ASTM A 733 : 2003 : R2009 : EDT 1

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for welded and seamless carbon steel pipe nipples, black and zinc-coated (hot-dip galvanized), and welded and seamless austenitic stainless steel pipe nipples in standard steel pipe sizes from ¹/₈to 12 in. inclusive, in standard or special lengths.

1.1.1 Welded Carbon Steel—Pipe nipples ordered under these requirements are intended for general uses, as described by Specification A 53/A 53M.

1.1.2 Seamless Carbon Steel—Pipe nipples ordered under these requirements are intended for general and special uses, as described by the applicable Specifications A 53/A 53M and A 106/A 106M ( see 4.1.1).

1.1.3 Austenitic Stainless Steel—Pipe nipples ordered under these requirements are intended for high-temperature and general corrosion service, as described by Specification A 312/A 312M (see 4.1.2).

1.1.4 The text for this specification contains notes and/or footnotes that provide explanatory material. Such notes and footnotes, excluding those in tables, do not contain any mandatory language.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.