What are the differences between A515 Grade 60 steel and A516 Grade 60 steel? Do you know these pressure vessel steel plates?
A515 Grade 60 steel plate is primarily for intermediate- and higher-temperature service in welded boilers and other pressure vessels. A516 Grade 60 carbon steel plate grade is mainly utilized primarily in welded pressure vessels for moderate to lower temperature service.
Chemical composition analysis
Grade |
C |
Mn |
P |
S |
Si |
|
A515 grade 60 |
0.24-0.31 |
0.98 |
0.035 |
0.035 |
0.13-0.45 |
A516 grade 60 steel chemistry
Grades |
Maximum C % for thickness t (mm) |
Mn % for thickness t (mm) |
Si % |
P % max |
S % max |
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|
6-12.5mm |
12.5-25mm |
25-50mm |
>50mm |
≤12.5mm |
>12.5mm |
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A516 Grade 60 |
0.21 |
0.23 |
0.23 |
0.25 |
0.6-0.9 |
0.80-1.20 |
0.13-0.45 |
0.035 |
0.035 |
Mechanical requirements:
Grade |
Thickness mm |
Yield strength Min Mpa |
Tensile strength Mpa |
Elongation Min % |
|
A515 grade 60 |
200 |
220 |
415-550 |
21 |
|
Grades |
Tensile strength (MPa) |
Minimum yield strength (MPa) |
Minimum elongation (%) gauge length |
|
|
50mm |
200mm |
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A516 Grade 60 |
415 - 550 |
220 |
25 |
21 |
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