A517 Grade B alloy steel plate for LNG tank

Steel alloys are the go-to solution for various construction and manufacturing applications for countless reasons, but mainly due to its versatility. 
ASTM A517 Grade B alloy steel was born from an identified need for a steel that could survive such conditions. Fabricated and strategically formed to fit a specialist set of specifications, ASTM A517 steel was designed and developed to combat the temperature-dependent conditions that were proven to be so detrimental to steel specifications of the past.

Due to the small but extremely significant portion of nickel that it contains, the capability of ASTM A517 steel to not only survive in extremely cold conditions but to thrive makes it the ideal choice for cold storage applications. The nickel that is blended into the component in the manufacturing stage maintains the material’s ductility in all temperatures.

Applications for LNG tank

A517 Grade B alloy steel plate’s elevated abilities to absorb cold without cracking or shattering makes it the logical choice in the production of both mobile and stationary cold storage technology, particularly those transported by giant LNG road tankers. This paradigm of cold-strength steel has an edge in the production, containment, and storage of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other cryogenic substances.

ASTM A517 B Steel Standards

One of Katalorsteel's most sought after and adaptable steel solutions is our ASTM A517 B grade. As a low-alloy pressure vessel grade rolled steel plate, it sticks to a strict standardization method.
Content gases, as well as the overall percentages of the composition's properties are methodically monitored and controlled to ensure that the chemical balance of the finished article is conducive to liquid gas storage.

To enquire about how one of our many ASTM A517 grades of steel can be adapted to your particular applications, contact us to speak to a member of our knowledgeable team of experts today.