What is A516 grade 70 spec?

ASTM A516 Grade 70: Carbon steel plate designed for moderate and lower temperature service.

Composition:

Carbon: 0.27-0.31%

Manganese: 0.79-1.3%

Phosphorus: 0.035% (max)

Sulfur: 0.035% (max)

Silicon: 0.13-0.45%

Mechanical Properties:

Tensile Strength: 70-90 ksi (485-620 MPa)

Yield Strength: 38 ksi (260 MPa) min

Elongation: 17% min in 8 inches, 21% min in 2 inches

Applications:

Widely used in pressure vessel applications for moderate and lower temperature services.

Features:

Excellent notch toughness and weldability.

Suitable for various industrial environments requiring high-strength materials.

Standards:

Conforms to ASTM A516/A516M standard specifications for pressure vessel plates, carbon steel, for moderate and lower temperature service.

Certification:

Typically comes with material test certificates meeting EN10204 3.1 or 3.2 requirements.

Processing:

Available in various forms including hot rolled, normalized, or stress relieved.

Endorsement:

Recognized and endorsed by various industries for reliable performance in critical applications.

ASTM A516 Grade 70 specification outlines the requirements for a specific type of carbon steel plate suitable for pressure vessel applications, ensuring strength, toughness, and weldability for demanding industrial environments.