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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles
for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: A988/A988M − 23
Standard Specification for

Hot Isostatically-Pressed Stainless Steel Flanges, Fittings,
Valves, and Parts for High Temperature Service1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A988/A988M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-

1.1 This specification covers hot isostatically-pressed, pow- mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
der metallurgy, stainless steel piping components for use in Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
pressure systems. Included are flanges, fittings, valves, and
2. Referenced Documents
similar parts made to specified dimensions or to dimensional
standards, such as in ASME specification B16.5. 2.1 ASTM Standards:2
A262 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular
1.2 Several grades of martensitic, austenitic, age hardening,
Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels
and austenitic-ferritic stainless steels are included in this
A275/A275M Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination of
specification.
Steel Forgings
1.3 Supplementary requirements are provided for use when A745/A745M Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Aus-
additional testing or inspection is desired. These shall apply tenitic Steel Forgings
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only when specified individually by the purchaser in the order.
1.4 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units
A751 Test Methods and Practices for Chemical Analysis of
Steel Products
(https://standards.iteh.ai)
and in SI units. Unless the order specifies the applicable “M” A923 Test Methods for Detecting Detrimental Intermetallic
specification designation (SI units), however, the material shall Phase in Duplex Austenitic/Ferritic Stainless Steels
be furnished to inch-pound units. A941 Terminology Relating to Steel, Stainless Steel, Related
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1.5 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units
Alloys, and Ferroalloys
A961/A961M Specification for Common Requirements for
are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text,
Steel Flanges, Forged Fittings, Valves, and Parts for
the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each
ASTM Piping Applications
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each A988/A988M-23
system
B311 Test Method for Density of Powder Metallurgy (PM)
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shall be used independently of the other. Combining values
Materials Containing Less Than Two Percent Porosity
from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
standard.
E165/E165M Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing for Gen-
1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to test eral Industry
methods portions 8.1, 8.2, 9.5 – 9.7, and Section 10 of this E340 Practice for Macroetching Metals and Alloys
specification: This standard does not purport to address all of E606/E606M Test Method for Strain-Controlled Fatigue
the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the Testing
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- G48 Test Methods for Pitting and Crevice Corrosion Resis-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- tance of Stainless Steels and Related Alloys by Use of
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Ferric Chloride Solution
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor- 2.2 MSS Standard:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- SP 25 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the Flanges, and Unions3
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
A01.22 onSteel Forgings and Wrought Fittings for Piping Applications and Bolting Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Materials for Piping and Special Purpose Applications. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved May 1, 2023. Published May 2023. Originally Available from Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as A988/A988M – 17. Industry (MSS), 127 Park St., NE, Vienna, VA 22180-4602, http://www.mss-
DOI: 10.1520/A0988_A0988M-23. hq.com.
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2.3 ASME Specifications and Boiler and Pressure Vessel 4. Ordering Information
Codes: 4.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify in the
B16.5 Dimensional Standards for Steel Pipe Flanges and purchase order all requirements that are necessary for material
Flanged Fittings 4 ordered under this specification. Such requirements may
2.4 ASME Specification IX Welding Qualifications: include, but are not limited to, the following:
SFA-5.4 Specification for Corrosion-Resisting Chromium 4.1.1 Quantity (weight or number of parts),
and Chromium-Nickel Steel Covered Welding Electrodes4 4.1.2 Name of material or UNS number,
SFA-5.9 Specification for Corrosion-Resisting Chromium 4.1.3 ASTM designation and year of issue,
and Chromium-Nickel Steel Welding Rods and Bare 4.1.4 Dimensions (tolerances and surface finishes should be
Electrodes4 included),
SFA-5.11 Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Cov- 4.1.5 Microstructure examination if required (5.1.4),
ered Welding Electrodes4 4.1.6 Inspection (15.1),
SFA-5.14 Specification for Nickel and Nickel Alloy Bare 4.1.7 Whether rough part or finished machined part (8.2.2),
Welding Electrodes and Rods4 4.1.8 Supplementary requirements, if any,
2.5 AWS Standard:5 4.1.9 Additional requirements (See 7.2 and 17.1), and
A5.11 Specification for Nickel and Nickel Alloy Welding 4.1.10 Requirement, if any, that the manufacturer shall
Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding submit drawings for approval showing the shape of the rough
A5.14 Specification for Nickel and Nickel Alloy Bare Weld- part before machining and the exact location of test specimen
ing Electrodes and Rods material (See 9.3).
3. Terminology 5. Materials and Manufacture

