ASTM A516 GR65

ASTM A516 – Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Moderate- and Lower-Temperature Service

Grade: 65

 

Chemical Requirements

ElementsGrade65[450]
Carbon,max A,B:
    1⁄2 in. [12.5 mm] and under0.24
    Over 1⁄2 in. to 2 in. [12.5 to 50 mm], incl0.26
    Over 2 in. to 4 in. [50 to 100 mm], incl0.28
    Over 4 to 8 in. [100 to 200 mm], incl0.29
    Over 8 in. [200 mm]0.29
ManganeseB:
    1⁄2 in. [12.5 mm] and under:
        Heat analysis0.85-1.20
        Product analysis0.79-1.30
    Over 1⁄2 in. [12.5 mm]:
        Heat analysis0.85-1.20
        Product analysis0.79-1.30
Phosphorus,maxA0.025
Sulfur, maxA0.025
Silicon:
        Heat analysis0.15-0.40
        Product analysis0.13-0.45

A Applies to both heat and product analyses.

B For each reduction of 0.01 percentage point below the specified maximum for carbon, an increase of 0.06 percentage point above the specified maximum for manganese is permitted, up to a maximum of 1.50 % by heat analysis and 1.60 % by product analysis.

 

Tensile Requirements

Grade65[450]
Tensile strength, ksi [MPa]65–85 [450–585]
Yield strength, min,A ksi [MPa]35 [240]
Elongation in 8 in. [200 mm], min, %B19
Elongation in 2 in. [50 mm], min, %B23

A Determined by either the 0.2 % offset method or the 0.5 % extension-under-load method.

B See Specification A20/A20M for elongation adjustment.