ASTM A515 Carbon Steel Tube,Pipe, Grade 60

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ASTM A515 Carbon Steel, Grade 60 Product Information -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: ### **Product Introduction: ASTM A515 / A515M Carbon Steel, Grade 60** #### **1. Overview** ASTM A515 Grade 60 is a carbon-silicon steel plate designed for intermediate and higher-temperature service in pressure vessels and other critical applications. This grade offers enhanced strength characteristics compared to Grade 55 while maintaining excellent weldability and formability, making it suitable for more demanding pressure-containing equipment. #### **2. Key International Standards** - **Primary Standard:** **ASTM A515 / A515M** - Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Intermediate- and Higher-Temperature Service - **Governing Standard:** **ASTM A20/A20M** - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel Plates for Pressure Vessels - **International Equivalents:** - **EN 10028-2:** P275GH/P295GH (European pressure vessel steel equivalents) - **JIS G3115:** SB410 (Japanese pressure vessel steel) - **GB 713:** Q245R/Q345R (Chinese pressure vessel steel equivalents) #### **3. Chemical Composition (Weight %)** | Element | Composition (%) | |---------|-----------------| | Carbon (C), max | 0.18-0.28 (based on thickness) | | Manganese (Mn) | 0.80-1.20 | | Phosphorus (P), max | 0.035 | | Sulfur (S), max | 0.035 | | Silicon (Si) | 0.15-0.40 | *Note: The controlled carbon and manganese content provides the enhanced strength characteristics while maintaining good weldability.* #### **4. Mechanical & Physical Properties** **Mechanical Properties (at room temperature):** - **Tensile Strength:** 415-550 MPa (60-80 ksi) - **Yield Strength (min):** 220 MPa (32 ksi) - **Elongation in 2" (min):** 25% - **Hardness (typical):** 140-180 HB **Elevated Temperature Properties:** - **Useful Temperature Range:** Up to 425°C (800°F) - **Creep Resistance:** Suitable for moderate elevated temperature service - **Maximum Allowable Stress:** Higher than Grade 55 at elevated temperatures **Physical Properties:** - **Density:** 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³) - **Modulus of Elasticity:** 200 GPa (29,000 ksi) - **Thermal Conductivity:** 50.0 W/m·K (at 100°C) - **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion:** 11.6 × 10⁻⁶/K (20-100°C) #### **5. Product Applications** - **Pressure Vessels:** High-pressure boilers, storage tanks, reactors - **Heat Exchangers:** Shells, channels, and tube sheets - **Power Generation:** Boiler drums, steam drums, pressure parts - **Petrochemical Industry:** Process vessels, distillation columns - **Industrial Equipment:** Compressed air receivers, gas storage vessels #### **6. Key Characteristics & Advantages** - **Enhanced Strength:** Higher mechanical properties compared to Grade 55 - **Excellent Weldability:** Suitable for all conventional welding processes - **Good Toughness:** Adequate fracture resistance for pressure vessel service - **Cost-Effective:** Provides higher strength without significant cost premium - **Reliable Performance:** Established track record in pressure containment applications #### **7. Fabrication Considerations** - **Welding:** Standard welding practices applicable with proper procedures - **Forming:** Good formability for bending and shaping operations - **Heat Treatment:** Stress relieving recommended after welding and severe forming - **Machining:** Good machinability with standard tooling #### **8. Quality Assurance** - **Testing:** Full mechanical property verification required - **Inspection:** Non-destructive testing available as supplementary requirement - **Certification:** Mill test certificates provided with shipment - **Traceability:** Complete material traceability maintained ASTM A515 Grade 60 offers pressure vessel manufacturers a reliable intermediate-strength carbon steel solution that delivers enhanced mechanical properties for more demanding applications while maintaining the excellent fabricability and economic advantages characteristic of the A515 specification. -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: ASTM A515 Carbon Steel, Grade 60 Specification Dimensions Size： Diameter 20-1000 mm Length <4403 mm Size:We can customized as required Standard： Per your request or drawing We can customized as required Properties（Theoretical） Chemical Composition -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: ASTM A515 Carbon Steel, Grade 60 Properties -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -:

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Packing of ASTM A515 Carbon Steel Tube, Grade 60 -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Standard Packing: -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and Steel Tube drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 874 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request. E FORUs’ is carefully handled to minimize damage during storage and transportation and to preserve the quality of our products in their original condition