ASTM A553/A553M-22

Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and Tempered 7 %, 8 %, and 9 % Nickel

ABSTRACT
This specification covers 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 Type I and II, 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.
SCOPE
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.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.8 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2022
• ICS: 77.140.50 - Flat steel products and semi-products
• Technical Committee: A01 - Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys
• Drafting Committee: A01.11 - Steel Plates for Boilers and Pressure Vessels

Standards Content (Sample)

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:A553/A553M −22
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, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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1.1 This specification covers 7%, 8%, and 9% nickel
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
alloy steel plates for use in the water quenched and tempered
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
condition intended for the fabrication of welded pressure
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
vessels.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.2 Material under this specification is available in three
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
types having different chemical composition as follows:
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Type Nominal Nickel Content, %
I9
2. Referenced Documents
II 8
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III 7
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A20/A20MSpecificationforGeneralRequirementsforSteel
1.3 Plates produced under this specification are subject to
Plates for Pressure Vessels
impact testing at −320°F [−195°C] forType I orType III, and
A435/A435MSpecification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic
−275°F[−170°C]forTypeII;oratsuchothertemperaturesas
Examination of Steel Plates
are agreed upon.
A577/A577MSpecification for Ultrasonic Angle-Beam Ex-
1.4 The maximum thickness of plates is limited only by the
amination of Steel Plates
capacity of the material to meet the specified mechanical
A578/A578MSpecification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic
property requirements.
Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applica-
1.5 This material is susceptible to magnetization. Use of tions
magnets in handling after heat treatment should be avoided if
residual magnetism would be detrimental to subsequent fabri- 3. General Requirements and Ordering Information
cation or service.
3.1 Material supplied to this material specification shall
conform to Specification A20/A20M. These requirements out-
1.6 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units
line the testing and retesting methods and procedures, permit-
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the
ted variations in dimensions, and mass, quality and repair of
SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each
defects, marking, loading, and ordering information.
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must
beusedindependentlyoftheother.Combiningvaluesfromthe
3.2 In addition to the basic requirements of this
two systems may result in nonconformance with the specifi-
specification,certainsupplementaryrequirementsareavailable
cation.
when additional control, testing, or examination is required to
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the meet end use requirements. The purchaser is referred to the
listed supplementary requirements in this specification and to
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- the detailed requirements in Specification A20/A20M.
3.3 If the requirements of this specification are in conflict
withtherequirementsofSpecificationA20/A20M,therequire-
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ments of this specification shall prevail.
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 Nov. 1, 2022. Published December 2022. Originally
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approved in 1965. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as A553/A553M–17 . For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
DOI: 10.1520/A0553_A0553M-22. contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. 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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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
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Designation: A553/A553M − 17 A553/A553M − 22
Standard Specification for
Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and
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Tempered 7, 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.
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ε NOTE—An editorial correction was made to Footnote 1 in December 2019.
1. Scope*
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1.1 This specification covers 7, 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 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]−320 °F [−195 °C] for Type I or Type
III, and −275°F [−170°C]−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. requirements.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 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 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 Nov. 1, 2017Nov. 1, 2022. Published November 2017December 2022. Originally approved in 1965. Last previous edition approved in 20142017
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as A553/A553M – 14.A553/A553M – 17 . DOI: 10.1520/A0553_A0553M-17E01.10.1520/A0553_A0553M-22.
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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.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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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.
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 i
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