1、Designation: A 533/A 533M 93 (Reapproved 2004)e1Used in USDOE-NE StandardsStandard Specification forPressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched andTempered, Manganese-Molybdenum and Manganese-Molybdenum-Nickel1This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 533/A 533M; the number immediately
2、 following the designation indicates the yearof original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been
3、 approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.e1NOTESupplementary Requirement S14, Bend Test, was editorially removed in September 2004.1. Scope1.1 This specification2covers manganese-molybdenum andmanganese-molybdenum-nickel alloy steel plates for use in thequenched and tempered condit
4、ion for the construction ofwelded pressure vessels.1.2 This specification includes four types of chemical analy-sis and three classes of strength levels as follows:Nominal NominalMolybdenum NickelContent, Content,Type % %A 0.50 .B 0.50 0.55C 0.50 0.85D 0.50 0.30ClassTensile Strength,ksi MPa1 80100 5
5、50 to 6902 90115 620 to 7953 100125 690 to 8601.3 The maximum thickness of Class 1 and Class 2 plates islimited only by the capacity of the composition to meet thespecified mechanical property requirements; however, currentpractice normally limits the maximum thickness to 12 in. 300mm.1.4 The maximu
6、m thickness of Class 3 plates is 212 in. 65mm.1.5 The minimum nominal thickness of plates of all classesis 0.25 in. 6.5 mm.1.6 These alloy steel plates in the as-rolled condition aresensitive to cracking during transit and handling, particularly inthicknesses over about 1 or 2 in. 25 or 50 mm. They
7、shouldbe shipped in the as-rolled conditions only with the mutualagreement of manufacturer and fabricator.1.7 Plates covered by this specification are often used in thebeltline region of nuclear reactor vessels where the materialproperties may be affected by high levels of radiation. Appen-dix X1 pr
8、ovides some information pertinent to this usage.1.8 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI unitsare to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, theSI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in eachsystem are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system mustbe used ind
9、ependently of the other. Combining values from thetwo systems may result in nonconformance with the specifi-cation.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3A 20/A 20M Specification for General Requirements forSteel Plates for Pressure VesselsA 435/A 435M Specification for Straight-Beam UltrasonicE
10、xamination of Steel PlatesA 577/A 577M Specification for Ultrasonic Angle-BeamExamination of Steel PlatesA 578/A 578M Specification for Straight-Beam UltrasonicExamination of Plain and Clad Steel Plates for SpecialApplications3. General Requirements and Ordering Information3.1 Material supplied to t
11、his material specification shallconform to Specification A 20/A 20M. These requirementsoutline the testing and retesting methods and procedures,1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommi
12、tteeA01.11 on Steel Plates for Boilers and Pressure Vessels.Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2004. Published September 2004. Originallyapproved in 1965. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as A 533/A 533M 93(1999).2For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specifi-cation
13、 SA-533/SA-533M in Section II of that Code.3For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM In
14、ternational, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.permissible variations in dimensions, and mass, quality andrepair of defects, marking, loading, etc.3.2 Specification A 20/A 20M also establishes the rules forthe ordering information which should be com
15、plied with whenpurchasing material to this specification.3.3 In addition to the basic requirements of this specifica-tion, certain supplementary requirements are available whenadditional control, testing, or examination is required to meetend use requirements. These include:3.3.1 Vacuum treatment,3.
