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ASTM A516 standard steel
ASTM A516 standard steel is typically used in safety critical applications in the oile and gas and process industries. The price of the steel is directly related to its quality – and that in turn relates to lower operating costs and a reduced risk in operating and maintaining plant.
The composition of ASTM A516 standard steel:
|
|
C |
Mn |
P |
S |
Si |
|
SSAB |
0.21 |
1.20 |
0.030 |
0.010 |
0.40 |
|
A516/SA516 |
0.27 |
1.20 |
0.035 |
0.035 |
0.40 |
|
Grade |
Thickness range |
Chemistry restrictions |
|
516-70 |
0.375to2.000 |
No CE restrictions |
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516-70 |
0.375to2.000 |
CE max.of 0.43 or 0.45 |
|
516-70 |
0.375to2.000 |
Max Cu and CE of 0.20% and 0.45,respectively |
|
516-65 |
0.375to2.000 |
CE max of 0.43 or 0.45 |
|
516-60 |
0.375to2.000 |
CE max of 0.43 or 0.45 |
|
516-60/65/70triple certified |
0.375to2.000 |
CE max of 0.43 or 0.45 |
CE=C+Mn/6+(Cr+Mo+V)/5+(Cu+Ni)/15
Widths :96 to 120 (2,438 to 3,048 mm)
Lengths :20 to 50 (6.1 to 15.2 m)
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