Sa-182 Forgings PDF

2013 SECTION II, PART A SA-182/SA-182M
SPECIFICATION FOR FORGED OR ROLLED ALLOY AND

STAINLESS STEEL PIPE FLANGES, FORGED FITTINGS,
AND VALVES AND PARTS FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE
SERVICE
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SA-182/SA-182M
(Identical with ASTM Specification A182/A182M-11a except for the inclusion of Grade F316Ti in
7.3.1.)
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SA-182/SA-182M 2013 SECTION II, PART A
Standard Specification for

Forged or Rolled Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe Flanges,
Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts for High-Temperature
Service
1. Scope 1.6 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units

1.1 This specification covers forged low alloy and stainless are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text,
steel piping components for use in pressure systems. Included the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each
are flanges, fittings, valves, and similar parts to specified system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system
dimensions or to dimensional standards, such as the ASME shall be used independently of the other. Combining values
specifications that are referenced in Section 2. from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the
standard.
1.2 For bars and products machined directly from bar (other
than those directly addressed by this specification; see 6.4), 2. Referenced Documents
refer to Specifications A479/A479M and A739 for the similar
2.1 In addition to the referenced documents listed in Speci-
grades available in those specifications. Products made to this
fication A961/A961M, the following list of standards apply to
specification are limited to a maximum weight of 10 000 lb
this specification.
[4540 kg]. For larger products and products for other applica-
tions, refer to Specifications A336/A336M and A965/A965M 2.2 ASTM Standards:
for the similar ferritic and austenitic grades, respectively, A262 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular
available in those specifications. Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels
A275/A275M Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination of
1.3 Several grades of low alloy steels and ferritic, marten-
Steel Forgings
sitic, austenitic, and ferritic-austenitic stainless steels are in-
A336/A336M Specification for Alloy Steel Forgings for
cluded in this specification. Selection will depend upon design
Pressure and High-Temperature Parts
and service requirements. Several of the ferritic/austenitic
A388/A388M Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Steel
(duplex) grades are also found in Specification A1049/
Forgings
A1049M.
A479/A479M Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and
1.4 Supplementary requirements are provided for use when Shapes for Use in Boilers and Other Pressure Vessels
additional testing or inspection is desired. These shall apply A484/A484M Specification for General Requirements for
only when specified individually by the purchaser in the order. Stainless Steel Bars, Billets, and Forgings
1.5 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units A739 Specification for Steel Bars, Alloy, Hot-Wrought, for
and in SI units. However, unless the order specifies the Elevated Temperature or Pressure-Containing Parts, or
applicable “M” specification designation (SI units), the mate- Both
rial shall be furnished to inch-pound units. A763 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular
Attack in Ferritic Stainless Steels
A788/A788M Specification for Steel Forgings, General Re-
quirements
A961/A961M Specification for Common Requirements for
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Steel Flanges, Forged Fittings, Valves, and Parts for 4.1.2 Requirement, if any, that manufacturer shall submit
Piping Applications drawings for approval showing the shape of the rough forging
A965/A965M Specification for Steel Forgings, Austenitic, before machining and the exact location of test specimen
for Pressure and High Temperature Parts material (see 9.3.1).
A1049/A1049M Specification for Stainless Steel Forgings,
Ferritic/Austenitic (Duplex), for Pressure Vessels and 5. General Requirements
Related Components 5.1 Product furnished to this specification shall conform to
E92 Test Method for Vickers Hardness of Metallic Materials the requirements of Specification A961/A961M, including any
(Withdrawn 2010) supplementary requirements that are indicated in the purchase
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size order. Failure to comply with the general requirements of
E165 Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General Specification A961/A961M constitutes nonconformance with
Industry this specification. In case of conflict between the requirements
E340 Test Method for Macroetching Metals and Alloys of this specification and Specification A961/A961M, this
2.3 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes: specification shall prevail.
Section IX Welding and Brazing Qualifications
6. Manufacture
2.4 AWS Specifications
A5.4/A5.4M Specification for Stainless Steel Electrodes for 6.1 The low-alloy ferritic steels shall be made by the
Shielded Metal Arc Welding open-hearth, electric-furnace, or basic-oxygen process with the
A5.5/A5.5M Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes option of separate degassing and refining processes in each
for Shielded Metal Arc Welding case.
A5.9/A5.9M Specification for Bare Stainless Steel Welding 6.2 The stainless steels shall be melted by one of the
Electrodes and Rods following processes: (a) electric-furnace (with the option of
A5.11/A5.11M Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Alloy separate degassing and refining processes); (b) vacuum-
Welding Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding furnace; or (c) one of the former followed by vacuum or
A5.14/A5.14M Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Alloy electroslag-consumable remelting. Grade F XM-27Cb may be
Bare Welding Electrodes and Rods produced by electron-beam melting.
A5.23/A5.23M Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Elec- 6.3 A sufficient discard shall be made to secure freedom
trodes and Fluxes for Submerged Arc Welding from injurious piping and undue segregation.
A5.28/A5.28M Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Elec-
trodes for Gas Shielded Arc Welding 6.4 The material shall be forged as close as practicable to
A5.29/A5.29M Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for Flux Cored the specified shape and size.
Arc Welding 6.4.1 Flanges of any type, elbows, return bends, tees, and
header tees shall not be machined directly from bar stock.
3. Terminology 6.4.2 Cylindrically-shaped parts may be machined from
forged or rolled solution-annealed austenitic stainless steel bar
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this speci- without additional hot working.
fication, refer to Specification A961/A961M. 6.4.3 Small cylindrically-shaped low alloy and martensitic
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: stainless steel parts, NPS-4 [DN 100] and under, may be
3.2.1 hardened condition, n—for F23, the metallurgical machined from forged or rolled bar, without additional hot
condition achieved after normalizing and cooling to room working.
temperature but prior to tempering. 6.5 Except as provided for in 6.4, the finished product shall
be a forging as defined in the Terminology section of Specifi-
4. Ordering Information cation A788/A788M.
4.1 It is the purchaser’s responsibility to specify in the
purchase order information necessary to purchase the needed 7. Heat Treatment
material. In addition to the ordering information guidelines in 7.1 After hot working, forgings shall be cooled to a tem-
Specification A961/A961M, orders should include the follow- perature below 1000 °F [538 °C] prior to heat treating in
ing information: accordance with the requirements of Table 1.
4.1.1 Additional requirements (see 7.2.1, Table 2 footnotes, 7.2 Low Alloy Steels and Ferritic and Martensitic Stainless
9.3, and 19.2), and Steels—The low alloy steels and ferritic and martensitic
stainless steels shall be heat treated in accordance with the
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TABLE 1 Heat Treating Requirements

