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Designation: A 216/A 216M – 04 of the Valve and Fittings Industry

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Used in USDOE-NE Standards

Standard Specification for

Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable for Fusion Welding, for
High-Temperature Service1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 216/A 216M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of 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 approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. Scope* SP 55 Steel Castings for Valve, Flanges, and Fittings, and

1.1 This specification2 covers carbon steel castings for Other Components (Visual Method)
valves, flanges, fittings, or other pressure-containing parts for
3. General Conditions for Delivery
high-temperature service and of quality suitable for assembly
with other castings or wrought-steel parts by fusion welding. 3.1 Except for investment castings, castings furnished to
1.2 Three grades, WCA, WCB, and WCC, are covered in this specification shall conform to the requirements of Speci-
this specification. Selection will depend upon design and fication A 703/A 703M, including any supplementary require-
service conditions, mechanical properties, and the high tem- ments that are indicated in the purchase order. Failure to
perature characteristics. comply with the general requirements of Specification A 703/
1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units A 703M constitutes nonconformance with this specification. In
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the case of conflict between the requirements of this specification
SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each and Specification A 703/A 703M, this specification shall pre-
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must vail.
be used independently of the other. Combining values from the 3.2 Steel investment castings furnished to this specification
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two systems may result in nonconformance with the specifi- shall conform to the requirements of Specification A 985/
cation. A 985M, including any supplementary requirements that are
indicated in the purchase order. Failure to comply with the
2. Referenced Documents general requirements of Specification A 985/A 985M consti-
2.1 ASTM Standards: 3 tutes nonconformance with this specification. In case of con-
A 488/A 488M Practice for Steel Castings, Welding, Quali- flict between the requirements of this specification and Speci-
fications of Procedures and Personnel fication A 985/A 985M, Specification A 985/A 985M shall
A 703/A 703M Specification for Steel Castings, General prevail.
Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
4. Ordering Information
A 985/A 985M Specification for Steel Investment Castings,
General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts 4.1 The inquiry and order should include or indicate the
E 165 Test Method for Liquid Penetrant Examination following:
E 709 Guide for Magnetic Particle Examination 4.1.1 A description of the casting by pattern number or
2.2 Manufacturers’ Standardization Society of the Valve drawing (dimensional tolerances shall be included on the
and Fittings Industry Standard:4 casting drawing),
4.1.2 Grade of steel,
4.1.3 Options in the specification,
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, 4.1.4 Whether the castings are to be produced using the
Stainless Steel, and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee investment casting process, and
A01.18 on Castings.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2004. Published October 2004. Originally
4.1.5 The supplementary requirements desired including the
approved in 1939. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as A 216/A 216M – 93 standards of acceptance.
(2003).
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specifi- 5. Heat Treatment
cation SA-216/SA-216M in Section II of that code.
3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 5.1 All castings shall receive a heat treatment proper to their
contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM design and chemical composition.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on 5.2 Castings shall be furnished in the annealed, or normal-
the ASTM website.
4
Available from Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings
ized, or normalized and tempered condition unless Supplemen-
Industry (MSS), 127 Park St., NE, Vienna, VA 22180-4602. tary Requirement S15 is specified.

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.

