BS 3072
Legacy British sheet and plate specification with manufacturer-documented nickel and nickel-alloy designations.
Nickel & Nickel Alloy Sheet & Plate
BS 3072:1989
6 linked material grades
Material requirements.
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Legacy British sheet and plate specification with manufacturer-documented nickel and nickel-alloy designations.
Historical sheet and plate; confirm temper and heat treatment.
Use these entries to interpret historical orders. BS 3072 sheet and plate coverage must not be extended to strip; the historical strip reference is BS 3073.
Withdrawn — 2 August 2013
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| Grade / identification | Ni % | C % | Cu % | Fe % | Cr % | Mo % | Nb + Ta % | Ti % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel 200 NA11 | 99.0 min (including Co) | 0.15 max | 0.25 max | 0.40 max | — | — | — | — |
| Nickel 201 NA12 | 99.0 min (including Co) | 0.02 max | 0.25 max | 0.40 max | — | — | — | — |
| Monel 400 NA13 | 63.0 min (including Co) | 0.30 max | 28.0–34.0 | 2.5 max | — | — | — | — |
| Alloy 600 NA14 | 72.0 min (including Co) | 0.15 max | — | 6.0–10.0 | 14.0–17.0 | — | — | — |
| Alloy 625 NA21 | 58.0 min | 0.10 max | — | — | 20.0–23.0 | 8.0–10.0 | 3.15–4.15 | — |
| Alloy 825 NA16 | 38.0–46.0 | — | 1.5–3.0 | 22.0 min | 19.5–23.5 | 2.5–3.5 | — | 0.6–1.2 |
Manufacturer alloy composition limits, mass %; selected elements only. These are not the complete acceptance limits of the standard on this page.
These published alloy values are comparison data. The BS 3072 acceptance limits must be checked in the specified revision.
| Grade / identification | Product form / condition | Tensile (MPa) | 0.2% proof / yield (MPa) | Elongation (%) | Data basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel 201 NA12 | Annealed; general alloy reference, not a form-specific guarantee | 403 | 103 | 50 | Manufacturer typical values from Nickel Alloy Handbook. |
| Monel 400 NA13 | Annealed sheet; room temperature | 482–586 | 207–310 | 35–45 | Manufacturer typical ranges; elongation in 2 in. |
| Monel 400 NA13 | Cold-rolled, annealed strip; room temperature | 482–586 | 172–310 | 35–55 | Manufacturer typical ranges; elongation in 2 in. |
| Alloy 600 NA14 | Cold-rolled, annealed sheet / strip; room temperature | 550–690 | 205–310 | 35–55 | Manufacturer typical ranges, not AMS acceptance values. |
| Alloy 625 NA21 | Annealed sheet / strip; room temperature | 827–1034 | 414–621 | 30–55 | Manufacturer nominal ranges, not AMS acceptance values. |
| Alloy 625 NA21 | Solution-treated plate (manufacturer groups rod, bar and plate); room temperature | 724–896 | 290–414 | 40–65 | Manufacturer nominal ranges; applies to stated condition only. |
| Alloy 825 NA16 | Annealed sheet; room temperature | 758 | 421 | 39 | Manufacturer typical values. |
| Alloy 825 NA16 | Annealed plate; room temperature | 662 | 338 | 45 | Manufacturer typical values. |
Nickel 200: consult the source bulletin for the specific product form and condition; a universal acceptance value is not assigned.
Typical properties are comparison values. Manufacturer limits marked “min” apply only to the stated product. Confirm the ordered revision, thickness, heat treatment, specimen direction and gauge length before material acceptance.
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How should BS 3072 be specified?
State the revision, exact material grade, product form, dimensions, delivery condition and certification requirements on the purchase order.
Are the displayed properties specification acceptance limits?
The tables identify published manufacturer reference data. Typical values describe the stated reference product and are not certified BS 3072 limits. Use the ordered revision for material acceptance.
Are these all the materials covered by the standard?
This page links selected materials already present on the website. The linked material list is not the complete scope of the standard.
Which sources support this material reference?
BSI — BS 3072:1989 publisher record and withdrawal status
Special Metals — Nickel Alloy Handbook (legacy British designations)
Special Metals — Nickel 200 and 201 technical bulletin
Special Metals — INCONEL alloy 600 technical bulletin, Tables 1 and 6; product specifications
Special Metals — INCONEL alloy 625 technical bulletin, Tables 1 and 5; product specifications
Special Metals — INCOLOY alloy 825 technical bulletin, Tables 1 and 5; product specifications