ISO/TC 44/SC 10 N 1185

ISO/TC 44/SC 10
Unification of requirements in the field of metal welding
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ISO/DTR 15608 (E)

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ISO/DTR 15608
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Welding — Guidelines for a metallic materials grouping system

Soudage — Lignes directrices pour un système de groupement des matériaux métalliques

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Contents Page

Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................ iv
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ iv
1 Scope ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Grouping system for steels .................................................................................................................. 1
3 Grouping system for aluminium and aluminium alloys .................................................................... 3
4 Grouping system for copper and copper alloys ................................................................................ 4
5 Grouping system for nickel and nickel alloys .................................................................................... 5
6 Grouping system for titanium and titanium alloys ............................................................................ 5
7 Grouping system for zirconium and zirconium alloys ...................................................................... 6
8 Grouping system for cast irons ........................................................................................................... 6
Bibliography ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

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Welding — Guidelines for a metallic materials grouping system

1 Scope
This Technical Report provides a uniform system for grouping of materials for welding purposes. It can also
apply to other purposes, such as heat treatment, forming and non-destructive testing.

This Technical Report covers grouping systems for the following standardized materials:

⎯ Steels;

⎯ aluminium and its alloys;

⎯ copper and its alloys;

⎯ nickel and its alloys;

⎯ titanium and its alloys;

⎯ zirconium and its alloys;

⎯ cast irons.

2 Grouping system for steels

Steels are grouped as shown in Table 1. Only those elements that are specified in material standards or
specifications shall be considered. Ladle (or heat) analyses shall be used in preference of product analysis
when both are specified. The figures given in groups

⎯ 1, 2, 3 and 11 refer to the chemical composition specified in the material standard (specified values); and

⎯ 4 to 10 are based on the elemental content used in the designation of the alloys.

Table 1 — Grouping system for steels

Group Subgroup Type of steel

Steels with a specified minimum yield strength ReH ≤ 460 N/mm2 a and with analysis
in per cent (%):
C ≤ 0,30d
Si ≤ 0,60
Mn ≤ 1,8
1
Mo ≤ 0,70b
S ≤ 0,045
P ≤ 0,045
Cu ≤ 0,40b
Ni ≤ 0,5b

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Cr ≤ 0,3 (0,4 for castings)b

Nb ≤ 0,06
V ≤ 0,1b
Ti ≤ 0,05
1.1 Steels with a specified minimum yield strength ReH ≤ 275 N/mm2
1.2 Steels with a specified minimum yield strength 275 N/mm2 < ReH ≤ 360 N/mm2
1.3 Normalized fine-grain steels with a specified minimum yield strength ReH > 360 N/mm2
Steels with improved atmospheric corrosion resistance whose analysis may exceed
1.4
the requirements for the single elements as indicated in group 1
Thermomechanically treated fine-grain steels and cast steels with a specified minimum
yield strength ReH > 360 N/mm2
Thermomechanically treated fine-grain steels and cast steels with a specified minimum
2 2.1
yield strength 360 N/mm2 < ReH ≤ 460 N/mm2
Thermomechanically treated fine-grain steels and cast steels with a specified minimum
2.2
yield strength ReH > 460 N/mm2
Quenched and tempered and precipitation hardened fine-grain steels except stainless
steels with a specified minimum yield strength ReH > 360 N/mm2
Quenched and tempered fine-grain steels with a specified minimum yield strength
3.1
3 360 N/mm2 < ReH ≤ 690 N/mm2
Quenched and tempered fine-grain steels with a specified minimum yield strength
3.2
ReH > 690 N/mm2
3.3 Precipitation-hardened fine-grain steels except stainless steels
Low vanadium alloyed Cr-Mo-(Ni) steels with Mo ≤ 0,7 % and V ≤ 0,1 %
4 4.1 Steels with Cr ≤ 0,3 % and Ni ≤ 0,7 %
4.2 Steels with Cr ≤ 0,7 % and Ni ≤ 1,5 %
Cr-Mo steels free of vanadium with C ≤ 0,35 %
5.1 Steels with 0,75 % ≤ Cr ≤ 1,5 % and Mo ≤ 0,7 %
5 5.2 Steels with 1,5 % < Cr ≤ 3,5 % and 0,7 % < Mo ≤ 1,2 %
5.3 Steels with 3,5 % < Cr ≤ 7,0 % and 0,4 % < Mo ≤ 0,7 %
5.4 Steels with 7,0 % < Cr ≤ 10,0 % and 0,7 % < Mo ≤ 1,2 %
High vanadium alloyed Cr-Mo-(Ni) steels
6.1 Steels with 0,3 % ≤ Cr ≤ 0,75 %, Mo ≤ 0,7 % and V ≤ 0,35 %
6 6.2 Steels with 0,75 % < Cr ≤ 3,5 %, 0,7 % < Mo ≤ 1,2 % and V ≤ 0,35 %
6.3 Steels with 3,5 % < Cr ≤ 7,0 %, Mo ≤ 0,7 % and 0,45 % ≤ V ≤ 0,55 %
6.4 Steels with 7,0 % < Cr ≤ 12,5 %, 0,7 % < Mo ≤ 1,2 % and V ≤ 0,35 %
Ferritic, martensitic or precipitation-hardened stainless steels with C ≤ 0,35 % and
10,5 % ≤ Cr ≤ 30 %

