1.1 This specification covers four grades of wrought niobium and niobium alloy strip, sheet, and plate as follows:
Note 1-Committee B10 has adopted "niobium" as the designation for Element No. 41, formerly named "columbium."
1.1.1 R04200-Type 1 Reactor grade unalloyed niobium,
1.1.2 R04210-Type 2 Commercial grade unalloyed niobium,
1.1.3 R04251-Type 3 Reactor grade niobium alloy containing 1 % zirconium, and
1.1.4 R04261-Type 4 Commercial grade niobium alloy containing 1 % zirconium.
1.2 Except for dimensional tolerances in , the values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
| ASTM International | |
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| Product Category | Standards and Technical Documents |
| Product Number | ASTM B393-03 |
| Product Name | Standard Specification for Niobium and Niobium Alloy Strip, Sheet, and Plate |
