ASTM A516/A516M-17
(Specification)Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Moderate- and Lower-Temperature Service
Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Moderate- and Lower-Temperature Service
ABSTRACT
This specification covers carbon steel plates intended primarily for service in welded pressure vessels where improved notch toughness is important. According to different strength levels, the plates are available in four grades: Grades 55, 60, 65, and 70. The maximum thickness of plates is limited only by the capacity of the composition to meet the specified mechanical property requirements. The steel shall be killed and shall conform to fine austenitic grain size requirements. The mechanical properties such as tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation shall be determined by a tension test for the plates.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification2 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:
Grade U.S. [SI]
Tensile Strength,
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.
1.4 For plates produced from coil and furnished without heat treatment or with stress relieving only, the additional requirements, including additional testing requirements and the reporting of additional test results of Specification A20/A20M apply.
1.5 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.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:A516/A516M −17 Used in USDOE-NE Standards
Standard Specification for
Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Moderate- and
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Lower-Temperature Service
This standard is issued under the fixed designationA516/A516M; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This specification covers carbon steel plates intended 2.1 ASTM Standards:
primarily for service in welded pressure vessels where im- A20/A20M SpecificationforGeneralRequirementsforSteel
proved notch toughness is important. Plates for Pressure Vessels
A435/A435M Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic
1.2 Plates under this specification are available in four
Examination of Steel Plates
grades having different strength levels as follows:
A577/A577M Specification for Ultrasonic Angle-Beam Ex-
Tensile Strength,
Grade U.S. [SI]
amination of Steel Plates
ksi [MPa]
55 [380] 55–75 [380–515] A578/A578M Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic
60 [415] 60–80 [415–550]
Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applica-
65 [450] 65–85 [450–585]
tions
70 [485] 70–90 [485–620]
1.3 The maximum thickness of plates is limited only by the
3. General Requirements and Ordering Information
capacity of the composition to meet the specified mechanical
3.1 Material supplied to this product specification shall
property requirements.
conform to Specification A20/A20M, which outlines the test-
1.4 For plates produced from coil and furnished without
ing and retesting methods and procedures, permissible varia-
heat treatment or with stress relieving only, the additional
tions in dimensions and mass, quality and repair of defects,
requirements,includingadditionaltestingrequirementsandthe
marking, loading, and ordering information.
reporting of additional test results of Specification A20/A20M
3.2 In addition to the basic requirements of this
apply.
specification, certain supplementary requirements are available
1.5 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units
where 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.
be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
3.3 If the requirements of this specification are in conflict
two systems may result in nonconformance with the specifi-
with the requirements of Specification A20/A20M, the require-
cation.
ments of this specification shall prevail.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.4 Coils are excluded from qualification to this specifica-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
tion until they are processed into finished plates. Plates
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
produced from coil means plates that have been cut to
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
individuallengthsfromcoil.Theprocessordirectlycontrols,or
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
is responsible for, the operations involved in the processing of
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
coils into finished plates. Such operations include decoiling,
leveling, cutting to length, testing, inspection, conditioning,
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
heat treatment (if applicable), packaging, marking, loading for
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
shipment, and certification.
A01.11 on Steel Plates for Boilers and Pressure Vessels.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2017. Published November 2017. Originally
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approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as A516/A516M – 10 For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
(2015). DOI: 10.1520/A0516_A0516M-17. 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-516/SA-516M in Section II of that Code. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Ch
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM 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: A516/A516M − 10 (Reapproved 2015) A516/A516M − 17 Used in USDOE-NE Standards
Standard Specification for
Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Moderate- and
1
Lower-Temperature Service
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A516/A516M; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope Scope*
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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:requirements.
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 For plates produced from coil and furnished without heat treatment or with stress relieving only, the additional requirements,
including additional testing requirements and the reporting of additional test results of Specification A20/A20M apply.
1.5 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.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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
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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 Sept. 1, 2015Nov. 1, 2017. Published September 2015November 2017. Originally approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 20102015
as A516/A516M – 10.A516/A516M – 10 (2015). DOI: 10.1520/A0516_A0516M-10R15.10.1520/A0516_A0516M-17.
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specification SA-516/SA-516M 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. General Requirements and Ordering Information
3.1 Material supplied to this product specification shall conform to Specification A20/A20M, which outlines the testing and
retesting methods and procedures, permissible variations in dimensions and mass, quality and repair of defects, marking, loading,
and ordering information.
3.2 In addition to the basic requirements of this specification, certain supplementary requirements are available where 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 detai
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