Endorsed by Manufacturers Standardization

Designation: A 182/A 182M – 05a 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/A 961M, the following list of standards apply to
are flanges, fittings, valves, and similar parts to specified this 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 Wrought
1.2 For bars and products machined directly from bar, refer Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and High
to Specifications A 479/A 479M and A 739 for the similar 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 Specifications A 336/A 336M and A 965/ nation of Steel Forgings
A 965M for the similar ferritic and austenitic grades, respec- A 336/A 336M Specification for Alloy Steel Forgings for
tively, available in those specifications. Pressure and High-Temperature Parts
1.3 Several grades of low alloy steels and ferritic, marten- A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
sitic, austenitic, and ferritic-austenitic stainless steels are in- of Steel Products
cluded in this specification. Selection will depend upon design A 403/A 403M Specification for Wrought Austenitic Stain-
and service requirements. less Steel Piping Fittings
1.4 Supplementary requirements are provided for use when A 479/A 479M Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and
additional testing or inspection is desired. These shall apply Shapes for Use in Boilers and Other Pressure Vessels
only when specified individually by the purchaser in the order. A 484/A 484M Specification for General Requirements for
1.5 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units Stainless Steel Bars, Billets, and Forgings
and in SI units. However, unless the order specifies the A 739 Specification for Steel Bars, Alloy, Hot-Wrought, for
applicable “M” specification designation (SI units), the mate- Elevated Temperature or Pressure-Containing Parts, or
rial shall be furnished to inch-pound units. Both
1.6 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units A 763 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranu-
are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text, lar Attack in Ferritic Stainless Steels
the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each A 788 Specification for Steel Forgings, General Require-
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must ments
be used independently of the other. Combining values from the A 961/A 961M Specification for Common Requirements
two systems may result in nonconformance with the specifi- for Steel Flanges, Forged Fittings, Valves, and Parts for
cation. Piping Applications
A 965/A 965M Specification for Steel Forgings, Austenitic,
for Pressure and High Temperture Parts
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, E 112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
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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E 165 Test Method for Liquid Penetrant Examination working for small cylindrically shaped parts within the limits
E 340 Test Method for Macroetching Metals and Alloys defined by Specification A 234/A 234M for low alloy steels
2.3 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes:4 and martensitic stainless steels and Specification A 403/
Section IX Welding Qualifications A 403M for austenitic and ferritic-austenitic stainless steels.
SFA-5.4 Specification for Corrosion-Resisting Chromium Elbows, return bends, tees, and header tees shall not be
and Chromium-Nickel Steel Covered Welding Electrodes machined directly from bar stock.
SFA-5.5 Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Covered Arc- 5.5 Except as provided for in 5.4, the finished product shall
Welding Electrodes be a forging as defined in the Terminology section of Specifi-
SFA-5.9 Specification for Corrosion-Resisting Chromium cation A 788.
and Chromium-Nickel Steel Welding Rods and Bare
Electrodes 6. Heat Treatment5
SFA-5.11 Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Cov- 6.1 After hot working, forgings shall be cooled to a tem-
ered Welding Electrodes perature below 1000 °F [538 °C] prior to heat treating in
