Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Chromium-Molybdenum: Standard Specification For

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Designation: A 387/A 387M – 06

Standard Specification for


Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Chromium-
Molybdenum1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 387/A 387M; 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.

1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents


1.1 This specification2 covers chromium-molybdenum alloy 2.1 ASTM Standards: 3
steel plates intended primarily for welded boilers and pressure A 20/A 20M Specification for General Requirements for
vessels designed for elevated temperature service. Steel Plates for Pressure Vessels
1.2 Plates are available under this specification in several A 307 Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60
grades having different alloy contents as follows: 000 PSI Tensile Strength
Nominal Nominal A 435/A 435M Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic
Chromium Molybde- Examination of Steel Plates
num
Grade Content, % Content, %
A 577/A 577M Specification for Ultrasonic Angle-Beam
2 0.50 0.50 Examination of Steel Plates
12 1.00 0.50 A 578/A 578M Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic
11 1.25 0.50
22, 22L 2.25 1.00 Examination of Plain and Clad Steel Plates for Special
21, 21L 3.00 1.00 Applications
5 5.00 0.50 A 1017/A 1017M Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates,
9 9.00 1.00
91 9.00 1.00 Alloy Steel, Chromium-Molybdenum-Tungsten
1.3 Each grade except Grades 21L, 22L, and 91 is available 3. General Requirements and Ordering Information
in two classes of tensile strength levels as defined in the Tensile 3.1 Material supplied to this material specification shall
Requirements tables. Grades 21L and 22L are available only as conform to Specification A 20/A 20M. These requirements
Class 1. Grade 91 is available only as Class 2. outline the testing and retesting methods and procedures,
NOTE 1—Grade 911, previously covered by this specification, is now permissible variations in dimensions and weight, quality and
covered by Specification A 1017/A 1017M. repair of defects, marking, loading, etc.
1.4 The maximum thickness of plates is limited only by the 3.2 Specification A 20/A 20M also establishes the rules for
capacity of the composition to meet the specified mechanical the ordering information that should be complied with when
property requirements. purchasing material to this specification.
1.5 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units 3.3 In addition to the basic requirements of this specifica-
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the tion, certain supplementary requirements are available when
SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each additional control, testing, or examination is required to meet

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system are not exact equivalents. Therefore, each system must end use requirements. These include:
be used independently of the other. Combining values from the 3.3.1 Vacuum treatment,
two systems may result in nonconformance with this specifi- 3.3.2 Additional or special tension testing,
cation. 3.3.3 Impact testing, and
3.3.4 Nondestructive examination.

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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel, and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.11 on Steel Plates for Boilers and Pressure Vessels.
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Current edition approved March 1, 2006. Published March 2006. Originally For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
approved in 1955. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as A 387/A 387M – 05a. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specifi- Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
cation SA-387/SA-387M in Section II of that Code. the ASTM website.

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


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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Composition, %
Grade and UNS Number
Element
Grade 2 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 22 Grade 22L Grade 21 Grade 21L Grade 5 Grade 9 Grade 91
S50460 K11757 K11789 K21590 K21590 K31545 K31545 S50200 K90941 K91560

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Carbon:
Heat analysis 0.05–0.21 0.05–0.17 0.05–0.17 0.05–0.15A 0.10 max 0.05–0.15A 0.10 max 0.15 max 0.15 max 0.08–0.12
Product analysis 0.04–0.21 0.04–0.17 0.04–0.17 0.04–0.15A 0.12 max 0.04–0.15A 0.12 max 0.15 max 0.15 max 0.06–0.15
Manganese:
Heat analysis 0.55–0.80 0.40–0.65 0.40–0.65 0.30–0.60 0.30–0.60 0.30–0.60 0.30–0.60 0.30–0.60 0.30–0.60 0.30–0.60
Product analysis 0.50–0.88 0.35–0.73 0.35–0.73 0.25–0.66 0.25–0.66 0.25–0.66 0.25–0.66 0.25–0.66 0.25–0.66 0.25–0.66
Phosphorus, max:
Heat analysis 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.030 0.020
Product analysis 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.030 0.025

