ASTM A372/A372M-15
(Specification)Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels
Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels
ABSTRACT
This specification deals with carbon and alloy steel forgings (including gas bottles) for use in thin-walled pressure vessels. Covered here are the following grades of steel forgings: Grade A; Grade B; Grade C; Grade D; Grade E, Classes 55, 65, and 70; Grade F, Classes 55, 65, and 70; Grade G, Classes 55, 65, and 70; Grade H, Classes 55, 65, and 70; Grade J, Classes 55, 65, and 70; Grade K; Grade L; Grade J, Class 110; and Grade M, Classes 85 and 100. Materials shall be manufactured by melting procedures, and optionally heat treated by normalization, normalization and tempering, or liquid-quenching and tempering. Heat and product analyses shall be performed wherein steel specimens shall conform to required chemical compositions of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, nickel, chromium, molybdenum, and vanadium. Steel materials shall also undergo bending, flattening and hardness tests and shall conform to required values of tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, and hardness. Forgings shall be subjected to magnetic particle examination as well.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification2 covers relatively thin-walled forgings (including gas bottles) for pressure vessel use. Three types of carbon steel and six types of alloy steel are included. Provision is made for integrally forging the ends of vessel bodies made from seamless pipe or tubing.
Note 1: When working to the chemical and tensile requirements of this specification, the influence of wall thickness and cooling rate will necessarily eliminate certain forging sizes in each class.
Note 2: Designations have been changed as follows:
Current
Formerly
Grade A
Type I
Grade B
Type II
Grade C
Type III
Grade D
Type IV
Grade E Class 55
Type V Grade 1 Class 55
Grade E Class 65
Type V Grade 1 Class 65
Grade E Class 70
Type V Grade 1 Class 70
Grade F Class 55
Type V Grade 2 Class 55
Grade F Class 65
Type V Grade 2 Class 65
Grade F Class 70
Type V Grade 2 Class 70
Grade G Class 55
Type V Grade 3 Class 55
Grade G Class 65
Type V Grade 3 Class 65
Grade G Class 70
Type V Grade 3 Class 70
Grade H Class 55
Type V Grade 4 Class 55
Grade H Class 65
Type V Grade 4 Class 65
Grade H Class 70
Type V Grade 4 Class 70
Grade J Class 55
Type V Grade 5 Class 55
Grade J Class 65
Type V Grade 5 Class 65
Grade J Class 70
Type V Grade 5 Class 70
Grade K
Type VI
Grade L
Type VII
Grade J Class 110
Type VIII
Grade M Class 85
Type IX Class A
Grade M Class 100
Type IX Class B
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.3 Unless the order specifies the applicable “M” specification designation (SI units), the material shall be furnished to inch-pound units.
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Designation:A372/A372M −15
Standard Specification for
Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Thin-Walled Pressure
1
Vessels
This standard is issued under the fixed designationA372/A372M; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 1.3 Unless the order specifies the applicable “M” specifica-
2 tion designation (SI units), the material shall be furnished to
1.1 This specification covers relatively thin-walled forg-
inch-pound units.
ings (including gas bottles) for pressure vessel use.Three types
of carbon steel and six types of alloy steel are included.
2. Referenced Documents
Provision is made for integrally forging the ends of vessel
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
bodies made from seamless pipe or tubing.
A275/A275M Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination of
NOTE 1—When working to the chemical and tensile requirements of
Steel Forgings
this specification, the influence of wall thickness and cooling rate will
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
necessarily eliminate certain forging sizes in each class.
of Steel Products
NOTE 2—Designations have been changed as follows:
A388/A388M Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Steel
Current Formerly
Grade A Type I
Forgings
Grade B Type II
A530/A530M Specification for General Requirements for
Grade C Type III
Specialized Carbon and Alloy Steel Pipe
Grade D Type IV
Grade E Class 55 Type V Grade 1 Class 55 A788/A788M Specification for Steel Forgings, General Re-
Grade E Class 65 Type V Grade 1 Class 65
quirements
Grade E Class 70 Type V Grade 1 Class 70
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
Grade F Class 55 Type V Grade 2 Class 55
Grade F Class 65 Type V Grade 2 Class 65 E165/E165M Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for
Grade F Class 70 Type V Grade 2 Class 70
General Industry
Grade G Class 55 Type V Grade 3 Class 55
E290 Test Methods for Bend Testing of Material for Ductil-
Grade G Class 65 Type V Grade 3 Class 65
Grade G Class 70 Type V Grade 3 Class 70
ity
Grade H Class 55 Type V Grade 4 Class 55
E433 Reference Photographs for Liquid Penetrant Inspec-
Grade H Class 65 Type V Grade 4 Class 65
tion
Grade H Class 70 Type V Grade 4 Class 70
Grade J Class 55 Type V Grade 5 Class 55
2.2 Other Standard:
Grade J Class 65 Type V Grade 5 Class 65 4
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
Grade J Class 70 Type V Grade 5 Class 70
Grade K Type VI
3. Ordering Information and General Requirements
Grade L Type VII
Grade J Class 110 Type VIII
3.1 In addition to the ordering information required by
Grade M Class 85 Type IX Class A
Grade M Class 100 Type IX Class B
Specification A788/A788M, the purchaser shall include with
the inquiry and order a detailed drawing, sketch, or written
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
descriptionoftheforgingandtheareasofsignificantloadingin
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
the forging when required (see 6.4.2.2).
