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Designation: A 182/A 182M – 05 Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry

Used in USDOE-NE Standards

Standard Specification for

Forged or Rolled Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe Flanges,
Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts for High-Temperature
Service1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 182/A 182M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents

1.1 This specification2 covers forged low alloy and stainless 2.1 In addition to the referenced documents listed in Speci-
steel piping components for use in pressure systems. Included fication A 961, the following list of standards apply to this
are flanges, fittings, valves, and similar parts to specified specification.
dimensions or to dimensional standards, such as the ASME 2.2 ASTM Standards: 3
specifications that are referenced in Section 2. A 234/A 234M Specification for Piping Fittings of
1.2 For bars and products machined directly from bar, refer Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and
to Specifications A 479/A 479M and A 739 for the similar High Temperature Service
grades available in those specifications. Products made to this A 262 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranu-
specification are limited to a maximum weight of 10 000 lb lar Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels
[4540 kg]. For larger products and products for other applica- A 275/A 275M Test Method for Magnetic Particle Exami-
tions, refer to Specification A 336/A 336M for the similar nation of Steel Forgings
grades available in that specification. A 336/A 336M Specification for Alloy Steel Forgings for
1.3 Several grades of low alloy steels and ferritic, marten- Pressure and High-Temperature Parts
sitic, austenitic, and ferritic-austenitic stainless steels are in- A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
cluded in this specification. Selection will depend upon design of Steel Products
and service requirements. A 403/A 403M Specification for Wrought Austenitic Stain-
1.4 Supplementary requirements are provided for use when less Steel Piping Fittings
additional testing or inspection is desired. These shall apply A 479/A 479M Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and
only when specified individually by the purchaser in the order. Shapes for Use in Boilers and Other Pressure Vessels
1.5 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units A 484/A 484M Specification for General Requirements for
and in SI units. However, unless the order specifies the Stainless Steel Bars, Billets, and Forgings
applicable “M” specification designation (SI units), the mate- A 739 Specification for Steel Bars, Alloy, Hot-Wrought, for
rial shall be furnished to inch-pound units. Elevated Temperature or Pressure-Containing Parts, or
1.6 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units Both
are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text, A 763 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranu-
the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each lar Attack in Ferritic Stainless Steels
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must A 788 Specification for Steel Forgings, General Require-
be used independently of the other. Combining values from the ments
two systems may result in nonconformance with the specifi- A 961 Specification for Common Requirements for Steel
cation. Flanges, Forged Fittings, Valves, and Parts for Piping
Applications
E 112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, E 165 Test Method for Liquid Penetrant Examination
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.22 on Steel Forgings and Wrought Fittings for Piping Applications and Bolting
Materials for Piping and Special Purpose Applications.
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approved in 1935. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as A 182/A 182M – 04a. contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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cation SA-182 in Section II of that Code. the ASTM website.

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E 340 Test Method for Macroetching Metals and Alloys 5.4 The material shall be forged as close as practicable to
2.3 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes:4 the specified shape and size. Except for flanges of any type,
Section IX Welding Qualifications forged or rolled bar may be used without additional hot
SFA-5.4 Specification for Corrosion-Resisting Chromium working for small cylindrically shaped parts within the limits
and Chromium-Nickel Steel Covered Welding Electrodes defined by Specification A 234/A 234M for low alloy steels
SFA-5.5 Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Covered Arc- and martensitic stainless steels and Specification A 403/
Welding Electrodes A 403M for austenitic and ferritic-austenitic stainless steels.
SFA-5.9 Specification for Corrosion-Resisting Chromium Elbows, return bends, tees, and header tees shall not be
and Chromium-Nickel Steel Welding Rods and Bare machined directly from bar stock.
Electrodes 5.5 Except as provided for in 5.4, the finished product shall
SFA-5.11 Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Cov- be a forging as defined in the Terminology section of Specifi-
ered Welding Electrodes cation A 788.

3. Ordering Information 6. Heat Treatment5

3.1 It is the purchaser’s responsibility to specify in the 6.1 After hot working, forgings shall be cooled to a tem-
purchase order information necessary to purchase the needed perature below 1000 °F [538 °C] prior to heat treating in
material. In addition to the ordering information guidelines in accordance with the requirements of Table 1.
Specification A 961, orders should include the following infor- 6.2 Low Alloy Steels and Ferritic and Martensitic Stainless
mation: Steels—The low alloy steels and ferritic and martensitic
3.1.1 Additional requirements (see 6.2.2, Table 2 footnotes, stainless steels shall be heat treated in accordance with the
8.3, and 17.2), and requirements of 6.1 and Table 1.
3.1.2 Requirement, if any, that manufacturer shall submit 6.2.1 Grade F 22V shall be furnished in the normalized and
drawings for approval showing the shape of the rough forging tempered, or liquid quenched and tempered condition. The
before machining and the exact location of test specimen minimum austenitizing temperature shall be 1650 °F [900 °C],
material (see 8.3.1). and the minimum tempering temperature shall be 1250 °F [677
°C].
4. General Requirements 6.2.2 Liquid Quenching—When agreed to by the purchaser,
4.1 Product furnished to this specification shall conform to liquid quenching followed by tempering shall be permitted
the requirements of Specification A 961, including any supple- provided the temperatures in Table 1 for each grade are
mentary requirements that are indicated in the purchase order. utilized.
Failure to comply with the general requirements of Specifica- 6.2.2.1 Marking—Parts that are liquid quenched and tem-
tion A 961 constitutes nonconformance with this specification. pered shall be marked “QT.”
In case of conflict between the requirements of this specifica- 6.2.3 Alternatively, Grade F 1, F 2, and F 12, Classes 1 and
tion and Specification A 961, this specification shall prevail. 2 may be given a heat treatment of 1200 °F [650 °C] minimum
after final hot or cold forming.
5. Manufacture 6.3 Austenitic and Ferritic-Austenitic Stainless Steels—The
austenitic and ferritic-austenitic stainless steels shall be heat
5.1 The low-alloy ferritic steels may be made by the treated in accordance with the requirements of 6.1 and Table 1.
open-hearth, electric-furnace, or basic-oxygen process with 6.3.1 Alternatively, immediately following hot working,
separate degassing and refining optional. Unless followed by while the temperature of the forging is not less than the
separate refining, the basic oxygen process shall be limited to minimum solutioning temperature specified in Table 1, forg-
steels containing not over 6 % chromium. ings made from austenitic grades (except grades F 304H,
5.2 The stainless steels shall be melted by one of the F 316H, F 321, F 321H, F 347, F 347H, F 348, and F 348H)
following processes: (1) electric-furnace (with separate degas- may be individually rapidly quenched in accordance with the
sing and refining optional); (2) vacuum-furnace; or (3) one of requirements of Table 1.
the former followed by vacuum or electroslag-consumable 6.3.2 See Supplementary Requirement S8 if a particular
remelting. Grade F XM-27Cb may be produced by electron- heat treatment method is to be employed.
beam melting. Because of difficulties that may be met in 6.4 Time of Heat Treatment—Heat treatment of forgings
retaining nitrogen, vacuum melting or remelting processes may be performed before machining.
should not be specified for Grades F XM-11, F 304LN, 6.5 Forged or Rolled Bar—Forged or rolled austenitic
F 316LN, F 304N, F 316N, F XM-19, F 44, F 45, F 48, F 49, stainless bar from which small cylindrically shaped parts are to
F 50, F 51, F 52, F 53, F 54, F 55, F 58, F 59, F 60, F 62, or be machined, as permitted by 5.4, and the parts machined from
F 904L.
5.3 A sufficient discard shall be made to secure freedom
from injurious piping and undue segregation. 5
A solution annealing temperature above 1950 °F [1065 °C] may impair the
resistance to intergranular corrosion after subsequent exposure to sensitizing
conditions in F 321, F 321H, F 347, F 347H, F 348, and F 348H. When specified by
the purchaser, a lower temperature stabilization or resolution annealing shall be used
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Avenue, New York, NY 10016–5990. Requirement S10).