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Sulfur, max:
Heat analysis 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.030 0.030 0.010
Product analysis 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.030 0.030 0.012
Silicon:
Heat analysis 0.15–0.40 0.15–0.40 0.50–0.80 0.50 max 0.50 max 0.50 max 0.50 max 0.50 max 1.00 max 0.20–0.50
Product analysis 0.13–0.45 0.13–0.45 0.44–0.86 0.50 max 0.50 max 0.50 max 0.50 max 0.55 max 1.05 max 0.18–0.56
Chromium:
Heat analysis 0.50–0.80 0.80–1.15 1.00–1.50 2.00–2.50 2.00–2.50 2.75–3.25 2.75–3.25 4.00–6.00 8.00–10.00 8.00–9.50

2
Product analysis 0.46–0.85 0.74–1.21 0.94–1.56 1.88–2.62 1.88–2.62 2.63–3.37 2.63–3.37 3.90–6.10 7.90–10.10 7.90–9.60
Molybdenum:

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Heat analysis 0.45–0.60 0.45–0.60 0.45–0.65 0.90–1.10 0.90–1.10 0.90–1.10 0.90–1.10 0.45–0.65 0.90–1.10 0.85–1.05
Product analysis 0.40–0.65 0.40–0.65 0.40–0.70 0.85–1.15 0.85–1.15 0.85–1.15 0.85–1.15 0.40–0.70 0.85–1.15 0.80–1.10
Nickel, max:
Heat analysis ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.40
Product analysis ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.43
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Vanadium:
Heat analysis ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.04 max 0.18–0.25
Product analysis ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.05 max 0.16–0.27
Columbium:

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Heat analysis ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.06–0.10
Product analysis ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.05–0.11
Boron:
Heat analysis ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Product analysis ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

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Nitrogen:
Heat analysis ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.030–0.070
Product analysis ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.025–0.080
Aluminum, max:
Heat analysis ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.02
Product analysis ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.02
Titanium, max:
Heat analysis ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.01
Product analysis ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.01

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Zirconium, max:
Heat analysis ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.01
Product analysis ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.01
A
The carbon content for plates over 5 in. [125 mm] in thickness is 0.17 max on product analysis.

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3.4 The purchaser is referred to the listed supplementary 6. Chemical Requirements Chemical Requirements
requirements in this specification and to the detailed require- 6.1 The steel shall conform to the requirements as to
ments in Specification A 20/A 20M. If the requirements of this chemical composition shown in Table 1 unless otherwise
specification are in conflict with the requirements of Specifi- modified in accordance with Supplementary Requirement S17,
cation A 20/A 20M, the requirements of this specification shall Vacuum Carbon-Deoxidized Steel, in Specification A 20/
prevail. A 20M for grades other than Grade 11.
4. Manufacture 7. Metallurgical Structure
4.1 Steelmaking Practice—The steel shall be killed. 7.1 Austenitic Grain Size—Grade 2 material shall have a
coarse austenitic grain size.
5. Heat Treatment 8. Mechanical Requirements
5.1 Except for Grade 91, all plates shall be thermally treated 8.1 Tension Test Requirements:
either by annealing, normalizing- and -tempering, or, when 8.1.1 The material as represented by the tension test speci-
permitted by the purchaser, accelerated cooling from the mens shall conform to the applicable requirements of Table 2
austenitizing temperature by air blasting or liquid quenching, or Table 3, as specified on the order.
followed by tempering. Minimum tempering temperatures 8.1.2 Adjustment of the percentage elongation requirements
shall be as follows: is permitted in accordance with Specification A 20/A 20M for
Grade Temperature, °F [°C] plates up to 3⁄4 in. [20 mm] inclusive, in thickness when an 8-in.
2, 12, and 11 1150 [620]
22, 22L, 21, 21L, and 9 1250 [675]
[200-mm] gage length is used.
5 1300 [705]
9. Marking
5.1.1 Grade 91 plates shall be normalized at 1900 to 1975°F 9.1 In addition to the marking required in Specification
[1040 to 1080°C] and shall be tempered at 1350 to 1470°F A 20/A 20M, each plate shall be legibly stamped or stenciled,
[730 to 800°C]. depending upon the ordered thickness, with the letter A for
5.2 Grade 5, 9, 21, 21L, 22, 22L, and 91 plates ordered annealed, N for normalized and tempered, and Q for acceler-
without the heat treatment required by 5.1 shall be furnished in ated cooled and tempered, as applicable.
either the stress-relieved or the annealed condition.
5.3 For plates ordered without the heat treatment required 10. Keywords
by 5.1, heat treatment of the plates to conform to 5.1 and to 10.1 alloy steel; alloy steel plate; pressure containing parts;
Table 2 or Table 3, as applicable, shall be the responsibility of pressure vessel steels; steel plates; steel plates for pressure
the purchaser. vessels