Grade Heat Treat Type Austenitizing/Solutioning Cooling Quenching Cool Tempering Temperature,
Temperature, Minimum Media Below °F [°C] Minimum or
or Range, °F [°C]A Range, °F [°C]
Low Alloy Steels
B B
F1 anneal 1650 [900] furnace cool
B
normalize and temper 1650 [900] air cool 1150 [620]
B B
B
B B
F 5, F 5a anneal 1750 [955] furnace cool
B
B B
B
B
F 10 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 91 normalize and temper 1900-1975 [1040-1080] air cool 1350–1470 [730–800]
B
B
B
F 911 normalize and temper 1900-1975 [1040-1080] air cool or liquid 1365–1435 [740-780]
B B
F 11, Class 1, 2, 3 anneal 1650 [900] furnace cool
B
B B
F 12, Class 1, 2 anneal 1650 [900] furnace cool
B
B B
F 21, F 3V, and F anneal 1750 [955] furnace cool
3VCb
B
B B
F 22, Class 1, 3 anneal 1650 [900] furnace cool
B
B
F 22V normalize and temper or 1650 [900] air cool or liquid 1250 [675]
quench and temper
B
accelerated cool
B
or liquid
B B
FR anneal 1750 [955] furnace cool
B B
normalize 1750 [955] air cool
B
B
F 36, Class 1 normalize and temper 1650 [900] air cool 1100 [595]
B
F 36, Class 2 normalize and temper 1650 [900] air cool 1100 [595]
quench and temper 1650 [900] accelerated air cool 1100 [595]
or liquid
Martensitic Stainless Steels
B B
F 6a Class 1 anneal not specified furnace cool
normalize and temper not specified air cool 400 [205] 1325 [725]
B B
temper not required 1325 [725]
B B
B B
temper not required 1250 [675]
B B
B B
B B
F 6b anneal 1750 [955] furnace cool
normalize and temper 1750 [955] air cool 400 [205] 1150 [620]
F 6NM normalize and temper 1850 [1010] air cool 200 [95] 1040-1120 [560-600]
Ferritic Stainless Steels
B B
F XM-27 Cb anneal 1850 [1010] furnace cool
B B
F 429 anneal 1850 [1010] furnace cool
B B
F 430 anneal not specified furnace cool
Austenitic Stainless Steels
B
B
F 304H solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 304L solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 304N solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 304LN solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
B
B
B
F 310MoLN solution treat and quench 1900–2010 [1050–1100] liquid 500 [260]
B
B
B
B
F 316N solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
B
F 316Ti solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
B
B
S31727 solution treat and quench 1975–2155 [1080–1180] liquid 500 [260]
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TABLE 1 Continued
Grade Heat Treat Type Austenitizing/Solutioning Cooling Quenching Cool Tempering Temperature,
Temperature, Minimum Media Below °F [°C] Minimum or
or Range, °F [°C]A Range, °F [°C]
B
S32053 solution treat and quench 1975–2155 [1080–1180] liquid 500 [260]
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
F XM-11 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F XM-19 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 20 solution treat and quench 1700-1850 [925-1010] liquid 500 [260]
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
F 904L solution treat and quench 1920-2100 [1050-1150] liquid 500 [260]
Ferritic-Austenitic Stainless Steels
B
B
F 52C liquid 500 [260] B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
F 65 solution treat and quench 1830-2100 [1000-1150] liquidD 500 [260] B
B
F 66 solution treat and quench 1870–1975 [1020–1080] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 67 solution treat and quench 1870–2050 [1020–1120] liquid 500 [260]
A
Minimum unless temperature range is listed.
B
Not applicable.
C
Grade F 52 shall be solution treated at 1825 to 1875 °F [995 to 1025 °C] 30 min/in. of thickness and water quenched.
D
The cooling media for Grade F 65 shall be quenching in water or rapidly cooling by other means.
requirements of 7.1 and Table 1. When more than one heat 7.3 Austenitic and Ferritic-Austenitic Stainless Steels—The
treatment option is listed for a Grade in Table 1, any one of the austenitic and ferritic-austenitic stainless steels shall be heat
heat treatments listed shall be performed. The selection of the treated in accordance with the requirements of 7.1 and Table 1.
heat treatment shall be at the manufacturer’s option, unless 7.3.1 Alternatively, immediately following hot working,
otherwise stated in the purchase order. while the temperature of the forging is not less than the
7.2.1 Liquid Quenching—Except as permitted in 7.2.2, for minimum solution annealing temperature specified in Table 1,
F 1, F 2, and F 3, and in 7.2.3, for F 91, and when agreed to by forgings made from austenitic grades (except grades F 304H, F
the purchaser, liquid quenching followed by tempering shall be 309H, F 310, F 310H, F 316H, F 316Ti, F 321, F 321H, F 347,
permitted provided the temperatures in Table 1 for each grade F 3 47H, F 348, F 348H, F 45, and F 56) may be individually
are used. rapidly quenched in accordance with the requirements of Table 1.
7.2.1.1 Marking—Parts that are liquid quenched and tem- 7.3.2 See Supplementary Requirement S8 if a particular
pered shall be marked “QT.” heat treatment method is to be employed.
7.2.2 Alternatively, Grade F 1, F 2, and F 12, Classes 1 and
2 may be given a heat treatment of 1200 °F [650 °C] minimum 7.4 Time of Heat Treatment—Heat treatment of forgings
after final hot or cold forming. may be performed before machining.
7.2.3 Alternatively, Grade F 91 forged fittings having any 7.5 Forged or Rolled Bar—Forged or rolled austenitic
section thickness greater than 3 in. [75 mm], at the time of heat stainless bar from which cylindrically shaped parts are to be
treatment, shall be normalized and tempered or quenched and machined, as permitted by 6.4, and the parts machined from
tempered at the manufacturer’s option, provided that the such bar, without heat treatment after machining, shall be
temperatures in Table 1 for F 91 are used. furnished to the annealing requirements of Specification A479/
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A479M or this specification, with subsequent light cold draw- heat-treated surface and at least twice this distance (2 t) from
ing and straightening permitted (see Supplementary Require- any second surface. However, the test depth shall not be nearer
ment S3 if annealing must be the final operation). to one treated surface than 3⁄4 in. [19 mm] and to the second
treated surface than 11⁄2 in. [38 mm]. This method of test
8. Chemical Composition specimen location would normally apply to contour-forged
8.1 A chemical heat analysis in accordance with Specifica- parts, or parts with thick cross-sectional areas where 1⁄4 T ×
tion A961/A961M shall be made and conform to the chemical T testing (see 9.3) is not practical. Sketches showing the exact
composition prescribed in Table 2. test locations shall be approved by the purchaser when this
method is used.
8.2 Grades to which lead, selenium, or other elements are 9.3.2 Metal Buffers—The required distances from heat-
added for the purpose of rendering the material free-machining treated surfaces may be obtained with metal buffers instead of
shall not be used. integral extensions. Buffer material may be carbon or low-alloy
8.3 Starting material produced to a specification that spe- steel, and shall be joined to the forging with a partial
cifically requires the addition of any element beyond those penetration weld that seals the buffered surface. Specimens
listed in Table 2 for the applicable grade of material is not shall be located at 1⁄2-in. [13-mm] minimum from the buffered
permitted. surface of the forging. Buffers shall be removed and the welded
8.4 Steel grades covered in this specification shall not areas subjected to magnetic particle test to ensure freedom
contain an unspecified element, other than nitrogen in stainless from cracks unless the welded areas are completely removed
steels, for the ordered grade to the extent that the steel by subsequent machining.
conforms to the requirements of another grade for which that 9.4 For annealed low alloy steels, ferritic stainless steels,
element is a specified element having a required minimum and martensitic stainless steels, and also for austenitic and
content. For this requirement, a grade is defined as an alloy ferritic-austenitic stainless steels, the test specimen may be
described individually and identified by its own UNS designa- taken from any convenient location.
tion or Grade designation and identification symbol in Table 2. 9.5 Tension Tests:
8.5 Product Analysis—The purchaser may make a product 9.5.1 Low Alloy Steels and Ferritic and Martensitic Stain-
analysis on products supplied to this specification in accor- less Steels—One tension test shall be made for each heat in
dance with Specification A961/A961M. each heat treatment charge.
9.5.1.1 When the heat-treating cycles are the same and the
9. Mechanical Properties furnaces (either batch or continuous type) are controlled within
9.1 The material shall conform to the requirements as to 625 °F [614 °C] and equipped with recording pyrometers so
mechanical properties for the grade ordered as listed in Table 3. that complete records of heat treatment are available, then only
one tension test from each heat of each forging type (see Note
9.2 Mechanical test specimens shall be obtained from pro- 1) and section size is required, instead of one test from each
duction forgings, or from separately forged test blanks preheat in each heat-treatment charge.
pared from the stock used to make the finished product. In
either case, mechanical test specimens shall not be removed NOTE 1—“Type” in this case is used to describe the forging shape such
as a flange, ell, tee, and the like.
until after all heat treatment is complete. If repair welding is
required, test specimens shall not be removed until after 9.5.2 Austenitic and Ferritic-Austenitic Stainless Steel
post-weld heat treatment is complete, except for ferritic grades Grades—One tension test shall be made for each heat.
when the post-weld heat treatment is conducted at least 50 °F 9.5.2.1 When heat treated in accordance with 7.1, the test
[30 °C] below the actual tempering temperature. When test blank or forging used to provide the test specimen shall be heat
blanks are used, they shall receive approximately the same treated with a finished forged product.
working as the finished product. The test blanks shall be heat 9.5.2.2 When the alternative method in 7.3.1 is used, the test
treated with the finished product and shall approximate the blank or forging used to provide the test specimen shall be
maximum cross section of the forgings they represent. forged and quenched under the same processing conditions as
9.3 For normalized and tempered, or quenched and tem- the forgings they represent.
pered forgings, the central axis of the test specimen shall 9.5.3 Testing shall be performed as specified in Specifica-
correspond to the 1⁄4 T plane or deeper position where T is the tion A961/A961M using the largest feasible of the round
maximum heat-treated thickness of the represented forging. In specimens.
addition, for quenched and tempered forgings, the mid-length 9.6 Hardness Tests:
of the test specimen shall be at least T from any second 9.6.1 Except when only one forging is produced, a mini-
heat-treated surface. When the section thickness does not mum of two pieces per batch or continuous run as defined in
permit this positioning, the test specimen shall be positioned as 9.6.2 shall be hardness tested as specified in Specification
near as possible to the prescribed location, as agreed to by the A961/A961M to ensure that the forgings are within the
purchaser and the supplier. hardness limits given for each grade in Table 3. The purchaser
9.3.1 With prior purchase approval, the test specimen for may verify that the requirement has been met by testing at any
ferritic steel forgings may be taken at a depth (t) corresponding location on the forging provided such testing does not render
to the distance from the area of significant stress to the nearest the forging useless.
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TABLE 2 Chemical RequirementsA