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such bar, without heat treatment after machining, shall be drawing and straightening permitted (see Supplementary Re-
furnished to the annealing requirements of Specification A 479/ quirement S3 if annealing must be the final operation).
A 479M or this specification, with subsequent light cold

TABLE 1 Heat Treating Requirements

Austenitizing/Solutioning Cooling Quenching Cool Tempering Temperature,

Temperature, Minimum or Media Below °F [°C] Minimum or Range, °F [°C]
Grade Heat Treat Type
Range, °F [°C]A
Low Alloy Steels
B B
F1 anneal 1650 [900] furnace cool
B
normalize and temper 1650 [900] air cool 1150 [620]
B B
F2 anneal 1650 [900] furnace cool
B
normalize and temper 1650 [900] air cool 1150 [620]
B B
F5, F 5a anneal 1750 [955] furnace cool
B
normalize and temper 1750 [955] air cool 1250 [675]
B B
F9 anneal 1750 [955] furnace cool
B
normalize and temper 1750 [955] air cool 1250 [675]
B
F 91 normalize and temper 1900-1975 [1040-1080] air cool 1350–1470 [730–800]
B
F 92 normalize and temper 1900-1975 [1040-1080] air cool 1350–1470 [730–800]
B
F911 normalize and temper 1900-1975 [1040-1080] air cool or liquid 1365–1435 [740-780]
B B
F 11, Class 1, 2, 3 anneal 1650 [900] furnace cool
B
normalize and temper 1650 [900] air cool 1150 [620]
B B
F 12, Class 1, 2 anneal 1650 [900] furnace cool
B
normalize and temper 1650 [900] air cool 1150 [620]
B B
F 21, F 3V, and F anneal 1750 [955] furnace cool
3VCb
B
normalize and temper 1750 [955] air cool 1250 [675]
B B
F 22, Class 1, 3 anneal 1650 [900] furnace cool
B
normalize and temper 1650 [900] air cool 1250 [675]
B
F 23 normalize and temper 1900-1975 [1040-1080] air cool 1350–1470 [730–800]
accelerated cool
B
F 24 normalize and temper 1800-1975 [980-1080] air cool 1350–1470 [730–800]
or liquid
B B
FR anneal 1750 [955] furnace cool
B B
normalize 1750 [955] air cool
B
normalize and temper 1750 [955] air cool 1250 [675]
Martensitic Stainless Steels
B
F 122 normalize and temper 1900-1975 [1040-1080] air cool 1350–1470 [730–800]
B B
F 6a Class 1 anneal not specified furnace cool
normalize and temper not specified air cool 400 [205] 1325 [725]
B B
temper not required 1325 [725]
B B
F 6a Class 2 anneal not specified furnace cool
normalize and temper not specified air cool 400 [205] 1250 [675]
B B
temper not required 1250 [675]
B B
F 6a Class 3 anneal not specified furnace cool
normalize and temper not specified air cool 400 [205] 1100 [595]
B B
F 6a Class 4 anneal not specified furnace cool
normalize and temper not specified air cool 400 [205] 1000 [540]
B B
F 6b anneal 1750 [955] furnace cool
normalize and temper 1750 [955] air cool 400 [205] 1150 [620]
F 6NM normalize and temper 1850 [1010] air cool 200 [95] 1040-1120 [560-600]
Ferritic Stainless Steels
B B
F XM-27 Cb anneal 1850 [1010] furnace cool
B B
F 429 anneal 1850 [1010] furnace cool
B B
F 430 anneal not specified furnace cool

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TABLE 1 Continued
Austenitizing/Solutioning Cooling Quenching Cool Tempering Temperature,
Temperature, Minimum or Media Below °F [°C] Minimum or Range, °F [°C]
Grade Heat Treat Type
Range, °F [°C]A
Austenitic Stainless Steels
B
F 304 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 304H solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 304L solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 304N solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 304LN solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 309H solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 310 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 310H solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 310MoLN solution treat and quench 1900–2010 [1050–1100] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 316 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 316H solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 316L solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 316N solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 316LN solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 317 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 317L solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 347 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 347H solution treat and quench 2000 [1095] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 348 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 348H solution treat and quench 2000 [1095] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 321 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 321H solution treat and quench 2000 [1095] liquid 500 [260]
B
F XM-11 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F XM-19 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 10 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 20 solution treat and quench 1700-1850 [925-1010] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 44 solution treat and quench 2100 [1150] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 45 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 46 solution treat and quench 2010-2140 [1100-1140] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 47 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 48 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 49 solution treat and quench 2050 [1120] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 56 solution treat and quench 2050-2160 [1120-1180] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 58 solution treat and quench 2085 [1140] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 62 solution treat and quench 2025 [1105] liquid 500 [260]
Ferritic-Austenitic Stainless Steels
B
F 50 solution treat and quench 1925 [1050] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 51 solution treat and quench 1870 [1020] liquid 500 [260]
F 52C liquid 500 [260] B
B
F 53 solution treat and quench 1880 [1025] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 54 solution treat and quench 1920-2060 [1050-1125] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 55 solution treat and quench 2010-2085 [1100-1140] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 57 solution treat and quench 1940 [1060] liquid 175 [80]
B
F 59 solution treat and quench 1975-2050 [1080-1120] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 60 solution treat and quench 1870 [1020] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 61 solution treat and quench 1920-2060 [1050-1125] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 904L solution treat and quench 1920-2100 [1050-1150] liquid 500 [260]
A
Minimum unless temperature range is listed.
B
Not applicable.
C
Grade F 52 shall be solution treated at 1825 to 1875 °F [995 to 1025 °C] 30 min/in. of thickness and water quenched.

7. Chemical Composition ordered grade to the extent that the steel conforms to the
7.1 A chemical heat analysis in accordance with Specifica- requirements of another grade for which that element is a
tion A 961 shall be made and conform to the chemical specified element having a required minimum content. For this
composition prescribed in Table 2. requirement, a grade is defined as an alloy described individu-
ally and identified by its own UNS designation in Table 2 of
7.2 Grades to which lead, selenium, or other elements are Chemical Requirements with being covered by this specifica-
added for the purpose of rendering the material free-machining tion.
shall not be used. 7.5 Product Analysis—The purchaser may make a product
7.3 Starting material produced to a specification that spe- analysis on products supplied to this specification in accor-
cifically requires the addition of any element beyond those dance with Specification A 961.
listed in Table 2 for the applicable grade of material is not
permitted. 8. Mechanical Properties
7.4 Stainless steel grades covered in this specification shall 8.1 The material shall conform to the requirements as to
not contain an unspecified element, other than nitrogen, for the mechanical properties for the grade ordered as listed in Table 3.

