A516-60 steel and SA516-60 steel are the same grade under ASTM standard and ASME standard respectively. steel has a tensile strength in the 60 to 80 ksi range with 25% elongation. Its physical and mechanical properties are basically similar to AISI 1330 steel.
A516-60 steel /SA516-60 steelplates of carbon steel is mainly used for moderate and lower temperature use in pressure vessels.
A516-60 steel /SA516-60 steel physical properties
Density (lb / cu. in.) 0.284
Melting Point (Deg F) 2750
Specific Gravity 7.9
Specific Heat (Btu/lb/Deg F - [32-212 Deg F]) 0.107
Thermal Conductivity 360
Modulus of Elasticity Tension 30
Modulus of Elasticity Torsion 11
Mean Coeff Thermal Expansion 6.7
A516-60 steel /SA516-60 steel chemical requirements according to different thicknesses.
| Element |
Thickness
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Composition (%)
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Carbon (max)
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12.5 mm and under
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0.21
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over 12.5 to 50 mm
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0.23
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over 50 to 100 mm
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0.25
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over 100 mm
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0.27
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Manganese
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12.5 mm and under
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0.60 - 0.90
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12.5 mm and under
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0.55 - 0.98
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over 12.5 mm
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0.85 - 1.20
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over 12.5 mm
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0.79 - 1.30
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Phosphorus (max)
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0.025
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Sulphur (max)
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0.025
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Silicon
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0.15 - 0.40
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0.13 - 0.45
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A516-60 steel /SA516-60 steel mechanical Property
Tensile Strength, MPa (ksi) 415 - 550 (60 - 80)
Yield Strength, min MPa (ksi) 220 (32)
Elongation min, % 50 mm (2 in) 25
Elongation min, % 200 mm (8 in) 21
Typical applications for A516-60 steel /SA516-60 steel
A516-60 steel /SA516-60 steel are mainly used for weld fabrication of pressure vessels that require improved notch toughness for lower than ambient temperature service.
Corresponding steel grades for A516-60 and SA516-60
ASTM/ASME A/SA516 - Grade 60
DIN Standard DIN 17155HII
British Standard BS1501-161-430A
European Norm EN10028 P265GH
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