Identifi- UNS Grade Composition, %
cation Desig- Carbon Manga- Phos- Sulfur Silicon Nickel Chromium Molybde- Colum- Titan- Other
Symbol nation nese phorus num bium ium Elements
Low Alloy Steels
F1 K12822 carbon-molybdenum 0.28 0.60–0.90 0.045 0.045 0.15–0.35 ... ... 0.44–0.65 ... ... ...
F 2B K12122 0.5 % chromium, 0.05–0.21 0.30–0.80 0.040 0.040 0.10–0.60 ... 0.50–0.81 0.44–0.65 ... ... ...
0.5 % molybdenum
F 5C K41545 4 to 6 % chromium 0.15 0.30–0.60 0.030 0.030 0.50 0.50 4.0–6.0 0.44–0.65 ... ... ...
F 5aC K42544 4 to 6 % chromium 0.25 0.60 0.040 0.030 0.50 0.50 4.0–6.0 0.44–0.65 ... ... ...
F 9 K90941 9 % chromium 0.15 0.30–0.60 0.030 0.030 0.50–1.00 ... 8.0–10.0 0.90–1.10 ... ... ...
F 10 S33100 20 nickel, 8 chromium 0.10–0.20 0.50–0.80 0.040 0.030 1.00–1.40 19.0–22.0 7.0–9.0 ... ... ... ...
F 91 K90901 9 % chromium, 1 % 0.08–0.12 0.30–0.60 0.020 0.010 0.20–0.50 0.40 8.0–9.5 0.85–1.05 0.06–0.10 ... N 0.03–0.07
molybdenum, 0.2 % Al 0.02D
vanadium plus V 0.18–0.25
columbium and Ti 0.01D
Zr 0.01D
nitrogen
F 92 K92460 9 % chromium, 1.8 % 0.07–0.13 0.30–0.60 0.020 0.010 0.50 0.40 8.50–9.50 0.30–0.60 0.04–0.09 ... V 0.15–0.25
tungsten, 0.2 % N
vanadium plus 0.030–0.070
columbium Al 0.02D
W 1.50–2.00
B
0.001–0.006
Ti 0.01D
Zr 0.01D
F 122 K91271 11 % chromium, 2 % 0.07–0.14 0.70 0.020 0.010 0.50 0.50 10.00–11.50 0.25–0.60 0.04– ... V 0.15–0.30
tungsten, 0.2 % 0.10 B 0.005
vanadium, plus N 0.040–0.100
molybdenum, Al 0.02D
columbium, copper, Cu 0.30–1.70
nickel, nitrogen, and W 1.50–2.50
Ti 0.01D
boron Zr 0.01D
F 911 K91061 9 % chromium, 1 % 0.09–0.13 0.30–0.60 0.020 0.010 0.10–0.50 0.40 8.5–9.5 0.90–1.10 0.060–0.10 ... W 0.90–1.10
molybdenum, 0.2 % Al 0.02D
vanadium plus N 0.04–0.09
columbium and V 0.18–0.25
B 0.0003–
nitrogen 0.006
Ti 0.01D
Zr 0.01D
F 11 K11597 1.25 % chromium, 0.05–0.15 0.30–0.60 0.030 0.030 0.50–1.00 ... 1.00–1.50 0.44–0.65 ... ... ...
Class 1 0.5 % molybdenum
F 11 K11572 1.25 % chromium, 0.10–0.20 0.30–0.80 0.040 0.040 0.50–1.00 ... 1.00–1.50 0.44–0.65 ... ... ...
F 11 K11572 1.25 % chromium, 0.10–0.20 0.30–0.80 0.040 0.040 0.50–1.00 ... 1.00–1.50 0.44–0.65 ... ... ...
F 12 K11562 1 % chromium, 0.05–0.15 0.30–0.60 0.045 0.045 0.50 max ... 0.80–1.25 0.44–0.65 ... ... ...
F 12 K11564 1 % chromium, 0.10–0.20 0.30–0.80 0.040 0.040 0.10–0.60 ... 0.80–1.25 0.44–0.65 ... ... ...
F 21 K31545 chromium-molybdenum 0.05–0.15 0.30–0.60 0.040 0.040 0.50 max ... 2.7–3.3 0.80–1.06 ... ... ...
F 3V K31830 3 % chromium, 1 % 0.05–0.18 0.30–0.60 0.020 0.020 0.10 ... 2.8–3.2 0.90–1.10 ... 0.015– V 0.20–0.30
molybdenum, 0.25 % 0.035 B
vanadium plus boron 0.001–0.003
and titanium
F 3VCb K31390 3 % chromium, 1 % 0.10–0.15 0.30–0.60 0.020 0.010 0.10 0.25 2.7–3.3 0.90–1.10 0.015–0.070
0.015 V 0.20–0.30
molybdenum, 0.25 % Cu 0.25
vanadium plus boron, Ca 0.0005–
columbium, and 0.0150
titanium
F 22 K21590 chromium-molybdenum 0.05–0.15 0.30–0.60 0.040 0.040 0.50 ... 2.00–2.50 0.87–1.13 ... ... ...
Class 1 ...
F 22 K21590 chromium-molybdenum 0.05–0.15 0.30–0.60 0.040 0.040 0.50 ... 2.00–2.50 0.87–1.13 ... ... ...
Class 3
F 22V K31835 2.25 % chromium, 1 % 0.11–0.15 0.30–0.60 0.015 0.010 0.10 0.25 2.00–2.50 0.90–1.10 0.07 0.030 Cu 0.20
molybdenum, 0.25 % V 0.25–0.35
vanadium B 0.002
Ca 0.015E
F 23 K41650 2.25 % chromium, 0.04–0.10 0.10–0.60 0.030 0.010 0.50 0.40 1.90-2.60 0.05-0.30 0.02– 0.005– V 0.20–0.30
1.6 % tungsten, 0.25 % 0.08 0.060F B 0.0010–
vanadium, plus 0.006
molybdenum, N 0.015F
columbium, and boron Al 0.030
W 1.45–1.75
9.6.2 When the reduced number of tension tests permitted forgings or samples, as defined in 9.2, scattered throughout the
by 9.5.1.1 is applied, additional hardness tests shall be made on load (see Note 2). At least eight samples shall be checked from
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TABLE 2 Continued
F 24 K30736 2.25 % chromium, 1 % 0.05–0.10 0.30–0.70 0.020 0.010 0.15–0.45 ... 2.20–2.60 0.90–1.10 ... 0.06-0.10 V 0.20–0.30
molybdenum, 0.25 % N 0.12
vanadium plus titanium Al 0.020
and boron B 0.0015–
0.0070
FR K22035 2 % nickel, 1 % copper 0.20 0.40–1.06 0.045 0.050 ... 1.60–2.24 ... ... ... ... Cu 0.75–1.25
F 36 K21001 1.15 % nickel, 0.10–0.17 0.80–1.20 0.030 0.025 0.25–0.50 1.00–1.30 0.30 0.25–0.50 0.015–0.045 N 0.020
0.65 % copper, Al 0.050
molybdenum, Cu 0.50–0.80
and columbium V 0.02
F 6a S41000 13 % chromium 0.15 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 0.50 11.5–13.5 ... ... ... ...
410G
F 6b S41026 13 % chromium, 0.15 1.00 0.020 0.020 1.00 1.00–2.00 11.5–13.5 0.40–0.60 ... ... Cu 0.50
0.5 % molybdenum
F 6NM S41500 13 % chromium, 4 % 0.05 0.50–1.00 0.030 0.030 0.60 3.5–5.5 11.5–14.0 0.50–1.00 ... ... ...
nickel
F XM- S44627 27 chromium, 1 0.010 0.40 0.020 0.020 0.40 0.50 25.0–27.5 0.75–1.50 0.05–0.20 N 0.015
27CbH molybdenum Cu 0.20
XM-27G
F 429 S42900 15 chromium 0.12 1.00 0.040 0.030 0.75 0.50 14.0–16.0 ... ... ... ...
429G
F 430 S43000 17 chromium 0.12 1.00 0.040 0.030 0.75 0.50 16.0–18.0 ... ... ... ...
430G
F 304I S30400 18 chromium, 8 nickel 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 8.0–11.0 18.0–20.0 ... ... ... ...
304G
F 304H S30409 18 chromium, 8 nickel 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 8.0–11.0 18.0–20.0 ... ... ... ...
304HG
I
F 304L S30403 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 8.0–13.0 18.0–20.0 ... ... ... ...
low carbon
304LG
F 304NJ S30451 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 8.0–10.5 18.0–20.0 ... ... ... ...
modified with nitrogen
304NG
F 304LNJ S30453 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 8.0–10.5 18.0–20.0 ... ... ... ...
304LNG
F 309H S30909 23 chromium, 13.5 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 12.0–15.0 22.0–24.0 ... ... ... ...
nickel
309HG
F 310 S31000 25 chromium, 20 nickel 0.25 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 19.0–22.0 24.0–26.0 ... ... ... ...
310G
F 310H S31009 25 chromium, 20 nickel 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 19.0–22.0 24.0–26.0 ... ... ... ...
310HG
F S31050 25 chromium, 22 0.030 2.00 0.030 0.015 0.40 21.0–23.0 24.0–26.0 2.00–3.00 ... ... N 0.10–0.16
310MoLN nickel,
modified with
molybdenum and
nitrogen, low carbon
310MoLNG
F 316I S31600 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 10.0–14.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00 ... ... ...
modified with
molybdenum
316G
F 316H S31609 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 10.0–14.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00 ... ... ...
modified with
molybdenum
316HG
F 316LI S31603 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 10.0–15.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00 ... ... ...
modified with
molybdenum, low
carbon
316LG
F 316NJ S31651 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 11.0–14.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00 ... ... ...
modified with
molybdenum and
nitrogen
316NG
each batch load, and at least one check per hour shall be made from a continuous run. When the furnace batch is less than
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TABLE 2 Continued
F 316LNJ S31653 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 11.0–14.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00 ... ... ...
modified with
molybdenum and
nitrogen
316LNG
K
F 316Ti S31635 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 10.0–14.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00 ... N 0.10 max
modified with
molybdenum and
nitrogen
316Ti
F 317 S31700 19 chromium, 13 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 11.0–15.0 18.0–20.0 3.0–4.0 ... ... ...
nickel, 3.5 molybdenum
317G
F 317L S31703 19 chromium, 13 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 11.0–15.0 18.0–20.0 3.0–4.0 ... ... ...
G
317L
S31727 S31727 18 chromium, 15 0.030 1.00 0.030 0.030 1.00 14.5–16.5 17.5–19.0 3.8–4.5 ... ... Cu 2.8–4.0
nickel, 4.5 N 0.15–0.21
molybdenum,
3.5 copper with
nitrogen
S32053 S32053 23 chromium, 25 0.030 1.00 0.030 0.010 1.00 24.0–28.0 22.0–24.0 5.0–6.0 ... ... N 0.17–0.22
nickel, 5.5
molybdenum, with
nitrogen
L
F 321 S32100 18 chromium, 8 nickel 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 9.0–12.0 17.0–19.0 ... ... ...
modified with titanium
G
321
M
F 321H S32109 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 9.0–12.0 17.0–19.0 ... ... ...
modified with titanium
G
321H
N
F 347 S34700 18 chromium, 8 nickel 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 9.0–13.0 17.0–20.0 ... ... ...
modified with
columbium
347G
O
F 347H S34709 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 9.0–13.0 17.0–20.0 ... ... ...
modified with
columbium
347HG
F347LN S34751 18 chromium, 8 nickel 0.005–0.020 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 9.0–13.0 17.0–19.0 ... 0.20–0.50P ... N 0.06–0.10
modified with
columbium and
nitrogen
347LN
N
F 348 S34800 18 chromium, 8 nickel 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 9.0–13.0 17.0–20.0 ... ... Co 0.20
modified with Ta 0.10
columbium
348G
O
F 348H S34809 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 9.0–13.0 17.0–20.0 ... ... Co 0.20
modified with Ta 0.10
columbium
348HG
F XM-11 S21904 20 chromium, 6 nickel, 0.040 8.0–10.0 0.060 0.030 1.00 5.5–7.5 19.0–21.5 ... ... ... N 0.15–0.40
9 manganese
G
XM-11
F XM-19 S20910 22 chromium, 13 0.06 4.0–6.0 0.040 0.030 1.00 11.5–13.5 20.5–23.5 1.50–3.00 0.10– ... N 0.20–0.40
nickel, 5 manganese 0.30 V 0.10–0.30
XM-19G
F 20 N08020 35 nickel, 20 .07 2.00 0.045 0.035 1.00 32.0–38.0 19.0–21.0 2.00–3.00 8xCmin ... Cu 3.0–4.0
chromium, 3.5 copper, –1.00
2.5 molybdenum
F 44 S31254 20 chromium, 18 0.020 1.00 0.030 0.010 0.80 17.5–18.5 19.5–20.5 6.0–6.5 ... ... Cu 0.50–1.00
nickel, 6 molybdenum, N 0.18–0.22
low carbon
F 45 S30815 21 chromium, 11 nickel 0.05–0.10 0.80 0.040 0.030 1.40–2.00 10.0–12.0 20.0–22.0 ... ... ... N 0.14–0.20
modified with nitrogen Ce 0.03–0.08
and cerium