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8.2 Mechanical test specimens shall be obtained from pro- steel, and shall be joined to the forging with a partial
duction forgings, or from separately forged test blanks pre- penetration weld that seals the buffered surface. Specimens
pared from the stock used to make the finished product. In shall be located at 1⁄2-in. [13-mm] minimum from the buffered
either case, mechanical test specimens shall not be removed surface of the forging. Buffers shall be removed and the welded
until after all heat treatment is complete. If repair welding is areas subjected to magnetic particle test to ensure freedom
required, test specimens shall not be removed until after from cracks unless the welded areas are completely removed
post-weld heat treatment is complete, except for ferritic grades by subsequent machining.
when the post-weld heat treatment is conducted at least 50 °F 8.4 For annealed low alloy steels, ferritic stainless steels,
[30 °C] below the actual tempering temperature. When test and martensitic stainless steels, and also for austenitic and
blanks are used, they shall receive approximately the same ferritic-austenitic stainless steels, the test specimen may be
working as the finished product. The test blanks shall be heat taken from any convenient location.
treated with the finished product and shall approximate the 8.5 Tension Tests:
maximum cross section of the forgings they represent. 8.5.1 Low Alloy Steels and Ferritic and Martensitic Stain-
8.3 For normalized and tempered, or quenched and tem- less Steels—One tension test shall be made for each heat in
pered forgings, the central axis of the test specimen shall each heat treatment charge.
correspond to the 1⁄4 T plane or deeper position where T is the 8.5.1.1 When the heat-treating cycles are the same and the
maximum heat-treated thickness of the represented forging. In furnaces (either batch or continuous type) are controlled within
addition, for quenched and tempered forgings, the midlength of 625 °F [614 °C] and equipped with recording pyrometers so
the test specimen shall be at least T from any second heat- that complete records of heat treatment are available, then only
treated surface. When the section thickness does not permit this one tension test from each heat of each forging type (see Note
positioning, the test specimen shall be positioned as near as 1) and section size is required, instead of one test from each
possible to the prescribed location, as agreed to by the heat in each heat-treatment charge.
purchaser and the supplier.
NOTE 1—“Type” in this case is used to describe the forging shape such
8.3.1 With prior purchase approval, the test specimen for as a flange, ell, tee, and the like.
ferritic steel forgings may be taken at a depth (t) corresponding
to the distance from the area of significant stress to the nearest 8.5.2 Austenitic and Ferritic-Austenitic Stainless Steel
heat-treated surface and at least twice this distance (2 t) from Grades—One tension test shall be made for each heat.
any second surface. However, the test depth shall not be nearer 8.5.2.1 When heat treated in accordance with 6.1, the test
to one treated surface than 3⁄4 in. [19 mm] and to the second blank or forging used to provide the test specimen shall be heat
treated surface than 11⁄2 in. [38 mm]. This method of test treated with a finished forged product.
specimen location would normally apply to contour-forged 8.5.2.2 When the alternative method in 6.3.1 is used, the test
parts, or parts with thick cross-sectional areas where 1⁄4 T 3 blank or forging used to provide the test specimen shall be
T testing (see 8.3) is not practical. Sketches showing the exact forged and quenched under the same processing conditions as
test locations shall be approved by the purchaser when this the forgings they represent.
method is used. 8.5.3 Testing shall be performed in accordance with Test
8.3.2 Metal Buffers—The required distances from heat- Methods and Definitions A 370 using the largest feasible of the
treated surfaces may be obtained with metal buffers instead of round specimens. The gage length for measuring elongation
integral extensions. Buffer material may be carbon or low-alloy shall be four times the diameter of the test section.

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Identifi- UNS Grade Composition, %

cation Designa-
Carbon Manga- Phos- Sulfur Silicon Nickel Chromium Molybde- Colum- Titan- Other Elements
Symbol tion
nese phorus num bium ium
Low Alloy Steels
F1 K12822 carbon-molybdenum 0.28 0.60–0.90 0.045 0.045 0.15–0.35 0.44–0.65
F 2B K12122 0.5 % chromium, 0.05–0.21 0.30–0.80 0.040 0.040 0.10–0.60 0.50–0.81 0.44–0.65
0.5 % molybdenum
F 5C K41545 4 to 6 % chromium 0.15 0.30–0.60 0.030 0.030 0.50 0.50 4.0–6.0 0.44–0.65
F 5aC K42544 4 to 6 % chromium 0.25 0.60 0.040 0.030 0.50 0.50 4.0–6.0 0.44–0.65
F9 K90941 9 % chromium 0.15 0.30–0.60 0.030 0.030 0.50–1.00 8.0–10.0 0.90–1.10
F 91 K90901 9 % chromium, 1 % 0.08–0.12 0.30–0.60 0.020 0.010 0.20–0.50 0.40 8.0–9.5 0.85–1.05 0.06–0.10 N 0.03–0.07
molybdenum, 0.2 % Al 0.04
vanadium plus V 0.18–0.25
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F 92 K92460 9 % chromium, 1.8 % 0.07–0.13 0.30–0.60 0.020 0.010 0.50 0.40 8.50–9.50 0.30–0.60 0.04–0.09 V 0.15–0.25
tungsten, 0.2 % N
vanadium plus 0.030–0.070
columbium Al 0.04
W 1.50–2.00
B
0.001–0.006

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F 911 K91061 9 % chromium, 1 % 0.09–0.13 0.30–0.60 0.020 0.010 0.10–0.50 0.40 8.5–9.5 0.90–1.10 0.060–0.10 W 0.90–1.10
molybdenum, 0.2 % Al 0.04
vanadium plus N 0.04–0.09
columbium and V 0.18–0.25
nitrogen B 0.0003–
0.006
F 11 K11597 1.25 % chromium, 0.05–0.15 0.30–0.60 0.030 0.030 0.50–1.00 1.00–1.50 0.44–0.65
Class 1 0.5 % molybdenum
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F 11 K11572 1.25 % chromium, 0.10–0.20 0.30–0.80 0.040 0.040 0.50–1.00 1.00–1.50 0.44–0.65
Class 2 0.5 % molybdenum
F 11 K11572 1.25 % chromium, 0.10–0.20 0.30–0.80 0.040 0.040 0.50–1.00 1.00–1.50 0.44–0.65
Class 3 0.5 % molybdenum
F 12 K11562 1 % chromium, 0.05–0.15 0.30–0.60 0.045 0.045 0.50 max 0.80–1.25 0.44–0.65
Class 1 0.5 % molybdenum
F 12 K11564 1 % chromium, 0.10–0.20 0.30–0.80 0.040 0.040 0.10–0.60 0.80–1.25 0.44–0.65
Class 2 0.5 % molybdenum
F 21 K31545 chromium-molybdenum 0.05–0.15 0.30–0.60 0.040 0.040 0.50 max 2.7–3.3 0.80–1.06
F 3V K31830 3 % chromium, 1 % 0.05–0.18 0.30–0.60 0.020 0.020 0.10 2.8–3.2 0.90–1.10 0.015– V 0.20–0.30
molybdenum, 0.25 % 0.035 B
vanadium plus boron 0.001–0.003
and titanium
F 3VCb K31390 ... 0.10–0.15 0.30–0.60 0.020 0.010 0.10 0.25 2.7–3.3 0.90–1.10 0.015–0.070 0.015 V 0.20–0.30
Cu 0.25
Ca 0.0005–
0.0150
F 22 K21590 chromium-molybdenum 0.05–0.15 0.30–0.60 0.040 0.040 0.50 2.00–2.50 0.87–1.13
Class 1
F 22 K21590 chromium-molybdenum 0.05–0.15 0.30–0.60 0.040 0.040 0.50 2.00–2.50 0.87–1.13
Class 3