accordance with the requirements of Table 1.
3. Ordering Information
6.2 Low Alloy Steels and Ferritic and Martensitic Stainless
3.1 It is the purchaser’s responsibility to specify in the Steels—The low alloy steels and ferritic and martensitic
purchase order information necessary to purchase the needed stainless steels shall be heat treated in accordance with the
material. In addition to the ordering information guidelines in requirements of 6.1 and Table 1.
Specification A 961/A 961M, orders should include the follow- 6.2.1 Liquid Quenching—When agreed to by the purchaser,
ing information: liquid quenching followed by tempering shall be permitted
3.1.1 Additional requirements (see 6.2.1, Table 2 footnotes, provided the temperatures in Table 1 for each grade are
8.3, and 17.2), and utilized.
3.1.2 Requirement, if any, that manufacturer shall submit 6.2.1.1 Marking—Parts that are liquid quenched and tem-
drawings for approval showing the shape of the rough forging pered shall be marked “QT.”
before machining and the exact location of test specimen 6.2.2 Alternatively, Grade F 1, F 2, and F 12, Classes 1 and
material (see 8.3.1). 2 may be given a heat treatment of 1200 °F [650 °C] minimum
after final hot or cold forming.
4. General Requirements
6.3 Austenitic and Ferritic-Austenitic Stainless Steels—The
4.1 Product furnished to this specification shall conform to austenitic and ferritic-austenitic stainless steels shall be heat
the requirements of Specification A 961/A 961M, including treated in accordance with the requirements of 6.1 and Table 1.
any supplementary requirements that are indicated in the 6.3.1 Alternatively, immediately following hot working,
purchase order. Failure to comply with the general require- while the temperature of the forging is not less than the
ments of Specification A 961/A 961M constitutes nonconfor- minimum solutioning temperature specified in Table 1, forg-
mance with this specification. In case of conflict between the ings made from austenitic grades (except grades F 304H,
requirements of this specification and Specification A 961/ F 316H, F 321, F 321H, F 347, F 347H, F 348, and F 348H)
A 961M, this specification shall prevail. may be individually rapidly quenched in accordance with the
requirements of Table 1.
5. Manufacture
6.3.2 See Supplementary Requirement S8 if a particular
5.1 The low-alloy ferritic steels shall be made by the heat treatment method is to be employed.
open-hearth, electric-furnace, or basic-oxygen process with the 6.4 Time of Heat Treatment—Heat treatment of forgings
option of separate degassing and refining processes in each may be performed before machining.
case. 6.5 Forged or Rolled Bar—Forged or rolled austenitic
5.2 The stainless steels shall be melted by one of the stainless bar from which small cylindrically shaped parts are to
following processes: (a) electric-furnace (with the option of be machined, as permitted by 5.4, and the parts machined from
separate degassing and refining processes); (b) vacuum- such bar, without heat treatment after machining, shall be
furnace; or (c) one of the former followed by vacuum or furnished to the annealing requirements of Specification A 479/
electroslag-consumable remelting. Grade F XM-27Cb may be A 479M or this specification, with subsequent light cold
produced by electron-beam melting. drawing and straightening permitted (see Supplementary Re-
5.3 A sufficient discard shall be made to secure freedom quirement S3 if annealing must be the final operation).
from injurious piping and undue segregation.
5.4 The material shall be forged as close as practicable to
the specified shape and size. Except for flanges of any type, 5
A solution annealing temperature above 1950 °F [1065 °C] may impair the
forged or rolled bar may be used without additional hot 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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Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park subsequent to the initial high temperature solution anneal (see Supplementary
Avenue, New York, NY 10016–5990. 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

