ASTM A516 GD 70 - Pressure Vessel Steel

Associated Standard: BS 1501-161-430A

Description

ASTM A516 Grade 70 is a boiler / pressure vessel quality of steel plate for use in low to moderate services.

It has improved notch toughness.

A516 GD70 steel plate is equivalent to the P355GH and 490B grades. 

Typical Applications

  • Pressure vessels
  • Boilers
  • Valves
  • Heat exchangers

AVAILABLE IN

Available in plate
plate

Steelmaking

Ni Cr Mo Si Mn Cu C S P CEV*
Min
Max 0.28 1.5 0.20 0.008 0.015

(*differs with section thickness and grade variation)