ASTM A351/A351M-10
(Specification)Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts
Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts
ABSTRACT
This specification covers austenitic steel castings for valves, flanges, fittings, and other pressure-containing parts. The steel shall be made by the electric furnace process with or without separate refining such as argon-oxygen decarburization. All castings shall receive heat treatment followed by quench in water or rapid cool by other means as noted. The steel shall conform to both chemical composition and tensile property requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers austenitic steel castings for valves, flanges, fittings, and other pressure-containing parts (Note 1).
Note 1—Carbon steel castings for pressure-containing parts are covered by Specification A216/A216M, low-alloy steel castings by Specification A217/A217M, and duplex stainless steel castings by Specification A995/A995M.
1.2 A number of grades of austenitic steel castings are included in this specification. Since these grades possess varying degrees of suitability for service at high temperatures or in corrosive environments, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to determine which grade shall be furnished. Selection will depend on design and service conditions, mechanical properties, and high-temperature or corrosion-resistant characteristics, or both.
1.2.1 Because of thermal instability, Grades CE20N, CF3A, CF3MA, and CF8A are not recommended for service at temperatures above 800°F [425°C].
1.2.2 Because of embrittlement phases, Grade CD4MCu is not recommended for service at temperatures above 600°F [316°C].
1.3 Supplementary requirements of an optional nature are provided for use at the option of the purchaser. The Supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified individually by the purchaser in the purchase order or contract.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.4.1 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units and in SI units; however, unless the purchase order or contract specifies the applicable M specification designation (SI units), the inch-pound units shall apply. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets or parentheses.
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Designation: A351/A351M – 10
Standard Specification for
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Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts
This standard is issued under the fixed designationA351/A351M; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope* contract specifies the applicable M specification designation
2 (SI units), the inch-pound units shall apply.Within the text, the
1.1 This specification covers austenitic steel castings for
SI units are shown in brackets or parentheses.
valves, flanges, fittings, and other pressure-containing parts
(Note 1).
2. Referenced Documents
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NOTE 1—Carbon steel castings for pressure-containing parts are cov-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
ered by Specification A216/A216M, low-alloy steel castings by Specifi-
A216/A216M Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon,
cation A217/A217M, and duplex stainless steel castings by Specification
Suitable for Fusion Welding, for High-Temperature Ser-
A995/A995M.
vice
1.2 A number of grades of austenitic steel castings are
A217/A217M Specification for Steel Castings, Martensitic
included in this specification. Since these grades possess
Stainless and Alloy, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suit-
varying degrees of suitability for service at high temperatures
able for High-Temperature Service
or in corrosive environments, it is the responsibility of the
A488/A488M Practice for Steel Castings, Welding, Quali-
purchaser to determine which grade shall be furnished. Selec-
fications of Procedures and Personnel
tion will depend on design and service conditions, mechanical
A703/A703M Specification for Steel Castings, General Re-
properties, and high-temperature or corrosion-resistant charac-
quirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
teristics, or both.
A985/A985M Specification for Steel Investment Castings
1.2.1 Because of thermal instability, Grades CE20N, CF3A,
General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
CF3MA, and CF8A are not recommended for service at
A995/A995M SpecificationforCastings,Austenitic-Ferritic
temperatures above 800°F [425°C].
(Duplex) Stainless Steel, for Pressure-Containing Parts
1.2.2 Because of embrittlement phases, Grade CD4MCu is
E165 PracticeforLiquidPenetrantExaminationforGeneral
not recommended for service at temperatures above 600°F
Industry
[316°C].
E709 Guide for Magnetic Particle Testing
1.3 Supplementary requirements of an optional nature are
2.2 Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and
provided for use at the option of the purchaser. The Supple- 4
Fittings Industry Standard:
mentary requirements shall apply only when specified indi-
SP-55 Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves,
vidually by the purchaser in the purchase order or contract.
Flanges, and Fittings and Other Components (Visual
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
Method)
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
3. General Conditions for Delivery
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
3.1 Other than investment castings – Material furnished to
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
this specification shall conform to the requirements of Speci-
with the standard.
fication A703/A703M, including any supplementary require-
1.4.1 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound
ments that are indicated in the purchase order. Failure to
units and in SI units; however, unless the purchase order or
comply with the general requirements of Specification A703/
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
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Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
A01.18 on Castings. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved April 1, 2010. Published April 2010. Originally Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
approved in 1952. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as A351/A351M – 06. the ASTM website.
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DOI: 10.1520/A0351_A0351M-10. AvailablefromManufacturersStandardizationSocietyoftheValveandFittings
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specifi- Industry (MSS), 127 Park St., NE, Vienna, VA 22180-4602, http://www.mss-
cation SA-351/SA-351M in Section II of that code. hq.com.
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:A351/A351M–06 Designation: A351/A351M – 10
Standard Specification for
1
Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts
This standard is issued under the fixed designationA351/A351M; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
2
1.1 This specification covers austenitic steel castings for valves, flanges, fittings, and other pressure-containing parts (Note 1).