3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this 5.1 Manufacturing Practice:
standard, refer to Terminology A941. 5.1.1 Compacts shall be manufactured by placing a single
powder blend into a can, evacuating the can, and sealing it. The
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3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 can, n—the container used to encapsulate the powder can material shall be selected to ensure that it has no deleteri-
during the pressure consolidation process; it is partially or fully ous effect on the final product. The entire assembly shall be
removed from the final part.
3.2.2 compact, n—the consolidated powder from one can. It
heated and placed under sufficient pressure for a sufficient
period of time to ensure that the final consolidated part meets
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the density requirements of 8.1.1.1. One or more parts shall be
may be used to make one or more parts. machined from a single compact.
3.2.3 consolidation, n—the bonding of adjacent powder 5.1.2 The powder shall be prealloyed and made by a melting
particles in a compact under pressure by heating to a tempera- method capable of producing the specified chemical
ture below the melting point of the powder. ASTM A988/A988M-23 composition, such as but not limited to, air or vacuum
induction melting, followed by gas atomization.
3.2.4 fill stem, n—the part of the compact used to fill the can.
It is not usually integral to the part produced. 5.1.3 When powder from more than one heat of the same
grade is used to make a blend, the heats shall be mixed
3.2.5 hot isostatic-pressing, n—a process for simultaneously thoroughly to ensure homogeneity.
heating and forming a compact in which the powder is 5.1.4 The compact shall be sectioned and the microstructure
contained in a sealed formable enclosure usually made from examined to check for porosity and other internal imperfec-
metal and the so-contained powder is subjected to equal tions. It shall meet the requirements of 8.1.2. The sample shall
pressure from all directions at a temperature high enough to be taken from the fill stem or from a location in a part as agreed
permit plastic deformation and consolidation of the powder upon by the manufacturer and purchaser.
particles to take place. 5.1.5 Unless otherwise specified in the purchase order, the
3.2.6 lot, n—a number of parts made from a single powder manufacturer shall remove the can material from the surfaces
blend following the same manufacturing practice. of the consolidated compacts by chemical or mechanical
3.2.7 part, n—a single item coming from a compact, either methods such as by pickling or machining. This removal shall
prior to or after machining. be done before or after heat treatment at the option of the
manufacturer (See Note 1).
3.2.8 powder blend, n—a homogeneous mixture of powder
from one or more heats of the same grade. NOTE 1—Often, it is advantageous to leave the can material in place
until after heat treatment or further thermal processing of the consolidated
3.2.9 rough part, n—the part prior to final machining. compact.
6. Chemical Composition
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Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME 6.1 The steel, both as a blend and as a part, shall conform to
International Headquarters, Two Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
the requirements for chemical composition prescribed in Table
www.asme.org.
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Available from American Welding Society (AWS), 8669 NW 36 St., #130, 1. Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology of A751 shall
Miami, FL 33166-6672, http://www.aws.org. apply.
