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Product | Low Temperature Pipe |
Application | In Refineries, Power Plants, Boilers, Heat Exchangers, Condensers etc. |
Pipe Standard | ASTM A333/ASME SA333 |
Size | OD: 73-630mm |
WT: 6-35mm | |
Length: Single Random, Double Random, Cut Length |
ASTM A333 (ASME S/A-333) Pipe grades permit low temperature service. This specification covers nominal (average) walled pipe almost exclusively in seamless. Several grades of ferritic steel are included. Some product sizes may not be available under this specification because heavier wall thicknesses have an adverse effect on low-temperature impact properties. A333 pipe is furnished to nine different grades designated by numbers 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, & 11.
1. ASTM A333 Chemical Composition Requirements
Chemical Composition of ASTM A333 | |||||||||
Element | Grade 1, % | Grade 3, % | Grade 4, % | Grade 6, % | Grade 7, % | Grade 8, % | Grade 9, % | Grade 10, % | Grade 11, % |
C | 0.30 | 0.19 | 0.12 | 0.30 | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
Mn | 0.40–1.06 | 0.31–0.64 | 0.50–1.05 | 0.29–1.06 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.40–1.06 | 1.15–1.50 | 0.60 |
P | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.035 | 0.025 |
S | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.025 |
Si | ... | 0.18–0.37 | 0.08–0.37 | 0.10 min | 0.13–0.32 | 0.13–0.32 | ... | 0.10–0.35 | 0.35 |
Ni | ... | 3.18–3.82 | 0.47–0.98 | 0.40 | 2.03–2.57 | 8.40–9.60 | 1.60–2.24 | 0.25 | 35.0–37.0 |
Cr | ... | ... | 0.44–1.01 | 0.30 | ... | ... | ... | 0.15 | 0.50 |
Cu | ... | ... | 0.40–0.75 | 0.40 | ... | ... | 0.75–1.25 | 0.15 | ... |
Al | ... | ... | 0.04–0.30 | ... | ... | ... | ... | 0.06 | ... |
V | ... | ... | ... | 0.08 | ... | ... | ... | 0.12 | ... |
Cb | ... | ... | ... | 0.02 | ... | ... | ... | 0.05 | ... |
Mo | ... | ... | ... | 0.12 | ... | ... | ... | 0.05 | 0.50 |
Co | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | 0.50 |
*For Grade 1 and 6, each reduction of 0.01% C below 0.30%, an increase of 0.05 % Mn above 1.06 % would be permitted to a max. of 1.35%.
*For Grade 6, the limit for columbium may be increased up to 0.05 % on heat analysis and 0.06 % on product analysis.
*Generally, the carbon equivalent C.E = [C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15] shall not exceed 0.43% by heat analysis.
2. ASTM A333 Mechanical Properties
ASTM A333 | Tensile Strength, min. | Yield Strength, min. | Elongation %, min. | |||
Grade | psi | MPa | psi | MPa | Longitudinal | Transverse |
Grade 1 | 55 000 | 380 | 30 000 | 205 | 35 | 25 |
Grade 3 | 65 000 | 450 | 35 000 | 240 | 30 | 20 |
Grade 4 | 60 000 | 415 | 35 000 | 240 | 30 | 16.5 |
Grade 6 | 60 000 | 415 | 35 000 | 240 | 30 | 16.5 |
Grade 7 | 65 000 | 450 | 35 000 | 240 | 30 | 22 |
Grade 8 | 100 000 | 690 | 75 000 | 515 | 22 | ... |
Grade 9 | 63 000 | 435 | 46 000 | 315 | 28 | ... |
Grade 10 | 80 000 | 550 | 65 000 | 450 | 22 | ... |
Grade 11 | 65 000 | 450 | 35 000 | 240 | 18 | ... |
*The elongation values are furnished on the basis of standard round 2 inch or 50 mm(or 4D) specimens.
*Elongation of Grade 11 is for all walls and small sizes tested in full section.
3. Charpy V-notch Impact Tests
Impact Requirements for Grades 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11 | ||||
Size of Specimen | *A | *B | ||
mm | ft·lbf | J | ft·lbf | J |
10 by 10 | 13 | 18 | 10 | 14 |
10 by 7.5 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 11 |
10 by 6.67 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 9 |
10 by 5 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 7 |
10 by 3.33 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
10 by 2.5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
*A denotes minimum average notched bar impact value of each set of three specimens.
*B denotes minimum notched bar impact value of one specimen only of a set.
Minimum Impact Test Temperature of ASTM A333 | ||
Grade | °F | °C |
1 | -50 | -45 |
3 | -150 | -100 |
4 | -150 | -100 |
6 | -50 | -45 |
7 | -100 | -75 |
8 | -320 | -195 |
9 | -100 | -75 |
10 | -75 | -60 |
11 | -320 | -195 |
* Impact tests specified for temperatures lower than 70 °F [20 °C] should be made with precautions.
