ASTM A533/A533M-16
Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and Tempered, Manganese-Molybdenum and Manganese-Molybdenum-Nickel

Standard No.

ASTM A533/A533M-16

Release Date

2016

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced 2024-03

Replace By

ASTM A533/A533M-24

Latest

ASTM A533/A533M-24

Scope

1.1 This specification2 covers one type of manganese-molybdenum and four types of manganese-molybdenum-nickel alloy steel plates for use in the quenched and tempered condition for the construction of welded pressure vessels.

1.2 Material under this specification is available in five types, designated “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, and “E”. The material is also available in three classes having the following strength levels.

8199;8199;Class	Tensile Strength, ksi [MPa]
1	8201;80–100 [550 to 690]
2	8201;90–115 [620 to 795]
3	100–125 [690 to 860]

1.3 The maximum thickness of Class 1 and Class 2 plates is limited only by the capacity of the composition to meet the specified mechanical property requirements; however, current practice normally limits the maximum thickness to 12 in. [300 mm] for Types A through D and to 7 in. [180 mm] for Type E.

1.4 The maximum thickness of Class 3 plates is 2¹/₂ in. [65 mm] for Types A through D and 2 in. [50 mm] for Type E.

1.5 The minimum nominal thickness of plates of all classes is 0.25 in. [6.5 mm].

1.6 These alloy steel plates in the as-rolled condition are sensitive to cracking during transit and handling, particularly in thicknesses over about 1 or 2 in. [25 or 50 mm]. They should be shipped in the as-rolled conditions only by mutual agreement of manufacturer and the purchaser.

1.7 Plates covered by this specification are often used in the beltline region of nuclear reactor vessels where the material properties may be affected by high levels of radiation. Appendix X1 provides some information pertinent to this usage.

1.8 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as stan......

ASTM A533/A533M-16 Referenced Document

• ASTM A20/A20M Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel Plates for Pressure Vessels
• ASTM A435/A435M Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Steel Plates
• ASTM A577/A577M Standard Specification for Ultrasonic Angle-Beam Examination of Steel Plates
• ASTM A578/A578M Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Plain and Clad Steel Plates for Special Applications

ASTM A533/A533M-16 history

• 2024 ASTM A533/A533M-24 Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and Tempered, Manganese-Molybdenum and Manganese-Molybdenum-Nickel
• 2016 ASTM A533/A533M-16 Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and Tempered, Manganese-Molybdenum and Manganese-Molybdenum-Nickel
• 2009 ASTM A533/A533M-09(2014) Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and Tempered, Manganese-Molybdenum and Manganese-Molybdenum-Nickel
• 2009 ASTM A533/A533M-09e1 Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and Tempered, Manganese-Molybdenum and Manganese-Molybdenum-Nickel
• 2009 ASTM A533/A533M-09 Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and Tempered, Manganese-Molybdenum and Manganese-Molybdenum-Nickel
• 2004 ASTM A533/A533M-93(2004)e1 Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and Tempered, Manganese-Molybdenum and Manganese-Molybdenum-Nickel
• 1993 ASTM A533/A533M-93(1999) Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and Tempered, Manganese-Molybdenum and Manganese-Molybdenum-Nickel