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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Composition, %A
UNS Other
Grade Carbon Manganese Phosphorus Sulfur Silicon Nickel Chromium Molybdenum Copper NiobiumD Nitrogen
Designation Elements
Martensitic Stainless Steels
S41000 13 chromium 0.15 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 ... 11.5–13.5 ... ... ... ...
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 0.50 ... ...
0.5 molybdenum
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
S42390 12 chromium, 1.0 0.18–0.25 1.00 0.030 0.030 1.00 0.30–0.80 11.5–12.5 0.80–1.20 ... 0.08–0.15 0.03–0.08 V 0.25–0.35
molybdenum,
modified with
vanadium
Austenitic Stainless Steels
N08028 32 nickel, 27 0.030 2.50 0.030 0.030 1.0 30.0–34.0 26.0–28.0 3.0–4.0 0.60–1.4 ... ...
chromium, 3.5
molybdenum
N08029 32 nickel, 27 0.020 2.0 0.025 0.015 0.6 30.0–34.0 26.0–28.0 4.0–5.0 0.60–1.4 ... ...
chromium, 4.5
molybdenum
S30400 18 chromium, 8 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 8.0–11.0 18.0–20.0 ... ... ... 0.10
nickel
S30403 18 chromium, 8 0.035 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 8.0–13.0 18.0–20.0 ... ... ... 0.10
nickel,
low carbon
S30451 18 chromium, 8 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 8.0–11.0 18.0–20.0 ... ... ... 0.10–0.16
nickel,
modified with
3
nitrogen
S30453 18 chromium, 8 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 8.0–11.0 18.0–20.0 ... ... ... 0.10–0.16
nickel,
modified with
nitrogen
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S31600 18 chromium, 8 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 10.0–14.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00 ... ... 0.10
nickel,
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S31603 18 chromium, 8 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 10.0–14.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00 ... ... 0.10
nickel,
modified with
molybdenum, low
carbon
S31651 18 chromium, 8 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 10.0–13.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00 ... ... 0.10–0.16
nickel,
modified with
molybdenum and
nitrogen
S31653 18 chromium, 8 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 10.0–13.0 16.0–18.0 2.00–3.00 ... ... 0.10–0.16
nickel,
modified with
molybdenum and
nitrogen
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
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
TABLE 1 Continued
Composition, %A
UNS Other
S21904 20 chromium, 6 0.04 8.0–10.0 0.045 0.030 1.00 5.5–7.5 19.0–21.5 ... ... ... 0.15–0.40
nickel, 9
manganese
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 0.50–1.00 ... 0.18–0.22
nickel, 6
molybdenum, low
carbon
S31725 19 chromium, 15 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 13.5–17.5 18.0–20.0 4.0–5.0 ... ... 0.20
nickel, 4
molybdenum
S31726 19 chromium, 15 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 14.5–17.5 17.0–20.0 4.0–5.0 ... ... 0.10–0.20
nickel, 4
molybdenum
N08367 22 chromium, 25 0.030 2.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 23.50– 20.0–22.0 6.0–7.0 0.75 ... 0.18–0.25
nickel, 25.50
6.5 molybdenum,
low
carbon
S32654 25 chromium, 22 0.020 2.0–4.0 0.030 0.005 0.50 21.0–23.0 24.0–25.0 7.0–8.0 0.30–0.60 ... 0.45–0.55
nickel,
7 molybdenum, low
carbon
Age-Hardening Stainless Steels
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S17400 17 chromium, 4 0.07 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 3.0–5.0 15.0–17.5 ... 3.0–5.0 0.15–0.45 ...
nickel, 3 copper
Austenitic-Ferritic Stainless Steels
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 ... ... 0.08–0.20
nickel,
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S32205 22 chromium, 5.5 0.030 2.00 0.030 0.020 1.00