NPS | Outside Diameter | ASTM A333 Grade 6 Carbon Steel Seamless Pipes Schedule | ||||||||||||
SCH 10 | SCH 20 | SCH 30 | SCH STD | SCH 40 | SCH 60 | SCH XS | SCH 80 | SCH 100 | SCH 120 | SCH 140 | SCH 160 | SCH XXS | ||
Wall Thickness (in) | ||||||||||||||
1/8 | 0.405 | 0.068 | 0.068 | 0.095 | 0.095 | |||||||||
1/4 | 0.540 | 0.088 | 0.088 | 0.119 | 0.119 | |||||||||
3/8 | 0.675 | 0.091 | 0.091 | 0.126 | 0.126 | |||||||||
1/2 | 0.840 | 0.109 | 0.109 | 0.147 | 0.147 | 0.187 | 0.294 | |||||||
3/4 | 1.050 | 0.113 | 0.113 | 0.154 | 0.154 | 0.219 | 0.308 | |||||||
1 | 1.315 | 0.133 | 0.133 | 0.179 | 0.179 | 0.250 | 0.358 | |||||||
1 1/4 | 1.660 | 0.140 | 0.140 | 0.191 | 0.191 | 0.250 | 0.382 | |||||||
1 1/2 | 1.900 | 0.145 | 0.145 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.281 | 0.400 | |||||||
2 | 2.375 | 0.154 | 0.154 | 0.218 | 0.218 | 0.344 | 0.436 | |||||||
2 1/2 | 2.875 | 0.203 | 0.203 | 0.276 | 0.276 | 0.375 | 0.552 | |||||||
3 | 3.500 | 0.216 | 0.216 | 0.300 | 0.300 | 0.438 | 0.600 | |||||||
3 1/2 | 4.000 | 0.226 | 0.226 | 0.318 | 0.318 | |||||||||
4 | 4.500 | 0.237 | 0.237 | 0.337 | 0.337 | 0.438 | 0.531 | 0.674 | ||||||
5 | 5.563 | 0.258 | 0.258 | 0.375 | 0.375 | 0.500 | 0.625 | 0.750 | ||||||
6 | 6.625 | 0.280 | 0.280 | 0.432 | 0.432 | 0.562 | 0.719 | 0.864 | ||||||
8 | 8.625 | 0.250 | 0.277 | 0.322 | 0.322 | 0.406 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.594 | 0.719 | 0.812 | 0.906 | 0.875 | |
10 | 10.750 | 0.250 | 0.307 | 0.365 | 0.365 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.594 | 0.719 | 0.844 | 1.000 | 1.125 | 1.000 | |
12 | 12.750 | 0.250 | 0.330 | 0.375 | 0.406 | 0.562 | 0.500 | 0.688 | 0.844 | 1.000 | 1.125 | 1.312 | 1.000 | |
14 | 14.000 | 0.250 | 0.312 | 0.375 | 0.375 | 0.438 | 0.594 | 0.500 | 0.750 | 0.938 | 1.094 | 1.250 | 1.406 | |
16 | 16.000 | 0.250 | 0.312 | 0.375 | 0.375 | 0.500 | 0.656 | 0.500 | 0.844 | 1.031 | 1.219 | 1.438 | 1.594 | |
18 | 18.000 | 0.250 | 0.312 | 0.438 | 0.375 | 0.562 | 0.750 | 0.500 | 0.938 | 1.156 | 1.375 | 1.562 | 1.781 | |
20 | 20.000 | 0.250 | 0.375 | 0.500 | 0.375 | 0.594 | 0.812 | 0.500 | 1.031 | 1.281 | 1.500 | 1.750 | 1.969 | |
22 | 22.000 | 0.250 | 0.375 | 0.500 | 0.375 | 0.875 | 0.500 | 1.125 | 1.375 | 1.625 | 1.875 | 2.125 | ||
24 | 24.000 | 0.250 | 0.375 | 0.562 | 0.375 | 0.688 | 0.969 | 0.500 | 1.219 | 1.531 | 1.812 | 2.062 | 2.344 | |
30 | 30.000 | 0.312 | 0.500 | 0.625 | 0.375 | 0.500 | ||||||||
32 | 32.000 | 0.312 | 0.500 | 0.625 | 0.375 | 0.688 | ||||||||
34 | 34.000 | 0.312 | 0.500 | 0.625 | 0.375 | 0.688 | ||||||||
36 | 36.000 | 0.312 | 0.500 | 0.625 | 0.375 | 0.750 | ||||||||
42 | 42.000 | 0.500 | 0.625 | 0.375 | 0.750 |
A333 | Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Steel Pipe for Low-Temperature Service |