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Identifi- UNS Grade Composition, %
cation Designa-
Carbon Manga- Phos- Sulfur Silicon Nickel Chromium Molybde- Colum- Titan- Other Elements
Symbol tion
nese phorus num bium ium
F 22V K31835 2.25 % chromium, 1 % 0.11–0.15 0.30–0.60 0.015 0.010 0.10 0.25 2.00–2.50 0.90–1.10 0.07 0.030 Cu 0.20
molybdenum, 0.25 % V 0.25–0.35
vanadium B 0.002
Ca 0.015 D
F 23 K41650 2.25 % chromium, 1.6 % 0.04–0.10 0.10–0.60 0.030 0.010 0.50 1.90-2.60 0.05-0.30 0.02– V 0.20–0.30
tungsten, 0.25 % 0.08 B
vanadium, plus 0.0005–0.006
molybdenum, N 0.030
columbium, and boron Al 0.030
W 1.45–1.75
F 24 K30736 2.25 % chromium, 1 % 0.05–0.10 0.30–0.70 0.020 0.010 0.15–0.45 2.20–2.60 0.90–1.10 0.06-0.10 V 0.20–0.30
molybdenum, 0.25 % N 0.12
vanadium plus titanium Al 0.020
and boron B 0.0015–
0.0070
FR K22035 2 % nickel, 1 % copper 0.20 0.40–1.06 0.045 0.050 1.60–2.24 Cu 0.75–1.25

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F 122 K92930 11 % chromium, 2 % 0.07–0.14 0.70 0.020 0.010 0.50 0.50 10.00–12.50 0.25–0.60 0.04– V 0.15–0.30
tungsten, 0.2 % 0.10 B 0.005
vanadium, plus N 0.040–0.100
molybdenum, Al 0.040
columbium, copper, Cu 0.30–1.70
nickel, nitrogen, and W 1.50–2.50

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boron
F 6a S41000 13 % chromium 0.15 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 0.50 11.5–13.5
410E
F 6b S41026 13 % chromium, 0.15 1.00 0.020 0.020 1.00 1.00–2.00 11.5–13.5 0.40–0.60 Cu 0.50
0.5 % molybdenum
F 6NM S41500 13 % chromium, 4 % 0.05 0.50–1.00 0.030 0.030 0.60 3.5–5.5 11.5–14.0 0.50–1.00
nickel
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Ferritic Stainless Steels

F XM- S44627 27 chromium, 1 0.010 0.40 0.020 0.020 0.40 0.50 25.0–27.5 0.75–1.50 0.05–0.20 N 0.015
27CbF molybdenum Cu 0.20
XM-27E
F 429 S42900 15 chromium 0.12 1.00 0.040 0.030 0.75 0.50 14.0–16.0
429E
F 430 S43000 17 chromium 0.12 1.00 0.040 0.030 0.75 0.50 16.0–18.0
430E
Austenitic Stainless Steels
G
F 304 S30400 18 chromium, 8 nickel 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 8.0–11.0 18.0–20.0
304E
F 304H S30409 18 chromium, 8 nickel 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 8.0–11.0 18.0–20.0
304HE
G
F 304L S30403 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 8.0–13.0 18.0–20.0
low carbon
304LE
F 304NH S30451 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 8.0–10.5 18.0–20.0
modified with nitrogen
304NE

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Identifi- UNS Grade Composition, %
cation Designa-
Carbon Manga- Phos- Sulfur Silicon Nickel Chromium Molybde- Colum- Titan- Other Elements
Symbol tion
nese phorus num bium ium
F 304LNH S30453 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 8.0–10.5 18.0–20.0
modified with nitrogen
304LNE
F 309H S30909 23 chromium, 13.5 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 12.0–15.0 22.0–24.0
nickel
309HE
F 310 S31000 25 chromium, 20 nickel 0.25 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 19.0–22.0 24.0–26.0
310E
F 310H S31009 25 chromium, 20 nickel 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 19.0–22.0 24.0–26.0
310HE
F 310MoLN S31050 25 chromium, 22 nickel, 0.030 2.00 0.030 0.015 0.40 21.0–23.0 24.0–26.0 2.00–3.00 N 0.10–0.16
modified with
molybdenum and
nitrogen, low carbon
310MoLNE
F 316G S31600 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 10.0–14.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00

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316E
F 316H S31609 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 10.0–14.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00
modified with
molybdenum
316HE
F 316LG S31603 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 10.0–15.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00
modified with

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molybdenum, low
carbon
316LE
F 316NH S31651 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 11.0–14.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00
modified with
molybdenum and
nitrogen
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316NE
F 316LNH S31653 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 11.0–14.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00
modified with
molybdenum and
nitrogen
316LNE
F 317 S31700 19 chromium, 13 nickel, 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 11.0–15.0 18.0–20.0 3.0–4.0
3.5 molybdenum
317E
F 317L S31703 19 chromium, 13 nickel, 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 11.0–15.0 18.0–20.0 3.0–4.0
3.5 molybdenum
317LE
I
F 321 S32100 18 chromium, 8 nickel 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 9.0–12.0 17.0–19.0
modified with titanium
321E
J
F 321H S32109 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 9.0–12.0 17.0–19.0
modified with titanium
321HE
K
F 347 S34700 18 chromium, 8 nickel 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 9.0–13.0 17.0–20.0
modified with
columbium
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Identifi- UNS Grade Composition, %
cation Designa-
Carbon Manga- Phos- Sulfur Silicon Nickel Chromium Molybde- Colum- Titan- Other Elements
Symbol tion
nese phorus num bium ium
L
F 347H S34709 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 9.0–13.0 17.0–20.0
modified with
columbium
347HE
K
F 348 S34800 18 chromium, 8 nickel 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 9.0–13.0 17.0–20.0 Co 0.20
modified with Ta 0.10
columbium
348E
L
F 348H S34809 18 chromium, 8 nickel, 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 9.0–13.0 17.0–20.0 Co 0.20
modified with Ta 0.10
columbium
348HE
F XM-11 S21904 20 chromium, 6 nickel, 0.040 8.0–10.0 0.060 0.030 1.00 5.5–7.5 19.0–21.5 N 0.15–0.40
9 manganese
XM-11E
F XM-19 S20910 22 chromium, 13 nickel, 0.06 4.0–6.0 0.040 0.030 1.00 11.5–13.5 20.5–23.5 1.50–3.00 0.10– N 0.20–0.40

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XM-19E
F 10 S33100 20 nickel, 8 chromium 0.10–0.20 0.50–0.80 0.040 0.030 1.00–1.40 19.0–22.0 7.0–9.0
F 20 N08020 35 nickel, 20 chromium, .07 2.00 0.045 0.035 1.00 32.0–38.0 19.0–21.0 2.00–3.00 8xCmin Cu 3.0–4.0
3.5 copper, 2.5 –1.00
molybdenum
F 44 S31254 20 chromium, 18 nickel, 0.020 1.00 0.030 0.010 0.80 17.5–18.5 19.5–20.5 6.0–6.5 Cu 0.50–1.00
6 molybdenum, low N 0.18–0.22
carbon

