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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 A182/A182M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope* 1.6 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units

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1.1 This specification covers forged low alloy and stainless are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text,
steel piping components for use in pressure systems. Included the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each
are flanges, fittings, valves, and similar parts to specified system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system
dimensions or to dimensional standards, such as the ASME shall be used independently of the other. Combining values
specifications that are referenced in Section 2. from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the
standard.
1.2 For bars and products machined directly from bar (other
than those directly addressed by this specification; see 6.4), 2. Referenced Documents
refer to Specifications A479/A479M and A739 for the similar
2.1 In addition to the referenced documents listed in Speci-
grades available in those specifications. Products made to this
fication A961/A961M, the following list of standards apply to
specification are limited to a maximum weight of 10 000 lb
this specification.
[4540 kg]. For larger products and products for other
applications, refer to Specifications A336/A336M and A965/ 2.2 ASTM Standards:3
A965M for the similar ferritic and austenitic grades, A262 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular
respectively, available in those specifications. Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels
A275/A275M Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination of
1.3 Several grades of low alloy steels and ferritic,
Steel Forgings
martensitic, austenitic, and ferritic-austenitic stainless steels
A336/A336M Specification for Alloy Steel Forgings for
are included in this specification. Selection will depend upon
Pressure and High-Temperature Parts
design and service requirements. Several of the ferritic/
A388/A388M Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Steel
austenitic (duplex) grades are also found in Specification
Forgings
A1049/A1049M.
A479/A479M Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and
1.4 Supplementary requirements are provided for use when Shapes for Use in Boilers and Other Pressure Vessels
additional testing or inspection is desired. These shall apply A484/A484M Specification for General Requirements for
only when specified individually by the purchaser in the order. Stainless Steel Bars, Billets, and Forgings
1.5 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units A739 Specification for Steel Bars, Alloy, Hot-Wrought, for
and in SI units. However, unless the order specifies the Elevated Temperature or Pressure-Containing Parts, or
applicable “M” specification designation (SI units), the mate- Both
rial shall be furnished to inch-pound units. A763 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular
Attack in Ferritic Stainless Steels
A788/A788M Specification for Steel Forgings, General Re-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, quirements
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee A923 Test Methods for Detecting Detrimental Intermetallic
A01.22 on Steel Forgings and Wrought Fittings for Piping Applications and Bolting
Materials for Piping and Special Purpose Applications.
Current edition approved June 1, 2015. Published June 2015. Originally
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approved in 1935. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as A182/A182M–14b. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
DOI: 10.1520/A0182_A0182M-15. contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi- Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
cation SA-182 in Section II of that Code. the ASTM website.

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Phase in Duplex Austenitic/Ferritic Stainless Steels material. In addition to the ordering information guidelines in
A961/A961M Specification for Common Requirements for Specification A961/A961M, orders should include the follow-
Steel Flanges, Forged Fittings, Valves, and Parts for ing information:
Piping Applications 4.1.1 Additional requirements (see 7.2.1, Table 2 footnotes,
A965/A965M Specification for Steel Forgings, Austenitic, 9.3, and 19.2), and
for Pressure and High Temperature Parts 4.1.2 Requirement, if any, that manufacturer shall submit
A1049/A1049M Specification for Stainless Steel Forgings, drawings for approval showing the shape of the rough forging
Ferritic/Austenitic (Duplex), for Pressure Vessels and before machining and the exact location of test specimen
Related Components material (see 9.3.1).
A1084 Test Method for Detecting Detrimental Phases in
5. General Requirements
Lean Duplex Austenitic/Ferritic Stainless Steels
E92 Test Method for Vickers Hardness of Metallic Materials 5.1 Product furnished to this specification shall conform to
(Withdrawn 2010)4 the requirements of Specification A961/A961M, including any
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size supplementary requirements that are indicated in the purchase
E165 Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General order. Failure to comply with the general requirements of
Industry Specification A961/A961M constitutes nonconformance with
E340 Test Method for Macroetching Metals and Alloys this specification. In case of conflict between the requirements
2.3 ASME Standards:5 of this specification and Specification A961/A961M, this
B16.11 Forged Steel Fittings, Socket Welding, and Threaded specification shall prevail.
2.4 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code:5 6. Manufacture
Section IX 6.1 The low-alloy ferritic steels shall be made by the
2.5 AWS Specifications6 open-hearth, electric-furnace, or basic-oxygen process with the
A5.4/A5.4M Specification for Stainless Steel Electrodes for option of separate degassing and refining processes in each
Shielded Metal Arc Welding case.
A5.5/A5.5M Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes
6.2 The stainless steels shall be melted by one of the
for Shielded Metal Arc Welding
following processes: (a) electric-furnace (with the option of
A5.9/A5.9M Specification for Bare Stainless Steel Welding
separate degassing and refining processes); (b) vacuum-
Electrodes and Rods
furnace; or (c) one of the former followed by vacuum or
A5.11/A5.11M Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Alloy
electroslag-consumable remelting. Grade F XM-27Cb may be
Welding Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding
produced by electron-beam melting.
A5.14/A5.14M Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Alloy
Bare Welding Electrodes and Rods 6.3 A sufficient discard shall be made to secure freedom
A5.23/A5.23M Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Elec- from injurious piping and undue segregation.
trodes and Fluxes for Submerged Arc Welding 6.4 The material shall be forged as close as practicable to
A5.28/A5.28M Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Elec- the specified shape and size.
trodes for Gas Shielded Arc Welding 6.4.1 Flanges of any type, elbows, return bends, tees, and
A5.29/A5.29M Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for Flux Cored header tees shall not be machined directly from bar stock.
Arc Welding 6.4.2 Cylindrically-shaped parts may be machined from
forged or rolled solution-annealed austenitic stainless steel bar
3. Terminology without additional hot working.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this 6.4.3 Cylindrically-shaped low alloy, martensitic stainless,
specification, refer to Specification A961/A961M. ferritic stainless, and ferritic-austenitic stainless steel parts,
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: NPS-4 [DN 100] and under, may be machined from forged or
3.2.1 hardened condition, n—for F23, the metallurgical rolled bar, without additional hot working.
condition achieved after normalizing and cooling to room 6.5 Except as provided for in 6.4, the finished product shall
temperature but prior to tempering. be a forging as defined in the Terminology section of Specifi-
cation A788/A788M.
4. Ordering Information
7. Heat Treatment7
4.1 It is the purchaser’s responsibility to specify in the
purchase order information necessary to purchase the needed 7.1 After hot working, forgings shall be cooled to a tem-
perature below 1000 °F [538 °C] prior to heat treating in
accordance with the requirements of Table 1.
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International Headquarters, Two Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http:// conditions in F 321, F 321H, F 347, F 347H, F 348, and F 348H. When specified
www.asme.org.. by the purchaser, a lower temperature stabilization or resolution annealing shall be
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Available from American Welding Society (AWS), 550 NW LeJeune Rd., used subsequent to the initial high temperature solution anneal (see Supplementary
Miami, FL 33126, http://www.aws.org. Requirement S10).