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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]
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 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]
B
F 63 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
F 64 solution treat and quench 2010-2140 [1100-1170] liquid 500 [250]
B
F 904L solution treat and quench 1920-2100 [1050-1150] 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]
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 7.4 Steel grades covered in this specification shall not
7.1 A chemical heat analysis in accordance with Specifica- contain an unspecified element, other than nitrogen in stainless
tion A 961/A 961M shall be made and conform to the chemical steels, for the ordered grade to the extent that the steel
composition prescribed in Table 2. conforms to the requirements of another grade for which that
7.2 Grades to which lead, selenium, or other elements are element is a specified element having a required minimum
added for the purpose of rendering the material free-machining content. For this requirement, a grade is defined as an alloy
shall not be used. described individually and identified by its own UNS designa-
7.3 Starting material produced to a specification that spe- tion or Grade designation and identification symbol in Table 2.
cifically requires the addition of any element beyond those 7.5 Product Analysis—The purchaser may make a product
listed in Table 2 for the applicable grade of material is not analysis on products supplied to this specification in accor-
permitted. dance with Specification A 961/A 961M.

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8. Mechanical Properties 8.5.1 Low Alloy Steels and Ferritic and Martensitic Stain-
8.1 The material shall conform to the requirements as to less Steels—One tension test shall be made for each heat in
mechanical properties for the grade ordered as listed in Table 3. each heat treatment charge.
8.5.1.1 When the heat-treating cycles are the same and the
8.2 Mechanical test specimens shall be obtained from pro- furnaces (either batch or continuous type) are controlled within
duction forgings, or from separately forged test blanks pre- 625 °F [614 °C] and equipped with recording pyrometers so
pared from the stock used to make the finished product. In that complete records of heat treatment are available, then only
either case, mechanical test specimens shall not be removed one tension test from each heat of each forging type (see Note
until after all heat treatment is complete. If repair welding is 1) and section size is required, instead of one test from each
required, test specimens shall not be removed until after heat in each heat-treatment charge.
post-weld heat treatment is complete, except for ferritic grades
when the post-weld heat treatment is conducted at least 50 °F NOTE 1—“Type” in this case is used to describe the forging shape such
as a flange, ell, tee, and the like.
[30 °C] below the actual tempering temperature. When test
blanks are used, they shall receive approximately the same 8.5.2 Austenitic and Ferritic-Austenitic Stainless Steel
working as the finished product. The test blanks shall be heat Grades—One tension test shall be made for each heat.
treated with the finished product and shall approximate the 8.5.2.1 When heat treated in accordance with 6.1, the test
maximum cross section of the forgings they represent. blank or forging used to provide the test specimen shall be heat
8.3 For normalized and tempered, or quenched and tem- treated with a finished forged product.
pered forgings, the central axis of the test specimen shall 8.5.2.2 When the alternative method in 6.3.1 is used, the test
correspond to the 1⁄4 T plane or deeper position where T is the blank or forging used to provide the test specimen shall be
maximum heat-treated thickness of the represented forging. In forged and quenched under the same processing conditions as
addition, for quenched and tempered forgings, the mid-length the forgings they represent.
of the test specimen shall be at least T from any second 8.5.3 Testing shall be performed in accordance with Test
heat-treated surface. When the section thickness does not Methods and Definitions A 370 using the largest feasible of the
permit this positioning, the test specimen shall be positioned as round specimens. The gage length for measuring elongation
near as possible to the prescribed location, as agreed to by the shall be four times the diameter of the test section.
purchaser and the supplier. 8.6 Hardness Tests:
8.6.1 Except when only one forging is produced, a mini-
8.3.1 With prior purchase approval, the test specimen for
mum of two pieces per batch or continuous run as defined in
ferritic steel forgings may be taken at a depth (t) corresponding
8.6.2 shall be hardness tested in accordance with Test Methods
to the distance from the area of significant stress to the nearest
and Definitions A 370 to ensure that the forgings are within the
heat-treated surface and at least twice this distance (2 t) from
hardness limits given for each grade in Table 3. The purchaser
any second surface. However, the test depth shall not be nearer
may verify that the requirement has been met by testing at any
to one treated surface than 3⁄4 in. [19 mm] and to the second
location on the forging provided such testing does not render
treated surface than 11⁄2 in. [38 mm]. This method of test
the forging useless.
specimen location would normally apply to contour-forged
8.6.2 When the reduced number of tension tests permitted
parts, or parts with thick cross-sectional areas where 1⁄4 T 3
by 8.5.1.1 is applied, additional hardness tests shall be made on
T testing (see 8.3) is not practical. Sketches showing the exact
forgings or samples, as defined in 8.2, scattered throughout the
test locations shall be approved by the purchaser when this
load (see Note 2). At least eight samples shall be checked from
method is used.
each batch load, and at least one check per hour shall be made
8.3.2 Metal Buffers—The required distances from heat- from a continuous run. When the furnace batch is less than
treated surfaces may be obtained with metal buffers instead of eight forgings, each forging shall be checked. If any check falls
integral extensions. Buffer material may be carbon or low-alloy outside the prescribed limits, the entire lot of forgings shall be
steel, and shall be joined to the forging with a partial reheat treated and the requirements of 8.5.1 shall apply.
penetration weld that seals the buffered surface. Specimens
shall be located at 1⁄2-in. [13-mm] minimum from the buffered NOTE 2—The tension test required in 8.5.1 is used to determine
material capability and conformance in addition to verifying the adequacy
surface of the forging. Buffers shall be removed and the welded of the heat-treatment cycle. Additional hardness tests in accordance with
areas subjected to magnetic particle test to ensure freedom 8.6.2 are required when 8.5.1.1 is applied to ensure the prescribed
from cracks unless the welded areas are completely removed heat-treating cycle and uniformity throughout the load.
by subsequent machining. 8.7 Notch Toughness Requirements—Grades F 3V, F 3VCb,
8.4 For annealed low alloy steels, ferritic stainless steels, and F 22V.
and martensitic stainless steels, and also for austenitic and 8.7.1 Impact test specimens shall be Charpy V-notch Type,
ferritic-austenitic stainless steels, the test specimen may be as shown in Fig. 11a of Test Methods and Definitions A 370.
taken from any convenient location. The usage of subsize specimens due to material limitations
8.5 Tension Tests: must have prior purchaser approval.

