ASTM A351/A351M-12

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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 29-Feb-2012
• ICS: 77.140.80 - Iron and steel castings
• Technical Committee: A01 - Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys
• Drafting Committee: A01.18 - Castings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM A351/A351M-10 - Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2012
• Replaced By: ASTM A351/A351M-12a - Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2012
• Referred By: ASTM A985/A985M-21 - Standard Specification for Steel Investment Castings General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2012
• Referred By: ASTM A488/A488M-18e2 - Standard Practice for Steel Castings, Welding, Qualifications of Procedures and Personnel
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2012
• Referred By: ASTM A403/A403M-22b - Standard Specification for Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F1545-15a(2021) - Standard Specification for Plastic-Lined Ferrous Metal Pipe, Fittings, and Flanges
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2012
• Referred By: ASTM A800/A800M-20 - Standard Practice for Estimating Ferrite Content of Stainless Steel Castings Containing Both Ferrite and Austenite
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2012
• Referred By: ASTM A990/A990M-21 - Standard Specification for Castings, Iron-Nickel-Chromium and Nickel Alloys, Specially Controlled for Pressure-Retaining Parts for Corrosive Service
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2012
• Referred By: ASTM A352/A352M-21 - Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for Low-Temperature Service
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2012
• Referred By: ASTM A703/A703M-20a - Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F1960-23b - Standard Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) and Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F1511-18(2023) - Standard Specification for Mechanical Seals for Shipboard Pump Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2012
• Referred By: ASTM A774/A774M-14(2019) - Standard Specification for As-Welded Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Fittings for General Corrosive Service at Low and Moderate Temperatures
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F1508-96(2021) - Standard Specification for Angle Style, Pressure Relief Valves for Steam, Gas, and Liquid Services
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F2854-21 - Standard Specification for Push-Fit Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Mechanical Fittings for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2012

Standards Content (Sample)

NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
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Designation: A351/A351M −12
StandardSpecification 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* 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
NOTE 1—Carbon steel castings for pressure-containing parts are cov- 3
2.1 ASTM Standards:
ered by Specification A216/A216M, low-alloy steel castings by Specifi-
A216/A216M SpecificationforSteelCastings,Carbon,Suit-
cation A217/A217M, and duplex stainless steel castings by Specification
A995/A995M. able for Fusion Welding, for High-Temperature Service
A217/A217M Specification for Steel Castings, Martensitic
1.2 A number of grades of austenitic steel castings are
Stainless and Alloy, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suit-
included in this specification. Since these grades possess
able for High-Temperature Service
varying degrees of suitability for service at high temperatures
A488/A488M Practice for Steel Castings, Welding, Qualifi-
or in corrosive environments, it is the responsibility of the
cations of Procedures and Personnel
purchaser to determine which grade shall be furnished. Selec-
A703/A703M Specification for Steel Castings, General
tion will depend on design and service conditions, mechanical
Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
properties, and high-temperature or corrosion-resistant
A985/A985M Specification for Steel Investment Castings
characteristics, or both.
General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
1.2.1 Because of thermal instability, Grades CE20N, CF3A,
A995/A995M Specification for Castings, Austenitic-Ferritic
CF3MA, and CF8A are not recommended for service at
(Duplex) Stainless Steel, for Pressure-Containing Parts
temperatures above 800°F [425°C].
E165 Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General
1.2.2 Because of embrittlement phases, Grade CD4MCu is
Industry
not recommended for service at temperatures above 600°F
E709 Guide for Magnetic Particle Testing
[316°C].
2.2 Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and
1.3 Supplementary requirements of an optional nature are
4
Fittings Industry Standard:
provided for use at the option of the purchaser. The Supple-
SP-55 Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves,
mentary requirements shall apply only when specified indi-
Flanges, and Fittings and Other Components (Visual
vidually by the purchaser in the purchase order or contract.
Method)
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
3. General Conditions for Delivery
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
3.1 Other than investment castings – Material furnished to
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
this specification shall conform to the requirements of Speci-
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
fication A703/A703M, including any supplementary require-
with the standard.
ments that are indicated in the purchase order. Failure to
1.4.1 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound
comply with the general requirements of Specification A703/
units and in SI units; however, unless the purchase order or
A703M constitutes nonconformance with this specification. In
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
3
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 [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved March 1, 2012. Published April 2012. Originally Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
approved in 1952. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as A351/A351M – 10. the ASTM website.
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DOI: 10.1520/A0351_A0351M-12. AvailablefromManufacturersStandardizationSocietyoftheValveandFittings
2
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.
*A Summary 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–10 Designation: A351/A351M – 12
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.
1.4 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
3
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
4
2.2 Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry Standard:
SP-55 Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Fittings and Other Components (Visual Method)
3. General Conditions for Delivery
3.1 Other than investment castings – Material furnished to this specification shall conform to the requirements of Specification
1
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 AprilMarch 1, 2010.2012. Published April 2010.2012. Originally approved in 1952. Last previous edition approved in 20062010 as
A351/A351M – 106. DOI: 10.1520/A0351_A0351M-102.
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 [e-mail]. For Annual Book ofASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
4
Available from Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry (MSS), 127 Park St., NE, Vienna, VA 22180-4602, http:
...

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–10 Designation: A351/A351M – 12
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.
1.4 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
3
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
4
2.2 Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry Standard:
SP-55 Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Fittings and Other Components (Visual Method)
3. General Conditions for Delivery
3.1 Other than investment castings – Material furnished to this specification shall conform to the requirements of Specification
1
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 AprilMarch 1, 2010.2012. Published April 2010.2012. Originally approved in 1952. Last previous edition approved in 20062010 as
A351/A351M – 106. DOI: 10.1520/A0351_A0351M-102.
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 [e-mail]. For Annual Book ofASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
4
Available from Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry (MSS), 127 Park St., NE, Vienna, VA 22180-4602, http:
...