NOTE 1—Carbon steel castings for pressure-containing parts are covered by Specification A216/A216M, low-alloy steel castings by Specification
A217/A217M, and duplex stainless steel castings by Specification A995/A995M.
1.2 Anumber of grades of austenitic steel castings are included in this specification. Since these grades possess varying degrees
of suitability for service at high temperatures or in corrosive environments, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to determine
which grade shall be furnished. Selection will depend on design and service conditions, mechanical properties, and
high-temperature or corrosion-resistant characteristics, or both.
1.2.1 Because of thermal instability, Grades CE20N, CF3A, CF3MA, and CF8A are not recommended for service at
temperatures above 800°F [425°C].
1.2.2 Because of embrittlement phases, Grade CD4MCu is not recommended for service at temperatures above 600°F [316°C].
1.3 Supplementary requirements of an optional nature are provided for use at the option of the purchaser. The Supplementary
requirements shall apply only when specified individually by the purchaser in the purchase order or contract.
1.4This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units and in SI units; however, unless the purchase order or contract
specifies the applicable M specification designation (SI units), the inch-pound units shall apply. 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 may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other.
Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.4.1 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units and in SI units; however, unless the purchase order or contract
specifies the applicable M specification designation (SI units), the inch-pound units shall apply. Within the text, the SI units are
shown in brackets or parentheses.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A216/A216M Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable for Fusion Welding, for High-Temperature Service
A217/A217M Specification for Steel Castings, Martensitic Stainless and Alloy, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for
High-Temperature Service
A488/A488M Practice for Steel Castings, Welding, Qualifications of Procedures and Personnel
A703/A703M Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
A985/A985M Specification for Steel Investment Castings General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
A995/A995M Specification for Castings, Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex) Stainless Steel, for Pressure-Containing Parts
E165 Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General Industry
E709 Guide for Magnetic Particle Testing
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM CommitteeA01 on Steel, Stainless Steel,Steel and RelatedAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.18 on Castings.
Current edition approved MarchApril 1, 2006.2010. Published March 2006.April 2010. Originally approved in 1952. Last previous edition approved in 20052006 as
A351/A351M – 056. DOI: 10.1520/A0351_A0351M-106.
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specification SA-351/SA-351M in Section II of that code.
3
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book ofASTM Stan
...
This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:A351/A351M–06 Designation: A351/A351M – 10
Standard Specification for
1
Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts
This standard is issued under the fixed designationA351/A351M; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
2
1.1 This specification covers austenitic steel castings for valves, flanges, fittings, and other pressure-containing parts (Note 1).
NOTE 1—Carbon steel castings for pressure-containing parts are covered by Specification A216/A216M, low-alloy steel castings by Specification
A217/A217M, and duplex stainless steel castings by Specification A995/A995M.
1.2 Anumber of grades of austenitic steel castings are included in this specification. Since these grades possess varying degrees
of suitability for service at high temperatures or in corrosive environments, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to determine
which grade shall be furnished. Selection will depend on design and service conditions, mechanical properties, and
high-temperature or corrosion-resistant characteristics, or both.
1.2.1 Because of thermal instability, Grades CE20N, CF3A, CF3MA, and CF8A are not recommended for service at
temperatures above 800°F [425°C].
1.2.2 Because of embrittlement phases, Grade CD4MCu is not recommended for service at temperatures above 600°F [316°C].
1.3 Supplementary requirements of an optional nature are provided for use at the option of the purchaser. The Supplementary
requirements shall apply only when specified individually by the purchaser in the purchase order or contract.
1.4This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units and in SI units; however, unless the purchase order or contract
specifies the applicable M specification designation (SI units), the inch-pound units shall apply. 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 may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other.
Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.4.1 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units and in SI units; however, unless the purchase order or contract
specifies the applicable M specification designation (SI units), the inch-pound units shall apply. Within the text, the SI units are
shown in brackets or parentheses.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A216/A216M Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable for Fusion Welding, for High-Temperature Service
A217/A217M Specification for Steel Castings, Martensitic Stainless and Alloy, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for
High-Temperature Service
A488/A488M Practice for Steel Castings, Welding, Qualifications of Procedures and Personnel
A703/A703M Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
A985/A985M Specification for Steel Investment Castings General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
A995/A995M Specification for Castings, Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex) Stainless Steel, for Pressure-Containing Parts
E165 Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General Industry
E709 Guide for Magnetic Particle Testing
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM CommitteeA01 on Steel, Stainless Steel,Steel and RelatedAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.18 on Castings.
Current edition approved MarchApril 1, 2006.2010. Published March 2006.April 2010. Originally approved in 1952. Last previous edition approved in 20052006 as
A351/A351M – 056. DOI: 10.1520/A0351_A0351M-106.
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specification SA-351/SA-351M in Section II of that code.
3
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book ofASTM Stan
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