13 and 14. To be
accepted, a repaired pipe must pass the same nondestructive 14. Product Marking
test by which it was rejected, and it must meet the minimum 14.1 In addition to the marking prescribed in Specification
wall thickness requirements of this specification. A 999/A 999M, the marking shall include the ANSI schedule
11.12.3 If the test signals were produced by visual imper- number, the heat number or manufacturer’s number by which
fections such as: the heat can be identified, the marking requirements of 6.2,
(1) Scratches, and, if applicable, NH when hydrotesting is not performed and
(2) Surface roughness, ET when eddy-current testing is performed, or UT when
(3) Dings, ultrasonic testing is performed.
(4) Straightener marks, 14.2 If the pipe conforms to any of the supplementary
(5) Cutting chips, requirements specified in S1 through S10, compliance shall be
(6) Steel die stamps, so indicated by adding the symbol “S” directly followed by the
(7) Stop marks, or number of the applicable supplementary requirement to the
(8) Pipe reducer ripple. marking prescribed in 14.1.
The pipe may be accepted based on visual examination 14.3 No steel indentation stamping shall be done without
provided the imperfection is less than 0.004 in. (0.1 mm) or the purchaser’s consent.
121⁄2 % of the specified wall thickness (whichever is greater).
11.12.4 Rejected pipe may be reconditioned and retested 15. Keywords
providing the wall thickness is not decreased to less than that 15.1 austenitic stainless steel; feedwater heater tubes; stain-
required by this or the product specification. The outside less steel tube; steel tube; welded steel tube

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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTSFOR PIPE REQUIRING SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

One or more of the following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified in the
purchase order. The purchaser may specify a different frequency of test or analysis than is provided
in the supplementary requirement. Subject to agreement between the purchaser and manufacturer,
retest and retreatment provisions of these supplementary requirements may also be modified.

S1. Product Analysis S6. Ultrasonic Test

S1.1 Product analysis shall be made on each length of pipe. S6.1 Each piece of pipe may be ultrasonically tested to
Individual lengths failing to conform to the chemical compo- determine its soundness throughout the entire length of the
sition requirements shall be rejected. pipe. Each piece shall be ultrasonically tested in a circumfer-
ential direction in such a manner that the entire piece is
S2. Transverse Tension Tests scanned by the ultrasonic beam. The calibration standard shall
S2.1 A transverse tension test shall be made on a specimen be prepared from a section of pipe which has two notches, one
from one end or both ends of each pipe NPS 8 and over in in the inside surface and one in the outside surface. The notches
nominal diameter. If this supplementary requirement is speci- shall be at least 11⁄2-in. [38-mm] long and have a depth of 3 %
fied, the number of tests per pipe shall also be specified. If a of the wall thickness, or 0.004 in. [0.1 mm], whichever is the
specimen from any length fails to meet the required tensile greater. Any pipe showing an ultrasonic indication of greater
properties (tensile, yield, and elongation), that length shall be amplitude than the amplitude of the indication from the
rejected subject to retreatment in accordance with Specification calibration standard shall be subject to rejection.
A 999/A 999M and satisfactory retest.
S7. Hot Ductility Test for Indicating Weldability
S3. Flattening Test S7.1 A high-temperature ductility test may be made upon
S3.1 The flattening test of Specification A 999/A 999M each heat of material supplied in heavy-wall pipe sections. An
shall be made on a specimen from one end or both ends of each appropriate specimen shall be heated to an initial temperature,
pipe. Crop ends may be used. If this supplementary require- cooled 100 °F [50 °C], then subjected to a tension test, and
ment is specified, the number of tests per pipe shall also be shall show a minimum reduction of area of 60 %. The initial
specified. If a specimen from any length fails because of lack temperature is that temperature 50 °F [30 °C] below the
of ductility prior to satisfactory completion of the first step of temperature at which material exhibits zero ductility. Rejection
the flattening test requirement that pipe shall be rejected of material shall not be based upon this test.
subject to retreatment in accordance with Specification A 999/
S8. Retests
A 999M and satisfactory retest. If a specimen from any length
of pipe fails because of a lack of soundness that length shall be S8.1 Upon the purchaser’s request, retests shall be made
rejected, unless subsequent retesting indicates that the remain- from sections of material removed from any part of the pipe.
ing length is sound. Failure to meet the requirements stated in this specification
shall be cause for rejection.
S4. Etching Tests
S9. Stabilization Heat Treatment
S4.1 The steel shall be homogeneous as shown by etching
tests conducted in accordance with the appropriate portions of S9.1 Subsequent to the solution anneal required in 6.4,
Method E 381. Etching tests shall be made on a cross section Grades TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, and TP348H
from one end or both ends of each pipe and shall show sound shall be given a stabilization heat treatment at a temperature
and reasonably uniform material free from injurious lamina- lower than that used for the initial solution annealing heat
tions, cracks, and similar objectionable defects. If this supple- treatment. The temperature of stabilization heat treatment shall
mentary requirement is specified, the number of tests per pipe be at a temperature as agreed upon between the purchaser and
required shall also be specified. If a specimen from any length vendor.
shows objectionable defects, the length shall be rejected, S10. Intergranular Corrosion Test
subject to removal of the defective end and subsequent retests
indicating the remainder of the length to be sound and S10.1 When specified, material shall pass intergranular
reasonably uniform material. corrosion tests conducted by the manufacturer in accordance
with Practices A 262, Practice E.
S5. Photomicrographs NOTE S10.1—Practice E requires testing on the sensitized condition for
S5.1 Photomicrographs at 100 diameters may be made from low carbon or stabilized grades, and on the as-shipped condition for other
one end of each piece of pipe furnished in sizes 6 in. [152 mm] grades.
and larger in the as-furnished condition. Such photomicro- S10.2 A stabilization heat treatment in accordance with
graphs shall be suitably identified as to pipe size, wall Supplementary Requirement S9 may be necessary and is
thickness, piece number, and heat. Such photomicrographs are permitted in order to meet this requirement for the grades
for information only, and shall show the actual metal structure containing titanium or columbium, particularly in their H
of the pipe as finished. versions.

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A 376/A 376M - 02a, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved October 1, 2004)

(1) Modified paragraph 14.1 to remove hydrotest pressure and

length from the product marking requirements.

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