What is ASTM A516 Grade 70?

What is ASTM A516 Grade 70? And Why We Use This Steel Grade?

IBC supply high quality carbon steel plate for boiler and pressure vessel fabrication which is ideally suited to the high standards set by the oil, gas and petrochemical industry. This is why we stock an extensive range of carbon plates according to ASTM A516 Grade 70.

A516 is primarily used for service in welded pressure vessels where improved notch toughness is required. It is typically found in moderate and lower temperature applications. A516 is sometimes called PVQ516. Supplementary testing such as Charpy Impacts, Ultrasonic Examination and Carbon Equivalency are available.

All plates over 1-1/2″ Thick are required to be normalized. A516 is the most popular Pressure Vessel grade of steel plate in the industry. It is produced in grades 55, 60, 65 or 70. The most common is Grade 70 or called out A516-70.

Secondly, we could see the properties of this steel grade. Chemical composition and physical properties.

Chemical Composition of ASTM A516 Grade 70

Carbon (C) %	12.5mm or less	0.27
	12,5mm ~ 50mm	0.28
	50mm ~ 100mm	0.30
	100mm ~ 200mm	0.31
	＞200mm	0.31
Manganese (Mn) %	12.5mm or less
	Heat Analysis	0.85 ~ 1.20
	Product Analysis	0.79 ~ 1.30
	Over 12.5mm
	Heat Analysis	0.85 ~ 1.20
	Product Analysis	0.79 ~ 1.30
Phosphorus (P) %	Max	0.035
Sulphur (S) %	Max	0.035
Silicon (Si) %	Heat Analysis	0.15 ~ 0.40
	Product Analysis	0.13 ~ 0.45

Physical Properties of ASTM A516 Grade 70

The most common is Grade 70 or called out A516-70.

• Tensile Strength: 70-90 ksi
• Yield Strength: 38 ksi

Typical Uses

A516-70 plate is a high strength, low alloy steel plate that offers an optimum combination of strength, weldability and notch toughness.

Applications include:

• Bridges
• Buildings
• Automotive and truck parts
• Railroad cars
• Cargo containers
• Tote boxes
• Construction equipment
• Structural tubing
• Lighting standards
• Transmission poles

It is an excellent choice for service in lower than ambient temperature applications, has excellent notch toughness and is used in both pressure vessels and industrial boilers.

A516 Grade 70 offers greater tensile and yield strength when compared to ASTM A516 Grade 65 and can operate in even lower temperature service.
Our plates come with mill certification in accordance with EN10204 3.1 or EN10204 3.2. Our plates are fully traceable, usually with hard stamping and we welcome any third party or customer inspection if required which can be arranged with the client.