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F 45 S30815 21 chromium, 11 nickel 0.05–0.10 0.80 0.040 0.030 1.40–2.00 10.0–12.0 20.0–22.0 N 0.14–0.20
modified with nitrogen Ce 0.03–0.08
and cerium
F 46 S30600 18 chromium, 15 nickel, 0.018 2.00 0.020 0.020 3.7–4.3 14.0–15.5 17.0–18.5 0.20 Cu 0.50
4 silicon
F 47 S31725 19 chromium, 15 nickel, 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 13.0–17.5 18.0–20.0 4.0–5.0 N 0.10
4 molybdenum
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317LME
F 48 S31726 19 chromium, 15 nickel, 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 13.5–17.5 17.0–20.0 4.0–5.0 N 0.10–0.20
4 molybdenum
317LMNE
F 49 S34565 24 chromium, 17 nickel, 0.030 5.0–7.0 0.030 0.010 1.00 16.0–18.0 23.0–25.0 4.0–5.0 0.10 N 0.40–0.60
6 manganese, 5
molybdenum
F 56 S33228 32 nickel, 27 chromium 0.04–0.08 1.00 0.020 0.015 0.30 31.0–33.0 26.0–28.0 0.6–1.0 Ce 0.05–0.10
with columbium Al 0.025
F 58 S31266 24 chromium, 20 nickel, 0.030 2.0–4.0 0.035 0.020 1.00 21.0–24.0 23.0–25.0 5.2–6.2 N 0.35–0.60
8 molybdenum, 2 Cu 1.00–2.50
tungsten with nitrogen W 1.50–2.50
F 62 N08367 21 chromium, 25 nickel, 0.030 2.0 0.040 0.030 1.00 23.50– 20.00– 6.00–7.00 N 0.18–0.25
6.5 molybdenum 25.50 22.00 Cu 0.75
Ferritic-Austenitic Stainless Steels
F 50 S31200 25 chromium, 6 nickel, 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 5.5–6.5 24.0–26.0 1.20–2.00 N 0.14–0.20
modified with nitrogen
F 51 S31803 22 chromium, 5.5 nickel, 0.030 2.00 0.030 0.020 1.00 4.5–6.5 21.0–23.0 2.5–3.5 N 0.08–0.20
modified with nitrogen
F 52 S32950 26 chromium, 3.5 nickel, 0.030 2.00 0.035 0.010 0.60 3.5–5.2 26.0–29.0 1.00–2.50 N 0.15–0.35
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Identifi- UNS Grade Composition, %
cation Designa-
Carbon Manga- Phos- Sulfur Silicon Nickel Chromium Molybde- Colum- Titan- Other Elements
Symbol tion
nese phorus num bium ium
F 53 S32750 25 chromium, 7 nickel, 0.030 1.20 0.035 0.020 0.80 6.0–8.0 24.0–26.0 3.0–5.0 N 0.24–0.32
4 molybdenum, modified Cu 0.50
with nitrogen
2507E
F 54 S39274 25 chromium, 7 nickel, 0.030 1.00 0.030 0.020 0.80 6.0–8.0 24.0–26.0 2.5–3.5 N 0.24–0.32
modified with nitrogen Cu 0.20–0.80
and tungsten W 1.50–2.50
F 55 S32760 25 chromium, 7 nickel, 0.030 1.00 0.030 0.010 1.00 6.0–8.0 24.0–26.0 3.0–4.0 N 0.20–0.30
3.5 molybdenum, Cu 0.50–1.00
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F 57 S39277 26 chromium, 7 nickel, 0.025 0.80 0.025 0.002 0.80 6.5–8.0 24.0–26.0 3.0–4.0 Cu 1.20–2.00
3.7 molybdenum W 0.80–1.20
N 0.23–0.33
F 59 S32520 25 chromium, 6.5 nickel, 0.030 1.50 0.035 0.020 0.80 5.5–8.0 24.0–26.0 3.0–5.0 N 0.20–0.35
4 molybdenum with Cu 0.50–3.00
nitrogen
F 60 S32205 22 chromium, 5.5 nickel, 0.030 2.00 0.030 0.020 1.00 4.5–6.5 22.0–23.0 3.0–3.5 N 0.14–0.20

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3 molybdenum, modified
with nitrogen
2205E
F 61 S32550 26 chromium, 6 nickel, 0.04 1.50 0.040 0.030 1.00 4.5–6.5 24.0–27.0 2.9–3.9 Cu 1.50–2.50
3.5 molybdenum with N 0.10–0.25
nitrogen and copper
255E
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F 904L NO8904 21 chromium, 26 nickel, 0.020 2.0 0.040 0.030 1.00 23.0–28.0 19.0–23.0 4.0–5.0 Cu 1.00–2.00 N
4.5 molybdenum 0.10
904LE
A
All values are maximum unless otherwise stated.
B
Grade F 2 was formerly assigned to the 1 % chromium, 0.5 % molybdenum grade which is now Grade F 12.
C
The present grade F 5a (0.25 max carbon) previous to 1955 was assigned the identification symbol F 5. Identification symbol F 5 in 1955 was assigned to the 0.15 max carbon grade to be consistent with ASTM
specifications for other products such as pipe, tubing, bolting, welding fittings, and the like.
D
For Grade F22V, rare earth metals (REM) may be added in place of calcium, subject to agreement between the producer and the purchaser. In that case the total amount of REM shall be determined and reported.
E
Naming system developed and applied by ASTM.
F
Grade F XM-27Cb shall have a nickel plus copper content of 0.50 max %. Product analysis tolerance over the maximum specified limit for carbon and nitrogen shall be 0.002 %.
G
Grades F 304, F 304L, F 316, and F 316L shall have a maximum nitrogen content of 0.10 %.
H
Grades F 304N, F 316N, F 304LN, and F 316LN shall have a nitrogen content of 0.10 to 0.16 %.
I
Grade F 321 shall have a titanium content of not less than five times the carbon content and not more than 0.70 %.
J
Grade F 321H shall have a titanium content of not less than four times the carbon content and not more than 0.70 %.
K
Grades F 347 and F 348 shall have a columbium content of not less than ten times the carbon content and not more than 1.10 %.
L
Grades F 347H and F 348H shall have a columbium content of not less than eight times the carbon content and not more than 1.10 %.
M
% Cr + 3.3 3 % Mo + 16 3 % N = 40 min.

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TABLE 3 Tensile and Hardness Requirements

Grade Symbol Tensile Strength, Yield Strength, min, Elongation in 2 in. Reduction of Brinell Hardness
min, ksi [MPa] ksi [MPa]A [50 mm] or 4D, Area, min, % Number
min, %
Low Alloy Steels