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 TABLE 2 Chemical RequirementsA

Identifi- UNS Grade Composition, %

cation Desig-
Carbon Manga- Phos- Sulfur Silicon Nickel Chromium Molybde- Colum- Titan- Other
Symbol nation
nese phorus num bium ium Elements
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 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 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
columbium and
nitrogen
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

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0.001–0.006
F 122 K91271 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
boron
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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
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
 TABLE 2 Continued
Identifi- UNS Grade Composition, %
cation Desig-
Carbon Manga- Phos- Sulfur Silicon Nickel Chromium Molybde- Colum- Titan- Other
Symbol nation
nese phorus num bium ium Elements
F 3VCb K31390 3 % chromium, 1 % 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
molybdenum, 0.25 % Cu 0.25
vanadium plus boron, Ca 0.0005–
columbium, and 0.0150
titanium
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
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 0.015D
F 23 K41650 2.25 % chromium, 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
1.6 % tungsten, 0.25 % 0.08 B 0.0005–
vanadium, plus 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 36 K21001 1.15 % nickel, 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
0.65 % copper, Al 0.050
molybdenum, Cu 0.50–0.80
and columbium V 0.02
Martensitic Stainless Steels
F 6a S41000 13 % chromium 0.15 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 0.50 11.5–13.5
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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
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
F 304G 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
 TABLE 2 Continued
Identifi- UNS Grade Composition, %
cation Desig-
Carbon Manga- Phos- Sulfur Silicon Nickel Chromium Molybde- Colum- Titan- Other
Symbol nation
nese phorus num bium ium Elements
F 304LG 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
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 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
nickel,
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
modified with
molybdenum

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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
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 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 11.0–15.0 18.0–20.0 3.0–4.0
nickel, 3.5 molybdenum
317E
F 317L S31703 19 chromium, 13 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 11.0–15.0 18.0–20.0 3.0–4.0
nickel, 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
 TABLE 2 Continued
Identifi- UNS Grade Composition, %
cation Desig-
Carbon Manga- Phos- Sulfur Silicon Nickel Chromium Molybde- Colum- Titan- Other
Symbol nation
nese phorus num bium ium Elements
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
347E
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 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
nickel, 5 manganese 0.30 V 0.10–0.30
XM-19E

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F 20 N08020 35 nickel, 20 .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
chromium, 3.5 copper, –1.00
2.5 molybdenum
F 44 S31254 20 chromium, 18 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
nickel, 6 molybdenum, N 0.18–0.22
low carbon
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
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modified with nitrogen Ce 0.03–0.08

and cerium
F 46 S30600 18 chromium, 15 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
nickel, 4 silicon
F 47 S31725 19 chromium, 15 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
nickel, 4 molybdenum
317LME
F 48 S31726 19 chromium, 15 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
nickel, 4 molybdenum
317LMNE
F 49 S34565 24 chromium, 17 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
nickel, 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 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
nickel, 6 molybdenum, Cu 1.00–2.50
2 tungsten with W 1.50–2.50
nitrogen
F 62 N08367 21 chromium, 25 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
nickel, 6.5 molybdenum Cu 0.75
F 63 S32615 18 chromium, 20 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
nickel, 5.5 silicon
 TABLE 2 Continued
Identifi- UNS Grade Composition, %
cation Desig-
Carbon Manga- Phos- Sulfur Silicon Nickel Chromium Molybde- Colum- Titan- Other
Symbol nation
nese phorus num bium ium Elements
F 64 S30601 17.5 chromium, 17.5 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
nickel, 5.3 silicon
F 904L N08904 21 chromium, 26 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
nickel, 4.5 molybdenum N 0.10
904LE
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 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
nickel, modified with
nitrogen
F 52 S32950 26 chromium, 3.5 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
nickel, 1.0 molybdenum
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, Cu 0.50
modified 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
modified with nitrogen W 0.50–1.00M

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and tungsten
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 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
nickel, 4 molybdenum Cu 0.50–3.00
with nitrogen
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F 60 S32205 22 chromium, 5.5 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
nickel, 3 molybdenum,
modified with nitrogen
2205E
F 61 S32550 26 chromium, 6 nickel, 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
3.5 molybdenum with N 0.10–0.25
nitrogen and copper
255E
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 10 80 [550] 30 [205] 30 50 ...
F 91 85 [585] 60 [415] 20 40 248 max
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]B 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 20 80 [550] 35 [240] 30 50 ...
F 44 94 [650] 44 [300] 35 50 ...
F 45 87 [600] 45 [310] 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 46 78 [540] 35 [240] 40 50 ...
F 47 75 [525] 30 [205] 40 50 ...
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
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 53 116 [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 ...
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].

8.7.2 The Charpy V-notch test specimens shall be obtained 11. Retreatment
as required for tension tests in 8.2, 8.3 and 8.5. One set of three
11.1 If the results of the mechanical tests do not conform to
Charpy V-notch specimens shall be taken from each tensile
the requirements specified, the manufacturer may reheat treat
specimen location.
the forgings and repeat the tests specified in Section 8.
8.7.3 The longitudinal axis and mid-length of impact speci-
men shall be located similarly to the longitudinal axis of the
12. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
tension test specimens. The axis of the notch shall be normal to
the nearest heat-treated surface of the forging. 12.1 Forgings shall conform to the requirements of Speci-
8.7.4 The Charpy V-notch tests shall meet a minimum fication A 961/A 961M.
energy absorption value of 40 ft-lbf [54 J] average of three 12.2 The forgings shall be free of scale, machining burrs
specimens. One specimen only in one set may be below 40 which might hinder fit-up, and other injurious imperfections as
ft-lbf [54 J], and it shall meet a minimum value of 35 ft-lbf [48 defined herein. The forgings shall have a workmanlike finish,
J]. and machined surfaces (other than surfaces having special
8.7.5 The impact test temperature shall be 0 °F [−18 °C]. requirements) shall have a surface finish not to exceed 250 AA
(arithmetic average) roughness height.
9. Grain Size for Austenitic Grades
9.1 All H grades and grade F 63 shall be tested for average 13. Repair by Welding
grain size by Test Methods E 112.
9.1.1 Grades F 304H, F 309H, F 310H, and F 316H shall 13.1 Weld repairs shall be permitted (see Supplementary
have a grain size of ASTM No. 6 or coarser. Requirement S9 of Specification A 961/A 961M) at the discre-
9.1.2 Grades F 321H, F 347H, and F 348H shall have a tion of the manufacturer with the following limitations and
grain size of ASTM No. 7 or coarser. requirements:
9.1.3 Grade F 63 shall have a grain size of ASTM No. 3 or 13.1.1 The welding procedure and welders shall be qualified
finer. in accordance with Section IX of the ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code.
10. Corrosion Testing for Austenitic Grades 13.1.2 The weld metal shall be deposited using the elec-
10.1 Corrosion testing is not required by this specification. trodes specified in Table 4 except as otherwise provided in
10.2 Austenitic grades shall be capable of meeting the Supplementary Requirement S5. The electrodes shall be pur-
intergranular corrosion test requirements described in Supple- chased in accordance with ASME Specifications SFA-5.4,
mentary Requirement S4. SFA-5.5, SFA-5.9, or SFA-5.11. The submerged arc process

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with neutral flux, the gas metal-arc process, the gas tungsten- out the post-weld heat treatment of Table 4, provided purchaser
arc process, and gas shielded processes using flux-core con- approval is obtained prior to repair.
sumables, may be used. 13.1.6 Repair by welding shall not exceed 10 % of the
13.1.3 Defects shall be completely removed prior to weld- surface area of the forging nor 331⁄3 % of the wall thickness of
ing by chipping or grinding to sound metal as verified by the finished forging or 3⁄8 in. [9.5 mm], whichever is less,
magnetic-particle inspection in accordance with Test Method without prior approval of the purchaser.
A 275/A 275M for the low alloy steels and ferritic, martensitic,
13.1.7 When approval of the purchaser is obtained, the
or ferritic-austenitic stainless steels, or by liquid-penetrant
limitations set forth in 13.1.6 may be exceeded, but all other
inspection in accordance with Test Method E 165 for all
requirements of Section 13 shall apply.
grades.
13.1.4 After repair welding, the welded area shall be ground 13.1.8 No weld repairs are permitted for F 6a Classes 3 and
smooth to the original contour and shall be completely free of 4.
defects as verified by magnetic-particle or liquid-penetrant 13.1.9 Post-weld heat treatment times for F 36 are: for Class
inspection, as applicable. 1, up to 2 in. [50 mm] in thickness, 1 h per in. [25 mm], 15
13.1.5 The preheat, interpass temperature, and post-weld minutes minimum, and over 2 in. [50 mm], 15 minutes for each
heat treatment requirements given in Table 4 shall be met. additional in. of thickness or fraction thereof; for Class 2, 1 h
Austenitic stainless steel forgings may be repair-welded with- per in. [25 mm], 1⁄2 h minimum.