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TABLE 1 Heat Treating Requirements
Grade Heat Treat Type Austenitizing/Solutioning Cooling Quenching Cool Tempering Temperature,
Temperature, Minimum Media Below °F [°C] Minimum or
or Range, °F [°C]A Range, °F [°C]
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
F 5, 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 10 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
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
F 122 normalize and temper 1900-1975 [1040-1080] air cool 1350–1470 [730–800]
B
F 911 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 22V normalize and temper or 1650 [900] air cool or liquid 1250 [675]
quench and temper
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]
B
F 36, Class 1 normalize and temper 1650 [900] air cool 1100 [595]
B
F 36, Class 2 normalize and temper 1650 [900] air cool 1100 [595]
quench and temper 1650 [900] accelerated air cool 1100 [595]
or liquid
Martensitic Stainless Steels
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
Austenitic Stainless Steels
F 304 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 304H solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 304L solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 304N solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 304LN solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 309H solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 310 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 310H solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 310MoLN solution treat and quench 1900–2010 [1050–1100] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 316 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 316H solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 316L solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 316N solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 316LN solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 316Ti solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 317 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 317L solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 72 solution treat and quench 1975–2155 [1080–1180] liquidE 500 [260] B

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TABLE 1 Continued
Grade Heat Treat Type Austenitizing/Solutioning Cooling Quenching Cool Tempering Temperature,
Temperature, Minimum Media Below °F [°C] Minimum or
or Range, °F [°C]A Range, °F [°C]
F 73 solution treat and quench 1975–2155 [1080–1180] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 347 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 347H solution treat and quench 2000 [1095] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 347LN solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 348 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 348H solution treat and quench 2000 [1095] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 321 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 321H solution treat and quench 2000 [1095] liquidE 500 [260] B

F XM-11 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F XM-19 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 20 solution treat and quench 1700-1850 [925-1010] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 44 solution treat and quench 2100 [1150] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 45 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 46 solution treat and quench 2010-2140 [1100-1140] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 47 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 48 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 49 solution treat and quench 2050 [1120] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 56 solution treat and quench 2050-2160 [1120-1180] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 58 solution treat and quench 2085 [1140] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 62 solution treat and quench 2025 [1105] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 63 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 64 solution treat and quench 2010-2140 [1100-1170] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 904L solution treat and quench 1920-2100 [1050-1150] liquidE 500 [260] B

F 70 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquidD 500 [260] B

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]
F 65 solution treat and quench 1830-2100 [1000-1150] liquidD 500 [260] B
B
F 66 solution treat and quench 1870–1975 [1020–1080] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 67 solution treat and quench 1870–2050 [1020–1120] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 68 solution treat and quench 1700–1920 [925–1050] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 69 solution treat and quench 1870 [1020] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 71 solution treat and quench 1925–2100 [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.
D
The cooling media for Grades F 65 and F70 shall be quenching in water or rapidly cooling by other means.
E
Forged or rolled bar meeting the requirements of 7.5 shall be liquid quenched or rapid-cooled by other means in accordance with Specification A484/A484M.

7.2 Low Alloy Steels and Ferritic and Martensitic Stainless 7.2.2 Alternatively, Grade F 1, F 2, and F 12, Classes 1 and
Steels—The low alloy steels and ferritic and martensitic 2 may be given a heat treatment of 1200 °F [650 °C] minimum
stainless steels shall be heat treated in accordance with the after final hot or cold forming.
requirements of 7.1 and Table 1. When more than one heat 7.2.3 Alternatively, Grade F 91 forged fittings having any
treatment option is listed for a Grade in Table 1, any one of the section thickness greater than 3 in. [75 mm], at the time of heat
heat treatments listed shall be performed. The selection of the treatment, shall be normalized and tempered or quenched and
heat treatment shall be at the manufacturer’s option, unless tempered at the manufacturer’s option, provided that the
otherwise stated in the purchase order. temperatures in Table 1 for F 91 are used.
7.2.1 Liquid Quenching—Except as permitted in 7.2.2, for 7.3 Austenitic and Ferritic-Austenitic Stainless Steels—
F 1, F 2, and F 3, and in 7.2.3, for F 91, and when agreed to by Except as permitted by 7.5, the austenitic and ferritic-austenitic
the purchaser, liquid quenching followed by tempering shall be stainless steels shall be heat treated and liquid-quenched in
permitted provided the temperatures in Table 1 for each grade accordance with the requirements of 7.1 and Table 1.
are used. 7.3.1 Alternatively, immediately following hot working,
7.2.1.1 Marking—Parts that are liquid quenched and tem- while the temperature of the forging is not less than the
pered shall be marked “QT.” minimum solution annealing temperature specified in Table 1,