F 46 S30600 18 chromium, 15 0.018 2.00 0.020 0.020 3.7–4.3 14.0–15.5 17.0–18.5 0.20 ... ... Cu 0.50
nickel, 4 silicon
F 47 S31725 19 chromium, 15 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 13.0–17.5 18.0–20.0 4.0–5.0 ... ... N 0.10
nickel, 4 molybdenum
317LMG
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TABLE 2 Continued
F 48 S31726 19 chromium, 15 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 13.5–17.5 17.0–20.0 4.0–5.0 ... ... N 0.10–0.20
nickel, 4 molybdenum
317LMNG
F 49 S34565 24 chromium, 17 0.030 5.0–7.0 0.030 0.010 1.00 16.0–18.0 23.0–25.0 4.0–5.0 0.10 ... N 0.40–0.60
nickel, 6 manganese, 5
molybdenum
F 56 S33228 32 nickel, 27 chromium 0.04–0.08 1.00 0.020 0.015 0.30 31.0–33.0 26.0–28.0 ... 0.6–1.0 ... Ce 0.05–0.10
with columbium Al 0.025
F 58 S31266 24 chromium, 20 0.030 2.0–4.0 0.035 0.020 1.00 21.0–24.0 23.0–25.0 5.2–6.2 ... ... N 0.35–0.60
nickel, 6 molybdenum, Cu 1.00–2.50
2 tungsten with W 1.50–2.50
nitrogen
F 62 N08367 21 chromium, 25 0.030 2.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 23.5–25.5 20.0–22.0 6.0–7.0 ... ... N 0.18–0.25
nickel, 6.5 molybdenum Cu 0.75
F 63 S32615 18 chromium, 20 0.07 2.00 0.045 0.030 4.8-6.0 19.0-22.0 16.5-19.5 0.30-1.50 ... ... Cu 1.50-2.50
nickel, 5.5 silicon
F 64 S30601 17.5 chromium, 17.5 0.015 0.50-0.80 0.030 0.013 5.0-5.6 17.0-18.0 17.0-18.0 0.20 ... ... Cu 0.35, N 0.05
nickel, 5.3 silicon
F 904L N08904 21 chromium, 26 0.020 2.0 0.040 0.030 1.00 23.0–28.0 19.0–23.0 4.0–5.0 ... ... Cu 1.00–2.00
nickel, 4.5 molybdenum N 0.10
904LG
F 50 S31200 25 chromium, 6 nickel, 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 5.5–6.5 24.0–26.0 1.20–2.00 ... ... N 0.14–0.20
F 51 S31803 22 chromium, 5.5 0.030 2.00 0.030 0.020 1.00 4.5–6.5 21.0–23.0 2.5–3.5 ... ... N 0.08–0.20
nickel, modified with
nitrogen
F 52 S32950 26 chromium, 3.5 0.030 2.00 0.035 0.010 0.60 3.5–5.2 26.0–29.0 1.00–2.50 ... ... N 0.15–0.35
4 molybdenum, Cu 0.50
2507G
modified with nitrogen Cu 0.20–0.80
and tungsten W 1.50–2.50
3.5 molybdenum, Cu 0.50–1.00
modified with nitrogen W 0.50–1.00Q
and tungsten
F 57 S39277 26 chromium, 7 nickel, 0.025 0.80 0.025 0.002 0.80 6.5–8.0 24.0–26.0 3.0–4.0 ... ... Cu 1.20–2.00
3.7 molybdenum W 0.80–1.20
N 0.23–0.33
F 59 S32520 25 chromium, 6.5 0.030 1.50 0.035 0.020 0.80 5.5–8.0 24.0–26.0 3.0–5.0 ... ... N 0.20–0.35
nickel, 4 molybdenum Cu 0.50–3.00
with nitrogen
F 60 S32205 22 chromium, 5.5 0.030 2.00 0.030 0.020 1.00 4.5–6.5 22.0–23.0 3.0–3.5 ... ... N 0.14–0.20
nickel, 3 molybdenum,
2205G
F 61 S32550 26 chromium, 6 nickel, 0.040 1.50 0.040 0.030 1.00 4.5–6.5 24.0–27.0 2.9–3.9 ... ... Cu 1.50–2.50
3.5 molybdenum with N 0.10–0.25
nitrogen and copper
255G
F 65 S32906 29 chromium, 6.5 0.030 0.80–1.50 0.030 0.030 0.80 5.8–7.5 28.0–30.0 1.5–2.6 ... ... Cu 0.80
nickel, 2 molybdenum N 0.30–0.40
with nitrogen
F 66 S32202 22 chromium, 2.0 0.030 2.00 0.040 0.010 1.00 1.00–2.80 21.5–24.0 0.45 ... ... N 0.18–0.26
nickel, 0.25
molybdenum with
nitrogen
3 molybdenum, with W 0.05–0.30
nitrogen
and tungsten
A
All values are maximum unless otherwise stated. Where ellipses (...) appear in this table, there is no requirement and analysis for the element need not be determined
or reported.
B
Grade F 2 was formerly assigned to the 1 % chromium, 0.5 % molybdenum grade which is now Grade F 12.
C
The present grade F 5a (0.25 max carbon) previous to 1955 was assigned the identification symbol F 5. Identification symbol F 5 in 1955 was assigned to the 0.15
max carbon grade to be consistent with ASTM specifications for other products such as pipe, tubing, bolting, welding fittings, and the like.
D
Applies to both heat and product analyses.
E
For Grade F22V, rare earth metals (REM) may be added in place of calcium, subject to agreement between the producer and the purchaser. In that case the total
amount of REM shall be determined and reported.
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F
The ratio of Titanium to Nitrogen shall be $ 3.5. Alternatively, in lieu of this ratio limit, Grade F23 shall have a minimum hardness of 275 HV (26 HRC, 258 HBW) in
the hardened condition (see 3.2.1). Hardness testing shall be performed in accordance with 9.6.3, and the hardness testing results shall be reported on the material test
report (see 18.2.5).
G
Naming system developed and applied by ASTM.
H
Grade F XM-27Cb shall have a nickel plus copper content of 0.50 max %. Product analysis tolerance over the maximum specified limit for carbon and nitrogen shall
be 0.002 %.
I
Grades F 304, F 304L, F 316, and F 316L shall have a maximum nitrogen content of 0.10 %.
J
Grades F 304N, F 316N, F 304LN, and F 316LN shall have a nitrogen content of 0.10 to 0.16 %.
K
Grade F 316Ti shall have a titanium content not less than five times the carbon plus nitrogen content and not more than 0.70 %.
L
Grade F 321 shall have a titanium content of not less than five times the carbon content and not more than 0.70 %.
M
Grade F 321H shall have a titanium content of not less than four times the carbon content and not more than 0.70 %.
N
Grades F 347 and F 348 shall have a columbium content of not less than ten times the carbon content and not more than 1.10 %.
O
Grades F 347H and F 348H shall have a columbium content of not less than eight times the carbon content and not more than 1.10 %.
P
Grade F347LN shall have a columbium content of not less than 15 times the carbon content.
Q
% Cr + 3.3 × % Mo + 16 × % N = 40 min.
eight forgings, each forging shall be checked. If any check falls 10.1.3 Grade F 63 shall have a grain size of ASTM No. 3 or
outside the prescribed limits, the entire lot of forgings shall be finer.
reheat treated and the requirements of 9.5.1 shall apply.
11. Corrosion Testing for Austenitic Grades
NOTE 2—The tension test required in 9.5.1 is used to determine material
capability and conformance in addition to verifying the adequacy of the 11.1 Corrosion testing is not required by this specification.
heat-treatment cycle. Additional hardness tests in accordance with 9.6.2 11.2 Austenitic grades shall be capable of meeting the
are required when 9.5.1.1 is applied to ensure the prescribed heat-treating
cycle and uniformity throughout the load. intergranular corrosion test requirements described in Supple-
mentary Requirement S4.
9.6.3 When the alternative to the Ti/N ratio limit for F23 is
applied, (see Note P in Table 2), a minimum of two pieces per 12. Retreatment
batch or continuous run as defined in 9.6.2 shall be hardness
12.1 If the results of the mechanical tests do not conform to
tested, in the hardened condition (see 3.2.1), to ensure that the
the requirements specified, the manufacturer may reheat treat
forgings are within the hardness limit given for F23 in Note P
the forgings and repeat the tests specified in Section 9.
of Table 2. The test samples shall be taken at the mid thickness
of the thickest section of the product. Testing shall be per- 13. Nondestructive Test Requirements
formed in accordance with the Test Method E92 or as specified
13.1 Hollow forgings of Grades F 91, F 92, F 122, and F
in Specification A961/A961M.
911, NPS 4 [DIN 100] and larger, whose internal surfaces are
9.7 Notch Toughness Requirements— Grades F 3V, F 3VCb, not accessible to magnetic particle or liquid penetrant exami-
and F 22V. nation, shall be examined by an ultrasonic test in accordance
9.7.1 Impact test specimens shall be Charpy V-notch Type. with Practice A388/A388M.
The usage of subsize specimens due to material limitations
13.2 Hollow forgings of Grades F 91, F 92, F 122, and F
must have prior purchaser approval.
911, NPS 4 [DIN 100] and larger, whose internal surfaces are
9.7.2 The Charpy V-notch test specimens shall be obtained
accessible to magnetic particle or liquid penetrant examination,
as required for tension tests in 9.2, 9.3 and 9.5. One set of three
shall be examined on their internal surfaces by either a
Charpy V-notch specimens shall be taken from each tensile
magnetic particle test in accordance with Practice A275/
specimen location.
A275M, or by a liquid penetrant examination in accordance
9.7.3 The longitudinal axis and mid-length of impact speci-
with Test Method E165, as applicable.
men shall be located similarly to the longitudinal axis of the
tension test specimens. The axis of the notch shall be normal to 13.3 Time of Examination:
the nearest heat-treated surface of the forging. 13.3.1 Examination by one of the methods in 13.1 or 13.2,
9.7.4 The Charpy V-notch tests shall meet a minimum for specification acceptance, shall be performed after all
energy absorption value of 40 ft-lbf [54 J] average of three mechanical processing and heat treatment. This requirement
specimens. One specimen only in one set may be below 40 does not preclude additional testing at earlier stages in the
ft-lbf [54 J], and it shall meet a minimum value of 35 ft-lbf [48 processing.
J]. 13.4 Evaluation of Imperfections Found by Ultrasonic Ex-
9.7.5 The impact test temperature shall be 0 °F [−18 °C]. amination:
13.4.1 Forgings producing a signal equal to or greater than
10. Grain Size for Austenitic Grades the lowest signal produced by the reference discontinuities
10.1 All H grades and grade F 63 shall be tested for average shall be identified and separated from the acceptable forgings.
grain size by Test Methods E112. The area producing the signal may be reexamined.
10.1.1 Grades F 304H, F 309H, F 310H, and F 316H shall 13.4.2 Such forgings shall be rejected if the test signals were
have a grain size of ASTM No. 6 or coarser. produced by imperfections that cannot be identified or were
10.1.2 Grades F 321H, F 347H, and F 348H shall have a produced by cracks or crack-like imperfections. Such forgings
grain size of ASTM No. 7 or coarser. may be repaired. To be accepted, a repaired forging shall pass
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TABLE 3 Tensile and Hardness RequirementsA

