ASTM A516 Grade 70 is a carbon steel suitable for use as low or medium pressure vessel plate. Sa 516 gr 70 carbon steel is also commonly known as ASME SA516-70. Sa 516 grade 70 is equivalent to the Indian standard and is a carbon pressure vessel steel type. It is mainly used in petroleum, power stations, boilers, chemical industries and other industries. Product sa516 gr 70 has more promising and reliable material properties due to its low temperature deformation, good impact resistance, and high purity.
Equivalent Grades of A516 Gr.70 Plates:
| British Standard | European Norm | ASTM/ASME | DIN |
| BS1501-224-490A/B | EN10028 P355GH | A/SA516 - Grade 70 | - |
Chemical Composition Of ASTM A516 grade 70 Carbon Steel Plate:
| Chemical Composition (Percentage %) | ||||||||||||
| C | Si | Mn | P | S | Al | Cr | Cu | Ni | Mo | Nb | Ti | V |
| 0.10/ 0.22 | 0.6 | 1/ 1.7 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.08 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
ASTM A516 Grade 70 Mechanical Properties:
| Mechanical Properties | |
| Tensile Strength (N/mm2) | Yield stress/ min (N/mm2) |
| 510/ 650 | 335 |
SA516Gr70 American standard container plate is widely used in the manufacturing of pressure vessels in petroleum, chemical, electric power, food and other industries, such as storage tanks, reactors, heat exchangers, separators, etc. In these fields, SA516Gr70 American standard vessel plate ensures the safety, stability and long-term operation of pressure vessels with its good mechanical properties and welding performance.