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forgings made from austenitic grades (except grades F 304H, F treated with the finished product and shall approximate the
309H, F 310, F 310H, F 316H, F 321, F 321H, F 347, F 347H, maximum cross section of the forgings they represent.
F 348, F 348H, F 45, and F 56) may be individually rapidly 9.3 For normalized and tempered, or quenched and tem-
quenched in accordance with the requirements of Table 1. pered forgings, the central axis of the test specimen shall be
7.3.2 See Supplementary Requirement S8 if a particular taken at least 1⁄4 T from the nearest surface as-heat-treated,
heat treatment method is to be employed. where T is the maximum heat-treated thickness of the repre-
7.4 Time of Heat Treatment—Heat treatment of forgings sented forging. In addition, for quenched and tempered
may be performed before machining. forgings, the mid-length of the test specimen shall be at least T
from all other surfaces as-heat-treated, exclusive of the T
7.5 Forged or Rolled Bar—Forged or rolled austenitic
dimension surfaces. When the section thickness does not
stainless bar from which cylindrically shaped parts are to be
permit this positioning, the test specimen shall be positioned as
machined, as permitted by 6.4, and the parts machined from
near as possible to the prescribed location, as agreed to by the
such bar, without heat treatment after machining, shall be
purchaser and the supplier.
furnished to the annealing and quenching or rapid-cooling
9.3.1 With prior purchase approval, the test specimen for
requirements of Specification A484/A484M or this
ferritic steel forgings may be taken at a depth (t) corresponding
specification, with subsequent light cold drawing and straight-
to the distance from the area of significant stress to the nearest
ening permitted (see Supplementary Requirement S3 if anneal-
heat-treated surface and at least twice this distance (2 t) from
ing must be the final operation).
any second surface. However, the test depth shall not be nearer
to one treated surface than 3⁄4 in. [19 mm] and to the second
8. Chemical Composition
treated surface than 11⁄2 in. [38 mm]. This method of test
8.1 A chemical heat analysis in accordance with Specifica- specimen location would normally apply to contour-forged
tion A961/A961M shall be made and conform to the chemical parts, or parts with thick cross-sectional areas where 1⁄4 T × T
composition prescribed in Table 2. testing (see 9.3) is not practical. Sketches showing the exact
8.2 Grades to which lead, selenium, or other elements are test locations shall be approved by the purchaser when this
added for the purpose of rendering the material free-machining method is used.
shall not be used. 9.3.2 Metal Buffers—The required distances from heat-
treated surfaces may be obtained with metal buffers instead of
8.3 Starting material produced to a specification that spe- integral extensions. Buffer material may be carbon or low-alloy
cifically requires the addition of any element beyond those steel, and shall be joined to the forging with a partial
listed in Table 2 for the applicable grade of material is not penetration weld that seals the buffered surface. Specimens
permitted. shall be located at 1⁄2-in. [13-mm] minimum from the buffered
8.4 Steel grades covered in this specification shall not surface of the forging. Buffers shall be removed and the welded
contain an unspecified element, other than nitrogen in stainless areas subjected to magnetic particle test to ensure freedom
steels, for the ordered grade to the extent that the steel from cracks unless the welded areas are completely removed
conforms to the requirements of another grade for which that by subsequent machining.
element is a specified element having a required minimum 9.4 For annealed low alloy steels, ferritic stainless steels,
content. For this requirement, a grade is defined as an alloy and martensitic stainless steels, and also for austenitic and
described individually and identified by its own UNS designa- ferritic-austenitic stainless steels, the test specimen may be
tion or Grade designation and identification symbol in Table 2. taken from any convenient location.
8.5 Product Analysis—The purchaser may make a product 9.5 Tension Tests:
analysis on products supplied to this specification in accor- 9.5.1 Low Alloy Steels and Ferritic and Martensitic Stain-
dance with Specification A961/A961M. less Steels—One tension test shall be made for each heat in
each heat treatment charge.
9. Mechanical Properties 9.5.1.1 When the heat-treating cycles are the same and the
9.1 The material shall conform to the requirements as to furnaces (either batch or continuous type) are controlled within
mechanical properties for the grade ordered as listed in Table 3. 625 °F [614 °C] and equipped with recording pyrometers so
that complete records of heat treatment are available, then only
9.2 Mechanical test specimens shall be obtained from pro- one tension test from each heat of each forging type (see Note
duction forgings, or from separately forged test blanks pre- 1) and section size is required, instead of one test from each
pared from the stock used to make the finished product. In heat in each heat-treatment charge.
either case, mechanical test specimens shall not be removed
until after all heat treatment is complete. If repair welding is NOTE 1—“Type” in this case is used to describe the forging shape such
required, test specimens shall not be removed until after as a flange, ell, tee, and the like.
post-weld heat treatment is complete, except for ferritic grades 9.5.2 Austenitic and Ferritic-Austenitic Stainless Steel
when the post-weld heat treatment is conducted at least 50 °F Grades—One tension test shall be made for each heat.
[30 °C] below the actual tempering temperature. When test 9.5.2.1 When heat treated in accordance with 7.1, the test
blanks are used, they shall receive approximately the same blank or forging used to provide the test specimen shall be heat
working as the finished product. The test blanks shall be heat treated with a finished forged product.

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TABLE 2 Chemical RequirementsA
Grade/ UNS Composition, %
Identifi- Desig- Carbon Manga- Phos- Sulfur Silicon Nickel Chromium Molybde- Colum- Titan- Other
cation nation nese phorus num bium ium Elements
Symbol
Low Alloy Steels
F 1 K12822 0.28 0.60–0.90 0.045 0.045 0.15–0.35 ... ... 0.44–0.65 ... ... ...
F 2B K12122 0.05–0.21 0.30–0.80 0.040 0.040 0.10–0.60 ... 0.50–0.81 0.44–0.65 ... ... ...
F 5C K41545 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 0.25 0.60 0.040 0.030 0.50 0.50 4.0–6.0 0.44–0.65 ... ... ...
F 9 K90941 0.15 0.30–0.60 0.030 0.030 0.50–1.00 ... 8.0–10.0 0.90–1.10 ... ... ...
F 10 S33100 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 91 K90901 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
Al 0.02D
V 0.18–0.25
Ti 0.01D
Zr 0.01D
F 92 K92460 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
N
0.030–0.070
Al 0.02D
W 1.50–2.00
B
0.001–0.006
Ti 0.01D
Zr 0.01D
F 122 K91271 0.07–0.14 0.70 0.020 0.010 0.50 0.50 10.00–11.50 0.25–0.60 0.04– ... V 0.15–0.30
0.10 B 0.005
N 0.040–0.100
Al 0.02D
Cu 0.30–1.70
W 1.50–2.50
Ti 0.01D
Zr 0.01D
F 911 K91061 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
Al 0.02D
N 0.04–0.09
V 0.18–0.25
B 0.0003–
0.006
Ti 0.01D
Zr 0.01D
F 11 K11597 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
F 11 K11572 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
F 11 K11572 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
F 12 K11562 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
F 12 K11564 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
F 21 K31545 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 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
0.035 B
0.001–0.003
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 0.015–0.0700.015 V 0.20–0.30
Cu 0.25
Ca 0.0005–
0.0150
F 22 K21590 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 0.05–0.15 0.30–0.60 0.040 0.040 0.50 ... 2.00–2.50 0.87–1.13 ... ... ...
Class 3
F 22V K31835 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
V 0.25–0.35
B 0.002
Ca 0.015E
F 23 K41650 0.04–0.10 0.10–0.60 0.030 0.010 0.50 0.40 1.90-2.60 0.05-0.30 0.02– 0.005– V 0.20–0.30
0.08 0.060F B 0.0010–
0.006
N 0.015F
Al 0.030
W 1.45–1.75
F 24 K30736 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
N 0.12
Al 0.020
B 0.0015–
0.0070
FR K22035 0.20 0.40–1.06 0.045 0.050 ... 1.60–2.24 ... ... ... ... Cu 0.75–1.25

