On this page 6 sections
What ASTM A516 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM A516 / ASME SA516
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Plates
- Grades on site
- 3
Carbon-silicon steel plates for welded pressure vessels where improved notch toughness is important, in Grades 55, 60, 65 and 70.
Key requirements
- Normalising required above 40 mm (1½")
- Chemistry limits by thickness
- Supplementary: impact tests, UT, simulated PWHT
- General requirements per ASTM A20
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM A516
Ordering to ASTM A516
- State "ASTM A516" 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 A516 cover?
Carbon-silicon steel plates for welded pressure vessels where improved notch toughness is important, in Grades 55, 60, 65 and 70.
Which grades are covered by ASTM A516?
On this site: ASTM A516 Grade 60, ASTM A516 Grade 65, ASTM A516 Grade 70.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM A516?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM A516 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAA516 the same as ASTM A516?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-516). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.