ASME SA516 Grade 60 / ASTM A516 Grade 60 Boiler Plate Steel
- Used in the manufacture of boilers and vessels for low pressure applications.
- Large stocks held in Brown McFarlane’s UK warehouse facilities.
- Expertise in supplying and processing ASME SA516 and ASTM A516.
- Sheet can be cut to size and shape according to your fabrication and design requirements.
- Material test certificate supplied with each plate.
- Worldwide delivery.
Properties
Chemical Requirements
| Element | Thickness | Composition (%) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon (max) | 12.5 mm and under | 0.21 | A, B, C |
| over 12.5 to 50 mm | 0.23 | A, B, C | |
| over 50 to 100 mm | 0.25 | A, B, C | |
| over 100 mm | 0.27 | A, B, C | |
| Manganese | 12.5 mm and under | 0.60 - 0.90 | A, C, D |
| 12.5 mm and under | 0.55 - 0.98 | B, C, D | |
| over 12.5 mm | 0.85 - 1.20 | A, C | |
| over 12.5 mm | 0.79 - 1.30 | B, C | |
| Phosphorus (max) | 0.025 | A, B | |
| Sulphur (max) | 0.025 | A, B | |
| Silicon | 0.15 - 0.40 | A | |
| 0.13 - 0.45 | B |
Notes: A - heat analysis, B - product analysis, C - For each reduction of 0.01% below the specified maximum for Carbon, an increase of 0.06% above the specified maximum for Managanese is permitted, up to a maximum of 1.50% by heat analysis and 1.60% by product analysis, D - Plates 12.5 mm and under may have 0.85 - 1.20% Manganese on heat analysis and 0.79 - 1.30% on product analysis.
Tensile Requirements
| Mechanical Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength, MPa (ksi) | 415 - 550(60 - 80) |
| Yield Strength, min MPa (ksi) | 220 (32) |
| Elongation min, % 200 mm (8 in) | 21 |
| Elongation min, % 50 mm (2 in) | 25 |