Reference profile
- Designation
- ASME BPVC II
- Title
- Materials (Parts A, B, C, D)
- Issuing body
- ASME
- Current edition
- [verify]
- Status
- Library record: published; official standard status [verify].
- Category
- Material & Fabrication
1
Overview
Material specifications and allowable-stress data for use with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
2
Scope & Applicability
Covers
- Part A ferrous
- Part B nonferrous
- Part C filler metals
- Part D allowable stress & properties
Does NOT cover (exclusions)
- Exclusions are not documented in this library record. Confirm the official publication, neighbouring codes, the adopted edition, and jurisdictional boundaries before application.
3
Key Requirements
Lifecycle requirements
- Material selection
- Allowable stress lookup
- Code-compliant procurement
4
Technical Details
Material specifications and allowable-stress data for use with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
Components: Ferrous spec, Nonferrous spec, Filler metal, Allowable stress.
Where to find it in the codeRefer to the official table of contents and the sections cited by the project specification; section numbering can vary by edition.
5
Engineering Notes
- Part D provides the allowable stresses that feed vessel and boiler design formulas.
6
Related Standards
- ASME BPVC VIII-1
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
- ASME BPVC IX
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
- ASTM A516
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
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Source, Edition & Status
- Publisher
- ASME
- Edition Year
- N/A
- Industries
- Petrochemical, Refinery, Power, Chemical
- Content Status
- published
- Last Reviewed
- 2026-07-01
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-01
- Verified By
- Engineering Reviewer
- Official Link
- N/A
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