ASTM A556/A556M-26a

Annotation of standard text ASTM A556/A556M-26a :

This specification covers minimum-wall-thickness, seamless cold-drawn carbon steel tubes including bending into the form of U-tubes for use in tubular feedwater heaters. Mechanical tests shall be made on specimens including: tension test; flattening test; flaring test; hardness test; and hydrostatic test. Each tube shall be tested after the finish heat treatment following the final cold-drawn pass by passing through a nondestructive tester capable of detecting defects on the entire cross section of the tube.


Keywords:
carbon, feedwater heater tubes, seamless steel tube, steel tube,, ICS Number Code 23.040.10 (Iron and steel pipes)