Grade Symbol Tensile Strength, Yield Strength, min, Elongation in 2 in. Reduction of Brinell Hardness
min, ksi [MPa] ksi [MPa]B [50 mm] or 4D, Area, min, % Number, HBW
min, %
Low Alloy Steels
F1 70 [485] 40 [275] 20 30 143–192

F2 70 [485] 40 [275] 20 30 143–192
F5 70 [485] 40 [275] 20 35 143–217
F 5a 90 [620] 65 [450] 22 50 187–248
F9 85 [585] 55 [380] 20 40 179–217
F 10 80 [550] 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 91 90 [620] 60 [415] 20 40 190–248
F 92 90 [620] 64 [440] 20 45 269 max
F 122 90 [620] 58 [400] 20 40 250 max
F 911 90 [620] 64 [440] 18 40 187–248
F 11 Class 1 60 [415] 30 [205] 20 45 121–174
F 11 Class 2 70 [485] 40 [275] 20 30 143–207
F 11 Class 3 75 [515] 45 [310] 20 30 156–207
F 12 Class 1 60 [415] 32 [220] 20 45 121–174
F 12 Class 2 70 [485] 40 [275] 20 30 143–207
F 21 75 [515] 45 [310] 20 30 156–207
F 3V, and F 3VCb 85–110 [585–760] 60 [415] 18 45 174–237
F 22 Class 1 60 [415] 30 [205] 20 35 170 max
F 22 Class 3 75 [515] 45 [310] 20 30 156–207
F 22V 85–110 [585–780] 60 [415] 18 45 174–237
F 23 74 [510] 58 [400] 20 40 220 max
F 24 85 [585] 60 [415] 20 40 248 max
FR 63 [435] 46 [315] 25 38 197 max
F 36, Class 1 90 [620] 64 [440] 15 ... 252 max
F 36, Class 2 95.5 [660] 66.5 [460] 15 ... 252 max
F 6a Class 1 70 [485] 40 [275] 18 35 143–207
F 6a Class 2 85 [585] 55 [380] 18 35 167–229
F 6a Class 3 110 [760] 85 [585] 15 35 235–302
F 6a Class 4 130 [895] 110 [760] 12 35 263–321
F 6b 110–135 [760–930] 90 [620] 16 45 235–285
F 6NM 115 [790] 90 [620] 15 45 295 max
F XM-27Cb 60 [415] 35 [240] 20 45 190 max
F 429 60 [415] 35 [240] 20 45 190 max
F 430 60 [415] 35 [240] 20 45 190 max
F 304 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 304H 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 304L 70 [485]D 25 [170] 30 50 ...
F 304N 80 [550] 35 [240] 30E 50F ...
F 304LN 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 309H 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 310 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 310MoLN 78 [540] 37 [255] 25 40 ...
F 310H 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 316 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 316H 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 316L 70 [485]D 25 [170] 30 50 ...
F 316N 80 [550] 35 [240] 30E 50F ...
F 316LN 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 316Ti 75 [515] 30 [205] 30 40 ...
F 317 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 317L 70 [485]D 25 [170] 30 50 ...
S31727 80 [550] 36 [245] 35 50 217
S32053 93 [640] 43 [295] 40 50 217
F 347 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 347H 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 347LN 75 [515] 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 348 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 348H 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 321 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 321H 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F XM-11 90 [620] 50 [345] 45 60 ...
F XM-19 100 [690] 55 [380] 35 55 ...
F 20 80 [550] 35 [240] 30 50 ...
F 44 94 [650] 44 [300] 35 50 ...
F 45 87 [600] 45 [310] 40 50 ...
F 46 78 [540] 35 [240] 40 50 ...
F 47 75 [525] 30 [205] 40 50 ...
F 48 80 [550] 35 [240] 40 50 ...
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TABLE 3 Continued
Grade Symbol Tensile Strength, Yield Strength, min, Elongation in 2 in. Reduction of Brinell Hardness
min, ksi [MPa] ksi [MPa]B [50 mm] or 4D, Area, min, % Number, HBW
min, %
F 49 115 [795] 60 [415] 35 40 ...
F 56 73 [500] 27 [185] 30 35 ...
F 58 109 [750] 61 [420] 35 50 ...
F 62 95 [655] 45 [310] 30 50 ...
F 63 80 [550] 32 [220] 25 ... 192 max
F 64 90 [620] 40 [275] 35 50 217 max
F 904L 71 [490] 31 [215] 35 ... ...
F 50 100–130 65 [450] 25 50 ...
[690–900]
F 51 90 [620] 65 [450] 25 45 ...
F 52 100 [690] 70 [485] 15 ... ...
F 53 116 [800]G 80 [550]G 15 ... 310 max
F 54 116 [800] 80 [550] 15 30 310 max
F 55 109–130 80 [550] 25 45 ...
[750–895]
F 57 118 [820] 85 [585] 25 50 ...
F 59 112 [770] 80 [550] 25 40 ...
F 60 95 [655] 65 [450] 25 45 ...
F 61 109 [750] 80 [550] 25 50 ...
F 65 109 [750] 80 [550] 25 ... ...
F 66 94 [650] 65 [450] 30 ... 290 max
F 67 90 [620] 65 [450] 18 ... 302
A
Where ellipses appear in this table, there is no requirement and the test for the value need neither be performed nor a value reported.
B
Determined by the 0.2 % offset method. For ferritic steels only, the 0.5 % extension-under-load method may also be used.
C
For sections over 5 in. [130 mm] in thickness, the minimum tensile strength shall be 70 ksi [485 MPa].
D
For sections over 5 in. [130 mm] in thickness, the minimum tensile strength shall be 65 ksi [450 MPa].
E
Longitudinal. The transverse elongation shall be 25 % in 2 in. or 50 mm, min.
F
Longitudinal. The transverse reduction of area shall be 45 % min.
G
For sections over 2 in. [50 mm] in thickness, the minimum tensile strength shall be 106 ksi [730 MPa]; the minimum yield strength shall be 75 ksi [515 MPa].
the same nondestructive test by which it was rejected, and it 14. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
shall meet the minimum wall thickness requirements of this 14.1 Forgings shall conform to the requirements of Speci-
specification and the purchase order. fication A961/A961M.
13.4.3 If the test signals were produced by visual imperfec-
tions such as scratches, surface roughness, dings, tooling 14.2 The forgings shall be free of scale, machining burrs
marks, cutting chips, steel die stamps, or stop marks, the which might hinder fit-up, and other injurious imperfections as
forging is permitted to be accepted based upon visual exami- defined herein. The forgings shall have a workmanlike finish,
nation provided that the depth of the imperfection is less than and machined surfaces (other than surfaces having special
0.004 in. [0.1 mm] or 12.5 % of the specified wall thickness, requirements) shall have a surface finish not to exceed 250 AA
whichever is the greater. (arithmetic average) roughness height.
13.5 Treatment of Imperfections Found by Magnetic Par- 15. Repair by Welding

