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.