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TABLE 2 Continued
Grade/ UNS Composition, %
Identifi- Desig- Carbon Manga- Phos- Sulfur Silicon Nickel Chromium Molybde- Colum- Titan- Other
cation nation nese phorus num bium ium Elements
Symbol
F 36 K21001 0.10–0.17 0.80–1.20 0.030 0.025 0.25–0.50 1.00–1.30 0.30 0.25–0.50 0.015–0.045 N 0.020
Al 0.050
Cu 0.50–0.80
V 0.02
Martensitic Stainless Steels
F 6a S41000 0.15 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 0.50 11.5–13.5 ... ... ... ...
F 6b S41026 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
F 6NM S41500 0.05 0.50–1.00 0.030 0.030 0.60 3.5–5.5 11.5–14.0 0.50–1.00 ... ... ...
Ferritic Stainless Steels
F XM- S44627 0.010G 0.40 0.020 0.020 0.40 0.50G 25.0–27.5 0.75–1.50 0.05–0.20 ... N 0.015G
27Cb Cu 0.20G
F 429 S42900 0.12 1.00 0.040 0.030 0.75 0.50 14.0–16.0 ... ... ... ...
F 430 S43000 0.12 1.00 0.040 0.030 0.75 0.50 16.0–18.0 ... ... ... ...
Austenitic Stainless Steels
F 304 S30400 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 8.0–11.0 18.0–20.0 ... ... ... N 0.10
F 304H S30409 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 8.0–11.0 18.0–20.0 ... ... ... ...
F 304L S30403 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 8.0–13.0 18.0–20.0 ... ... ... N 0.10
F 304N S30451 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 8.0–10.5 18.0–20.0 ... ... ... N 0.10–0.16
F 304LN S30453 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 8.0–10.5 18.0–20.0 ... ... ... N 0.10–0.16
F 309H S30909 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 12.0–15.0 22.0–24.0 ... ... ... ...
F 310 S31000 0.25 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 19.0–22.0 24.0–26.0 ... ... ... ...
F 310H S31009 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 19.0–22.0 24.0–26.0 ... ... ... ...
F S31050 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
310MoLN
F 316 S31600 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 10.0–14.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00 ... ... N 0.10
F 316H S31609 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 10.0–14.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00 ... ... ...
F 316L S31603 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 10.0–15.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00 ... ... N 0.10
F 316N S31651 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 11.0–14.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00 ... ... N 0.10–0.16
F 316LN S31653 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 11.0–14.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00 ... ... N 0.10–0.16
H
F 316Ti S31635 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 10.0–14.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00 ... N 0.10 max
F 317 S31700 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 11.0–15.0 18.0–20.0 3.0–4.0 ... ... ...
F 317L S31703 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 11.0–15.0 18.0–20.0 3.0–4.0 ... ... ...
F 72 S31727 0.030 1.00 0.030 0.030 1.00 14.5–16.5 17.5–19.0 3.8–4.5 ... ... Cu 2.8–4.0
N 0.15–0.21
F 70 S31730 0.030 2.00 0.040 0.010 1.00 15–16.5 17.0–19.0 3.0–4.0 ... ... Cu 4.0–5.0
N 0.045
F 73 S32053 0.030 1.00 0.030 0.010 1.00 24.0–28.0 22.0–24.0 5.0–6.0 ... ... N 0.17–0.22
I
F 321 S32100 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 9.0–12.0 17.0–19.0 ... ... ...
J
F 321H S32109 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 9.0–12.0 17.0–19.0 ... ... ...
K
F 347 S34700 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 9.0–13.0 17.0–20.0 ... ... ...
L
F 347H S34709 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 9.0–13.0 17.0–20.0 ... ... ...
F347LN S34751 0.005–0.020 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 9.0–13.0 17.0–19.0 ... 0.20–0.50M ... N 0.06–0.10
K
F 348 S34800 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 9.0–13.0 17.0–20.0 ... ... Co 0.20
Ta 0.10
L
F 348H S34809 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 9.0–13.0 17.0–20.0 ... ... Co 0.20
Ta 0.10
F XM-11 S21904 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
F XM-19 S20910 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
0.30 V 0.10–0.30
F 20 N08020 .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
–1.00
F 44 S31254 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
N 0.18–0.25
F 45 S30815 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
Ce 0.03–0.08
F 46 S30600 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
F 47 S31725 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
F 48 S31726 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
F 49 S34565 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

F 56 S33228 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
Al 0.025
F 58 S31266 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
Cu 1.00–2.50
W 1.50–2.50
F 62 N08367 0.030 2.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 23.5–25.5 20.0–22.0 6.0–7.0 ... ... N 0.18–0.25
Cu 0.75
F 63 S32615 0.07 2.00 0.045 0.030 4.8-6.0 19.0-22.0 16.5-19.5 0.30-1.50 ... ... Cu 1.50-2.50
F 64 S30601 0.015 0.50-0.80 0.030 0.013 5.0-5.6 17.0-18.0 17.0-18.0 0.20 ... ... Cu 0.35, N 0.05
F 904L N08904 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 0.10
Ferritic-Austenitic Stainless Steels

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TABLE 2 Continued
Grade/ UNS Composition, %
Identifi- Desig- Carbon Manga- Phos- Sulfur Silicon Nickel Chromium Molybde- Colum- Titan- Other
cation nation nese phorus num bium ium Elements
Symbol
F 50 S31200 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
F 51 S31803 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
F 69 S32101 0.040 4.00–6.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 1.35–1.70 21.0–22.0 0.10–0.80 ... ... N 0.20–0.25
Cu 0.10–0.80
F 52 S32950 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
F 53 S32750 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
Cu 0.50
F 54 S39274 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
Cu 0.20–0.80
W 1.50–2.50
F 55 S32760 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
Cu 0.50–1.00
W 0.50–1.00N
F 57 S39277 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
W 0.80–1.20
N 0.23–0.33
F 59 S32520 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
Cu 0.50–3.00
F 60 S32205 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
F 61 S32550 0.040 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
N 0.10–0.25
F 65 S32906 0.030 0.80–1.50 0.030 0.030 0.80 5.8–7.5 28.0–30.0 1.5–2.6 ... ... Cu 0.80
N 0.30–0.40
F 66 S32202 0.030 2.00 0.040 0.010 1.00 1.00–2.80 21.5–24.0 0.45 ... ... N 0.18–0.26
F 67 S32506 0.030 1.00 0.040 0.015 0.90 5.5–7.2 24.0–26.0 3.0–3.5 ... ... N 0.08–0.20
W 0.05–0.30
F 68 S32304 0.030 2.50 0.040 0.030 1.00 3.0–5.5 21.5–24.5 0.05–0.60 ... ... N 0.05–0.20
Cu 0.05–0.60
F 71 S32808 0.030 1.10 0.030 0.010 0.50 7.0–8.2 27.0–27.9 0.80–1.2 ... ... N 0.30–0.40
W 2.10–2.50
A
All values are maximum unless otherwise stated. Where ellipses (...) appear in this table, there is no requirement and analysis for the element need not be determined
or reported.
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
Applies to both heat and product analyses.
E
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.
F
The ratio of Titanium to Nitrogen shall be $ 3.5. Alternatively, in lieu of this ratio limit, Grade F23 shall have a minimum hardness of 275 HV (26 HRC, 258 HBW) in the
hardened condition (see 3.2.1). Hardness testing shall be performed in accordance with 9.6.3, and the hardness testing results shall be reported on the material test report
(see 18.2.5).
G
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 %.
H
Grade F 316Ti shall have a titanium content not less than five times the carbon plus nitrogen content and not more than 0.70 %.
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
Grade F347LN shall have a columbium content of not less than 15 times the carbon content.
N
% Cr + 3.3 × % Mo + 16 × % N = 40 min.

