SPECIFICATION FOR STEEL CASTINGS,

MARTENSITIC STAINLESS AND ALLOY, FOR

PRESSURE-CONTAINING PARTS, SUITABLE FOR
HIGH-TEMPERATURE SERVICE
SA-217/SA-217M

(Identical with ASTM Specification A 217/A 217M-93 except for editorial changes in 2.2, 9.1, and 9.3). 98

1. Scope 1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or

SI units are to be regarded separately as standard.
1.1 This specification covers martensitic stainless
Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The
steel and alloy steel castings for valves, flanges, fittings,
values stated in each system are not exact equivalents;
and other pressure-containing parts (Note 1) intended
therefore, each system must be used independently of
primarily for high-temperature and corrosive service
the other. Combining values from the two systems may
(Note 2).
result in nonconformance with the specification. Inch-
pound units are applicable for material ordered to
1.2 One grade of martensitic stainless steel and eight
Specification A 217 and SI units for materials ordered
grades of ferritic alloy steel are covered. Selection will
to Specification A 217M.
depend on design and service conditions, mechanical
properties, and the high-temperature and corrosion-
resistant characteristics (Note 3).

NOTE 1 — Carbon steel castings for pressure-containing parts are 2. Referenced Documents
covered by Specification A 216/A 216M. Low alloy quench-and-
tempered grades equivalent to Specification A 217/A 217M grades 2.1 ASTM Standards: 98
may be found in both Specification A 352/A 352M and A 487/ A 216/A 216M Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon,
A 487M.
Suitable for Fusion Welding, for High-Temperature
Service
NOTE 2 — The grades covered by this specification represent
materials that are generally suitable for assembly with other castings A 352/A 352M Specification for Steel Castings, Ferritic
or wrought steel parts by fusion welding. It is not intended to imply and Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suit-
that these grades possess equal degrees of weldability; therefore, it able for Low-Temperature Service
is the responsibility of the purchaser to establish for himself a
suitable welding technique. Since these grades possess varying degrees A 487/A 487M Specification for Steel Castings Suitable
of suitability for high-temperature and corrosion-resistant service, it for Pressure Service
is also the responsibility of the purchaser to determine which grade A 488/A 488M Practice for Steel Castings, Welding,
shall be furnished, due consideration being given to the requirements
of the applicable construction codes. Qualifications of Procedures and Personnel
A 703/A 703M Specification for Steel Castings, General
NOTE 3 — The committee formulating this specification has included Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
nine grades of materials that are considered to represent basic types A 802/A 802M Practice for Steel Castings, Surface Ac-
of ferritic alloy steels suitable for valves, flanges, fittings, and other ceptance Standards, Visual Examination
pressure-containing parts. Additional alloy steels that may better
fulfill certain types of service will be considered for inclusion in E 165 Practice for Liquid Penetrant Inspection Method
this specification by the committee as the need becomes apparent. E 709 Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination

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98 2.2 ASME Standard: 7. Tensile Requirements

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX,
7.1 Steel used for the castings shall conform to
Welding and Brazing Qualifications
the requirements as to tensile properties prescribed in
Table 2.

3. General Conditions for Delivery

98 3.1 Material furnished to this specification shall con-
form to the applicable requirements of Specification A
703/A 703M, including any supplementary requirements 8. Quality
that are indicated on the purchaser’s order. Failure to
8.1 The surface of the casting shall be examined 98
comply with the general requirements of Specification
visually and shall be free of adhering sand, scales
A 703/A 703M constitutes nonconformance with this
cracks, and hot tears. Other surface discontinuities shall
specification. In case of conflict between the require-
meet the visual acceptance standards specified in the
ments of this specification and Specification A 703/A
order. Practice A 802/A 802M or other visual standards
703M, this specification shall prevail.
may be used to define acceptable surface discontinuities
and finish. Unacceptable visual surface discontinuities
shall be removed and their removal verified by visual
4. Ordering Information examination of the resultant cavities. When methods
involving high temperature are used in the removal of
4.1 The inquiry and order should include or indicate
discontinuities, castings shall be preheated to at least
the following:
the minimum temperatures in Table 3.
4.1.1 A description of the casting by pattern number
or drawing (dimensional tolerances shall be included 8.2 When additional inspection is desired, Supplemen-
on the casting drawing), tary Requirements S4, S5, and S10 may be ordered.

98 4.1.2 Grade of steel,

8.3 The castings shall not be peened, plugged, or
4.1.3 Options in the specification, and impregnated to stop leaks.

4.1.4 The supplementary requirements desired in-

cluding the standards of acceptance.

