ASTM A703/A703M-11
(Specification)Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
ABSTRACT
This specification covers steel castings, general requirements, for pressure-containing parts. The steel shall be made by open-hearth or electric-furnace process, with or without separate refining such as argon-oxygen-decarburization (AOD), unless otherwise designated by the individual specification. Ferritic and martensitic steel shall be cooled after pouring to provide substantially complete transformation of austenite prior to heat treatment to enhance mechanical properties. The material shall conform to the specified chemical composition requirements. An analysis of each heat shall be made by the manufacturer to determine the percentages of the elements specified. The mechanical test methods and definitions are presented in details. One tension test shall be made from each heat, and shall conform to the tensile requirements specified. Test coupons shall be cast from the same heat as the castings represented, except that for investment castings, the test coupons shall be cast in the same type of mold as the castings. After machining, each casting shall be tested under specified hydrostatic shell test pressures in the applicable steel rating for which the casting is designed.
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1.1 This specification covers a group of common requirements that, unless otherwise specified in an individual specification, shall apply to steel castings for pressure-containing parts under each of the following ASTM specifications:
Title of SpecificationASTM Designation Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable for Fusion Welding,A216/A216M for High-Temperature Service Steel Castings, Martensitic Stainless and Alloy, forA217/A217M Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for High- Temperature Service Castings, Austenitic, Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex),A351/A351M Pressure-Containing Parts Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure-A352/A352M Containing Parts, Suitable for Low-Temperature Service Steel Castings, Alloy, Specially Heat-Treated, forA389/A389M Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for High- Temperature Service Steel Castings Suitable for Pressure ServiceA487/A487M Castings, Iron-Nickel-Chromium and Nickel Alloys, Specially Controlled for Pressure Retaining Parts for Corrosive ServiceA990 Castings, Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex) Stainless Steel, for Pressure-Containing PartsA995/A995M
1.2 This specification also covers a group of supplementary requirements which may be applied to the above specifications as indicated therein. These are provided for use when additional testing or inspection is desired and apply only when specified individually by the purchaser in the order.
1.3 In case of conflict between the requirements of the individual specification and this general specification, the former shall prevail.
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.
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Designation: A703/A703M −11
Standard Specification for
Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-
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Containing Parts
This standard is issued under the fixed designationA703/A703M; 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* system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
2 values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
1.1 This specification covers a group of common require-
with the standard.
ments that, unless otherwise specified in an individual speci-
fication, shall apply to steel castings for pressure-containing
2. Referenced Documents
parts under each of the following ASTM specifications:
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Title of Specification ASTM Designation
A216/A216M SpecificationforSteelCastings,Carbon,Suit-
Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable for Fusion Welding, A216/A216M
able for Fusion Welding, for High-Temperature Service
for High-Temperature Service
A217/A217M Specification for Steel Castings, Martensitic
Steel Castings, Martensitic Stainless and Alloy, for A217/A217M
Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for High- Stainless and Alloy, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suit-
Temperature Service
able for High-Temperature Service
Castings, Austenitic, Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex), A351/A351M
A351/A351M Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for
Pressure-Containing Parts
Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure- A352/A352M
Pressure-Containing Parts
Containing Parts, Suitable for Low-Temperature
A352/A352M Specification for Steel Castings, Ferritic and
Service
Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for
Steel Castings, Alloy, Specially Heat-Treated, for A389/A389M
Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for High- Low-Temperature Service
Temperature Service
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
Steel Castings Suitable for Pressure Service A487/A487M
of Steel Products
Castings, Iron-Nickel-Chromium and Nickel Alloys, A990
Specially Controlled for Pressure Retaining Parts for
A380 Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of
Corrosive Service
Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems
Castings, Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex) Stainless Steel, A995/A995M
A389/A389M Specification for Steel Castings, Alloy, Spe-
for Pressure-Containing Parts
cially Heat-Treated, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suit-
1.2 This specification also covers a group of supplementary
able for High-Temperature Service
requirements which may be applied to the above specifications
A487/A487M Specification for Steel Castings Suitable for
as indicated therein. These are provided for use when addi-
Pressure Service
tional testing or inspection is desired and apply only when
A488/A488M Practice for Steel Castings, Welding, Qualifi-
specified individually by the purchaser in the order.
cations of Procedures and Personnel
1.3 In case of conflict between the requirements of the
A609/A609M Practice for Castings, Carbon, Low-Alloy,
individual specification and this general specification, the
and Martensitic Stainless Steel, Ultrasonic Examination
former shall prevail.
Thereof
A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi-
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in cal Analysis of Steel Products
A800/A800M Practice for Steel Casting, Austenitic Alloy,
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
Estimating Ferrite Content Thereof
A802/A802M Practice for Steel Castings, Surface Accep-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
tance Standards, Visual Examination
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.18 on Castings.