9.5.2.2 When the alternative method in 7.3.1 is used, the test may verify that the requirement has been met by testing at any
blank or forging used to provide the test specimen shall be location on the forging provided such testing does not render
forged and quenched under the same processing conditions as the forging useless.
the forgings they represent. 9.6.2 When the reduced number of tension tests permitted
9.5.3 Testing shall be performed as specified in Specifica- by 9.5.1.1 is applied, additional hardness tests shall be made on
tion A961/A961M using the largest feasible of the round forgings or samples, as defined in 9.2, scattered throughout the
specimens. load (see Note 2). At least eight samples shall be checked from
9.6 Hardness Tests: each batch load, and at least one check per hour shall be made
9.6.1 Except when only one forging is produced, a mini- from a continuous run. When the furnace batch is less than
mum of two pieces per batch or continuous run as defined in eight forgings, each forging shall be checked. If any check falls
9.6.2 shall be hardness tested as specified in Specification outside the prescribed limits, the entire lot of forgings shall be
A961/A961M to ensure that the forgings are within the reheat treated and the requirements of 9.5.1 shall apply.
hardness limits given for each grade in Table 3. The purchaser NOTE 2—The tension test required in 9.5.1 is used to determine material

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TABLE 3 Tensile and Hardness RequirementsA
Grade Symbol Tensile Strength, Yield Strength, min, Elongation in 2 in. Reduction of Brinell Hardness
min, ksi [MPa] ksi [MPa]B [50 mm] or 4D, Area, min, % Number, HBW,
min, % unless otherwise
indicated
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 10 80 [550] 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 91 90 [620] 60 [415] 20 40 190–248
F 92 90 [620] 64 [440] 20 45 269 max
F 122 90 [620] 58 [400] 20 40 250 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
F 36, Class 1 90 [620] 64 [440] 15 ... 252 max
F 36, Class 2 95.5 [660] 66.5 [460] 15 ... 252 max
Martensitic Stainless Steels
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
F 304 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 304H 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 304L 70 [485]D 25 [170] 30 50 ...
F 304N 80 [550] 35 [240] 30E 50F ...
F 304LN 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 309H 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 310 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 310MoLN 78 [540] 37 [255] 25 40 ...
F 310H 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 316 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 316H 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 316L 70 [485]D 25 [170] 30 50 ...
F 316N 80 [550] 35 [240] 30E 50F ...
F 316LN 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 316Ti 75 [515] 30 [205] 30 40 ...
F 317 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 317L 70 [485]D 25 [170] 30 50 ...
F 72 80 [550] 36 [245] 35 50 217
F 73 93 [640] 43 [295] 40 50 217
F 347 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 347H 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 347LN 75 [515] 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 348 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 348H 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 321 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 321H 75 [515]C 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F XM-11 90 [620] 50 [345] 45 60 ...
F XM-19 100 [690] 55 [380] 35 55 ...
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]B [50 mm] or 4D, Area, min, % Number, HBW,
min, % unless otherwise
indicated
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 ...
F 63 80 [550] 32 [220] 25 ... 192 max
F 64 90 [620] 40 [275] 35 50 217 max
F70 70 [480] 25 [175] 35 ... HRB 90 max
F 904L 71 [490] 31 [215] 35 ... ...
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 # 2 in. 116 [800] 80 [550] 15 ... 310 max
[50 mm]G
F 53 > 2 in. 106 [730] 75 [515] 15 ... 310 max
[50 mm]G
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] 65 [450] 25 45 ...
F 61 109 [750] 80 [550] 25 50 ...
F 65 109 [750] 80 [550] 25 ... ...
F 66 94 [650] 65 [450] 30 ... 290 max
F 67 90 [620] 65 [450] 18 ... 302
F 68 87 [600] 58 [400] 25 ... 290 max
F 69 94 [650] 65 [450] 30 ... ...
F 71 101 [700] 72 [500] 15 ... 321
A
Where ellipses appear in this table, there is no requirement and the test for the value need neither be performed nor a value reported.
B
Determined by the 0.2 % offset method. For ferritic steels only, the 0.5 % extension-under-load method may also be used.
C
For sections over 5 in. [130 mm] in thickness, the minimum tensile strength shall be 70 ksi [485 MPa].
D
For sections over 5 in. [130 mm] in thickness, the minimum tensile strength shall be 65 ksi [450 MPa].
E
Longitudinal. The transverse elongation shall be 25 % in 2 in. or 50 mm, min.
F
Longitudinal. The transverse reduction of area shall be 45 % min.
G
Maximum section thickness at the time of heat treatment; see 7.4.