ticle or Liquid Penetrant Examination:
15.1 Weld repairs shall be permitted (see Supplementary
13.5.1 Defects shall be completely removed prior to weld Requirement S58 of Specification A961/A961M) at the discre-
repair by chipping or grinding to sound metal. Removal of tion of the manufacturer with the following limitations and
these defects shall be verified by magnetic particle inspection requirements:
in accordance with Test Method A275/A275M or by liquid 15.1.1 The welding procedure and welders shall be qualified
penetrant inspection in accordance with Test Method E165. in accordance with Section IX of the ASME Boiler and
13.5.2 Rejected forgings may be reconditioned and retested, Pressure Vessel Code.
provided that the wall thickness is not decreased to less than 15.1.2 The weld metal shall be deposited using the elec-
that required by this specification and the purchase order. The trodes specified in Table 4 except as otherwise provided in
outside diameter at the point of grinding may be reduced by the Supplementary Requirement S5. The electrodes shall be pur-
amount so removed. To be accepted, retested forgings shall chased in accordance with AWS Specifications A5.4/A5.4M,
meet the test requirement. A5.5/A5.5M, A5.9/A5.9M, A5.11/A5.11M, A5.14/A5.14M,
13.5.3 If the imperfection is explored to the extent that it can A5.23/A5.23M, A5.28/A5.28M, or A5.29/A5.29M. The sub-
be identified as non-rejectable, the forging may be accepted merged arc process with neutral flux, the gas metal-arc process,
without further test provided that the imperfection does not the gas tungsten-arc process, and gas shielded processes using
encroach on the minimum required wall thickness. flux-core consumables, may be used.
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TABLE 4 Repair Welding Requirements

