ASTM A553/A553M-14
(Specification)Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and Tempered 7, 8, and 9 % Nickel
Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and Tempered 7, 8, and 9 % Nickel
ABSTRACT
This specification covers 7, 8, and 9 % nickel alloy steel plates for use in the water quenched and tempered condition intended for the fabrication of welded pressure vessels. The materials shall be available in two types, namely Types I, II, and III, having different chemical compositions. The maximum thickness of plates is limited only by the capacity of the material to meet the specified mechanical property requirements. The material is susceptible to magnetization and the use of magnets in handling after heat treatment should be avoided if residual magnetism would be detrimental to subsequent fabrication or service. The steels shall be killed and shall conform to the fine austenitic grain size requirement specified. The plates shall be tempered and hardened by heat treatment. The specimens shall be subjected to tension and Charpy V-notch impact tests.
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1.1 This specification2 covers 7, 8, and 9 % nickel alloy steel plates for use in the water quenched and tempered condition intended for the fabrication of welded pressure vessels.
1.2 Material under this specification is available in three types having different chemical composition as follows:
Type
Nominal Nickel Content, %
I
9
II
8
III
7
1.3 Plates produced under this specification are subject to impact testing at −320°F [−195°C] for Type I or Type III, and −275°F [−170°C] for Type II; or at such other temperatures as are agreed upon.
1.4 The maximum thickness of plates is limited only by the capacity of the material to meet the specified mechanical property requirements; however, current mill practice normally limits this material to 2 in. [50 mm] max.
1.5 This material is susceptible to magnetization. Use of magnets in handling after heat treatment should be avoided if residual magnetism would be detrimental to subsequent fabrication or service.
1.6 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.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation:A553/A553M −14
Standard Specification for
Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and
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Tempered 7, 8, and 9 % Nickel
This standard is issued under the fixed designationA553/A553M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
2 bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1 This specification covers 7, 8, and 9% nickel alloy
steel plates for use in the water quenched and tempered
2. Referenced Documents
condition intended for the fabrication of welded pressure
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vessels.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A20/A20MSpecificationforGeneralRequirementsforSteel
1.2 Material under this specification is available in three
Plates for Pressure Vessels
types having different chemical composition as follows:
A435/A435MSpecification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic
Type Nominal Nickel Content, %
Examination of Steel Plates
I9
II 8
A577/A577MSpecification for Ultrasonic Angle-Beam Ex-
III 7
amination of Steel Plates
1.3 Plates produced under this specification are subject to
A578/A578MSpecification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic
impact testing at −320°F [−195°C] for Type I or Type III, and
Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applica-
−275°F [−170°C] for Type II; or at such other temperatures as
tions
are agreed upon.
3. General Requirements and Ordering Information
1.4 The maximum thickness of plates is limited only by the
capacity of the material to meet the specified mechanical
3.1 Material supplied to this material specification shall
propertyrequirements;however,currentmillpracticenormally
conform to Specification A20/A20M. These requirements out-
limits this material to 2 in. [50 mm] max.
line the testing and retesting methods and procedures, permit-
ted variations in dimensions, and mass, quality and repair of
1.5 This material is susceptible to magnetization. Use of
defects, marking, loading, and ordering information.
magnets in handling after heat treatment should be avoided if
residual magnetism would be detrimental to subsequent fabri-
3.2 In addition to the basic requirements of this
cation or service.
specification,certainsupplementaryrequirementsareavailable
1.6 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units when additional control, testing, or examination is required to
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the meet end use requirements. The purchaser is referred to the
SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each listed supplementary requirements in this specification and to
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must the detailed requirements in Specification A20/A20M.
beusedindependentlyoftheother.Combiningvaluesfromthe
3.3 If the requirements of this specification are in conflict
two systems may result in nonconformance with the specifi-
withtherequirementsofSpecificationA20/A20M,therequire-
cation.
ments of this specification shall prevail.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4. Manufacture
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 Steelmaking Practice—The steel shall be killed and
shall conform to the fine austenitic grain size requirement of
Specification A20/A20M.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and RelatedAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.11 on Steel Plates for Boilers and Pressure Vessels.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2014. Published October 2014. Originally
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approved in 1965. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as A553/A553M–10. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
DOI: 10.1520/A0553_A0553M-14. 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-553/SA-553M 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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to strain-aging embrittlement and temper embrittlement. It may be
5. Heat Treatment
performed at the option of the material manufacturer or may be specified
5.1 All plates shall be heat treated in accordance with 5.2.
by the purchaser.
Shell plates and other parts, including heads and reinforcing
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Designation: A553/A553M − 10 A553/A553M − 14
Standard Specification for
Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and
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Tempered 8 7, 8, and 9 % Nickel
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A553/A553M; 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.
1. Scope*
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1.1 This specification covers 8 7, 8, and 9 % nickel alloy steel plates for use in the water quenched and tempered condition
intended for the fabrication of welded pressure vessels.
1.2 Material under this specification is available in twothree types having different chemical composition as follows:
Type Nominal Nickel Content, %
I 9
II 8
III 7
1.3 Plates produced under this specification are subject to impact testing at −320°F [−195°C] for Type I, I or Type III, and
−275°F [−170°C] for Type IIII; or at such other temperatures as are agreed upon.
1.4 The maximum thickness of plates is limited only by the capacity of the material to meet the specified mechanical property
requirements; however, current mill practice normally limits this material to 2 in. [50 mm] max.
1.5 This material is susceptible to magnetization. Use of magnets in handling after heat treatment should be avoided if residual
magnetism would be detrimental to subsequent fabrication or service.
1.6 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.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A20/A20M Specification for General Requirements for Steel Plates for Pressure Vessels
A435/A435M Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Steel Plates
A577/A577M Specification for Ultrasonic Angle-Beam Examination of Steel Plates
A578/A578M Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications
3. General Requirements and Ordering Information
3.1 Material supplied to this material specification shall conform to Specification A20/A20M. These requirements outline the
testing and retesting methods and procedures, permitted variations in dimensions, and mass, quality and repair of defects, marking,
loading, and ordering information.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee A01.11
on Steel Plates for Boilers and Pressure Vessels.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2010Oct. 1, 2014. Published November 2010October 2014. Originally approved in 1965. Last previous edition approved in 20062010
as A553/A553M – 06.A553/A553M – 10. DOI: 10.1520/A0553_A0553M-10.10.1520/A0553_A0553M-14.
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specification SA-553/SA-553M in Section II of that Code.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM 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
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3.2 In addition to the basic requirements of this specification, certain supplementary requirements are available when additional
control, testing, or examination is required to meet end use requirements. The purchaser is referred to the listed supplementary
requirements in this specification and to the detailed requirements in Specification A20/A20M.
3.3 If the requirements of this specification are in conflict with the requirements of Specification A20/A20M, the requirements
of this specification shall prevail.
4. Manufacture
4.1 Steelmaking Practice—The st
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