capability and conformance in addition to verifying the adequacy of the 9.7.3 The longitudinal axis and mid-length of impact speci-
heat-treatment cycle. Additional hardness tests in accordance with 9.6.2 men shall be located similarly to the longitudinal axis of the
are required when 9.5.1.1 is applied to ensure the prescribed heat-treating
cycle and uniformity throughout the load. tension test specimens. The axis of the notch shall be normal to
the nearest heat-treated surface of the forging.
9.6.3 When the alternative to the Ti/N ratio limit for F23 is
applied, (see Note P in Table 2), a minimum of two pieces per 9.7.4 The Charpy V-notch tests shall meet a minimum
batch or continuous run as defined in 9.6.2 shall be hardness energy absorption value of 40 ft-lbf [54 J] average of three
tested, in the hardened condition (see 3.2.1), to ensure that the specimens. One specimen only in one set may be below 40
forgings are within the hardness limit given for F23 in Note P ft-lbf [54 J], and it shall meet a minimum value of 35 ft-lbf [48
of Table 2. The test samples shall be taken at the mid thickness J].
of the thickest section of the product. Testing shall be per- 9.7.5 The impact test temperature shall be 0 °F [−18 °C].
formed in accordance with the Test Method E92 or as specified
in Specification A961/A961M. 10. Grain Size for Austenitic Grades
9.7 Notch Toughness Requirements—Grades F 3V, F 3VCb, 10.1 All H grades and grade F 63 shall be tested for average
and F 22V. grain size by Test Methods E112.
9.7.1 Impact test specimens shall be Charpy V-notch Type.
10.1.1 Grades F 304H, F 309H, F 310H, and F 316H shall
The usage of subsize specimens due to material limitations
have a grain size of ASTM No. 6 or coarser.
must have prior purchaser approval.
9.7.2 The Charpy V-notch test specimens shall be obtained 10.1.2 Grades F 321H, F 347H, and F 348H shall have a
as required for tension tests in 9.2, 9.3 and 9.5. One set of three grain size of ASTM No. 7 or coarser.
Charpy V-notch specimens shall be taken from each tensile 10.1.3 Grade F 63 shall have a grain size of ASTM No. 3 or
specimen location. finer.

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11. Corrosion Testing for Austenitic Grades and 13.5 Treatment of Imperfections Found by Magnetic Par-
Detrimental Phase Detection in Austenitic/Ferritic ticle or Liquid Penetrant Examination:
Stainless Grades 13.5.1 Defects shall be completely removed prior to weld
11.1 Corrosion testing is not required by this specification repair by chipping or grinding to sound metal. Removal of
nor is detrimental phase detection. these defects shall be verified by magnetic particle inspection
in accordance with Test Method A275/A275M or by liquid
11.2 Austenitic grades shall be capable of meeting the penetrant inspection in accordance with Test Method E165.
intergranular corrosion test requirements described in Supple-
13.5.2 Rejected forgings may be reconditioned and retested,
mentary Requirement S4.
provided that the wall thickness is not decreased to less than
11.3 Austenitic/Ferritic Stainless grades shall be capable of that required by this specification and the purchase order. The
meeting the requirements described in Supplementary Require- outside diameter at the point of grinding may be reduced by the
ment S12 if the subject grade is included in the specifications amount so removed. To be accepted, retested forgings shall
listed in Supplementary Requirement S12. meet the test requirement.
12. Retreatment 13.5.3 If the imperfection is explored to the extent that it can
be identified as non-rejectable, the forging may be accepted
12.1 If the results of the mechanical tests do not conform to without further test provided that the imperfection does not
the requirements specified, the manufacturer may reheat treat encroach on the minimum required wall thickness.
the forgings and repeat the tests specified in Section 9.
13. Nondestructive Test Requirements 14. Surface Finish, Appearance, and Corrosion
Protection
13.1 Hollow forgings of Grades F 91, F 92, F 122, and F
911, NPS 4 [DIN 100] and larger, whose internal surfaces are 14.1 Forgings and finished parts shall conform to the
not accessible to magnetic particle or liquid penetrant requirements of Specification A961/A961M.
examination, shall be examined by an ultrasonic test in 14.2 The forgings and finished parts shall be free of scale,
accordance with Practice A388/A388M. machining burrs which might hinder fit-up, and other injurious
13.2 Hollow forgings of Grades F 91, F 92, F 122, and F imperfections as defined herein. The forgings and finished parts
911, NPS 4 [DIN 100] and larger, whose internal surfaces are shall have a workmanlike finish, and machined surfaces (other
accessible to magnetic particle or liquid penetrant examination, than surfaces having special requirements) shall have a surface
shall be examined on their internal surfaces by either a finish not to exceed 250 AA (arithmetic average) roughness
magnetic particle test in accordance with Practice A275/ height.
A275M, or by a liquid penetrant examination in accordance
with Test Method E165, as applicable. 15. Repair by Welding
13.3 Time of Examination: 15.1 Weld repairs shall be permitted (see Supplementary
13.3.1 Examination by one of the methods in 13.1 or 13.2, Requirement S58 of Specification A961/A961M) at the discre-
for specification acceptance, shall be performed after all tion of the manufacturer with the following limitations and
mechanical processing and heat treatment. This requirement requirements:
does not preclude additional testing at earlier stages in the 15.1.1 The welding procedure and welders shall be qualified
processing. in accordance with Section IX of the ASME Boiler and
13.4 Evaluation of Imperfections Found by Ultrasonic Ex- Pressure Vessel Code.
amination: 15.1.2 The weld metal shall be deposited using the elec-
13.4.1 Forgings producing a signal equal to or greater than trodes specified in Table 4 except as otherwise provided in
the lowest signal produced by the reference discontinuities Supplementary Requirement S5. The electrodes shall be pur-
shall be identified and separated from the acceptable forgings. chased in accordance with AWS Specifications A5.4/A5.4M,
The area producing the signal may be reexamined. A5.5/A5.5M, A5.9/A5.9M, A5.11/A5.11M, A5.14/A5.14M,
13.4.2 Such forgings shall be rejected if the test signals were A5.23/A5.23M, A5.28/A5.28M, or A5.29/A5.29M. The sub-
produced by imperfections that cannot be identified or were merged arc process with neutral flux, the gas metal-arc process,
produced by cracks or crack-like imperfections. Such forgings the gas tungsten-arc process, and gas shielded processes using
may be repaired. To be accepted, a repaired forging shall pass flux-core consumables, may be used.
the same nondestructive test by which it was rejected, and it 15.1.3 Defects shall be completely removed prior to weld-
shall meet the minimum wall thickness requirements of this ing by chipping or grinding to sound metal as verified by
specification and the purchase order. magnetic-particle inspection in accordance with Test Method
13.4.3 If the test signals were produced by visual imperfec- A275/A275M for the low alloy steels and ferritic, martensitic,
tions such as scratches, surface roughness, dings, tooling or ferritic-austenitic stainless steels, or by liquid-penetrant
marks, cutting chips, steel die stamps, or stop marks, the inspection in accordance with Test Method E165 for all grades.
forging is permitted to be accepted based upon visual exami- 15.1.4 After repair welding, the welded area shall be ground
nation provided that the depth of the imperfection is less than smooth to the original contour and shall be completely free of
0.004 in. [0.1 mm] or 12.5 % of the specified wall thickness, defects as verified by magnetic-particle or liquid-penetrant
whichever is the greater. inspection, as applicable.

