Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and Tempered Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum

The information about the standard:

Designation standards: ASTM A543/A543M-09(2021)
Publication date standards: 1.9.2021
The number of pages: 3
Approximate weight : 9 g (0.02 lbs)
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards ASTM

Annotation of standard text ASTM A543/A543M-09(2021) :

This specification covers nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy steel plates for use in the quenched and tempered condition, intended for the fabrication of welded pressure vessels and other pressure equipment. Material under this specification is available in two types, B and C. The material is also available in three classes as follows: Class 1; Class 2; and Class 3. The steel shall be killed and shall conform to the fine austenitic grain size requirement. All plates shall be heat treated by heating to a suitable austenitizing temperature. The steel shall conform to the chemical requirements specified. Tension tests shall be made to meet the required specifications.

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alloy steel, alloy steel plate, pressure containing parts, pressure vessel steels, steel plates, steel plates for pressure vessels,, ICS Number Code 77.140.30 (Steels for pressure purposes)