ASTM A508/A508M-18
Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Vacuum-Treated Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessels
- Standard No.
- ASTM A508/A508M-18
- Release Date
- 2018
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM A508/A508M-18(2023)
- Latest
- ASTM A508/A508M-23a
- Scope
- 1.1 This specification2 covers quenched and tempered vacuum-treated carbon and alloy steel forgings for pressure vessels such as those used in reactor systems. Specifically, it covers forgings for vessel closures, shells, flanges, tube sheets, rings, heads, and similar parts. 1.2 All grades are considered weldable under proper conditions. Welding technique is of fundamental importance, and it is presupposed that welding procedure and inspection will be in accordance with approved methods for the grade of material used. 1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. 1.4 Unless the order specifies the applicable “M” specification designation, the material shall be furnished to the inchpound units. NOTE 1—Grades 1 and 1A are composed of different chemistries but have the same mechanical requirements. NOTE 2—Designations have been changed as follows: Current Formerly Grade 1 Class 1 Grade 1A Class 1A Grade 2 Class 1 Class 2 Grade 2 Class 2 Class 2A Grade 3 Class 1 Class 3 Grade 3 Class 2 Class 3A Grade 4N Class 1 Class 4 Grade 4N Class 2 Class 4A Grade 4N Class 3 Class 4B Grade 5 Class 1 Class 5 Grade 5 Class 2 Class 5A Grade 22 Class 3 Class 22B Grade 22 Classes 4, 5, 6, and 7 Grade 3V Class 3V 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.6 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.
ASTM A508/A508M-18 Referenced Document
- ASTM A275/A275M Standard Test Method for Magnetic Particle Examination of Steel Forgings
- ASTM A370 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
- ASTM A388/A388M Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Heavy Steel Forgings
- ASTM A788/A788M Standard Specification for Steel Forgings, General Requirements
- ASTM A966/A966M Standard Test Method for Magnetic Particle Examination of Steel Forgings Using Alternating Current
- ASTM E208 Standard Test Method for Conducting Drop-Weight Test to Determine Nil-Ductility Transition Temperature of Ferritic Steels
- ASTM E428 Standard Practice for Fabrication and Control of Metal, Other than Aluminum, Reference Blocks Used in Ultrasonic Testing*， 2024-04-20 Update
ASTM A508/A508M-18 history
- 2023 ASTM A508/A508M-23a Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Vacuum-Treated Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessels
- 2023 ASTM A508/A508M-23 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Vacuum-Treated Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessels
- 2023 ASTM A508/A508M-18(2023) Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Vacuum-Treated Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessels
- 2018 ASTM A508/A508M-18 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Vacuum-Treated Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessels
- 2017 ASTM A508/A508M-17 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Vacuum-Treated Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessels
- 2016 ASTM A508/A508M-16 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Vacuum-Treated Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessels
- 2014 ASTM A508/A508M-14 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Vacuum-Treated Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessels
- 2005 ASTM A508/A508M-05b(2010) Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Vacuum-Treated Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessels
- 2005 ASTM A508/A508M-05b Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Vacuum-Treated Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessels
- 2005 ASTM A508/A508M-05a Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Vacuum-Treated Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessels
- 2005 ASTM A508/A508M-05e1 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Vacuum-Treated Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessels
- 2005 ASTM A508/A508M-05 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Vacuum-Treated Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessels
- 2004 ASTM A508/A508M-04b Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Vacuum-Treated Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessels
- 2004 ASTM A508/A508M-04a Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Vacuum-Treated Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessels
- 2004 ASTM A508/A508M-04 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Vacuum-Treated Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessels
- 2003 ASTM A508/A508M-03 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Vacuum-Treated Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessels
- 1995 ASTM A508/A508M-95(1999) Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Vacuum-Treated Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessels
