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SSM offers top-quality ASTM A516 steel plates, ideal for crafting pressure vessels and boilers. These plates boast excellent toughness and crack resistance, perfectly suited for high-pressure and low-temperature conditions. Widely used in petrochemicals, fertilizers, and nuclear power plants, these plates are trusted by engineers and manufacturers for their outstanding mechanical properties and stringent quality control.
- ASTM A516 GR.55 Carbon Plate
- ASTM A516 GR.60 Carbon Plate
- ASTM A516 GR.65 Carbon Plate
- ASTM A516 GR.70 Carbon Plate
ASTM A516 Steel Plate Chemical Requirements
Elements | Composition,% | |||
Grade 55 [Grade 380] | Grade 60 [Grade 415] | Grade 65 [Grade 450] | Grade 70 [Grade 485] | |
| Carbon,maxA,B: | ||||
| 1/2 in. [12.5 mm]and under | 0.18 | 0.21 | 0.24 | 0.27 |
| Over 1/2 in.to 2 in. [12.5 to 50 mm],incl | 0.20 | 0.23 | 0.26 | 0.28 |
| Over 2 in.to 4 in. [50 to 100 mm],incl | 0.22 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.30 |
| Over 4 to 8 in. [100 to 200 mm],incl | 0.24 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.31 |
| Over 8 in. [200 mm] | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.31 |
| Manganese: | ||||
| 1/2 in. [12.5 mm]and under: | ||||
| Heat analysisB | 0.60-0.90 | 0.60-0.90 | 0.85-1.20 | 0.85-1.20 |
| Product analysisB | 0.55-0.98 | 0.55-0.98 | 0.79-1.30 | 0.79-1.30 |
| Over 1/2 in. [12.5 mm]: | ||||
| Heat analysis | 0.60-1.20 | 0.85-1.20 | 0.85-1.20 | 0.85-1.20 |
| Product analysis | 0.55-1.30 | 0.79-1.30 | 0.79-1.30 | 0.79-1.30 |
| Phosphorus,maxA | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 |
| Sulfur,maxA | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 |
| Silicon: | ||||
| Heat analysisB | 0.15-0.40 | 0.15-0.40 | 0.15-0.40 | 0.15-0.40 |
| Product analysisB | 0.13-0.45 | 0.13-0.45 | 0.13-0.45 | 0.13-0.45 |
| 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. | ||||
ASTM A516 Steel Plate Tensile Requirements
| Grade | ||||
| 55 [380] | 60 [415] | 65[450] | 70 [485] | |
| Tensile strength,ksi [MPa] | 55-75 [380-515] | 60-80 [415-550] | 65-85 [450-585] | 70-90 [485-620] |
| Yield strength,min,A ksi [MPa] | 30 [205] | 32 [220] | 35 [240] | 38 [260] |
| Elongation in 8 in. [200 mm],min,% | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 |
| Elongation in 2 in. [50 mm],min,%B | 207 | 25 | 23 | 21 |
| A Determined by either the 0.2 % offset method or the 0.5 % extension-under-load method. B See Specification A 20/A20M for elongation adjustment. | ||||
What is ASTM a 516 equivalent to?
| Standard | Grade | Region | Comments |
| EN 10028-2 | P265GH, P295GH, P355GH | Europe | Similar pressure vessel steel grades with comparable mechanical properties |
| BS 1501 | 161-430A/B | UK | Equivalent grades, used in boiler and pressure vessel applications |
| DIN 17155 | HII | Germany | Similar grade used for high-temperature pressure vessel applications |
| JIS G3115 | SPV355, SPV410 | Japan | Similar grades used in pressure vessels and boilers |
| GB/T 713 | 19Mn6 | China | Equivalent grade used in pressure vessels and boilers |
| IS 2041 | R355, R355L0 | India | Comparable grades for pressure vessel applications |
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Physical Properties of ASTM A516 Steel Plate
| Property | Value |
| Density | 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³) |
| Melting Point | Approximately 1,425-1,530°C (2,600-2,800°F) |
| Thermal Conductivity | 34.6 W/m·K at 20°C (240 BTU in/ft²·hr·°F at 68°F) |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 480 J/kg·K (0.115 BTU/lb·°F) |
| Electrical Resistivity | 0.0000168 Ω·m at 20°C |
| Poisson’s Ratio | 0.27-0.30 |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 200 GPa (29,000 ksi) |
| Shear Modulus | Approximately 80 GPa (11,600 ksi) |
Applications of A516 Steel Plate
- Pressure Vessels
- Boilers
- Heat Exchangers
- Storage Tanks
What is the difference between A36 and A516?
| Characteristic | ASTM A36 | ASTM A516 |
| Type of Steel | Structural Carbon Steel | Pressure Vessel Quality Steel |
| Typical Applications | Bridges, buildings, general fabrication | Boilers, pressure vessels, low-temperature service |
| Chemical Composition | – Carbon: ≤ 0.26% | – Carbon: 0.28-0.31% (varies by grade) |
| – Manganese, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur | – Higher manganese content than A36 | |
| Grades Available | Single grade | Grades 55, 60, 65, 70 |
| Tensile Strength | 400-550 MPa | – Grade 55: 380-515 MPa |
| – Grade 60: 415-550 MPa | ||
| – Grade 65: 450-585 MPa | ||
| – Grade 70: 485-620 MPa | ||
| Yield Strength | ≥ 250 MPa | – Grade 55: ≥ 205 MPa |
| – Grade 60: ≥ 220 MPa | ||
| – Grade 65: ≥ 240 MPa | ||
| – Grade 70: ≥ 260 MPa | ||
| Elongation | 20-23% | 21-23% (varies by grade) |
| Notch Toughness | General purpose | Enhanced for low-temperature service |
| Weldability and Machinability | Good | Good, with focus on toughness and strength |
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