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nickel, modified
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with high nitrogen
S32906 29 chromium, 6.5 0.030 0.80–1.50 0.030 0.030 0.50 5.8–7.5 28.0–30.0 1.50–2.60 0.80 ... 0.30–0.40
nickel, 2.0
molybdenum,
modified with high
nitrogen
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 ... ... 0.15–0.35
nickel,
1.0 molybdenum
S32750B 25 chromium, 7 0.030 1.20 0.035 0.020 0.80 6.0–8.0 24.0–26.0 3.0-5.0 0.50 ... 0.24–0.32
nickel, 4
molybdenum,
modified with
nitrogen
S39274 25 chromium, 7 0.030 1.0 0.030 0.020 0.80 6.0–8.0 24.0–26.0 2.5–3.5 0.20–0.80 ... 0.24–0.32 W
nickel, 1.50–2.50
modified with
nitrogen
and tungsten
TABLE 1 Continued
Composition, %A
UNS Other
S32760C 25 chromium, 7 0.030 1.00 0.030 0.010 1.00 6.0–8.0 24.0–26.0 3.0–4.0 0.50–1.00 ... 0.20–0.30 W
nickel, 3.5 0.50–1.00
molybdenum,
modified with
nitrogen and
tungsten
S39277 25 chromium, 7 0.025 0.80 0.025 0.002 0.80 6.5–8.0 24.0–26.0 3.0–4.0 1.20–2.00 ... 0.23–0.33 W
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nickel, 0.80–1.20
3.7 molybdenum
S32505 27 chromium, 7 0.030 1.50 0.030 0.020 1.00 4.5–7.0 24.0–27.0 2.9–3.9 1.50–2.50 ... 0.25–0.30
nickel, 3
molybdenum,
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A
Maximum, unless otherwise specified. Where ellipses (. . .) appear in this table, there is no requirement, and analysis for the element need not be determined or reported.
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% Cr + 3.3 × % Mo + 16 × % N $ 41.
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% Cr + 3.3 × (% Mo + 1/2 %W) + 16 × % N $ 41.
D
The terms Niobium (Nb) and Columbium (Cb) are alternate names for the same element.
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6.1.1 A representative sample of each blend of powder shall 8.1.1.3 At the option of the producer, the density shall be
be analyzed by the manufacturer to determine the percentage of compared to the room temperature density typical of wrought
elements prescribed in Table 1. The blend shall conform to the steels of the same class of grades, 0.28 lb/in.3 [7.8 g/cm3] for
chemical composition requirements prescribed in Table 1. age-hardening, martensitic, and austenitic-ferritic grades, and
6.1.2 When required by the purchaser, the chemical com- 0.29 lb/in.3 [8.0 g/cm3] for austenitic grades, or to the density
position of a sample from one part from each lot of parts shall of a wrought reference sample of the same grade heat treated
be determined by the manufacturer. The composition of the in accordance with the requirements of Table 2 (See Note 2).
sample shall conform to the chemical requirements prescribed
NOTE 2—The actual density of stainless steel varies slightly with
in Table 1. composition and heat treatment. For this reason, small differences in the
6.2 Addition of lead, selenium, or other unspecified ele- measured density from the typical density for a class of grades may be the
result of differences in alloy content, heat treatment, or microporosity.
ments for the purpose of improving the machinability of the When density values are measured that are less than the density typical of
compact shall not be permitted. a class of grades, it is appropriate to examine the sample for microporosity
6.3 The steel shall not contain an unspecified element other by the more specific metallographic examination procedures.
than nitrogen, for the ordered grade, to the extent that the steel 8.1.2 Microstructural Examination:
conforms to the requirements of another grade for which that 8.1.2.1 The microstructure shall be examined at 20-50×,
element is a specified element having a required minimum 100-200×, and 1000-2000× and shall be reasonably uniform
content. and shall be free of voids, laps, cracks, and porosity.
8.1.2.2 One sample from each production lot shall be
7. Heat Treatment examined. The sample shall be taken after hot-isostatic press-
7.1 Except as provided in 7.2, the final heat treatment of all ing or after final heat treatment. The sample shall be taken from
parts shall be in compliance with the requirements of Table 2. the component, stem, protrusion, or test part made from a
After hot isostatic-pressing and prior to final heat treatment, the single powder blend consolidated in the same hot isostatic
compacts are permitted to be annealed, at the option of the press using the same pressure, temperature, and time param-
producer, either as a part of the consolidation process or as a eters and heat-treated in the same final heat-treatment charge.
separate operation.
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7.2 When agreed upon by the purchaser, liquid quenching
The microstructure shall meet the requirements of 8.1.2.1.
8.1.2.3 If the sample fails to meet the requirements for
acceptance, each part in the lot is permitted to be retested and
may be applied to the martensitic stainless steels in place of the
furnace cool or air cool specified in Table 2, provided that such
those that pass shall be accepted.
8.2 Hydrostatic Tests—After they have been machined,
quenching is followed by tempering in the temperature ranges
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pressure-containing parts shall be tested to the hydrostatic shell
as required in Table 2. Martensitic parts that are liquid
quenched and tempered shall be marked “QT.” test pressures prescribed in ASME B16.5 for the applicable
steel rating for which the part is designed and shall show no
7.3 The final heat treatment shall be performed before or
ASTM leaks. Parts ordered under these specifications for working
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after machining at the option of the producer.
pressures other than those listed in the ASME B16.5 ratings
7.4 See Section S16 if a particular heat treatment method is shall be tested to such pressures as may be agreed upon
