Reference profile
- Designation
- ASTM A105
- Title
- Carbon Steel Forgings for Piping Applications
- Issuing body
- ASTM
- Current edition
- [verify]
- Status
- Library record: reviewed; official standard status [verify].
- Category
- Material & Fabrication
1
Overview
Specification for carbon-steel forgings for piping components at ambient and higher temperatures.
2
Scope & Applicability
Covers
- Chemical composition
- Mechanical properties
- Forged flanges & fittings
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
- Flange/fitting/nozzle procurement
- CS forging selection
4
Technical Details
Specification for carbon-steel forgings for piping components at ambient and higher temperatures.
Components: Flange, Fitting, Valve body, Nozzle forging.
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
- The standard CS forging grade for flanges, fittings, and nozzles in process service.
6
Related Standards
- ASTM A182
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
- ASME BPVC II
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
7
Source, Edition & Status
- Publisher
- ASTM
- Edition Year
- N/A
- Industries
- Petrochemical, Refinery, Oil & Gas
- Content Status
- reviewed
- Last Reviewed
- 2026-07-01
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-01
- Verified By
- Engineering Reviewer
- Official Link
- N/A
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