7 7.1 Ferritic stainless steels

7.2 Martensitic stainless steels
7.3 Precipitation-hardened stainless steels

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Austenitic stainless steels, Ni ≤ 35 %

8.1 Austenitic stainless steels with Cr ≤ 19 %
8
8.2 Austenitic stainless steels with Cr > 19 %
8.3 Manganese austenitic stainless steels with 4 % < Mn ≤ 12 %
Nickel alloy steels with Ni ≤ 10,0 %
9.1 Nickel alloy steels with Ni ≤ 3,0 %
9
9.2 Nickel alloy steels with 3,0 % < Ni ≤ 8,0 %
9.3 Nickel alloy steels with 8,0 % < Ni ≤ 10,0 %
Austenitic ferritic stainless steels (duplex)
10.1 Austenitic ferritic stainless steels with Cr ≤ 24 %
10
10.2 Austenitic ferritic stainless steels with Cr > 24 %
10.3 Austenitic ferritic stainless steels with Ni ≤ 4 %
c
Steels covered by group 1 except 0,30 % < C ≤ 0,85 %
11.1 Steels as indicated under 11 with 0,30 % < C ≤ 0,35 %
11
11.2 Steels as indicated under 11 with 0,35 % < C ≤ 0,5 %
11.3 Steels as indicated under 11 with 0,5 % < C ≤ 0,85 %
Based on the actual product analysis, group 2 steels may be considered group 1 steels.
If a material has different minimum specified yield strengths depending on the thickness, the highest yield strength shall
be used for the determination of the subgroup.
a In accordance with the specification of the steel product standards, ReH may be replaced by Rp0,2 or Rt0,5.
b
A higher value is accepted, provided Cr + Mo + Ni + Cu + V ≤ 0,75 %.
c
A higher value is accepted, provided Cr + Mo + Ni + Cu + V ≤ 1 %.
d
A higher value is acceptable, provided Cr + Mo + Ni + Cu + V ≤ 1 % and CE (IIW) ≤ 0,55. The CE (IIW) is specified
in ISO/TR 17671-2.

3 Grouping system for aluminium and aluminium alloys

Aluminium and aluminium alloys are grouped as shown in Table 2. The figures given are based on the
element content used in the designation of the alloys.

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Table 2 — Grouping system for aluminium and aluminium alloys

Group Subgroup Type of aluminium and aluminium alloy

21 Pure aluminium ≤ 1 % impurities or alloy content
Non heat treatable alloys
22.1 Aluminium-manganese alloys
22 22.2 Aluminium-magnesium alloys with Mg ≤ 1,5 %
22.3 Aluminium-magnesium alloys with 1,5 % < Mg ≤ 3,5 %
22.4 Aluminium-magnesium alloys with Mg > 3,5 %
Heat treatable alloys
23 23.1 Aluminium-magnesium-silicon alloys
23.2 Aluminium-zinc-magnesium alloys
Aluminium-silicon alloys with Cu ≤ 1 %
24.1 Aluminium-silicon alloys with Cu ≤ 1 % and 5 % < Si ≤ 15 %
24
Aluminium-silicon-magnesium alloys with Cu ≤ 1 %; 5 % < Si ≤ 15 % and
24.2
0,1 % < Mg ≤ 0,80 %
Aluminium-silicon-copper alloys with 5 % < Si ≤ 14 % ; 1 % < Cu ≤ 5 % and Mg
25
≤ 0,8 %
26 Aluminium-copper alloys with 2 % < Cu ≤ 6 %
NOTE Groups 21 to 23 are generally for wrought materials and groups 24 to 26 are generally for cast materials.

