ASTM A516 is the most popular pressure vessel grade of steel plate in the industry. ASTM A516 steel plate is produced in grades 55, 60, 65 or 70. The most common ASTM A516 steel plate is ASTM A516 Grade 70 or called out A516 Gr 70 steel plate. Pressure vessel steel plate ASTM A516 Gr 70 is considered best for its high tensile strength and good corrosion resistance.
Pressure vessel steel plate ASTM A516 Gr 70 mechanical properties:
| Grade |
Tensile strength |
Min. yield strength |
Minimum elongation gauge length |
| (MPa) |
(MPa) |
(%) |
| A516 Gr 70 |
485 - 620 |
260 |
21 |
17 |
Pressure vessel steel plate ASTM A516 Gr 70 is manufactured with proper care and under the guidance of quality experts and using well-tested material which makes pressure vessel steel plate ASTM A516 Gr 70 to withstand easily in elevated environment and temperature.
There are various applications where pressure vessel steel plate ASTM A516 Gr 70 are used such as power generation, gas processing, oil drilling companies, heat exchangers, and seawater equipment.