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TABLE 4 Repair Welding Requirements
Grade Symbol ElectrodesA Recommended Preheat and Post Weld Heat-Treatment
Interpass Temperature Temperature, Minimum or
Range, °F [°C] 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 E80XX-B6, where XX can be 400–700 [205–370] 1250 [675]
15, 16, or 18
F 5a E80XX-B6, where XX can be 400–700 [205–370] 1250 [675]
15, 16, or 18
F9 E80XX-B8, where XX can be 400–700 [205–370] 1250 [675]
15, 16, or 18
F 10B ... ... ...
F 91 . . .C 400–700 [205–370] 1350–1470 [730–800]
F 92 . . .D 400–700 [205–370] 1350–1470 [730–800]
F 122 . . .D 400–700 [205–370] 1350–1470 [730–800]
F 911 . . .D 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
E
F 24 2.25 % Cr, 1 % Mo, 0.25 % V 200–400 [95–205] 1350–1470 [730–800]E
F 36, Class 1 1.15 Ni, 0.65 Cu, Mo, Cb 400–700 [205–370] 1100–1200 [595–650]
F 36, Class 2 1.15 Ni, 0.65 Cu, Mo, Cb 400–700 [205–370] 1000–1150 [540–620]
Martensitic Stainless Steels
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
F XM-27Cb 26 % Cr, 1 % Mo NRF 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] + WQG
F 304L E 308L-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 304H E 308-15 or 16H or E308H-XX 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 16H or E309H-XX NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 310 E 310-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 310H E 310-15 or 16H 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 16H or E316H-XX 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 316Ti E 316-15 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 72 ... NR ...
F 73 ... NR ...
F 321B E 347-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 321HB E 347-15 or 16H NR 1925 [1050] + WQ
F 347 E 347-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 347H E 347-15 or 16H NR 1925 [1050] + WQ
F 347LNI E 347-15 or 16 NR ...
E 348 E 347-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 348H E 347-15 or 16H NR 1925 [1050] + WQ
F XM-11 XM-10W NR NR
F XM-19 XM-19W NR NR
F 20 E/ER-320, 320LR NR 1700–1850 [925–1010] + WQ
F 44 E NiCrMo-3 NR 2100 [1150] + WQ
F 45B ... ... ...
F 46 ... ... ...
F 47 . . .J ... 2100 [1150] + WQ
F 48 . . .J ... 2100 [1150] + WQ

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TABLE 4 Continued
Grade Symbol ElectrodesA Recommended Preheat and Post Weld Heat-Treatment
Interpass Temperature Temperature, Minimum or
Range, °F [°C] Range, °F [°C]
F 49 . . .J ... 2100 [1150] + WQ
F 58 E NiCrMo-10 ... 2100 [1150] + WQ
F 62 E NiCrMo-3 NR 2025 [1105] + WQ
F 70 ERNiCr-3, or ERNiCrMo-3, or NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
ERNiCrMo-4
F 904L E NiCrMo-3 NR 1920–2100 [1050–1150] + 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 65 29 % Cr, 6.5 % Ni, 2 % Mo NR NR
F 66 22 % Cr, 2 % Ni, 0.25 % Mo NR NR
F 67 ... NR NR
F 68 ... NR NR
F 69 ... NR NR
F 71 27.5 Cr, 7.6 Ni, 1 Mo, 2.3 W NR NR
A
Except for Grades F 91, F 92, F 911, F 122, F 47, F 48, and F 49, electrodes shall comply with AWS Specifications A5.4/A5.4M, A5.5/A5.5M, A5.9/A5.9M, A5.11/A5.11M,
A5.14/A5.14M, A5.23/A5.23M, or A5.28/A5.28M.
B
Purchaser approval required.
C
All repairs in F 91 shall be made with one of the following welding processes and consumables: SMAW, A5.5/A5.5M E90XX-B9; SAW, A5.23/A5.23M EB9 + flux; GTAW,
A5.28/A5.28M ER90S-B9; and FCAW, A5.29/A5.29M E91T1-B9. In addition, the sum of the Ni+Mn content of all welding consumables shall not exceed 1.0 %.
D
All repairs in F 92, F 911, and F 122, shall be made using welding consumables meeting the chemical requirements for the grade in Table 2.
E
Preheat and PWHT are not required for this grade for forgings whose section thickness does not exceed 0.500 in. [12.7 mm].
F
NR = not required.
G
WQ = water quench.
H
Filler metal shall additionally have 0.04 % minimum carbon.
I
Matching filler metal is available.
J
Match filler metal is available. Fabricators have also used AWS A5.14/A5.14M, Classification ERNiCrMo-3 and AWS A5.11/A5.11M, Class E, ENiCrMo-3 filler metals.

15.1.5 The preheat, interpass temperature, and post-weld 17. Rejection and Rehearing
heat treatment requirements given in Table 4 shall be met. 17.1 The purchaser shall comply with the provisions of
Austenitic stainless steel forgings may be repair-welded with- Specification A961/A961M.
out the post-weld heat treatment of Table 4, provided purchaser
approval is obtained prior to repair. 18. Certification
15.1.6 Repair by welding shall not exceed 10 % of the
surface area of the forging nor 331⁄3 % of the wall thickness of 18.1 In addition to the certification requirements of Speci-
the finished forging or 3⁄8 in. [9.5 mm], whichever is less, fication A961/A961M, test reports shall be furnished to the
without prior approval of the purchaser. purchaser or his representative.
15.1.7 When approval of the purchaser is obtained, the 18.2 Test reports shall provide the following where appli-
limitations set forth in 15.1.6 may be exceeded, but all other cable:
requirements of Section 15 shall apply. 18.2.1 Type heat treatment, Section 7,
15.1.8 No weld repairs are permitted for F 6a Classes 3 and 18.2.2 Product analysis results, Section 8 of Specification
4. A961/A961M,
15.1.9 Post-weld heat treatment times for F 36 are: for Class 18.2.3 Tensile property results, Section 9 (Table 3), report
1, up to 2 in. [50 mm] in thickness, 1 h per in. [25 mm], 15 the yield strength and tensile strength, in ksi [MPa], elongation
minutes minimum, and over 2 in. [50 mm], 15 minutes for each and reduction in area, in percent,
additional in. of thickness or fraction thereof; for Class 2, 1 h 18.2.4 Chemical analysis results, Section 8 (Table 2), re-
per in. [25 mm], 1⁄2 h minimum. ported results shall be to the same number of significant figures
as the limits specified in Table 2 for that element,
16. Inspection 18.2.5 Hardness results, Section 9 (Table 3, and for F23,
16.1 Inspection provisions of Specification A961/A961M Tables 2 and 3),
apply. 18.2.6 Grain size results, Section 10, and

