ASTM A352/A352M-06(2012)
Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for Low-Temperature Service

Standard No.

ASTM A352/A352M-06(2012)

Release Date

2006

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM A352/A352M-17

Latest

ASTM A352/A352M-21

Scope

1.1 This specification covers steel castings for valves, flanges, fittings, and other pressure-containing parts intended primarily for low-temperature service.

1.2 Several grades of ferritic steels and one grade of martensitic steel are covered. Selection of analysis will depend on design and service conditions (Note). The temperature shown is the lowest temperature at which the material ordinarily is required to meet the impact requirements of this specification (see Supplementary Requirement S22, Impact Test Temperatures). Users should note that hardenability of some of the grades mentioned may restrict the maximum size at which the required mechanical properties are obtainable (see Appendix X1).

Grade	Usual Minimum Testing Temperatures, °F [°C]
LCA	−25 [–32]
LCB	−50 [–46]
LCC	−50 [–46]
LC1	−75 [–59]
LC2	−100 [–73]
LC2–1	−100 [–73]
LC3	−150 [–101]
LC4	−175 [–115]
LC9	−320 [–196]
CA6NM	−100 [−73]

Note 18212;This specification covers the low-temperature requirements particularly pertinent for ferritic and martensitic steels. Certain of the grades of austenitic steel castings furnished in accordance with Specification A351/A351M have been found suitable for low-temperature service down to −300°F [−184°C] and others down to −425°F [−254°C]. These grades may be used when impact tested in accordance with Specification A352/A352M with energy levels and temperatures of test mutually agreed upon between the purchaser and the manufacturer. As a guide to the selection of energy levels and testing temperatures, Appendix X1 should be consulted.

1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The value......

ASTM A352/A352M-06(2012) Referenced Document

• ASTM A351/A351M Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic, Austenitic- Ferritic (Duplex), for Pressure-Containing Parts
• ASTM A370 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
• ASTM A488/A488M Standard Practice for Steel Castings, Welding, Qualifications of Procedures and Personnel
• ASTM A703/A703M Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
• ASTM E165 Standard Test Method for Liquid Penetrant Examination
• ASTM E709 Standard Guide for Magnetic Particle Examination

ASTM A352/A352M-06(2012) history

• 2021 ASTM A352/A352M-21 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for Low-Temperature Service
• 2018 ASTM A352/A352M-18a Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for Low-Temperature Service
• 2018 ASTM A352/A352M-18 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for Low-Temperature Service
• 2017 ASTM A352/A352M-17 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for Low-Temperature Service
• 2006 ASTM A352/A352M-06(2012) Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for Low-Temperature Service
• 2006 ASTM A352/A352M-06 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for Low-Temperature Service
• 2003 ASTM A352/A352M-03 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for Low-Temperature Service
• 1993 ASTM A352/A352M-93(1998) Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for Low-Temperature Service