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 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 10B ... ... ...
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 122 11 % Cr, 2 % W, MoVCbCuN 400–700 [205–370] 1350–1470 [730–800]
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
C
F 24 2.25 % Cr, 1 % Mo, 0.25 % V 200–400 [95–205] 1350–1470 [730–800]C
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 NRD 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] + WQE
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 16F NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 310 E 310-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ

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TABLE 4 Continued
A
Grade Symbol Electrodes Recommended Preheat and Post Weld Heat-Treatment
Interpass Temperature Temperature, Minimum or
Range, °F [°C] Range, °F [°C]
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 321B E 347-15 or 16 NR 1900 [1040] + WQ
F 321HB 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 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 . . .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
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
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
Purchaser approval required.
C
Not required for not below 0.500 in. [12.7 mm].
D
NR = not required.
E
WQ = water quench.
F
Filler metal shall additionally have 0.04 % minimum carbon.
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 16.2.1 Type heat treatment, Section 6,

14.1 Inspection provisions of Specification A 961/A 961M 16.2.2 Product analysis results, Section 8 of Specification
apply. A 961/A 961M,
16.2.3 Tensile property results, Section 8 (Table 3), report
15. Rejection and Rehearing the yield strength and ultimate strength, in ksi [MPa], elonga-
15.1 The purchaser shall comply with the provisions of tion and reduction in area, in percent,
Specification A 961/A 961M. 16.2.4 Chemical analysis results, Section 7 (Table 2),
16.2.5 Hardness results, Section 8 (Table 3),
16. Certification 16.2.6 Grain size results, Section 9, and
16.2.7 Any supplementary testing required by the purchase
16.1 In addition to the certification requirements of Speci-
order.
fication A 961/A 961M, test reports shall be furnished to the
purchaser or his representative. 17. Product Marking
16.2 Test reports shall include certification that all require-
ments of this specification have been met. The specification 17.1 In addition to the marking requirements of Specifica-
designation included on test reports shall include year of issue tion A 961/A 961M, the manufacturer’s name (see Note 3) or
and revision letter, if any. The manufacturer shall provide the symbol shall be permanently marked on each forging.
following where applicable: NOTE 3—For purposes of identification marking, the manufacturer is

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considered the organization that certifies the piping component was 17.2 Bar Coding—In addition to the requirements in 17.1,
manufactured, sampled, and tested in accordance with this specification, bar coding is acceptable as a supplemental identification
and the results have been determined to meet the requirements of this
method. The purchaser may specify in the order a specific bar
specification.
coding system to be used. The bar coding system, if applied at
17.1.1 Quenched and tempered low alloy or martensitic the discretion of the supplier, should be consistent with one of
stainless forgings shall be stamped with the letters QT follow- the published industry standards for bar coding. If used on
ing the specification designation. small parts, the bar code may be applied to the box or a
17.1.2 Forgings repaired by welding shall be marked with
substantially applied tag.
the letter “W” following the Specification designation. When
repair-welded austenitic stainless steel forgings have not been
18. Keywords
postweld heat treated in accordance with Table 4, the letters
“WNS” shall be marked following the specification designa- 18.1 austenitic stainless steel; chromium alloy steel;
tion. chromium-molybdenum steel; ferritic/austenitic stainless steel;
17.1.3 When test reports are required, the markings shall ferritic stainless steel; martensitic stainless steel; nickel alloy
consist of the manufacturer’s symbol or name, the grade steel; notch toughness requirements; pipe fittings; piping ap-
symbol, and such other markings as necessary to identify the plications; pressure containing parts; stainless steel fittings;
part with the test report (17.1.1 and 17.1.2 shall apply). stainless steel forgings; steel; steel flanges; steel forgings,
17.1.4 Parts meeting all requirements for more than one alloy; steel valves; temperature service applications, elevated;
class or grade may be marked with more than one class or temperature service applications, high; wrought material
grade designation such as F 304/F 304H, F 304/F 304L, and
the like.