F1 70 [485] 40 [275] 20 30 143–192

F2 70 [485] 40 [275] 20 30 143–192
F5 70 [485] 40 [275] 20 35 143–217
F 5a 90 [620] 65 [450] 22 50 187–248
F9 85 [585] 55 [380] 20 40 179–217
F 91 85 [585] 60 [415] 20 40 248 max
F 92 90 [620] 64 [440] 20 45 269 max
F 911 90 [620] 64 [440] 18 40 187–248
F 11 Class 1 60 [415] 30 [205] 20 45 121–174
F 11 Class 2 70 [485] 40 [275] 20 30 143–207
F 11 Class 3 75 [515] 45 [310] 20 30 156–207
F 12 Class 1 60 [415] 32 [220] 20 45 121–174
F 12 Class 2 70 [485] 40 [275] 20 30 143–207
F 21 75 [515] 45 [310] 20 30 156–207
F 3V, and F 3VCb 85–110 [585–760] 60 [415] 18 45 174–237
F 22 Class 1 60 [415] 30 [205] 20 35 170 max
F 22 Class 3 75 [515] 45 [310] 20 30 156–207
F 22V 85–110 [585–780] 60 [415] 18 45 174–237
F 23 74 [510] 58 [400] 20 40 220 max
F 24 85 [585] 60 [415] 20 40 248 max
FR 63 [435] 46 [315] 25 38 197 max
Martensitic Stainless Steels
F 122 90 [620] 58 [400] 20 40 250 max
F 6a Class 1 70 [485] 40 [275] 18 35 143–207
F 6a Class 2 85 [585] 55 [380] 18 35 167–229
F 6a Class 3 110 [760] 85 [585] 15 35 235–302
F 6a Class 4 130 [895] 110 [760] 12 35 263–321
F 6b 110–135 [760–930] 90 [620] 16 45 235–285
F 6NM 115 [790] 90 [620] 15 45 295 max
Ferritic Stainless Steels
F XM-27Cb 60 [415] 35 [240] 20 45 190 max
F 429 60 [415] 35 [240] 20 45 190 max
F 430 60 [415] 35 [240] 20 45 190 max
Austenitic Stainless Steels
B
F 304 75 [515] 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 304H 75 [515]B 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 304L 70 [485]C 25 [170] 30 50 ...
F 304N 80 [550] 35 [240] 30D 50E ...
F 304LN 75 [515]B 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 309H 75 [515]B 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 310 75 [515]B 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 310 MoLN 78 [540] 37 [255] 25 40 ...
F 310H 75 [515]B 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 316 75 [515]B 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 316H 75 [515]B 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 316L 70 [485]C 25 [170] 30 50 ...
F 316N 80 [550] 35 [240] 30D 50E ...
F 316LN 75 [515]B 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 317 75 [515]B 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 317L 70 [485]C 25 [170] 30 50 ...
F 347 75 [515]B 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 347H 75 [515]B 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 348 75 [515]B 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 348H 75 [515]B 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 321 75 [515]B 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 321H 75 [515]B 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F XM-11 90 [620] 50 [345] 45 60 ...
F XM-19 100 [690] 55 [380] 35 55 ...
F 10 80 [550] 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 20 80 [550] 35 [240] 30 50 ...
F 44 94 [650] 44 [300] 35 50 ...
F 45 87 [600] 45 [310] 40 50 ...
F 46 78 [540] 35 [240] 40 50 ...
F 47 75 [525] 30 [205] 40 50 ...

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TABLE 3 Continued

Grade Symbol Tensile Strength, Yield Strength, min, Elongation in 2 in. Reduction of Brinell Hardness
min, ksi [MPa] ksi [MPa]A [50 mm] or 4D, Area, min, % Number
min, %
F 48 80 [550] 35 [240] 40 50 ...
F 49 115 [795] 60 [415] 35 40 ...
F 56 73 [500] 27 [185] 30 35 ...
F 58 109 [750] 61 [420] 35 50 ...
F 62 95 [655] 45 [310] 30 50 ...
Ferritic-Austenitic Stainless Steels
F 50 100–130 65 [450] 25 50 ...
[690–900]
F 51 90 [620] 65 [450] 25 45 ...
F 52 100 [690] 70 [485] 15 ... ...
F 53 116 [800]F 80 [550]F 15 ... 310 max
F 54 116 [800] 80 [550] 15 30 310 max
F 55 109–130 80 [550] 25 45 ...
[750–895]
F 57 118 [820] 85 [585] 25 50 ...
F 59 112 [770] 80 [550] 25 40 ...
F 60 95 [655] 70 [485] 25 45 ...
F 61 109 [750] 80 [550] 25 50 ...
F 904L 71 [490] 31 [215] 35 ... ...
A
Determined by the 0.2 % offset method. For ferritic steels only, the 0.5 % extension-under-load method may also be used.
B
For sections over 5 in. [130 mm] in thickness, the minimum tensile strength shall be 70 ksi [485 MPa].
C
For sections over 5 in. [130 mm] in thickness, the minimum tensile strength shall be 65 ksi [450 MPa].
D
Longitudinal. The transverse elongation shall be 25 % in 2 in. or 50 mm, min.
E
Longitudinal. The transverse reduction of area shall be 45 % min.
F
For sections over 2 in. [50 mm] in thickness, the minimum tensile strength shall be 106 ksi [730 MPa]; the minimum yield strength shall be 75 ksi [515 MPa].

8.6 Hardness Tests: 8.7.2 The Charpy V-notch test specimens shall be obtained
8.6.1 Except when only one forging is produced, a mini- as required for tension tests in 8.2, 8.3 and 8.5. One set of three
mum of two pieces per batch or continuous run as defined in Charpy V-notch specimens shall be taken from each tensile
8.6.2 shall be hardness tested in accordance with Test Methods specimen location.
and Definitions A 370 to ensure that the forgings are within the 8.7.3 The longitudinal axis and mid-length of impact speci-
hardness limits given for each grade in Table 3. The purchaser men shall be located similarly to the longitudinal axis of the
may verify that the requirement has been met by testing at any tension test specimens. The axis of the notch shall be normal to
location on the forging provided such testing does not render the nearest heat-treated surface of the forging.
the forging useless. 8.7.4 The Charpy V-notch tests shall meet a minimum
8.6.2 When the reduced number of tension tests permitted energy absorption value of 40 ft-lbf [54 J] average of three
by 8.5.1.1 is applied, additional hardness tests shall be made on specimens. One specimen only in one set may be below 40
forgings or samples, as defined in 8.2, scattered throughout the ft-lbf [54 J], and it shall meet a minimum value of 35 ft-lbf [48
load (see Note 2). At least eight samples shall be checked from J].
each batch load, and at least one check per hour shall be made 8.7.5 The impact test temperature shall be 0 °F [−18 °C].
from a continuous run. When the furnace batch is less than
eight forgings, each forging shall be checked. If any check falls 9. Grain Size for Austenitic Grades
outside the prescribed limits, the entire lot of forgings shall be
reheat treated and the requirements of 8.5.1 shall apply. 9.1 All H grades shall be tested for average grain size by
Test Methods E 112.
NOTE 2—The tension test required in 8.5.1 is used to determine 9.1.1 Grades F 304H, F 309H, F 310H, and F 316H shall
material capability and conformance in addition to verifying the adequacy
have a grain size of ASTM No. 6 or coarser.
of the heat-treatment cycle. Additional hardness tests in accordance with
8.6.2 are required when 8.5.1.1 is applied to ensure the prescribed 9.1.2 Grades F 321H, F 347H, and F 348H shall have a
heat-treating cycle and uniformity throughout the load. grain size of ASTM No. 7 or coarser.
8.7 Notch Toughness Requirements—Grades F 3V, F 3VCb,
and F 22V. 10. Corrosion Testing for Austenitic Grades
8.7.1 Impact test specimens shall be Charpy V-notch Type, 10.1 Corrosion testing is not required by this specification.
as shown in Fig. 11a of Test Methods and Definitions A 370. 10.2 Austenitic grades shall be capable of meeting the
The usage of subsize specimens due to material limitations intergranular corrosion test requirements described in Supple-
must have prior purchaser approval. mentary Requirement S4.

