ASTM A553/A553M-10 - 1.10.2010
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers 8 and 9 % nickel alloy steel plates for use in the water quenched and tempered condition intended for the fabrication of welded pressure vessels.

1.2 Material under this specification is available in two types having different chemical composition as follows:

 
2. Referenced Documents

A578/A578M-17(2023)

Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications

A435/A435M-17(2023)

Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Steel Plates

A20/A20M-20

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel Plates for Pressure Vessels

A577/A577M-17(2023)

Standard Specification for Ultrasonic Angle-Beam Examination of Steel Plates