ASTM A455
Standard Specification for PRESSURE VESSEL PLATES, CARBON STEEL, HIGH STRENGTH MANGANESE
| Organization: | ASTM |
| Publication Date: | 27 June 1974 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 2 |
| ICS Code (Steels for pressure purposes): | 77.140.30 |
scope:
This specification2 covers high-tensile strength carbon-manganese steel plates intended for welded pressure vessels.
This material is produced in two types. Type I may be made to a semi-killed or capped deoxidation practice, while Type II is provided to allow the plate manufacture the option of furnishing a silicon killed steel. Either type may be supplied by the producer at his option.
The maximum thickness of plates furnished under this specification shall be % in. (19 mm).
NOTE-The values stated in U.S. customary units are to be regarded as the standard.
2 For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specification SA 455 in Section II of that Code.
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