TABLE 2 Tensile Requirements for Class 1 Plates


Grades 2 and 12 Grade 11 Grades 22, 21, 5, 9, 21L, 22L
Tensile strength, ksi [MPa] 55 to 80 [380 to 550] 60 to 85 [415 to 585] 60 to 85 [415 to 585]
Yield strength, min, ksi [MPa] 33 [230] 35 [240] 30 [205]
Elongation in 8 in. [200 mm], min, %A 18 19 ...
Elongation in 2 in. [50 mm], min, %A 22 22 18
Reduction of area, min, % ... ... 45B
40C
A
See Specification A 20/A 20M, elongation adjustments.
B
Measured on round test specimens.
C
Measured on flat specimen.

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TABLE 3 Tensile Requirements for Class 2 PlatesA
Grade 2 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grades 22, 21, 5, Grade 91
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Tensile strength, ksi [MPa] 70 to 90 75 to 100 65 to 85 75 to 100 85 to 110
[485 to 620] [515 to 690] [450 to 585] [515 to 690] [585 to 760]
Yield strength, min, ksi [MPa]/(0.2 % 45 [310] 45 [310] 40 [275] 45 [310] 60 [415]
offset)
Elongation in 8 in. [200 mm], min, %B 18 18 19 ... ...
Elongation in 2 in. [50 mm], min, %B 22 22 22 18 18
Reduction of area, min, % ... ... ... 45C ...
40D
A
Not applicable to annealed material.
B
See Specification A 20/A 20M, elongation adjustments.
C
Measured on round test specimens.
D
Measured on flat specimen.

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

Supplementary requirements shall not apply unless specified in the order. A list of standardized
supplementary requirements for use at the option of the purchaser is included in Specification
A 20/A 20M. Several of those considered suitable for use with this specification are listed below by
title. Other tests may be performed by agreement between the supplier and the purchaser.

S1. Vacuum Treatment, S8. Ultrasonic Examination in accordance with Specifica-


S2. Product Analysis, tion A 435/A 435M,
S3. Simulated Post-Weld Heat Treatment of Mechanical S9. Magnetic Particle Examination,
Test Coupons,
S11. Ultrasonic Examination in accordance with Specifica-
S4.1 Additional Tension Test,
tion A 577/A 577M,
S5. Charpy V-Notch Impact Test,
S6. Drop Weight Test (for Material 0.625 in. [16 mm] and S12. Ultrasonic Examination in accordance with Specifica-
over in Thickness), tion A 578/A 578M, and
S7. High-Temperature Tension Test, S17. Vacuum Carbon-Deoxidized Steel.

ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

In addition, the following supplementary requirements are suitable for this application. S62 and S63
are applicable for Grades 22 and 21 only.

S60. Restricted Carbon S62.1.3 The values of J shall be reported.


