1、Designation: A517/A517M 10 (Reapproved 2015)A517/A517M 17Standard Specification forPressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, High-Strength,Quenched and Tempered1This standard is issued under the fixed designation A517/A517M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the yearof original a
2、doption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A superscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Def
3、ense.1. Scope Scope*1.1 This specification2 covers high-strength quenched and tempered alloy steel plates intended for use in fusion welded boilersand other pressure vessels.1.2 This specification includes a number of grades as manufactured by different producers, but all having the same mechanicalp
4、roperties and general characteristics.1.3 The maximum thickness of plates furnished under this specification shall be as follows:Grade ThicknessA, B 1.25 in. 32 mmH, S 2 in. 50 mmP 4 in. 100 mmF 2.50 in. 65 mmE, Q 6 in. 150 mm1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be reg
5、arded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI unitsare shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system is to be usedindependently of the other without combining values in any way.1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance
6、 with internationally recognized principles on standardizationestablished in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issuedby the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standar
7、ds:3A20/A20M Specification for General Requirements for Steel Plates for Pressure VesselsA435/A435M Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Steel PlatesA577/A577M Specification for Ultrasonic Angle-Beam Examination of Steel PlatesA578/A578M Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasoni
8、c Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications3. General Requirements and Ordering Information3.1 Plates furnished to this material specification shall conform to Specification A20/A20M. These requirements outline thetesting and retesting methods and procedures, permitted variations i
9、n dimensions, and mass, quality and repair of defects, marking,loading, and ordering information.3.2 In addition to the basic requirements of this specification, certain supplementary requirements are available when additionalcontrol, testing, or examination is required to meet end use requirements.
10、3.3 If the requirements of this specification are in conflict with the requirements of Specification A20/A20M, the requirementsof this specification shall prevail.1 This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and RelatedAlloys and is the direct respons
11、ibility of Subcommittee A01.11on Steel Plates for Boilers and Pressure Vessels.Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2015Nov. 1, 2017. Published September 2015November 2017. Originally approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 20102015as A517/A517M 10.A517/A517M 10 (2015). DOI: 10.1520/A0517_A
12、0517M-10R15.10.1520/A0517_A0517M-17.2 For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specification SA-517/SA-517M in Section II of that Code.3 For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of
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14、y possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this stand
15、ardCopyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States14. Manufacture4.1 Steelmaking PracticeThe steel shall be killed and shall conform to the fine austenitic grain size requirement ofSpecification A20/A20M.5. Heat Treatment5.1 Except as
16、 allowed by section 5.2, the plates shall be heat treated by heating to not less than 1650F 900C, quenching inwater or oil and tempering at not less than 1150F 620C.5.2 Plates ordered without the heat treatment specified in section 5.1 shall be stress relieved by the manufacturer, and subsequentheat
17、 treatment of the plates to conform to section 5.1 shall be the responsibility of the purchaser.6. Chemical Requirements6.1 The steel shall conform to the chemical requirements shown in Table 1 unless otherwise modified in accordance withSupplementary Requirement S17, Vacuum Carbon-Deoxidized Steel,
18、 in Specification A20/A20M for grades other than Grade A.A517/A517M 172TABLE 1 Chemical RequirementsNOTE 1Where “ ” appears there is no requirement.Elements Composition, %Grade A Grade B Grade E Grade F Grade H Grade P Grade Q Grade SCarbon:Heat analysis 0.150.21 0.150.21 0.120.20 0.100.20 0.120.21
19、0.120.21 0.140.21 0.100.20Product analysis 0.130.23 0.130.23 0.100.22 0.080.22 0.100.23 0.100.23 0.120.23 0.100.22Manganese:Heat analysis 0.801.10 0.701.00 0.400.70 0.601.00 0.951.30 0.450.70 0.951.30 1.101.50Product analysis 0.741.20 0.641.10 0.350.78 0.551.10 0.871.41 0.400.78 0.871.41 1.021.62Pho
20、sphorus, maxA 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025Sulfur, maxA 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025Silicon:Heat analysis 0.400.80 0.150.35 0.100.40 0.150.35 0.150.35 0.200.35 0.150.35 0.150.40Product analysis 0.340.86 0.130.37 0.080.45 0.130.37 0.130.37 0.180.37 0.130.37 0.130.