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
3.2 Material supplied to this specification shall conform to
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
the requirements of Specification A788/A788M, which out-
with the standard.
lines additional ordering information, manufacturing
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
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Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
A01.06 on Steel Forgings and Billets. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved May 1, 2015. Published May 2015. Originally Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
published in 1953. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as A372/A372M – 13. the ASTM website.
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DOI: 10.1520/A0372_A0372M-15. Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specifi- International Headquarters, Two Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
cation SA-372/SA-372M in Section II of that code. www.asme.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: A372/A372M − 13 A372/A372M − 15
Standard Specification for
Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Thin-Walled Pressure
1
Vessels
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A372/A372M; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
2
1.1 This specification covers relatively thin-walled forgings (including gas bottles) for pressure vessel use. Three types of
carbon steel and six types of alloy steel are included. Provision is made for integrally forging the ends of vessel bodies made from
seamless pipe or tubing.
NOTE 1—When working to the chemical and tensile requirements of this specification, the influence of wall thickness and cooling rate will necessarily
eliminate certain forging sizes in each class.
NOTE 2—Designations have been changed as follows:
Current Formerly
Grade A Type I
Grade B Type II
Grade C Type III
Grade D Type IV
Grade E Class 55 Type V Grade 1 Class 55
Grade E Class 65 Type V Grade 1 Class 65
Grade E Class 70 Type V Grade 1 Class 70
Grade F Class 55 Type V Grade 2 Class 55
Grade F Class 65 Type V Grade 2 Class 65
Grade F Class 70 Type V Grade 2 Class 70
Grade G Class 55 Type V Grade 3 Class 55
Grade G Class 65 Type V Grade 3 Class 65
Grade G Class 70 Type V Grade 3 Class 70
Grade H Class 55 Type V Grade 4 Class 55
Grade H Class 65 Type V Grade 4 Class 65
Grade H Class 70 Type V Grade 4 Class 70
Grade J Class 55 Type V Grade 5 Class 55
Grade J Class 65 Type V Grade 5 Class 65
Grade J Class 70 Type V Grade 5 Class 70
Grade K Type VI
Grade L Type VII
Grade J Class 110 Type VIII
Grade M Class 85 Type IX Class A
Grade M Class 100 Type IX Class B
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.3 Unless the order specifies the applicable “M” specification designation (SI units), the material shall be furnished to
inch-pound units.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A275/A275M Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination of Steel Forgings
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee A01.06
on Steel Forgings and Billets.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2013May 1, 2015. Published November 2013May 2015. Originally published in 1953. Last previous edition approved in 20122013 as
A372/A372M – 12.A372/A372M – 13. DOI: 10.1520/A0372_A0372M-13.10.1520/A0372_A0372M-15.
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specification SA-372/SA-372M in Section II of that code.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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A372/A372M − 15
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
A388/A388M Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Steel Forgings
A530/A530M Specification for General Requirements for Specialized Carbon and Alloy Steel Pipe
A788/A788M Specification for Steel Forgings, General Requirements
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
E165/E165M Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General Industry
E290 Test Methods for Bend Testing of Material for Ductility
E433 Reference Photographs for Liquid Penetrant Inspection
2.2 Other Standard:
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ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
3. Ordering Information and General Requirements
3.1 In addition to the ordering information required by Specification A788/A788M, the purchaser shall include with the inquiry
and order a detailed drawing, sketch, or written description of the forging and the areas of significant loading in the forging when
required (see 6.4.2.2).
3.2 Material supplied to this specification shall conform to the requirements of Specification A788/A788M,
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