The A516 / SA516 standard, its full name is “Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Moderate- and Lower-Temperature Service”, is widely used by designers and engineers in many market sectors particularly outside of Europe. You may also see the following variations:
ASTM A516 Gr. 60N or ASME SA516 Gr. 60N – the “N” is added to show that the steel is normalised
ASTM A516M or ASME SA516M – the “M” indicates that the material is certified in metric units
We are also stockists of plates manufactured and certified to:
ASTM A516 Gr. 65 ASME SA516 Gr. 65
ASTM A516 Gr. 70 ASME SA516 Gr. 70
ASME SA516 Gr. 60 / ASTM A516 Gr. 60 - the specification
A516 / SA516 is a remarkably straightforward standard in its basic form with just five key chemical elements specified along with three mechanical properties.
Chemical Requirements:
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Thickness |
Composition (%) |
Note |
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Carbon (max) |
12.5 mm and under |
0.21 |
A, B, C |
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over 12.5 to 50 mm |
0.23 |
A, B, C |
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over 50 to 100 mm |
0.25 |
A, B, C |
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over 100 mm |
0.27 |
A, B, C |
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Manganese |
12.5 mm and under |
0.60 - 0.90 |
A, C, D |
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12.5 mm and under |
0.55 - 0.98 |
B, C, D |
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over 12.5 mm |
0.85 - 1.20 |
A, C |
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over 12.5 mm |
0.79 - 1.30 |
B, C |
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Phosphorus (max) |
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0.025 |
A, B |
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Sulphur (max) |
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0.025 |
A, B |
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Silicon |
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0.15 - 0.40 |
A |
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0.13 - 0.45 |
B |
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Tensile Requirements:
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Mechanical Property |
Value |
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Tensile Strength, MPa (ksi) |
415 - 550 (60 - 80) |
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Yield Strength, min MPa (ksi) |
220 (32) |
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Elongation min, % 200 mm (8 in) |
21 |
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Elongation min, % 50 mm (2 in) |
25 |
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