16、3.2 Additional or special tension testing,3.3.3 Impact testing, and3.3.4 Nondestructive examination.3.4 The purchaser is referred to the listed supplementaryrequirements in this specification and to the detailed require-ments in Specification A 20/A 20M.3.5 If the requirements of this specification
17、are in conflictwith the requirements of Specification A 20/A 20M, the re-quirements of this specification shall prevail.4. Manufacture4.1 Steelmaking PracticeThe steel shall be killed andshall conform to the fine austenitic grain requirement ofSpecification A 20/A 20M.5. Heat Treatment5.1 All plates
18、 shall be heat treated by heating to a suitabletemperature within the range from 1550 to 1800F 845 to980C, holding for a sufficient time to obtain uniform tem-perature throughout the plate thickness and then quenching, inwater. Subsequently the plates shall be tempered at a suitabletemperature to pr
19、oduce the specified properties, but not lessthan 1100F 595C with a minimum holding time of12 h/in.1.2 min/mm of thickness, but not less than12 h.5.2 When the plates are heat treated by the fabricator, itshall be his responsibility to apply the proper heat treatmentand to conduct tests he deems neces
20、sary to assure that thespecified properties are attained.6. Chemical Requirements Chemical Requirements6.1 The steel shall conform to the chemical requirementsshown in Table 1 unless otherwise modified in accordance withSupplementary Requirement S17, Vacuum Carbon-DeoxidizedSteel, in Specification A
21、 20/A 20M.7. Mechanical Requirements7.1 Tension Test Requirements:7.1.1 The material as represented by the tension-test speci-mens shall conform to the requirements shown in Table 2.7.1.2 For nominal plate thicknesses of34 in. 20 mm andunder, the 112-in. 40 mm wide rectangular specimen may beused, a
22、nd the elongation may be determined in a 2-in. 50-mmgage length that include the fracture and that shows the greatestelongation.TABLE 1 Chemical RequirementsComposition, %Type A Type B Type C Type DCarbon, maxAManganeseB:0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25Heat analysisProduct analysis1.151.501.071.621.151.501.071.6
23、21.151.501.071.621.151.501.071.62Phosphorus, maxASulfur, maxASilicon:0.0350.0350.0350.0350.0350.0350.0350.035Heat analysisProduct analysisMolybdenum:0.150.400.130.450.150.400.130.450.150.400.130.450.150.400.130.45Heat analysisProduct analysisNickel:0.450.600.410.640.450.600.410.640.450.600.410.640.4
24、50.600.410.64Heat analysisProduct analysis.0.400.700.370.730.701.000.671.030.200.400.170.43AApplies to both heat and product analyses.BThe maximum manganese content may be increased to 1.60 % on heatanalysis and 1.65 % on product analysis when Class 2 or Class 3 properties arespecified and when Supp
25、lementary Requirement S3 (see Specification A 20/A 20M) is specified with a total holding time of more than 1 h/in. 2.4 min/mm ofthickness.TABLE 2 Tensile RequirementsClass 1 Class 2 Class 3ksi MPa ksi MPa ksi MPaTensile strengthYield strength, min80100 55069050 34590115 62079570 485100125 69086083
26、570Elongation in 2 in.50 mm, min, %A18 16 16ASee Specification A 20/A 20M for elongation adjustment.A 533/A 533M 93 (2004)e12SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTSSupplementary requirements shall not apply unless specified in the order.Alist of standardized supplementary requirements for use at the option of th
27、e purchaser are includedin Specification A 20/A 20M. Several of those considered suitable for use with this specification arelisted below by title. Other tests may be performed by agreement between the supplier and thepurchaser.S1. Vacuum Treatment,S2. Product Analysis,S3. Simulated Post-Weld Heat T
28、reatment of MechanicalTest Coupons,S4.2 Additional Tension Test,S5. Charpy V-Notch Impact Test,S6. Drop Weight Test (for Material 0.625 in. 16 mm andover in Thickness),S7. High-Temperature Tension Test,S8. Ultrasonic Examination in accordance with Specifica-tion A 435/A 435M,S9. Magnetic Particle Ex
29、amination,S11. Ultrasonic Examination in accordance with Specifica-tion A 577/A 577M,S12. Ultrasonic Examination in accordance with Specifica-tion A 578/A 578M,S17. Vacuum Carbon-Deoxidized Steel, andS19. Restricted Chemical RequirementsAPPENDIX(Nonmandatory Information)X1. NUCLEAR REACTOR BELTLINE
30、CONSIDERATIONSRESIDUAL ELEMENTSX1.1 Reactor design requires review and control of residualelements that affect the material properties. Copper and phos-phorus are limited to levels determined by the total fluence tobe encountered during plant life. Vanadium and sulfur canaffect the upper energy shel
31、f level. In the case of sulfur, controlof this element or its morphology in the plate, or both, mayoffer alternative means of control. The limits required shall bespecified in the ordering data. The following table itemizescurrently available commercial limits for the referenced ele-ments:Element He
32、at Analysis,%Product Analysis,%Copper 0.10 0.12Phosphorus 0.012 0.015Sulfur 0.015 0.018Vanadium 0.05 0.06ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this standard are expressly advised that
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