specified by the purchaser in the purchase order. between the manufacturer and purchaser.
8.2.1 No hydrostatic test is required for weld neck or other
8. Structural Integrity Requirements
flanges.
8.1 Microporosity—The parts shall be free of microporosity 8.2.2 The compact manufacturer is not required to perform
as demonstrated by measurement of density as provided in pressure tests on rough parts that are to be finish machined by
8.1.1 or by microstructural examination as provided in 8.1.2. others. The fabricator of the finished part is not required to
8.1.1 Density Measurement: pressure test parts that are designed to be pressure containing
8.1.1.1 The density measurement shall be used for accep- only after assembly by welding into a larger structure. The
tance of material but not for rejection of material. The manufacturer of the compacts, however, shall be responsible,
measured density for each production lot shall exceed 99 % of as required in 16.1 for the satisfactory performance of the parts
the density typical of that grade when wrought and in the same under the final test required in 8.2.
heat treated condition as the sample. A production lot that fails
8.3 Ultrasonic Tests—When specified in the order,
to meet this acceptance criterion is permitted to be tested at the
austenitic-ferritic stainless steel parts made from S32505 shall
option of the producer, for microporosity in accordance with
be ultrasonic tested according to the procedures described in
the microstructural examination as provided in 8.1.2.
Section S7.
8.1.1.2 Density shall be determined for one sample from
each production lot by measuring the difference in mass of the 9. Mechanical Properties
sample when weighed in air and when weighed in water and
multiplying this difference by the density of water (Archi- 9.1 The material shall conform to the requirements for
mede’s principle). The equipment used shall be capable of mechanical properties prescribed in Table 3 at room tempera-
3
determining density within 60.004 lb/in. [0.10 g/cm ]. 3 ture.
Alternatively, at the option of the producer, it is permitted to 9.2 Sample shall be from the component, stem, protrusion,
use Test Method B311 to determine the density. or test part made from a single powder blend consolidated in
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TABLE 2 Heat Treating Requirements
Austenitizing/Solutioning Cooling Quenching, Cool Tempering Temperature,
UNS No. Heat Treat Type
Temperature °F [°C]A Media to Below °F [°C] min° F [°C]
Martensitic Stainless Steels
B B
S41000 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
B B
temper not required 1250 [675]
B B
B B
normalize and temper not specified air cool 400 [205] 1000[540]
B B
S41026 anneal 1750 [955] furnace cool
normalize and temper 1750 [955] air cool 400 [205] 1150 [620]
S41500 normalize and temper 1850 [1010] air cool 200 [95] 1040–1120 [560–600]
S42390 normalize and temper 1860–1960 [1015–1070] air cool 200 [95] 1350–1440 [730–780]
Austenitic Stainless Steels
B
N08028 solution treat and quench 2000 [1100] liquid 500 [260]
B
B
S30400 solution treat and quench 1900 [1040] liquid 500 [260]
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
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B
B
B
B
S32654
S31803
solution
solution
treat
treat
and
and
quench
quench
2050–2160 [1120–1180]
Austenitic-Ferritic Stainless Steels
1870 [1020]
liquid
liquid
500
500
[260]
[260]
B
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B
B
S32906 solution treat and quench 1850–2100 [1010–1150] liquid 500 [260]
C B
B
B
S32760 solution treat andASTM A988/A988M-23
quench 2010–2085 [1100–1140] liquid 500 [260] B
B
Age-Hardening Stainless Steels
Solution Heat Treatment Aging Heat TreatmentD
Cool as required Temperature °F [°C], time (h),
Condition Temperature °F [°C]
to below °F [°C] Required Cooling
S17400 A 1875-1975 [1025-1055] 90 [32] ...
H900 1875-1975 [1025-1055] 90 [32] 900 [480], 1.0, air cool
H925 1875-1975 [1025-1055] 90 [32] 925 [495], 4.0, air cool
H1025 1875-1975 [1025-1055] 90 [32] 1025 [550], 4.0, air cool
H1075 1875-1975 [1025-1055] 90 [32] 1075 [580], 4.0, air cool
H1100 1875-1975 [1025-1055] 90 [32] 1100 [595], 4.0, air cool
H1150 1875-1975 [1025-1055] 90 [32] 1150 [620], 4.0, air cool
H1150M 1875-1975 [1025-1055] 90 [32] 1400 [760], 2.0, air cool
plus 1150 [620], 4.0, air cool
A
Minimum unless temperature range is listed.
B
Not applicable.
C
30 min/in. of thickness.
D
Unless otherwise noted, it is permitted to vary the aging treatment temperature to obtain the required properties. The listed times are minimum time at temperature and
the treatment is permitted to be extended to obtain the required ductility. Material treated at an intermediate temperature must meet the ductility requirements of the next
higher hardening or aging temperature, or both.
the same hot isostatic press using the same pressure, 9.3 For normalized and tempered parts, or quenched and
temperature, and time parameters and heat-treated in the same tempered parts, the central axis of the test specimen shall
final heat-treatment charge. If repair welding is required (See correspond to the 1⁄4 T plane or deeper position, where T is the
Section 15), the test specimens prior to testing shall accompany maximum heat treated thickness of the represented part. In
the repaired parts if a post weld treatment is done. addition, for quenched and tempered parts, the midlength of the

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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles

Standard Specification for

1. Scope* Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard

3. Terminology 5. Materials and Manufacture

S32205 22 chromium, 5.5 0.030 2.00 0.030 0.020 1.00

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