Current edition approved April 1, 2011. Published May 2011. Originally
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approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as A703/A703M – 08a. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
DOI: 10.1520/A0703_A0703M-11. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi- Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
cation SA-703/SA-703M in Section II of that Code. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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ceptance Standards, Magnetic Particle and Liquid
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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:A703/A703M–08a Designation: A703/A703M – 11
Standard Specification for
Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-
1
Containing Parts
This standard is issued under the fixed designationA703/A703M; 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 a group of common requirements that, unless otherwise specified in an individual specification,
shall apply to steel castings for pressure-containing parts under each of the following ASTM specifications:
Title of Specification ASTM Designation
Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable for Fusion Welding, A216/A216M
for High-Temperature Service
Steel Castings, Martensitic Stainless and Alloy, for A217/A217M
Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for High-
Temperature Service
Castings, Austenitic, Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex), A351/A351M
Pressure-Containing Parts
Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure- A352/A352M
Containing Parts, Suitable for Low-Temperature
Service
Steel Castings, Alloy, Specially Heat-Treated, for A389/A389M
Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for High-
Temperature Service
Steel Castings Suitable for Pressure Service A487/A487M
Castings, Iron-Nickel-Chromium and Nickel Alloys, A990
Specially Controlled for Pressure Retaining Parts for
Corrosive Service
Castings, Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex) Stainless Steel, A995/A995M
for Pressure-Containing Parts
1.2 This specification also covers a group of supplementary requirements which may be applied to the above specifications as
indicated therein. These are provided for use when additional testing or inspection is desired and apply only when specified
individually by the purchaser in the order.
1.3 In case of conflict between the requirements of the individual specification and this general specification, the former shall
prevail.
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.
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
A351/A351M Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts
A352/A352M Specification for Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for Low-
Temperature Service
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM CommitteeA01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and RelatedAlloys and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeA01.18
on Castings.
Current edition approved Nov.April 1, 2008.2011. Published December 2008.May 2011. Originally approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as
A703/A703M – 08a. DOI: 10.1520/A0703_A0703M-08A. 10.1520/A0703_A0703M-11.
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specification SA-703/SA-703M 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 of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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A703/A703M – 11
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
A380 Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems
A389/A389M Specification for Steel Castings, Alloy, Specially Heat-Treated, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for
High-Temperature Service
A487/A487M Specification for Steel Castings Suitable for Pressure Service
A488/A488M Practice for Steel Castings, Welding, Qualifications of Procedures and Personnel
A609/A609M Practice for Castings, Carbon, Low-Allo
...
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:A703/A703M–08a Designation: A703/A703M – 11
Standard Specification for
Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-
1
Containing Parts
This standard is issued under the fixed designationA703/A703M; 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 a group of common requirements that, unless otherwise specified in an individual specification,
shall apply to steel castings for pressure-containing parts under each of the following ASTM specifications:
Title of Specification ASTM Designation
Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable for Fusion Welding, A216/A216M
for High-Temperature Service
Steel Castings, Martensitic Stainless and Alloy, for A217/A217M
Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for High-
Temperature Service
Castings, Austenitic, Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex), A351/A351M
Pressure-Containing Parts
Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure- A352/A352M
Containing Parts, Suitable for Low-Temperature
Service
Steel Castings, Alloy, Specially Heat-Treated, for A389/A389M
Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for High-
Temperature Service
Steel Castings Suitable for Pressure Service A487/A487M
Castings, Iron-Nickel-Chromium and Nickel Alloys, A990
Specially Controlled for Pressure Retaining Parts for
Corrosive Service
Castings, Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex) Stainless Steel, A995/A995M
for Pressure-Containing Parts
1.2 This specification also covers a group of supplementary requirements which may be applied to the above specifications as
indicated therein. These are provided for use when additional testing or inspection is desired and apply only when specified
individually by the purchaser in the order.
1.3 In case of conflict between the requirements of the individual specification and this general specification, the former shall
prevail.
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.
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
A351/A351M Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts
A352/A352M Specification for Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for Low-
Temperature Service
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM CommitteeA01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and RelatedAlloys and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeA01.18
on Castings.
Current edition approved Nov.April 1, 2008.2011. Published December 2008.May 2011. Originally approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as
A703/A703M – 08a. DOI: 10.1520/A0703_A0703M-08A. 10.1520/A0703_A0703M-11.
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specification SA-703/SA-703M 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 of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
1
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A703/A703M – 11
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
A380 Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems
A389/A389M Specification for Steel Castings, Alloy, Specially Heat-Treated, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for
High-Temperature Service
A487/A487M Specification for Steel Castings Suitable for Pressure Service
A488/A488M Practice for Steel Castings, Welding, Qualifications of Procedures and Personnel
A609/A609M Practice for Castings, Carbon, Low-Allo
...
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