9. Repair by Welding
5. Heat Treatment
9.1 Repairs shall be made using procedures and
5.1 All castings shall receive a heat treatment proper welders qualified under ASME Section IX.
to their design and chemical composition.
5.2 Castings shall be furnished in the normalized 9.2 Weld repairs shall be inspected to the same
and tempered conditions; Grades WC1, WC4, WC5, quality standards that are used to inspect the castings.
WC6, and CA15 shall be tempered at 1100°F [595°C] When castings are produced with Supplementary Re-
min; Grades WC9, C5, C12, and WC11 shall be quirement S4 specified, weld repairs shall be inspected
tempered at 1250°F [675°C] min. by magnetic particle examination to the same standards
that are used to inspect castings. When castings are
5.3 Heat treatment shall be performed after castings produced with Supplementary Requirement S5 specified,
have been allowed to cool below the transformation weld repairs on castings that have leaked on hydrostatic
range. test, or on castings in which the depth of any cavity
prepared for repair welding exceeds 20% of the wall
thickness or 1 in. [25 mm], whichever is smaller, or
on castings in which any cavity prepared for welding
6. Chemical Composition
is greater than approximately 10 in.2 [65 cm2], shall
6.1 The steel shall conform to the requirements as be radiographed to the same standards that are used
to chemical composition prescribed in Table 1. to inspect the castings.

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9.3 Weld repairs shall be considered major in the

case of a casting that has leaked on hydrostatic test,
or when the depth of the cavity prepared for welding
exceeds 20% of the wall thickness or 1 in. [25 mm],
whichever is smaller, or when the extent of the cavity
exceeds approximately 10 in.2 [65 cm2]. All castings
with major repair welds shall be postweld heat treated
or completely reheat-treated. This mandatory stress relief
or reheat-treatment shall be in accordance with the
qualified procedure used. Major repairs shall be in-
spected to the same quality standards that are used to
inspect the castings.

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TABLE 1
CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS
NOTE — All values are maximum unless otherwise indicated.

Composition, %

Nickel Nickel
Carbon Chromium Chromium Chromium Chromium Chromium Chromium Chromium
Molybdenum Molybdenum Molybdenum Molybdenum Molybdenum Molybdenum Molybdenum Molybdenum Chromium

Grade Identification Symbol WC1 WC4 WC5 WC6 WC9 WC11 C5 C12 CA15

Carbon 0.25 0.05–0.20 0.05–0.20 0.05–0.20 0.05–0.18 0.15–0.21 0.20 0.20 0.15
Manganese 0.50–0.80 0.50–0.80 0.40–0.70 0.50–0.80 0.40–0.70 0.50–0.80 0.40–0.70 0.35–0.65 1.00
Phosphorus 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.020 0.04 0.04 0.040

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Sulfur 0.045 0.045 0.045 0.045 0.045 0.015 0.045 0.045 0.040
Silicon 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.30–0.60 0.75 1.00 1.50
Nickel ... 0.70–1.10 0.60–1.00 ... ... ... ... ... 1.00
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Chromium ... 0.50–0.80 0.50–0.90 1.00–1.50 2.00–2.75 1.00–1.50 4.00–6.50 8.00–10.00 11.5–14.0
Molybdenum 0.45–0.65 0.45–0.65 0.90–1.20 0.45–0.65 0.90–1.20 0.45–0.65 0.45–0.65 0.90–1.20 0.50
Aluminum ... ... ... ... ... 0.01 ... ... ...

Specified Residual Elements

Copper 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.35 0.50 0.50 . . .

Nickel 0.50 ... ... 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 . . .
Chromium 0.35 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . . .
Tungsten 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 ... 0.10 0.10 . . .
Vanadium ... ... ... ... ... 0.03 ... ... . . .
Total content of these
residual elements 1.00 0.60 0.60 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ...
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TABLE 2
TENSILE REQUIREMENTS

Tensile Yield Elongation

Strength, Strength, A in 2 in. Reduction
ksi min, ksi [50 mm] of Area,
Grade [MPa] [MPa] min, % B min, %
WC1 65 [450] to 90 [620] 35 [240] 24 35
WC4, WC5, WC6, WC9 70 [485] to 95 [655] 40 [275] 20 35
WC11 80 [550] to 105 [725] 50 [345] 18 45
C5, C12 90 [620] to 115 [795] 60 [415] 18 35
CA15 90 [620] to 115 [795] 65 [450] 18 30
A Determine by either 0.2% offset method or 0.5% extension-under-load method.
B When ICI test bars are used in tensile testing as provided for in Specification A 703/A 703M, the gage
length to reduced section diameter ratio shall be 4 to 1.

TABLE 3
MINIMUM PREHEAT TEMPERATURES

Minimum
Preheat
Temperature,
Grade Thickness, in. [mm] °F [°C]

WC1 5⁄
8 and under 50 [10]
Over 5⁄8 [15.9] 250 [120]
WC4 All 300 [150]
WC5 All 300 [150]
WC6 All 300 [150]
WC9 All 400 [200]
WC11 All 300 [150]
C5 All 400 [200]
C12 All 400 [200]
CA15 All 400 [200]

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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 specifica-
tion upon agreement between the manufacturer and purchaser.

S1. Unspecified Elements

S2. Destruction Tests
S3. Bend Tests
S4. Magnetic Particle Inspection
S5. Radiographic Inspection
S10. Examination of Weld Preparation
S10.1 The method of performing the magnetic particle
or liquid penetrant test shall be in accordance with
Practice E 165 or Practice E 709.

S13. Hardness Test

S21. Heat Treatment Furnace Record
S22. Heat Treatment
S51. Mandatory Postweld Heat Treatment
S51.1 All castings with repair welds shall receive a
mandatory thermal stress relief or complete reheat
treatment in accordance with the qualified procedure
after all weld repairs.

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