S60.1 The maximum carbon content of Grade 5 shall be S62.1.4 If the plates are repaired by welding, the composi-
0.10 %. tion of the weld deposit shall be restricted in accordance with
the following equations:
S62. Temper Embrittlement Factor
X 5 ~10P 1 5Sb 1 4Sn 1 As!/100 # 15 ~P, Sb, Sn and As in ppm!
S62.1 The composition of the steel, based on heat analysis,
shall be restricted in accordance with the following equations: Cu # 0.20%
Ni # 0.30%
J 5 ~Si 1 Mn! 3 ~P 1 Sn! 3 104 # 150 ~Si, Mn, P and Sn in wt %!
Cu # 0.20% S62.1.5 The values of X shall be reported.
Ni # 0.30%
S63. Impact Properties After Step Cooling
S62.1.1 Lower values of J, Cu, and Ni can be specified by
agreement between purchaser and the supplier. S63.1 The Charpy V-notch impact properties shall be deter-
S62.1.2 When so specified by the purchaser, the maximum mined as follows:
value of J shall not exceed 100.

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Hold at 975°F (524°C) for 24 h, then cool at 10°F (5.6°C)/h
to 925°F (496°C).
Hold at 925°F (496°C) for 60 h, then cool at 5°F (2.8°C)/h
to 875°F (468°C).
Hold at 875°F (468°C) for 100 h, then cool at 50°F
(27.8°C)/h to 600°F (315°C).
Cool in still air.
S63.3 Test the Charpy V-notch test specimens in accordance
with Test Methods and Definitions A 370 to determine the 40
ft-lbs (55 J) transition temperature from each transition tem-
perature curve using a set of three test specimens at each test
temperature. The test temperatures shall include tests on the
upper and lower shelves and a minimum of four intermediate
temperatures.
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S63.4 The following requirements shall be met.


FIG. S1.1 Transition Temperature Curves Before and After Step vTr40 12.5DvTr40 # 50°F
Cool Heat Treatment
vTr55 12.5DvTr55 # 10°C

S63.1.1 A sufficient amount of Charpy V-notch test speci- where:


mens shall be taken from the same location from a plate from vTr40 (vTr55) = the 40 ft-lbs (55 J) transition tempera-
each heat of steel to construct two transition temperature ture of the material subjected to the
curves. minimum PWHT specified by the pur-
S63.1.2 The test specimens for one transition temperature chaser.
curve shall be given the minimum post weld heat treatment DvTr40 (DvTr55) = the shift of the 40 ft-lbs (55 J) transi-
(PWHT) cycle specified by the purchaser. tion temperature the of the step cooled
S63.2 The test specimens for the other transition tempera- material. (The 40 ft-lbs (55 J) transi-
ture curve shall be given the PWHT cycle specified in S63.1.2 tion temperature the of the step cooled
plus the following step cooling heat treatment: material minus that of the material
Hold at 1100°F (593°C) for 1 h, then cool at 10°F (5.6°C)/h subjected to the minimum PWHT
to 1000°F (538°C). only).
Hold at 1000°F (538°C) for 15 h, then cool at 10°F (5.6°C)/h S63.5 The 40 ft-lbs (55 J) transition temperatures for the
to 975°F (524°C). two material conditions shall be reported.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of the following changes to this standard since the last issue (A
387/A 387M – 05a) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved March 1, 2006.)

(1) Revised chemistry of Grade 91 and removed Tungsten as a


listed element in Table 1.

Committee A01 has identified the location of the following changes to this standard since the last issue (A 387/A 387M – 05)
that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Oct. 1, 2005.)

(1) Revised Table 1 to include maximum vanadium for Grade


9.

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Committee A01 has identified the location of the following changes to this standard since the last issue (A 387/A 387M – 03)
that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved March 1, 2005.)

(1) Deleted Grade 911. ing temperature ranges for Grade 91.
(2) Revised section 1.3 to separate class requirements from (4) Added UNS numbers to Table 1.
heat treatment requirements. (5) Added Keywords.
(3) Revised section 5.1.1 to establish normalizing and temper- (6) Deleted Supplementary Requirement S14, Bend Test.

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