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11. Retreatment arc process, and gas shielded processes using flux-core con-
11.1 If the results of the mechanical tests do not conform to sumables, may be used.
the requirements specified, the manufacturer may reheat treat 13.1.3 Defects shall be completely removed prior to weld-
the forgings and repeat the tests specified in Section 8. ing by chipping or grinding to sound metal as verified by
magnetic-particle inspection in accordance with Test Method
12. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance A 275/A 275M for the low alloy steels and ferritic, martensitic,
12.1 Forgings shall conform to the requirements of Speci- or ferritic-austenitic stainless steels, or by liquid-penetrant
fication A 961. inspection in accordance with Test Method E 165 for all
12.2 The forgings shall be free of scale, machining burrs grades.
which might hinder fit-up, and other injurious imperfections as 13.1.4 After repair welding, the welded area shall be ground
defined herein. The forgings shall have a workmanlike finish, smooth to the original contour and shall be completely free of
and machined surfaces (other than surfaces having special defects as verified by magnetic-particle or liquid-penetrant
requirements) shall have a surface finish not to exceed 250 AA inspection, as applicable.
(arithmetic average) roughness height. 13.1.5 The preheat, interpass temperature, and post-weld
13. Repair by Welding heat treatment requirements given in Table 4 shall be met.
Austenitic stainless steel forgings may be repair-welded with-
13.1 Weld repairs shall be permitted (see Supplementary
out the post-weld heat treatment of Table 4, provided purchaser
Requirement S9 of Specification A 961) at the discretion of the
approval is obtained prior to repair.
manufacturer with the following limitations and requirements:
13.1.1 The welding procedure and welders shall be qualified 13.1.6 Repair by welding shall not exceed 10 % of the
in accordance with Section IX of the ASME Boiler and surface area of the forging nor 331⁄3 % of the wall thickness of
Pressure Vessel Code. the finished forging or 3⁄8 in. [9.5 mm], whichever is less,
13.1.2 The weld metal shall be deposited using the elec- without prior approval of the purchaser.
trodes specified in Table 4 except as otherwise provided in 13.1.7 When approval of the purchaser is obtained, the
Supplementary Requirement S5. The electrodes shall be pur- limitations set forth in 13.1.6 may be exceeded, but all other
chased in accordance with ASME Specifications SFA-5.4, requirements of Section 13 shall apply.
SFA-5.5, SFA-5.9, or SFA-5.11. The submerged arc process 13.1.8 No weld repairs are permitted for F 6a Classes 3 and
with neutral flux, the gas metal-arc process, the gas tungsten- 4.

TABLE 4 Repair Welding Requirements

Grade Symbol ElectrodesA Recommended Preheat and Interpass Post Weld Heat-
Temperature Range; °F [°C] Treatment Temperature, Minimum
or Range
°F [°C]
Low Alloy Steels
F1 E 7018-A 1 200–400 [95–205] 1150 [620]
F2 E 8018-B 1 300–600 [150–315] 1150 [620]
F5 E 502-15 or 16 400–700 [205–370] 1250 [675]
F 5a E 502-15 or 16 400–700 [205–370] 1250 [675]
F9 E 505-15 or 16 400–700 [205–370] 1250 [675]
F 91 9 % Cr, 1 % Mo, VCbN 400–700 [205–370] 1350–1470 [730–800]
F 92 9 % Cr, 0.5 % Mo, 1.5 % W, 400–700 [205–370] 1350–1470 [730–800]
VCbNiN
F 911 9 % Cr, 1 % Mo, 1 % W, VCbN 400–700 [205–370] 1365–1435 [740–780]
F 11, Class 1, 2, E 8018-B 2 300–600 [150–315] 1150 [620]
and 3
F 12, Class 1 and 2 E 8018-B 2 300–600 [150–315] 1150 [620]
F 21 E 9018-B 3 300–600 [150–315] 1250 [675]
F 3V, and F 3VCb 3 % Cr, 1 % Mo, 1⁄4 % V-Ti 300–600 [150–315] 1250 [675]
F 22 Class 1 E 9018-B 3 300–600 [150–315] 1250 [675]
F 22 Class 3 E 9018-B 3 300–600 [150–315] 1250 [675]
F 22V 2.25 % Cr, 1 % Mo, 0.25 % 300–600 [150–315] 1250 [675]
V-Cb
F 23 2.25 % Cr, 1.6 % W, 0.25 % 300-600 [150–315] 1350–1470 [730–800]
V-Mo-Cb-B
B
F 24 2.25 % Cr, 1 % Mo, 0.25 % V 200–400 [95–205] 1350–1470 [730–800]B
Martensitic Stainless Steels
F 122 11 % Cr, 2 % W, MoVCbCuN 400–700 [205–370] 1350–1470 [730–800]
F 6a, Class 1 E 410-15 or 16 400–700 [205–370] 1250 [675]
F 6a, Class 2 E 410-15 or 16 400–700 [205–370] 1250 [675]
F 6b 13 % Cr, 11⁄2 % Ni, 1⁄2 % Mo 400–700 [205–370] 1150 [620]
F 6NM 13 % Cr, 4 % Ni 300–700 [150–370] 1050 [565]
Ferritic Stainless Steels

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TABLE 4 Continued
A
Grade Symbol Electrodes Recommended Preheat and Interpass Post Weld Heat-
Temperature Range; °F [°C] Treatment Temperature, Minimum
or Range
°F [°C]
F XM-27Cb 26 % Cr, 1 % Mo NRC NR
F 429 E 430-16 400–700 [205–370] 1400 [760]
F 430 E 430-16 NR 1400 [760]
FR E 8018-C2 NR NR
Austenitic Stainless Steels
F 304 E 308-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQD
F 304L E 308L-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 304H E 308-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 304N E 308-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 304LN E 308L-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 309H E 309-15 or 16E NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 310 E 310-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 310H E 310-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 310MoLN E 310Mo-15 or 16 NR 1920–2010 [1050–1100] + WQ
F 316 E 316-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 316L E 316L-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 316H E 316-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 316N E 316-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 316LN E 316L-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 317 E 317-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 317L E 317L-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 321F E 347-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 321HF E 347-15 or 16 NR 1925 [1050] + WQ
F 347 E 347-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 347H E 347-15 or 16 NR 1925 [1050] + WQ
F 348 E 347-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 348H E 347-15 or 16 NR 1925 [1050] + WQ
F XM-11 XM-10W NR NR
F XM-19 XM-19W NR NR
F 10F ... ... ...
F 20 E/ER-320, 320LR NR 1700–1850 [925–1010] + WQ
F 44 E NiCrMo-3 NR 2100 [1150] + WQ
F 45F ... ... ...
F 46 ... ... ...
F 47 . . .G ... 2100 [1150] + WQ
F 48 . . .G ... 2100 [1150] + WQ
F 49 . . .G ... 2100 [1150] + WQ
F 58 E NiCrMo-10 ... 2100 [1150] + WQ
F 62 E NiCrMo-3 NR 2025 [1105] + WQ
Ferritic-Austenitic Stainless Steels
F 50 25 % Cr, 6 % Ni, 1.7 % Mo NR NR
F 51 22 % Cr, 5.5 % Ni, 3 % Mo NR NR
F 52 26 % Cr, 8 % Ni, 2 % Mo NR NR
F 53 25 % Cr, 7 % Ni, 4 % Mo NR NR
F 54 25 % Cr, 7 % Ni, 3 % Mo, NR NR
W
F 55 25 % Cr, 7 % Ni, 3.5 % Mo NR NR
F 57 25 % Cr, 7 % Ni, 3 % Mo, 1.5 % NR NR
Cu, 1 % W
F 59 E Ni CrMo-10 NR NR
F 60 22 % Cr, 5.5 % Ni, 3 % Mo NR NR
F 61 26 % Cr, 9 % Ni, 3.5 % Mo NR NR
F 904L E NiCrMo-3 NR 1920–2100 [1050–1150] + WQ
A
Electrodes shall comply with ASME SFA 5.4, SFA 5.5, and corresponding ER grades of SFA-5.9 or SFA-5.11.
B
Not required for not below 0.500 in. [12.7 mm].
C
NR = not required.
D
WQ = water quench.
E
Filler metal shall additionally have 0.04 % minimum carbon.
F
Purchaser approval required.
G
Match filler metal is available. Fabricators have also used AWS A 5.14, Class ER, NiCrMo-3 and AWS A 5.11, Class E, NiCrMo-3 filler metals.