21、45Nickel:Heat analysis . . . . . . . . . 0.701.00 0.300.70 1.201.50 1.201.50 . . .Product analysis . . . . . . . . . 0.671.03 0.270.73 1.151.55 1.151.55 . . .Chromium:Heat analysis 0.500.80 0.400.65 1.402.00 0.400.65 0.400.65 0.851.20 1.001.50 . . .Product analysis 0.460.84 0.360.69 1.342.06 0.360.6
22、9 0.360.69 0.791.26 0.941.56 . . .Molybdenum:Heat analysis 0.180.28 0.150.25 0.400.60 0.400.60 0.200.30 0.450.60 0.400.60 0.100.35Product analysis 0.150.31 0.120.28 0.360.64 0.360.64 0.170.33 0.410.64 0.360.64 0.100.38Boron 0.0025 max 0.00050.005 0.0010.005 0.00050.006 0.0005 min 0.0010.005 . . . .
23、. .Vanadium:Heat analysis . . . 0.030.08 B 0.030.08 0.030.08 . . . 0.030.08 . . .Product analysis . . . 0.020.09 . . . 0.020.09 0.020.09 . . . 0.020.09 . . .Titanium:Heat analysis . . . 0.010.04 0.010.10 0.10 max 0.10 max 0.10 max . . . 0.06 maxProduct analysis . . . 0.010.05 0.0050.11 0.11 max 0.11
24、 max 0.11 max . . . 0.07 maxZirconium:Heat analysis 0.050.15C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Product analysis 0.040.16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Copper:Heat analysis . . . . . . . . . 0.150.50 . . . . . . . . . . . .Product analysis . . . . . . . . . 0.120.53 . . . . . . . .
25、 . . . .Columbium, maxColumbium (Niobium),D maxHeat analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.06Product analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.07A Applied to both heat and product analyses.B May be substituted for part or all of titanium content on a one for one basis.C Zirc
26、onium may be replaced by cerium. When cerium is added, the cerium/sulfur ratio should be approximately 1.5 to 1, based on heat analysis.A517/A517M173D Columbium and niobium are interchangeable names for the same element and both names are acceptable for use in A01 specifications.A517/A517M1747. Mech
27、anical Requirements7.1 Tension Tests:7.1.1 RequirementsThe plates as represented by the tension-test specimens shall conform to the requirements given in Table2.7.1.2 Test Methods:7.1.2.1 The yield strength may be determined by the 0.2 % offset method or by the total extension under load of 0.5 % me
28、thod.7.1.2.2 For plates 34 in. 20 mm and under in thickness, the test specimen shall be the 112 in. 40 mm wide rectangular-testspecimen.7.1.2.3 For plates over 34 in. 20 mm, either the full thickness rectangular-test specimen or the 12 in. 12.5 mm round-testspecimen may be used.7.1.2.4 When the 112
29、in. 40 mm wide rectangular-test specimen is used, the elongation is measured in a 2 in. or 50 mm gagelength which includes the fracture.7.2 Impact Properties Requirements:7.2.1 Transverse Charpy V-notch impact test specimens shall have a lateral expansion opposite the notch of not less than 0.015in.
30、 0.38 mm.7.2.2 The test temperature shall be agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser, but shall not be higher than 32F0C.8. Keywords8.1 alloy steel; boilers; high-strength; impact tested; plates; pressure vessels; quenched; temperedSUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTSSupplementary requirements
31、shall not apply unless specified in the order.Alist of standardized supplementary requirements for use at the option of the purchaser are includedin Specification A20/A20M. Several of those considered suitable for use with this specification arelisted by title. Other tests may be performed by agreem
32、ent between the supplier and the purchaser.S1. Vacuum Treatment,S2. Product Analysis,S3. Simulated Post-Weld Heat Treatment of Mechanical Test Coupons,S5. Charpy V-Notch Impact Test,S6. Drop Weight Test (for Material 0.625 in. 16 mm and over in Thickness),S7. High-Temperature Tension Test,S8. Ultras
33、onic Examination in accordance with Specification A435/A435M,S9. Magnetic Particle Examination,S11. Ultrasonic Examination in accordance with Specification A577/A577M,S12. Ultrasonic Examination in accordance with Specification A578/A578M, andS17. Vacuum Carbon-Deoxidized Steel.TABLE 2 Tensile Requi
34、rements2.50 in. 65 mm and Under Over 2.50 to 6 in. 65 to 150 mmTensile strength, ksi MPa 115135 795930 105135 725930Yield strength, min, ksi MPa 100 690 90 620Elongation in 2 in. 50 mm, min, %A 16 14Reduction of area, min, %:Rectangular specimens 35 . . .Round specimens 45 45A See Specification A20/
35、A20M for elongation adjustment.A517/A517M 175SUMMARY OF CHANGESCommittee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue(A517/A517M 10 (2015) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Nov. 1, 2017.)(1) Revised Table 1 to include niobium.ASTM Intern
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