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

In addition to any of the supplementary requirements of Specification A 961/A 961M, 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 E 340. Details of the test manufacturer and the purchaser.
shall be agreed upon between the manufacturer and the
S5. Special Filler Metal
purchaser.
S5.1 In repair-welded F 316, F 316L, F 316H, and F 316N
S2. Heat Treatment Details forgings, the deposited weld metal shall conform to E 308
composition wire. Forgings repair welded with E 308 weld
S2.1 The manufacturer shall furnish a detailed test report
metal shall be marked F __ W 308.
containing the information required in 16.2 and shall include
all pertinent details of the heat-treating cycle given the forg- S6. Hardness Test
ings.
S6.1 Each forging shall be hardness tested and shall meet
the requirements of Table 3.
S3. Material for Optimum Resistance to Stress-Corrosion
Cracking S7. Alternate Heat Treatment (Grade F 91 and F 92)
S3.1 Austenitic stainless steel shall be furnished in the S7.1 Grade F 91 shall be normalized in accordance with
solution-annealed condition as a final operation with no sub- Section 6 and tempered at a temperature, to be specified by the
sequent cold working permitted, except, unless specifically purchaser, less than 1350 °F [730 °C]. It shall be the purchas-
prohibited by the purchaser, straightening of bars from which er’s responsibility to subsequently temper at 1350 °F [730 °C]
parts are machined is permitted to meet the requirements of minimum to conform to the requirements of the specification.
Specification A 484/A 484M. All mechanical tests shall be made on material heat treated in
accordance with Section 6. The certification shall reference this
S4. Corrosion Tests supplementary requirement indicating the tempering tempera-
S4.1 All austenitic stainless steels shall pass intergranular ture applied. The notation “S7”shall be included with the
corrosion tests performed in accordance with Practice E of required marking of the forging.
Practices A 262.
S4.2 Intergranular corrosion tests shall be performed on S8. Heat Treatment of Austenitic Forgings
specimens of ferritic stainless steels as described in Practices S8.1 The purchaser shall specify the heat-treatment method
A 763. (in 6.1 or in 6.3.1) that shall be employed.

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S8.2 The manufacturer shall provide a test report containing be given a stabilization heat treatment at 1500 to 1600 °F [815
the information required in 16.2 and shall include a statement to 870 °C] for a minimum of 2 h/in. [4.7 min/mm] of thickness
of the heat-treatment method employed. and then cooling in the furnace or in air. In addition to the
marking required in Section 17, the grade designation symbol
S9. Grain Size for Austenitic Grades
shall be followed by the symbol “S10.”
S9.1 Forgings made from austenitic grades other than H
grades shall be tested for average grain size by Test Method S11. Grain Size Requirements for Non-H-Grade
E 112. Details of the test shall be agreed upon between the Austenitic Steels Used Above 1000 °F [540 °C]
manufacturer and the purchaser.
S11.1 Non-H grades of austenitic stainless steels shall have
S10. Stabilization Treatment a grain size of No. 7 or coarser as determined in accordance
S10.1 Subsequent to the solution anneal for Grades F 321, with Test Methods E 112. The grain size so determined shall be
F 321H, F 347, F 347H, F 348, and F 348H, these grades shall on a certified test report.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A 182/A 182M – 05, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved June 1, 2005)

(1) Deleted 6.2.1, heat treatment requirements for F22V, and (7) Added Grade F 64, UNS S30601, to Tables 1-3.
added heat treatment requirements for this grade to Table 1. (8) Revised Tables 1-4 and added 13.1.9 to provide for new
(2) Corrected the minimum tempering temperature in °C for Grade F 36, Classes 1 and 2.
F22V.
(9) Revised 1.2 and 2.2 to reference A 965/A 965M.
(3) Moved Grade 904L from the Austenitic-Ferritic portions to
the Austenitic portions of Tables 1-4. (10) Revised 5.1 to remove restriction on use of basic oxygen
(4) Corrected the nominal chemistry description in the Grade process on ferritic steels containing more than 6 % Cr.
column of Table 2 for F58. (11) Revised 5.2 to remove restriction of use of remelting
(5) Corrected the significant figures in Table 2 for the compo- processes on nitrogen-alloyed stainless steels.
sition of F62. (12) Revised 7.4 to extend application of grade substitution
(6) Added Grade F 63, UNS S32615, to Section 9 and to rules to ferritic steels.
Tables 1-3.

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, and added ranges for post weld heat treatment temperatures for
F24, and F122 and revised tempering temperature range for F91, F92, F911, F23, F24, and F122 in Table 4.
F911 in 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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