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5.3 Heat treatment shall be performed after castings have TABLE 2 Tensile Requirements
been allowed to cool below the transformation range.
Grade Grade Grade
WCA WCB WCC
6. Temperature Control
Tensile strength, ksi 60 to 85 70 to 95 70 to 95
6.1 Furnace temperatures for heat treating shall be effec- [MPa] [415 to 585] [485 to 655] [485 to 655]
tively controlled by pyrometer. Yield strength,A min, 30 [205] 36 [250] 40 [275]
ksi [MPa]
7. Chemical Composition Elongation in 2 in. 24 22 22
[50 mm], min, %B
7.1 The steel shall be in accordance with the requirements Reduction of area, 35 35 35
min, %
as to chemical composition prescribed in Table 1.
A
Determine by either 0.2 % offset method or 0.5 % extension-under-load
8. Tensile Requirements method.
B
When ICI test bars are used in tensile testing as provided for in Specification
8.1 Steel used for the castings shall be in accordance with A 703/A 703M, the gage length to reduced section diameter ratio shall be 4 to 1.
the requirements as to tensile properties prescribed in Table 2.
9. Quality
9.2 When additional inspection is desired, Supplementary
9.1 The surface of the casting shall be examined visually Requirements S4, S5, and S10 may be ordered.
and shall be free of adhering sand, scale, cracks, and hot tears. 9.3 The castings shall not be peened, plugged, or impreg-
Other surface discontinuities shall meet the visual acceptance nated to stop leaks.
standards specified in the order. Visual Method SP-55 or other
visual standards may be used to define acceptable surface 10. Repair by Welding
discontinuities and finish. Unacceptable visual surface discon-
tinuities shall be removed and their removal verified by visual 10.1 Repairs shall be made using procedures and welders
examination of the resultant cavities. qualified under Practice A 488/A 488M.
10.2 Weld repairs shall be inspected to the same quality
TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements standards that are used to inspect the castings. When castings
are produced with Supplementary Requirement S4 specified,
Element Composition, % weld repairs shall be inspected by magnetic particle examina-
Grade Grade Grade tion to the same standards that are used to inspect the castings.
WCA WCB WCC When castings are produced with Supplementary Requirement
UNS J02502 UNS J03002 UNS J02503
S5 specified, weld repairs on castings that have leaked on
Carbon, max 0.25A 0.30B 0.25C hydrostatic test, or on castings in which the depth of any cavity
Manganese, max 0.70A 1.00B 1.20C
Phosphorus, max 0.04 0.04 0.04 prepared for repair welding exceeds 20 % of the wall thickness
Sulfur, max 0.045 0.045 0.045 or 1 in. [25 mm], whichever is smaller, or on castings in which
Silicon, max 0.60 0.60 0.60
Specified residual elements:
any cavity prepared for welding is greater than approximately
Copper, max 0.30 0.30 0.30 10 in.2[65 cm2], shall be radiographed to the same standards
Nickel, max 0.50 0.50 0.50 that are used to inspect the castings.
Chromium, max 0.50 0.50 0.50
Molybdenum, max 0.20 0.20 0.20
10.3 Castings containing any repair weld that exceeds 20 %
Vanadium, max 0.03 0.03 0.03 of the wall thickness or 1 in. [25 mm], whichever is smaller, or
Total of these specified residual 1.00 1.00 1.00 that exceeds approximately 10 in.2[65 cm2] in area, or that was
elements, maxD
made to correct hydrostatic test defects, shall be stress relieved
A
For each reduction of 0.01 % below the specified maximum carbon content, an or heat treated after welding. This mandatory stress relief or
increase of 0.04 % manganese above the specified maximum will be permitted up
to a maximum of 1.10 %. heat treatment shall be in accordance with the procedure
B
For each reduction of 0.01 % below the specified maximum carbon content, an qualification used.
increase of 0.04 % Mn above the specified maximum will be permitted up to a
maximum of 1.28 %.
C
For each reduction of 0.01 % below the specified maximum carbon content, an 11. Keywords
increase of 0.04 % manganese above the specified maximum will be permitted to
a maximum of 1.40 %. 11.1 carbon steel; high temperature; pressure-containing
D
Not applicable when Supplementary Requirement S11 is specified. parts; steel castings

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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

The following supplementary requirements shall not apply unless specified in the purchase order. A
list of standardized supplementary requirements for use at the option of the purchaser is included in
Specification A 703/A 703M. Those which are ordinarily considered suitable for use with this
specification are given below. Others enumerated in Specification A 703/A 703M may be used with
this specification upon agreement between the manufacturer and purchaser.

S1. Unspecified Elements S16.2 The maximum carbon equivalent shall be as follows:
CE maximum
S2. Destruction Tests Maximum specified section thickness less than or equal to 1 in. [25 0.43
mm]
S3. Bend Test Maximum specified section thickness greater than 1 in. [25 mm] 0.45

S4. Magnetic Particle Inspection S16.3 Determine the carbon equivalent (CE) as follows:
S5. Radiographic Inspection Mn ~Cr 1 Mo 1 V! ~Ni 1 Cu!
CE 5 C 1 6 1 5 1 15
S10. Examination of Weld Preparation
S16.4 Vanadium and niobium maximum content based upon
S10.1 The method of performing the magnetic particle or
heat analysis shall be:
liquid penetrant test shall be in accordance with Guide E 709 or
Test Method E 165. NOTE 1—Niobium = columbium
Maximum vanadium 0.02 wt %
S11. Carbon Equivalent Maximum niobium 0.02 wt %
S11.1 When specified on the order, the maximum carbon Maximum vanadium plus niobium 0.03 wt %
equivalent shall be: S16.5 The sum of the nickel and copper contents, based
Grade Carbon Equivalent, max upon heat analysis, shall not exceed 0.15 wt %.
WCA 0.50
WCB 0.50 S16.6 The minimum carbon content shall be 0.18 wt %. The
WCC 0.55 maximum carbon content shall be as required for the appro-
S11.2 Carbon equivalent (CE) shall be determined as fol- priate grade.
lows: S16.7 Welding consumables for repair welds shall be of the
Mn Cr 1 Mo 1 V Ni 1 Cu low-hydrogen type. E60XX electrodes shall not be used and
CE 5 C 1 6 1 1 15
5 the resulting weld chemistry shall meet the same chemistry
S15. Quench and Temper Heat-Treatment requirements as the base metal.
S16.8 In addition to the requirements for product marking in
S16. Requirements for Carbon Steel Castings for the specification, an “HF-N” stamp or marking shall be
Hydrofluoric Acid Alkylation Service provided on each casting to identify that the casting complies
S16.1 Castings shall be provided in the normalized heat- with this supplementary requirement.
treated condition.
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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A 216/A 216M - 93 (2003)) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Oct. 1, 2004.)

(1) Revised Sections 2-4 to reference Specification A 985/ (3) Added Supplementary Requirement S16 for HF Alkylation
A 985M for investment castings ordered to this specification. Service.
(2) Added UNS numbers for listed grades where they were
previously missing in Table 1.

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