This article is about Aluminum Seamless Pipe (Alloy 5083) and technical specification based on international codes and standards of ASME SB-241/SB-241M.
Aluminum Seamless Pipe (Alloy 5083) | ASME SB-241/SB-241M
| Scope Description | Aluminum, seamless, plain end, process pipe. |
| Material Specification | ASME SB-241/SB-241M. Alloy: 5083. Temper: O.
The method of manufacture for pipe smaller than DN25 (NPS 1) shall be at the manufacturer’s discretion. |
| Dimensional
Specification |
ASME B36.10M or ASME B36.19M Threads are not required. |
| Purchase Order | See purchase order for DN or NPS, schedule or weight class or wall thickness, lengths in meters or feet, and delivery and shipping instructions. |
| Lengths | Straight lengths:
• Minimum 4 m (13 ft) random lengths for DN250 (NPS 10) and smaller. • Minimum 3 m (10 ft) random lengths for DN300 (NPS 12). Specified or cut lengths shall be as specified in the purchase order, and length tolerances shall be +6 mm (1/4 in) and -0. |
| Tolerances | ANSI H35.2 or H35.2(M), Section 16. |
| Drawings | Not required. |
| Calculations | Not required. |
| Chemical Composition | ASME SB-241/SB-241M, Alloy 5083. |
| Mechanical Strength | ASME SB-241/SB-241M, Alloy 5083, Temper O. |
| Welding | Not applicable. |
| Heat Treatment | ASME SB-241/SB-241M, Alloy 5083, Temper O. Heat treatment to ASTM B 597 (now B 918) is not required. Solution treatment is not applicable. |
| Inspection | ASME SB-241/SB-241M. Company inspection is not required, unless specified in the purchase order. |
| Testing | ASME SB-241/SB-241M. |
| Examination | ASME SB-241/SB-241M. Ultrasonic examination is not required. |
| Certification | Mill certificate or, in Europe only, inspection certificate Type 3.1 to EN 10204. Also see General Piping Material Purchase Specification. |
| Marking | ASME SB-241/SB-241M and ASTM B 666/B 666M. Marking shall also include the heat identification and the Commodity Code. Also see General Piping Material Purchase Specification. |
| Protection | ASME SB-241/SB-241M. Protection to ASTM B 660 is not required. |
| Color Coding | Not required. |
| Packing | Shipment and Packing Specification for Equipment and Materials. Suitable packing shall be provided to ensure that all items arrive at the contractual point of delivery in an undamaged condition. Refer to the purchase order for specific packing standards and instructions. |
| Special Requirements | The hydrogen content of the product shall not exceed 0.3 ppm by mass. The finished product shall be suitable for welding. |
Application Notes
Aluminum, seamless pipe.
Pressure: As calculated.
Temperature: -268° to +65°C (-452° to +150°F).
Note: This engineering specification shall be used in conjunction with General Piping Material Purchase Specification.