ASTM A372/A372M-10 - 1.10.2010
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers relatively thin-walled forgings (including gas bottles) for pressure vessel use. Three types of carbon steel and six types of alloy steel are included. Provision is made for integrally forging the ends of vessel bodies made from seamless pipe or tubing.

Note 1—When working to the chemical and tensile requirements of this specification, the influence of wall thickness and cooling rate will necessarily eliminate certain forging sizes in each class.

 
2. Referenced Documents

A275/A275M-23

Standard Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination of Steel Forgings

E112-25

Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size

A788/A788M-26a

Standard Specification for Steel Forgings, General Requirements (Includes all amendments and changes 8/6/2026).

A530/A530M-18

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Specialized Carbon and Alloy Steel Pipe

A388/A388M-26

Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Steel Forgings

A370-26

Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products

E433-71(2023)

Standard Reference Photographs for Liquid Penetrant Inspection

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

E290-22

Standard Test Methods for Bend Testing of Material for Ductility

E165/E165M-23

Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing for General Industry