Spherical ASTM A516, Grade 60

ASTM A516, Grade 60 Product Information -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: ASTM A516, Grade 60 Synonyms -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Spherical ASTM A516, Grade 60 characteristics -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Spherical ASTM A516, Grade 60 Particle Size -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: -:- -:- 0-15μm ,5-25μm, 15-45μm, 15-53μm,20-63um, 45-75μm, 45-105μm, 45-150μm ,75-150μm. (Various granularities can be customized according to customer requirements) -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -:

Spherical ASTM A516, Grade 60 Applicable processes -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Laser/electron beam additive manufacturing (SLM/EBM, 3D printing) Direct laser deposition (DLD) Used in thermal spray (TSA) Powder hot isostatic pressing (HIP) Metal injection molding (MIM) Powder metallurgy (PM) Laser cladding (LC), etc. -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Spherical ASTM A516, Grade 60 Chemical Composition -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: ASTM A516, Grade 60 Product Information -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: ### **Product Name:** ASTM A516, Grade 60 **Classification:** Pressure Vessel Quality Carbon Steel Plate for Moderate and Lower Temperature Service --- ### **1. Overview** ASTM A516 Grade 60 is a normalized carbon-manganese-silicon steel plate designed specifically for welded pressure vessel construction where reliable notch toughness at lower temperatures is required. As the most commonly specified grade within the A516 family, it offers an optimal and industry-preferred balance of moderate strength (60,000 psi tensile), excellent weldability, and guaranteed impact properties. Its mandatory normalized condition and Charpy V-notch testing make it the default choice over non-impact tested steels like A285 for a vast majority of critical pressure equipment operating at ambient and sub-ambient temperatures in industries ranging from petrochemicals to power generation. ### **2. Chemical Composition (Weight %, Heat Analysis)** Per ASTM A516/A516M. Chemistry is controlled to achieve the specified strength while ensuring weldability and toughness. | Element | Minimum (%) | Maximum (%) | Notes | |---------|------------|------------|-------| | **Carbon (C)** | - | 0.21 | Balanced for strength while maintaining good weldability. | | **Manganese (Mn)** | 0.60 | 1.20 | Key strengthening element; contributes to hardenability and low-temperature toughness. | | **Phosphorus (P)** | - | 0.025 | Tightly controlled to enhance toughness. | | **Sulfur (S)** | - | 0.025 | Low level minimizes hot shortness and improves weldability. | | **Silicon (Si)** | 0.13 | 0.45 | Ensures fully killed (deoxidized) steel, contributing to strength and a sound, homogeneous microstructure. | | **Carbon Equivalent (CE)** | - | Calculated | CE (typically C + Mn/6) is moderate; proper welding procedures are essential but straightforward. | **Key Characteristic:** The controlled Mn range and fully killed nature (via Si) ensure a consistent, fine-grained normalized microstructure, which is fundamental to its performance. ### **3. Physical & Mechanical Properties** *Properties are for plates in the **normalized** condition. The standard covers plates up to 12 in. (305 mm) thick, but impact testing requirements vary with thickness.* **Mechanical Properties (Minimum & Typical):** * **Tensile Strength (Rm):** 60,000 - 80,000 psi (415 - 550 MPa) * **Yield Strength (Re, 0.2% offset):** 32,000 psi min (220 MPa min) * **Elongation (A, min):** * 8 in. (200 mm) Gauge Length: **19%** * **Charpy V-Notch Impact (CVN) - REQUIRED:** * **Standard Test Temperature:** Typically **32°F (0°C)**. This is the most common purchase condition. * **Minimum Average Energy:** **13 ft-lbf (18 J)** for longitudinal specimens. **This is a key specification requirement.** * **Lower Temperature Grades:** Can be ordered for tests at **-20°F (-29°C)** or **-50°F (-46°C)**, making it suitable for many low-temperature applications. * **Hardness (typical):** ~ 150-180 HBW **Physical Properties (Typical):** * **Density:** 0.284 lb/in³ (7.85 g/cm³) * **Modulus of Elasticity:** 29 x 10⁶ psi (200 GPa) * **Thermal Conductivity:** ~ 49 W/m·K (at 20°C) * **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion:** ~ 6.5 x 10⁻⁶ /°F (11.7 x 10⁻⁶ /K) ### **4. Key Characteristics** * **Industry-Standard Toughness:** Mandatory Charpy impact testing provides a quantifiable guarantee against brittle fracture, making it suitable for a wide temperature range. * **Normalized for