ASTM A516/A516M-90(1996)e1

Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Moderate- and Lower-Temperature Service

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel plates intended primarily for service in welded pressure vessels where improved notch toughness is important.
1.2 Plates under this specification are available in four grades having different strength levels as follows:Tensile Strength,Grade U.S. [SI]ksi [MPa]55 [380]55-75 [380-515]60 [415]60-80 [415-550]65 [450]65-85 [450-585]70 [485]70-90 [485-620]
1.3 The maximum thickness of plates is limited only by the capacity of the composition to meet the specified mechanical property requirements; however, current practice normally limits the maximum thickness of plates furnished under this specification as follows: Maximum Thickness,Grade U.S. [SI]in. [mm] 55 [380]12 [305]60 [415]8 [205]65 [450]8 [205]70 [485]8 [205]
1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Sep-2001
• Technical Committee: A01 - Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys
• Drafting Committee: A01.11 - Steel Plates for Boilers and Pressure Vessels

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM A516/A516M-90(2001) - Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Moderate- and Lower-Temperature Service
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2001
• Referred By: ASTM A671/A671M-20 - Standard Specification for Electric-Fusion-Welded Steel Pipe for Atmospheric and Lower Temperatures
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2001
• Referred By: ASTM A285/A285M-17 - Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, Low- and Intermediate-Tensile Strength
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2001
• Referred By: ASTM A672/A672M-19 - Standard Specification for Electric-Fusion-Welded Steel Pipe for High-Pressure Service at Moderate Temperatures
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2001
• Referred By: ASTM A20/A20M-20 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel Plates for Pressure Vessels
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2001
• Referred By: ASTM F1603-17(2023) - Standard Specification for Kettles, Steam-Jacketed, 32 oz to 20 gal (1 to 75.7 L), Tilting, Table Mounted, Direct Steam, Gas and Electric Heated
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2001
• Referred By: ASTM F1565-00(2019) - Standard Specification for Pressure-Reducing Valves for Steam Service
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2001
• Referred By: ASTM F1602-12(2023) - Standard Specification for Kettles, Steam-Jacketed, 20 to 200 gal (75.7 to 757 L), Floor or Wall Mounted, Direct Steam, Gas and Electric Heated
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2001
• Referred By: ASTM A1097/A1097M-22 - Standard Specification for Steel Casing Pipe, Carbon, Electric-Fusion (Arc)-Welded (NPS 10 and Larger)
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2001

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: A 516/A 516M – 90 (Reapproved 1996) Used in USDOE-NE Standards
Standard Specification for
Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Moderate- and
Lower-Temperature Service
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 516/A 516M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
e NOTE—Editorial corrections were made to this standard in August 1999.
1. Scope A 20/A20M Specification for General Requirements for
Steel Plates for Pressure Vessels
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel plates intended
A 435/A435M Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic
primarily for service in welded pressure vessels where im-
Examination of Steel Plates
proved notch toughness is important.
A 577/A577M Specification for Ultrasonic Angle-Beam
1.2 Plates under this specification are available in four
Examination of Steel Plates
grades having different strength levels as follows:
A 578/A578M Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic
Tensile Strength,
Examination of Plain and Clad Steel Plates for Special
Grade U.S. [SI] ksi [MPa]
Applications
55 [380] 55–75 [380–515]
60 [415] 60–80 [415–550]
3. General Requirements and Ordering Information
65 [450] 65–85 [450–585]
70 [485] 70–90 [485–620]
3.1 Material supplied to this material specification shall
conform to Specification A 20/A 20M. These requirements
1.3 The maximum thickness of plates is limited only by the
outline the testing and retesting methods and procedures,
capacity of the composition to meet the specified mechanical
permissible variations in dimensions, and mass, quality and
property requirements; however, current practice normally
repair of defects, marking, loading, etc.
limits the maximum thickness of plates furnished under this
3.2 Specification A 20/A20M also establishes the rules for
specification as follows:
the ordering information that should be complied with when
Maximum Thickness,
purchasing material to this specification.
Grade U.S. [SI] in. [mm]
3.3 In addition to the basic requirements of this specifica-
55 [380] 12 [305]
tion, certain supplementary requirements are available when
60 [415] 8 [205]
65 [450] 8 [205] additional control, testing, or examination is required to meet
70 [485] 8 [205]
end use requirements. These include:
3.3.1 Vacuum treatment,
1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units
3.3.2 Additional or special tension testing,
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the
3.3.3 Impact testing, and
SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each
3.3.4 Nondestructive examination.
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must
3.4 The purchaser is referred to the listed supplementary
be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
requirements in this specification and to the detailed require-
two systems may result in nonconformance with the specifi-
ments in Specification A 20/A20M.
cation.
3.5 If the requirements of this specification are in conflict
2. Referenced Documents
with the requirements of Specification A 20/A20M, the re-
quirements of this specification shall prevail.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4. Manufacture
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A-1 on Steel,
4.1 Steelmaking Practice—The steel shall be killed and
Stainless Steel, and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.11 on Steel Plates for Boilers and Pressure Vessels. shall conform to the fine austenitic grain size requirement of
Current edition approved Dec. 28, 1990. Published May 1991. Originally
Specification A 20/A 20M.
published as A 516 – 64. Last previous edition A 516/A 516M – 86.
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specifi-
cation SA-516/SA-516M in Section II of that Code. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.04.
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A 516/A 516M
5. Heat Treatment tempered in the temperature range 1100 to 1300°F [595 to
705°C].
5.1 Plates 1.50 in. [40 mm] and under in thickness are
6. Chemical Requirements
normally supplied in the as-rolled condition. The plates may be
ordered normalized or stress relieved, or both.
6.1 The steel shall conform to the chemical require
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