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ASTM A516/ ASME SA516 steel

A516 plates are available in four grades: Grades 55, 60, 65, and 70, according the different strength levels. A516-70 Steel Plate. The most common grade, ASTM A516-70, is a medium carbon alloy designed for use in pressure vessels and boilers.

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Commodity name: ASTM A516/ ASME SA516 steel

Product introduction

ASTM A516/ ASME SA516
SA516 is a carbon steel plate grade utilized primarily in welded pressure vessels for moderate to lower temperature service. This material is produced in grades 55, 60, 65 and 70. This material is also offered in the normalized condition where improved notch toughness is required.

Technical Data

ASTM A516 GR.55-70 Chemical Composition:

Chemical Composition	Maximum C % for thickness t (mm)				Mn % for thickness t (mm)		Si %	P % max	S % max
Chemical Composition	6-12.5mm	12.5-25mm	25-50mm	>50mm	≤12.5mm	>12.5mm	Si %	P % max	S % max
A516 Gr55	0.18	0.20	0.22	0.25	0.55-0.98	0.60-1.30	0.13-0.45	0.035	0.035
A516 Gr60	0.21	0.23	0.23	0.25	0.6-0.9	0.80-1.20	0.13-0.45	0.035	0.035
A516 Gr65	0.24	0.26	0.26	0.28	0.85-1.20	0.85-1.20	0.13-0.45	0.035	0.035
A516 Gr70	0.27	0.28	0.28	0.30	0.85-1.20	0.85-1.20	0.13-0.45	0.035	0.035

ASTM A516 GR.55-70 Mechanical Property:

Mechanical Property	Tensile strength (MPa)	Minimum yield strength (MPa)	Minimum elongation (%) gauge length
Mechanical Property	Tensile strength (MPa)	Minimum yield strength (MPa)	50mm	200mm
A516 Gr55	380-515	205	27	23
A516 Gr 60	415 - 550	220	25	21
A516 Gr65	450 - 585	240	23	19
A516 Gr70	485 - 620	260	21	17

Additional Condition
UT(Ultrasonic examination), AR(As Hot Rolled only), TMCP(Thermal Mechanical Control Processing), N(Normalized), Q+T(Quenched and Tempered),Z Direction Test(Z15,Z25,Z35), Charpy V-Notch Impact Test, The Third Party Test (such as SGS Test), Coated or Shot Blasting and Painting.

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