Grade Symbol ElectrodesA Recommended Preheat and Post Weld Heat-Treatment
Interpass Temperature Temperature, Minimum or
Range, °F [°C] Range, °F [°C]
Low Alloy Steels
F1 E 7018-A 1 200–400 [95–205] 1150 [620]
F2 E 8018-B 1 300–600 [150–315] 1150 [620]
F5 E80XX-B6, where XX can be 400–700 [205–370] 1250 [675]
15, 16, or 18
F 5a E80XX-B6, where XX can be 400–700 [205–370] 1250 [675]
15, 16, or 18
F9 E80XX-B8, where XX can be 400–700 [205–370] 1250 [675]
15, 16, or 18
B
F 10 ... ... ...
F 91 . . .C 400–700 [205–370] 1350–1470 [730–800]
F 92 . . .D 400–700 [205–370] 1350–1470 [730–800]
F 122 . . .D 400–700 [205–370] 1350–1470 [730–800]
F 911 . . .D 400–700 [205–370] 1365–1435 [740–780]
F 11, Class 1, 2, E 8018-B 2 300–600 [150–315] 1150 [620]
and 3
F 12, Class 1 and 2 E 8018-B 2 300–600 [150–315] 1150 [620]
F 21 E 9018-B 3 300–600 [150–315] 1250 [675]
F 3V, and F 3VCb 3 % Cr, 1 % Mo, 1⁄4 % V-Ti 300–600 [150–315] 1250 [675]
F 22 Class 1 E 9018-B 3 300–600 [150–315] 1250 [675]
F 22 Class 3 E 9018-B 3 300–600 [150–315] 1250 [675]
F 22V 2.25 % Cr, 1 % Mo, 0.25 % 300–600 [150–315] 1250 [675]
V-Cb
F 23 2.25 % Cr, 1.6 % W, 0.25 % 300-600 [150–315] 1350–1470 [730–800]
V-Mo-Cb-B
F 24 2.25 % Cr, 1 % Mo, 0.25 % V 200–400 [95–205]E 1350–1470 [730–800]E
F 36, Class 1 1.15 Ni, 0.65 Cu, Mo, Cb 400–700 [205–370] 1100–1200 [595–650]
F 36, Class 2 1.15 Ni, 0.65 Cu, Mo, Cb 400–700 [205–370] 1000–1150 [540–620]
F 6a, Class 1 E 410-15 or 16 400–700 [205–370] 1250 [675]
F 6a, Class 2 E 410-15 or 16 400–700 [205–370] 1250 [675]
F 6b 13 % Cr, 11⁄2 % Ni, 1⁄2 % Mo 400–700 [205–370] 1150 [620]
F 6NM 13 % Cr, 4 % Ni 300–700 [150–370] 1050 [565]
F XM-27Cb 26 % Cr, 1 % Mo NRF NR
F 429 E 430-16 400–700 [205–370] 1400 [760]
F 430 E 430-16 NR 1400 [760]
FR E 8018-C2 NR NR
F 304 E 308-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQG
F 304L E 308L-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 304H E 308-15 or 16H or E308H-XX NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 304N E 308-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 304LN E 308L-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 310 E 310-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 310H E 310-15 or 16H NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 310MoLN E 310Mo-15 or 16 NR 1920–2010 [1050–1100] + WQ
F 316 E 316-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 316L E 316L-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 316N E 316-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 316LN E 316L-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 316Ti E 316-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 317 E 317-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 317L E 317L-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
S31727 ... NR ...
S32053 ... NR ...
F 321B E 347-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 321HB E 347-15 or 16H NR 1925 [1050] + WQ
F 347 E 347-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 347H E 347-15 or 16H NR 1925 [1050] + WQ
F 347LNI E 347-15 or 16 NR ...
E 348 E 347-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 348H E 347-15 or 16H NR 1925 [1050] + WQ
F XM-11 XM-10W NR NR
F XM-19 XM-19W NR NR
F 20 E/ER-320, 320LR NR 1700–1850 [925–1010] + WQ
F 44 E NiCrMo-3 NR 2100 [1150] + WQ
F 45B ... ... ...
F 46 ... ... ...
F 47 . . .J ... 2100 [1150] + WQ
F 48 . . .J ... 2100 [1150] + WQ
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TABLE 4 Continued
Grade Symbol ElectrodesA Recommended Preheat and Post Weld Heat-Treatment
Interpass Temperature Temperature, Minimum or
Range, °F [°C] Range, °F [°C]
F 49 . . .J ... 2100 [1150] + WQ
F 58 E NiCrMo-10 ... 2100 [1150] + WQ
F 62 E NiCrMo-3 NR 2025 [1105] + WQ
F 904L E NiCrMo-3 NR 1920–2100 [1050–1150] + WQ
F 50 25 % Cr, 6 % Ni, 1.7 % Mo NR NR
F 51 22 % Cr, 5.5 % Ni, 3 % Mo NR NR
F 52 26 % Cr, 8 % Ni, 2 % Mo NR NR
F 53 25 % Cr, 7 % Ni, 4 % Mo NR NR
F 54 25 % Cr, 7 % Ni, 3 % Mo, NR NR
W
F 55 25 % Cr, 7 % Ni, 3.5 % Mo NR NR
F 57 25 % Cr, 7 % Ni, 3 % Mo, 1.5 % NR NR
Cu, 1 % W
F 59 E Ni CrMo-10 NR NR
F 60 22 % Cr, 5.5 % Ni, 3 % Mo NR NR
F 61 26 % Cr, 9 % Ni, 3.5 % Mo NR NR
F 65 29 % Cr, 6.5 % Ni, 2 % Mo NR NR
F 66 22 % Cr, 2 % Ni, 0.25 % Mo NR NR
F 67 ... NR NR
A
Except for Grades F 91, F 92, F 911, F 122, F 47, F 48, and F 49, electrodes shall comply with AWS Specifications A5.4/A5.4M, A5.5/A5.5M, A5.9/A5.9M,
A5.11/A5.11M, A5.14/A5.14M, A5.23/A5.23M, or A5.28/A5.28M.
B
Purchaser approval required.
C
All repairs in F 91 shall be made with one of the following welding processes and consumables: SMAW, A5.5/A5.5M E90XX-B9; SAW, A5.23/A5.23M EB9 + flux; GTAW,
A5.28/A5.28M ER90S-B9; and FCAW, A5.29/A5.29M E91T1-B9. In addition, the sum of the Ni+Mn content of all welding consumables shall not exceed 1.0 %.
D
All repairs in F 92, F 911, and F 122, shall be made using welding consumables meeting the chemical requirements for the grade in Table 2.
E
Preheat and PWHT are not required for this grade for forgings whose section thickness does not exceed 0.500 in. [12.7 mm].
F
NR = not required.
G
WQ = water quench.
H
Filler metal shall additionally have 0.04 % minimum carbon.
I
Matching filler metal is available.
J
Match filler metal is available. Fabricators have also used AWS A5.14/A5.14M, Classification ERNiCrMo-3 and AWS A5.11/A5.11M, Class E, ENiCrMo-3 filler metals.
15.1.3 Defects shall be completely removed prior to weld- 16. Inspection