14. Inspection 16. Certification

14.1 Inspection provisions of Specification A 961 apply. 16.1 In addition to the certification requirements of Speci-
fication A 961, test reports shall be furnished to the purchaser
15. Rejection and Rehearing or his representative.
15.1 The purchaser shall comply with the provisions of 16.2 Test reports shall include certification that all require-
Specification A 961. ments of this specification have been met. The specification

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designation included on test reports shall include year of issue postweld heat treated in accordance with Table 4, the letters
and revision letter, if any. The manufacturer shall provide the “WNS” shall be marked following the specification designa-
following where applicable: tion.
16.2.1 Type heat treatment, Section 6, 17.1.3 When test reports are required, the markings shall
16.2.2 Product analysis results, Section 8 of Specification consist of the manufacturer’s symbol or name, the grade
A 961, symbol, and such other markings as necessary to identify the
16.2.3 Tensile property results, Section 8 (Table 3), report part with the test report (17.1.1 and 17.1.2 shall apply).
the yield strength and ultimate strength, in ksi [MPa], elonga- 17.1.4 Parts meeting all requirements for more than one
tion and reduction in area, in percent, class or grade may be marked with more than one class or
16.2.4 Chemical analysis results, Section 7 (Table 2), grade designation such as F 304/F 304H, F 304/F 304L, and
16.2.5 Hardness results, Section 8 (Table 3), the like.
16.2.6 Grain size results, Section 9, and
16.2.7 Any supplementary testing required by the purchase 17.2 Bar Coding—In addition to the requirements in 17.1,
order. bar coding is acceptable as a supplemental identification
method. The purchaser may specify in the order a specific bar
17. Product Marking coding system to be used. The bar coding system, if applied at
17.1 In addition to the marking requirements of Specifica- the discretion of the supplier, should be consistent with one of
tion A 961, the manufacturer’s name (see Note 3) or symbol the published industry standards for bar coding. If used on
shall be permanently marked on each forging. small parts, the bar code may be applied to the box or a
substantially applied tag.
NOTE 3—For purposes of identification marking, the manufacturer is
considered the organization that certifies the piping component was
manufactured, sampled, and tested in accordance with this specification,
18. Keywords
and the results have been determined to meet the requirements of this 18.1 austenitic stainless steel; chromium alloy steel;
specification. chromium-molybdenum steel; ferritic/austenitic stainless steel;
17.1.1 Quenched and tempered low alloy or martensitic ferritic stainless steel; martensitic stainless steel; nickel alloy
stainless forgings shall be stamped with the letters QT follow- steel; notch toughness requirements; pipe fittings; piping ap-
ing the specification designation. plications; pressure containing parts; stainless steel fittings;
17.1.2 Forgings repaired by welding shall be marked with stainless steel forgings; steel; steel flanges; steel forgings,
the letter “W” following the Specification designation. When alloy; steel valves; temperature service applications, elevated;
repair-welded austenitic stainless steel forgings have not been temperature service applications, high; wrought material

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

In addition to any of the supplementary requirements of Specification A 961, the following

supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the order.

S1. Macroetch Test S4. Corrosion Tests

S1.1 A sample forging shall be sectioned and etched to S4.1 All austenitic stainless steels shall pass intergranular
show flow lines and internal imperfections. The test shall be corrosion tests performed in accordance with Practice E of
conducted according to Test Method E 340. Details of the test Practices A 262.
shall be agreed upon between the manufacturer and the S4.2 Intergranular corrosion tests shall be performed on
purchaser. specimens of ferritic stainless steels as described in Practices
A 763.
S2. Heat Treatment Details S4.3 For both the austenitic and ferritic stainless steels,
S2.1 The manufacturer shall furnish a detailed test report details concerning the number of specimens and their source
containing the information required in 16.2 and shall include and location are to be a matter of agreement between the
all pertinent details of the heat-treating cycle given the forg- manufacturer and the purchaser.
ings.
S5. Special Filler Metal
S3. Material for Optimum Resistance to Stress-Corrosion S5.1 In repair-welded F 316, F 316L, F 316H, and F 316N
Cracking forgings, the deposited weld metal shall conform to E 308
S3.1 Austenitic stainless steel shall be furnished in the composition wire. Forgings repair welded with E 308 weld
solution-annealed condition as a final operation with no sub- metal shall be marked F __ W 308.
sequent cold working permitted, except, unless specifically
prohibited by the purchaser, straightening of bars from which S6. Hardness Test
parts are machined is permitted to meet the requirements of S6.1 Each forging shall be hardness tested and shall meet
Specification A 484/A 484M. the requirements of Table 3.

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S7. Alternate Heat Treatment (Grade F 91 and F 92) E 112. Details of the test shall be agreed upon between the
S7.1 Grade F 91 shall be normalized in accordance with manufacturer and the purchaser.
Section 6 and tempered at a temperature, to be specified by the
purchaser, less than 1350 °F [730 °C]. It shall be the purchas- S10. Stabilization Treatment
er’s responsibility to subsequently temper at 1350 °F [730 °C] S10.1 Subsequent to the solution anneal for Grades F 321,
minimum to conform to the requirements of the specification. F 321H, F 347, F 347H, F 348, and F 348H, these grades shall
All mechanical tests shall be made on material heat treated in
be given a stabilization heat treatment at 1500 to 1600 °F [815
accordance with Section 6. The certification shall reference this
to 870 °C] for a minimum of 2 h/in. [4.7 min/mm] of thickness
supplementary requirement indicating the tempering tempera-
and then cooling in the furnace or in air. In addition to the
ture applied. The notation “S7”shall be included with the
required marking of the forging. marking required in Section 17, the grade designation symbol
shall be followed by the symbol “S10.”
S8. Heat Treatment of Austenitic Forgings
S8.1 The purchaser shall specify the heat-treatment method S11. Grain Size Requirements for Non-H-Grade
(in 6.1 or in 6.3.1) that shall be employed. Austenitic Steels Used Above 1000 °F [540 °C]
S8.2 The manufacturer shall provide a test report containing
S11.1 Non-H grades of austenitic stainless steels shall have
the information required in 16.2 and shall include a statement
a grain size of No. 7 or coarser as determined in accordance
of the heat-treatment method employed.
with Test Methods E 112. The grain size so determined shall be
S9. Grain Size for Austenitic Grades on a certified test report.
S9.1 Forgings made from austenitic grades other than H
grades shall be tested for average grain size by Test Method

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A 182/A 182M – 04a, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved March 1, 2005)

(1) Added normalizing temperature range for F92, F23, F24, (4) Added UNS numbers to F92, F911, F3VCb, and F24 in
and F122 and revised normalizing temperature range for F91 Table 2.
and F911 in Table 1. (5) Revised minimum post-weld heat treatment temperatures
(2) Added tempering temperature range for F91, F92, F23, F24, and added ranges for post weld heat treatment temperatures for
and F122 and revised tempering temperature range for F911 in F91, F92, F911, F23, F24, and F122 in Table 4.
Table 1.
(3) Changed Chromium range from “8.5-10.5” to “8.5-9.5” in
Table 2.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A 182/A 182M – 04, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved October 1, 2004)

(1) Revised the title to include stainless steels.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A 182/A 182M – 02, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved March 1, 2004)

(1) Added 7.4 and renumbered the previous 7.4 as 7.5.

(2) Added all available Common Stainless Steel Names as
provided by A01.17 Subcommittee.

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