4 Grouping system for copper and copper alloys

Copper and copper alloys are grouped as indicated in Table 3.

Table 3 — Grouping system for copper and copper alloys

Group Subgroup Type of copper and copper alloy

31 Copper with up to 6 % Ag and 3 % Fe
Copper-zinc alloys
32 32.1 Copper-zinc alloys, binary
32.2 Copper-zinc alloys, complex
33 Copper-tin alloys
34 Copper-nickel alloys
35 Copper-aluminium alloys
36 Copper-nickel-zinc alloys
Copper alloys, low alloyed (less than 5 % other elements) not covered by groups
37
31 to 36
38 Other copper alloys (5 % or more other elements) not covered by groups 31 to 36

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5 Grouping system for nickel and nickel alloys

Nickel and nickel alloys are grouped as indicated in Table 4. The figures given are based on the element
content used in the designation of the alloys.

Table 4 — Grouping system for nickel and nickel alloys

Group Type of nickel and nickel alloy

41 Pure nickel
42 Nickel-copper alloys (Ni-Cu) Ni ≥ 45 %, Cu ≥ 10 %
43 Nickel-chromium alloys(Ni-Cr-Fe-Mo) Ni ≥ 40 %
44 Nickel-molybdenum alloys (Ni-Mo) Ni ≥ 45 %, Mo ≤ 32 %
45 Nickel-iron-chromium alloys (Ni-Fe-Cr) Ni ≥ 31 %
46 Nickel-chromium-cobalt alloys (Ni-Cr-Co) Ni ≥ 45 %, Co ≥ 10 %
47 Nickel-iron-chromium-copper alloys (Ni-Fe-Cr-Cu) Ni ≥ 45 %
48 Nickel-iron-cobalt alloys (Ni-Fe-Co-Cr-Mo-Cu) 31 % ≤ Ni ≤ 45 % and Fe ≥ 20 %

6 Grouping system for titanium and titanium alloys

Titanium and titanium alloys are grouped as indicated in Table 5.

Table 5 — Grouping system for titanium and titanium alloys

Group Subgroup Type of titanium and titanium alloy

Pure titanium
51.1 Titanium with O2 ≤ 0,20 %
51 51.2 Titanium with 0,20 % < O2 ≤ 0,25 %
51.3 Titanium with 0,25 % < O2 ≤ 0,35 %
51.4 Titanium with 0,35 % < O2 ≤ 0,40 %
52 Alpha alloysa
53 Alpha-beta alloysb
54 Near-beta and beta alloysc
a
Alloys covered by group 52 are: Ti-0,2Pd; Ti-2,5Cu; Ti-5Al-2,5Sn; Ti-8Al-1Mo-1V; Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-2Mo; Ti-6Al-2Nb-
1Ta-0,8Mo.
b
Alloys covered by group 53 are: Ti-3Al-2,5V; Ti-6Al-4V; Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn; Ti-7Al-4Mo.
c
Alloys covered by group 54 are: Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al; Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al; Ti-11,5Mo-6Zr-4,5Sn; Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Zr-4Mo.

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7 Grouping system for zirconium and zirconium alloys

Zirconium and zirconium alloys are grouped as indicated in Table 6.

Table 6 — Grouping system for zirconium and zirconium alloys

Group Type of zirconium and zirconium alloy

61 Pure zirconium
62 Zirconium with 2,5 % Nb

8 Grouping system for cast irons

Cast irons are grouped as indicated in Table 7.

