ASTM A426/A426M-18 - 1.5.2018
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification2 covers centrifugally cast alloy steel pipe intended for use in high-temperature, high-pressure service.

1.2 Several grades of ferritic steels are covered. Their compositions are given in Table 1.

(A) Where ellipses appear in this table, there is no requirement, and the element need not be analyzed or reported.
(B) All values are maximums unless a range is provided.

1.3 Supplementary Requirements S1 through S12 are provided. The supplementary requirements provide for additional tests of an optional nature and, when desired, shall be so stated in the order (Section 4).

1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.

1.4.1 Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E94-04

Standard Guide for Radiographic Examination

A941-26a

Standard Terminology Relating to Steel, Stainless Steel, Related Alloys, and Ferroalloys (Includes all amendments and changes 4/15/2026).

A999/A999M-23

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe

E186-20(2026)

Standard Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled (2 to 412 in. (50.8 to 114 mm)) Steel Castings

A609/A609M-12(2023)

Standard Practice for Castings, Carbon, Low-Alloy, and Martensitic Stainless Steel, Ultrasonic Examination Thereof

A370-26

Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products

E446-20(2026)

Standard Reference Radiographs for Steel Castings Up to 2 in. (50.8 mm) in Thickness

E709-21

Standard Guide for Magnetic Particle Testing

B46.1

Surface Texture

E165-09

Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General Industry

E280-21(2026)

Standard Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled (412 to 12 in. (114 to 305 mm)) Steel Castings

E208-20e1

Standard Test Method for Conducting Drop-Weight Test to Determine Nil-Ductility Transition Temperature of Ferritic Steels (Includes all amendments and changes 2/9/2023).

Section IX

Welding and Brazing Qualifications