ing by chipping or grinding to sound metal as verified by 16.1 Inspection provisions of Specification A961/A961M
magnetic-particle inspection in accordance with Test Method apply.
A275/A275M for the low alloy steels and ferritic, martensitic,
or ferritic-austenitic stainless steels, or by liquid-penetrant
17. Rejection and Rehearing
inspection in accordance with Test Method E165 for all grades.
15.1.4 After repair welding, the welded area shall be ground 17.1 The purchaser shall comply with the provisions of
smooth to the original contour and shall be completely free of Specification A961/A961M.
defects as verified by magnetic-particle or liquid-penetrant
inspection, as applicable. 18. Certification
15.1.5 The preheat, interpass temperature, and post-weld 18.1 In addition to the certification requirements of Speci-
heat treatment requirements given in Table 4 shall be met. fication A961/A961M, test reports shall be furnished to the
Austenitic stainless steel forgings may be repair-welded with- purchaser or his representative.
out the post-weld heat treatment of Table 4, provided purchaser
approval is obtained prior to repair. 18.2 Test reports shall include certification that all require-
15.1.6 Repair by welding shall not exceed 10 % of the ments of this specification have been met. The specification
surface area of the forging nor 331⁄3 % of the wall thickness of designation included on test reports shall include year of issue
the finished forging or 3⁄8 in. [9.5 mm], whichever is less, and revision letter, if any. The manufacturer shall provide the
without prior approval of the purchaser. following where applicable:
15.1.7 When approval of the purchaser is obtained, the 18.2.1 Type heat treatment, Section 7,
limitations set forth in 15.1.6 may be exceeded, but all other 18.2.2 Product analysis results, Section 8 of Specification
requirements of Section 15 shall apply. A961/A961M,
15.1.8 No weld repairs are permitted for F 6a Classes 3 and 18.2.3 Tensile property results, Section 9 (Table 3), report
4. the yield strength and ultimate strength, in ksi [MPa], elonga-
15.1.9 Post-weld heat treatment times for F 36 are: for Class tion and reduction in area, in percent,
1, up to 2 in. [50 mm] in thickness, 1 h per in. [25 mm], 15 18.2.4 Chemical analysis results, Section 8 (Table 2),
minutes minimum, and over 2 in. [50 mm], 15 minutes for each 18.2.5 Hardness results, Section 9 (Table 3, and for F23,
additional in. of thickness or fraction thereof; for Class 2, 1 h Tables 2 and 3),
per in. [25 mm], 1⁄2 h minimum. 18.2.6 Grain size results, Section 10, and
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18.2.7 Any supplementary testing required by the purchase symbol, and such other markings as necessary to identify the
order. part with the test report (19.1.1 and 19.1.2 shall apply).
19.1.4 Parts meeting all requirements for more than one
19. Product Marking class or grade may be marked with more than one class or
grade designation such as F 304/F 304H, F 304/F 304L, and the
19.1 In addition to the marking requirements of Specifica-
like.
tion A961/A961M, the manufacturer’s name (see Note 3) or
symbol shall be permanently marked on each forging. 19.2 Bar Coding—In addition to the requirements in 19.1,
bar coding is acceptable as a supplemental identification
NOTE 3—For purposes of identification marking, the manufacturer is method. The purchaser may specify in the order a specific bar
considered the organization that certifies the piping component was coding system to be used. The bar coding system, if applied at
manufactured, sampled, and tested in accordance with this specification,
and the results have been determined to meet the requirements of this the discretion of the supplier, should be consistent with one of
specification. the published industry standards for bar coding. If used on
small parts, the bar code may be applied to the box or a
19.1.1 Quenched and tempered low alloy or martensitic substantially applied tag.
stainless forgings shall be stamped with the letters QT follow-
ing the specification designation. 20. Keywords
19.1.2 Forgings repaired by welding shall be marked with 20.1 austenitic stainless steel; chromium alloy steel;
the letter “W” following the Specification designation. When chromium-molybdenum steel; ferritic/austenitic stainless steel;
repair-welded austenitic stainless steel forgings have not been ferritic stainless steel; martensitic stainless steel; nickel alloy
postweld heat treated in accordance with Table 4, the letters steel; notch toughness requirements; pipe fittings; piping ap-
“WNS” shall be marked following the specification designa- plications; pressure containing parts; stainless steel fittings;
tion. stainless steel forgings; steel; steel flanges; steel forgings,
19.1.3 When test reports are required, the markings shall alloy; steel valves; temperature service applications, elevated;
consist of the manufacturer’s symbol or name, the grade temperature service applications, high; wrought material
SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
In addition to any of the supplementary requirements of Specification A961/A961M, the following

supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the order.
S1. Macroetch Test S4.2 Intergranular corrosion tests shall be performed on

S1.1 A sample forging shall be sectioned and etched to specimens of ferritic stainless steels as described in Practices
show flow lines and internal imperfections. The test shall be A763.
conducted according to Test Method E340. Details of the test S4.3 For both the austenitic and ferritic stainless steels,
shall be agreed upon between the manufacturer and the details concerning the number of specimens and their source
purchaser. and location are to be a matter of agreement between the
manufacturer and the purchaser.
S2. Heat Treatment Details
S2.1 The manufacturer shall furnish a detailed test report S5. Special Filler Metal
containing the information required in 18.2 and shall include
S5.1 In repair-welded F 316, F 316L, F 316H, and F 316N
all pertinent details of the heat-treating cycle given the forg-
forgings, the deposited weld metal shall conform to E 308
ings.
composition wire. Forgings repair welded with E 308 weld
S3. Material for Optimum Resistance to Stress-Corrosion metal shall be marked F __ W 308.
Cracking
S3.1 Austenitic stainless steel shall be furnished in the S6. Hardness Test
solution-annealed condition as a final operation with no sub- S6.1 Each forging shall be hardness tested and shall meet
sequent cold working permitted, except, unless specifically the requirements of Table 3.
prohibited by the purchaser, straightening of bars from which
parts are machined is permitted to meet the requirements of S8. Heat Treatment of Austenitic Forgings
Specification A484/A484M.
S8.1 The purchaser shall specify the heat-treatment method
S4. Corrosion Tests (in 7.1 or in 7.3.1) that shall be employed.
S4.1 All austenitic stainless steels shall pass intergranular S8.2 The manufacturer shall provide a test report containing
corrosion tests performed in accordance with Practice E of the information required in 18.2 and shall include a statement
Practices A262. of the heat-treatment method employed.
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S9. Grain Size for Austenitic Grades 870 °C] for a minimum of 2 h/in. [4.7 min/mm] of thickness
S9.1 Forgings made from austenitic grades other than H and then cooling in the furnace or in air. In addition to the
grades shall be tested for average grain size by Test Method marking required in Section 19, the grade designation symbol
shall be followed by the symbol “S10.”
E112. Details of the test shall be agreed upon between the
manufacturer and the purchaser. S11. Grain Size Requirements for Non-H-Grade Austenitic
Steels Used Above 1000 °F [540 °C]
S10. Stabilization Treatment
S11.1 Non-H grades of austenitic stainless steels shall have
S10.1 Subsequent to the solution anneal for Grades F 321, F a grain size of No. 7 or coarser as determined in accordance
321H, F 347, F 347H, F 348, and F 348H, these grades shall be with Test Methods E112. The grain size so determined shall be
given a stabilization heat treatment at 1500 to 1600 °F [815 to on a certified test report.
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2013 SECTION II, PART A SA-182/SA-182M

SPECIFICATION FOR FORGED OR ROLLED ALLOY AND

Standard Specification for

1. Scope 1.6 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units

TABLE 1 Heat Treating Requirements

TABLE 2 Chemical RequirementsA

TABLE 3 Tensile and Hardness RequirementsA

F1 70 [485] 40 [275] 20 30 143–192

13.5 Treatment of Imperfections Found by Magnetic Par- 15. Repair by Welding

TABLE 4 Repair Welding Requirements

15.1.3 Defects shall be completely removed prior to weld- 16. Inspection

In addition to any of the supplementary requirements of Specification A961/A961M, the following

S1. Macroetch Test S4.2 Intergranular corrosion tests shall be performed on

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