Table 7 — Grouping system for cast irons

Group Subgroup Type of cast iron

71 Grey cast irons with specified tensile strength or Brinell hardness
Spheroidal graphite cast irons with specified mechanical properties
Spheroidal graphite cast irons, ferrite type, with specified tensile strength, 0,2 % proof
72.1
stress, elongation and specified impact resistance values
Spheroidal graphite cast irons, ferrite type, with specified tensile strength, 0,2 % proof
72.2
72 stress and elongation or specified Brinell hardness
Spheroidal graphite cast irons EN-GJS-500-7 and EN-GJS-450-10 (if >20 % perlite) or
72.3
specified Brinell hardness
Spheroidal graphite cast irons, perlite type, with specified tensile strength, 0,2 % proof
72.4
stress and elongation or specified Brinell hardness
73 Malleable cast irons
74 Austempered ductile cast irons
75 Austenitic cast irons
76 Cast irons excepting 71 to 75

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Bibliography

[1] ISO/TR 17671 2, Welding — Recommendations for welding of metallic materials — Part 2: Arc welding of
ferritic steels

[2] ISO/TR 20172, Welding — Grouping systems for materials — European materials

[3] ISO/TR 20173, Welding — Grouping systems for materials — American materials

[4] ISO/TR 20174, Welding — Grouping systems for materials — Japanese materials

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Canada (SCC) Abstention

Denmark (DS) No
Finland (SFS) Yes

France (AFNOR) Yes

Germany (DIN) Yes

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Korea, Republic of Yes

(KATS)
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Norway (SN) Abstention

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Russian Federation Yes

(GOST R)
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SG)
South Africa (SABS) Yes

Sweden (SIS) Yes

Switzerland (SNV) Yes

Ukraine (DTR) Yes

United Kingdom (BSI) No

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Doc N 1147)?"
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France (AFNOR)
Germany (DIN)
Italy (UNI)
Japan (JISC)
Korea, Republic of (KATS)
Netherlands (NEN)
Portugal (IPQ)
Russian Federation (GOST R)
South Africa (SABS)
Sweden (SIS)
Switzerland (SNV)
Ukraine (DTR)
3x No Denmark (DS)
Singapore (SPRING SG)
United Kingdom (BSI)
5x Abstention Austria (ASI)
Belgium (NBN)
Canada (SCC)
India (BIS)
Norway (SN)

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<p> Difficult to justify that &ldquo;ladle (or heat) analyses shall be used in preference of product analysis when
both are specified&rdquo;.</p>
United Kingdom (BSI) Comment 2013-09-27
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see file attached

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MB Clause No./ Paragraph/ Type Comment (justification for change) by the MB Proposed change by the MB Secretariat observations
Subclause No./ Figure/Table/ of on each comment submitted
Annex Note com-
(e.g. 3.1) (e.g. Table 1) ment2

DK 2 Table 1 te The weldability of ASTM steels A 105, A 106 Gr. B, A 234 Revise the carbon content in group 1, 11, and 11.1 agreed
WPB, A 333 Gr. 6, A 350 LF2 corresponds in general to as follows:
group 1.1 steels according to ISO/TR 15608 but are
currently classified as group 11.1 steels due to their - Group 1 : C ≤ 0,30%
carbon contents following the rules of ISO/TR 15608. - Group 11: 0,30 % < C ≤ 0,85%
- Group 11.1: 0,30% < C ≤ 0,35%
Therefore a minor adjustment of carbon content in group
1, 11 and 11.1 is proposed.

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GB GEN/TEC
H noted and
As the proposal gives the option of ladle or heat Change to one route approach/reconsider. considered
analysis in preference to product analysis when
We also request that SC10 confirm how existing
both are specified, this leans towards the system
WPQR's would be affected and also what how
being used to capture steels that would at present
would the range of qualification be determined
fall into Group 11 if the user chooses the heat
from the material used in new procedure tests.
analysis to determine material group or sub-
group. It also gives a possible two route approach
which is not good for standardisation. This we
see as a complete change in philosophy.

GB Note D Tech We note that a note d was added recently to try Remove Note D/Reconsider noted and
and capture some" possible" Group 1 steels considered, carbon
where the Carbon content was over 0.25 %. This content was
did not really have any affect on these materials changed
being grouped as group 1. Is this recent proposal
a further attempt to make a simple system that
we have had up until recently more complicated
for the user.

GB Gen/Tech The UK also ask why for the past three or more Correct errors in ISO TR 20173 and make noted and considered,
years we have been requesting that SC10 correct changes as above.
necessary to change
the accepted US errors in ISO TR 20173 for API
materials which has been consistently ignored ISO/TR 20173
and brushed to one side by SC10, and to this
date has not been done. Instead we are changing
15608 which has been used and accepted for
many years for no technical reason whatsoever.
The UK feel that SC10 is not acting in the interest
of the industry for which these standards are
being written for.

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