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18.2.7 Any supplementary testing required by the purchase 19.1.5 When agreed upon between the purchaser and
order. manufacturer, and specified in the order, the markings shall be
painted or stenciled on the fitting or stamped on a metal or
19. Product Marking plastic tag which shall be securely attached to the fitting.
19.1 In addition to the marking requirements of Specifica- 19.2 Bar Coding—In addition to the requirements in 19.1,
tion A961/A961M, the following additional marking require- bar coding is acceptable as a supplemental identification
ments shall apply: method. The purchaser may specify in the order a specific bar
19.1.1 Quenched and tempered low alloy or martensitic coding system to be used. The bar coding system, if applied at
stainless forgings shall be stamped with the letters QT follow- the discretion of the supplier, should be consistent with one of
ing the specification designation. the published industry standards for bar coding. If used on
19.1.2 Forgings repaired by welding shall be marked with small parts, the bar code may be applied to the box or a
the letter “W” following the Specification designation. When substantially applied tag.
repair-welded austenitic stainless steel forgings have not been
postweld heat treated in accordance with Table 4, the letters 20. Keywords
“WNS” shall be marked following the specification designa- 20.1 austenitic stainless steel; chromium alloy steel;
tion. chromium-molybdenum steel; ferritic/austenitic stainless steel;
19.1.3 Parts meeting all requirements for more than one ferritic stainless steel; martensitic stainless steel; nickel alloy
class or grade may be marked with more than one class or steel; notch toughness requirements; pipe fittings; piping ap-
grade designation such as F 304/F 304H, F 304/F 304L, and the plications; pressure containing parts; stainless steel fittings;
like. stainless steel forgings; steel; steel flanges; steel forgings,
19.1.4 Plugs and bushings furnished to ASME B16.11 alloy; steel valves; temperature service applications, elevated;
requirements are not required to be marked. temperature service applications, high; wrought material

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

In addition to any of the supplementary requirements of Specification A961/A961M, the following

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

S1. Macroetch Test S4.3 For both the austenitic and ferritic stainless steels,
S1.1 A sample forging shall be sectioned and etched to details concerning the number of specimens and their source
show flow lines and internal imperfections. The test shall be and location are to be a matter of agreement between the
conducted according to Test Method E340. Details of the test manufacturer and the purchaser.
shall be agreed upon between the manufacturer and the
purchaser. S5. Special Filler Metal

S2. Heat Treatment Details S5.1 In repair-welded F 316, F 316L, F 316H, and F 316N
forgings, the deposited weld metal shall conform to E 308
S2.1 The manufacturer shall furnish a detailed test report composition wire. Forgings repair welded with E 308 weld
containing the information required in 18.2 and shall include metal shall be marked F __ W 308.
all pertinent details of the heat-treating cycle given the forg-
ings. S6. Hardness Test
S3. Material for Optimum Resistance to Stress-Corrosion S6.1 Each forging shall be hardness tested and shall meet
Cracking the requirements of Table 3.
S3.1 Austenitic stainless steel shall be furnished in the
solution-annealed condition as a final operation with no sub- S8. Heat Treatment of Austenitic Forgings
sequent cold working permitted, except, unless specifically S8.1 The purchaser shall specify the heat-treatment method
prohibited by the purchaser, straightening of bars from which (in 7.1 or in 7.3.1) that shall be employed.
parts are machined is permitted to meet the requirements of S8.2 The manufacturer shall provide a test report containing
Specification A484/A484M. the information required in 18.2 and shall include a statement
S4. Corrosion Tests of the heat-treatment method employed.
S4.1 All austenitic stainless steels shall pass intergranular
S9. Grain Size for Austenitic Grades
corrosion tests performed in accordance with Practice E of
Practices A262. S9.1 Forgings made from austenitic grades other than H
S4.2 Intergranular corrosion tests shall be performed on grades shall be tested for average grain size by Test Method
specimens of ferritic stainless steels as described in Practices E112. Details of the test shall be agreed upon between the
A763. manufacturer and the purchaser.

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S10. Stabilization Treatment S12. Detection of Detrimental Phases in Austenitic/Ferritic
S10.1 Subsequent to the solution anneal for Grades F 321, F Stainless Steels
321H, F 347, F 347H, F 348, and F 348H, these grades shall be S12.1 All austenitic/ferritic stainless steels that are included
given a stabilization heat treatment at 1500 to 1600 °F [815 to in Test Methods A923 shall meet the requirements of those test
870 °C] for a minimum of 2 h/in. [4.7 min/mm] of thickness methods.
and then cooling in the furnace or in air. In addition to the
marking required in Section 19, the grade designation symbol S12.2 All austenitic/ferritic stainless steels that are included
shall be followed by the symbol “S10.” in Test Method A1084 shall meet the requirements of that test
method.
S11. Grain Size Requirements for Non-H-Grade Austenitic
Steels Used Above 1000 °F [540 °C]
S11.1 Non-H grades of austenitic stainless steels shall have
a grain size of No. 7 or coarser as determined in accordance
with Test Methods E112. The grain size so determined shall be
on a certified test report.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A182/A182M–14b, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved June 1, 2015)

(1) Added Note E to Table 1 allowing other cooling methods.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A182/A182M–14a, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved October 1, 2014)

(1) Revised Section 14 on Surface Finish, Appearance, and (3) Deleted column of nominal compositions and Footnote G
Corrosion Protection. and changed the heading of the first column in Table 2
(2) Replaced UNS numbers S31727 and S32050 with F 72 and
F 73, respectively in Tables 1-4

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A182/A182M–14, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved May 1, 2014)

(1) Added Test Methods A923 and Test Method A1084 to the (4) Added Supplementary Requirement S12 to allow the pur-
list of referenced standards. chaser to mandate testing for detrimental phases in austenitic/
(2) Added F 69 (UNS S32101) to Tables 1-4. ferritic stainless steel grades if the grade is contained in Test
(3) Modified Section 11 to include testing for detrimental Methods A923 or Test Method A1084.
phases in austenitic/ferritic stainless steel grades (similar to the (5) Added Grade F70, UNS S31730, to Tables 1-4.
Practices A262 requirement for austenitic steels). (6) Added Grade F71, UNS S32808, to Tables 1-4.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A182/A182M–13a, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved March 1, 2014)

(1) Added the words “ferritic-austenitic stainless” to 6.4.3.

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