Consistency:** The normalization heat treatment refines the grain structure, ensures uniformity of properties, and optimizes toughness. * **Excellent Fabricability:** Combines good strength with very good weldability (using low-hydrogen practices) and formability, simplifying manufacturing. * **Proven Reliability:** Decades of extensive use in critical service have established it as a highly reliable and predictable material. * **Code-Compliant:** Meets the impact testing requirements of major pressure vessel codes (ASME, PD 5500, etc.) for a broad range of design metal temperatures. ### **5. Product Applications** ASTM A516 Grade 60 is the workhorse material for pressure vessels across multiple industries: * **Petrochemical & Chemical Processing:** Reactors, distillation columns, separators, scrubbers, and storage tanks for various process fluids. * **Oil & Gas:** Production separators, knock-out drums, amine contactors, and gas sweetening vessels. * **Power Generation:** Deaerators, feedwater heaters, steam drums (lower pressure), and other boiler pressure parts. * **Cryogenic & Low-Temp Storage:** Tanks for liquefied gases like LPG, ammonia, and oxygen (when impact tested at appropriate low temperature). * **General Industrial:** Air receivers, heat exchangers, and any pressure vessel where the design metal temperature falls below the exemption curve in ASME Section VIII. ### **6. International Standards & Specifications** Grade 60 is widely recognized and has clear international equivalents. | Region | Standard & Designation | Scope / Notes | |--------|----------------------|---------------| | **USA / ASTM** | **ASTM A516/A516M** | Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Moderate- and Lower-Temperature Service. **Grade 60**. | | **USA / ASME** | **ASME SA-516** | Identical adoption into the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. | | **European Union (EU)** | **EN 10028-2** | **P295GH** is the most direct equivalent in terms of yield/tensile strength and normalized condition with impact properties. **P275GH** is a slightly lower strength alternative. | | **International / ISO** | **ISO 9328-2** | **P295GH** is the harmonized equivalent grade. | | **Japan** | **JIS G3115 SB 480** | Provides a similar tensile strength range for pressure vessel use. | | **Canada** | **CSA G40.21 44W** | Grade 44W is a comparable structural quality, but for pressure vessels, A516 Gr 60 is typically specified. | ### **7. Available Forms & Processing** * **Standard Forms:** Supplied as **sheared or universal mill plates**. * **Condition:** **Normalized (N)**. Supplementary requirements allow for supply in Stress Relieved (SR) or Simulated Post-Weld Heat Treated (SPWHT) conditions. * **Fabrication:** * **Welding:** Excellent weldability using SMAW (E7018), SAW, GMAW, FCAW. Use low-hydrogen electrodes and follow a qualified WPS. Pre-heat may be required for thicker sections. * **Forming:** Good cold and hot forming characteristics. * **Post-Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT):** Commonly applied to finished vessels, especially for thicker sections, to relieve residual stresses. ### **8. Selection Guidance** **Choose ASTM A516 Grade 60 when:** * The design requires a **code-mandated impact-tested steel** (a very common scenario). * You need a **proven, all-purpose pressure vessel steel** with a excellent balance of properties. * Service temperatures range from **-50°F to approximately 750°F (-46°C to 400°C)**. * It provides the **optimal economic balance** of strength, toughness, and fabricability for the application. **Consider A516 Grade 65 or 70 when:** Higher design pressures necessitate greater allowable stress to reduce wall thickness and weight, and you are willing to manage slightly more stringent welding controls. --- **Disclaimer:** This datasheet provides general information. **The purchase order must specify the required Charpy V-notch test temperature** (e.g., Grade 60, impact tested at 0°F). Always adhere to the latest edition of **ASTM A516/A516M**, the governing pressure vessel design code, and qualified welding procedures. Properties, especially impact energy, are thickness-dependent. -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: ASTM A516, Grade 60 Specification Dimensions Size： Diameter 20-1000 mm Length <7388 mm Size:We can customized as required Standard： Per your request or drawing We can customized as required Properties（Theoretical） Chemical Composition -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: ASTM A516, Grade 60 Properties -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -:

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