On this page 6 sections
What ASTM A333 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM A333 / ASME SA333
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Pipes
- Grades on site
- 3
Carbon and alloy steel pipe with notch-toughness requirements for low-temperature service, in grades including 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11.
Key requirements
- Charpy impact tests at grade-specific temperatures
- Normalised or normalised and tempered
- Hydrostatic or NDE test
- Seamless or welded
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM A333
Ordering to ASTM A333
- State "ASTM A333" and the edition if your project requires it
- Grade / designation and product dimensions
- Supplementary requirements (tests, heat treatment, certification)
- Certificate type: EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2
Frequently asked questions
What does ASTM A333 cover?
Carbon and alloy steel pipe with notch-toughness requirements for low-temperature service, in grades including 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11.
Which grades are covered by ASTM A333?
On this site: ASTM A333 Grade 1, ASTM A333 Grade 3, ASTM A333 Grade 6.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM A333?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM A333 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAA333 the same as ASTM A333?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-333). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.