Certification and Compliance of Metallic Materials to NACE MR0103 / ISO 17945 Standards

This article addresses common questions related to the certification and compliance of metallic materials to NACE MR0103 / ISO 17945 standards.

Responsibility for Conformance to Standards

The first question that often arises is who is responsible for ensuring the conformance of “”NACE material”” to the standards. The answer is provided in section 5 of MR0103 / ISO 17945, which places responsibility on the manufacturer of the material.

Use of the Term “”NACE Material””

Another question that comes up is whether the term “”NACE material”” is an official expression. The answer is that MR0103 / ISO 17945 provides no guidance on the use of this term or how compliance shall be documented.

Importance of Meeting Metallurgical Requirements

It’s important to not only meet the metallurgical requirements of the standard, such as base metal hardness and chemistry, but also to consider weldment control as a primary factor to prevent SSC.

Assistance with Certification and Compliance

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