ASTM A517/A517M-17
Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, High-Strength, Quenched and Tempered

Standard No.

ASTM A517/A517M-17

Release Date

2017

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM A517/A517M-17(2023)

Latest

ASTM A517/A517M-17(2023)

Scope

1.1 This specification2 covers high-strength quenched and tempered alloy steel plates intended for use in fusion welded boilers and other pressure vessels.

1.2 This specification includes a number of grades as manufactured by different producers, but all having the same mechanical properties and general characteristics.

1.3 The maximum thickness of plates furnished under this specification shall be as follows:

Grade	Thickness
A, B	1.25 in. [32 mm]
H, S	2 in. [50 mm]
P	4 in. [100 mm]
F	2.50 in. [65 mm]
E, Q	6 in. [150 mm]

1.4 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 values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system is to be used independently of the other without combining values in any way.

1.5 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 A517/A517M-17 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 A517/A517M-17 history

• 2023 ASTM A517/A517M-17(2023) Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, High-Strength, Quenched and Tempered
• 2017 ASTM A517/A517M-17 Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, High-Strength, Quenched and Tempered
• 2010 ASTM A517/A517M-10(2015) Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, High-Strength, Quenched and Tempered
• 2010 ASTM A517/A517M-10 Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, High-Strength, Quenched and Tempered
• 2006 ASTM A517/A517M-06 Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, High-Strength, Quenched and Tempered
• 1993 ASTM A517/A517M-93(2004)e1 Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, High-Strength, Quenched and Tempered
• 1993 ASTM A517/A517M-93(1999) Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, High-Strength, Quenched and Tempered