ASTMMaterial & Fabrication

ASTM A216

Carbon Steel Castings Suitable for Fusion Welding for High-Temperature Service

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Material & Fabrication

Reference profile

Designation
ASTM A216
Title
Carbon Steel Castings Suitable for Fusion Welding for High-Temperature Service
Issuing body
ASTM
Current edition
[verify]
Status
Library record: draft; official standard status [verify].
Category
Material & Fabrication
1

Overview

Specification for carbon-steel castings (e.g. WCB) for valve bodies, pump casings, and pressure parts.

2

Scope & Applicability

Covers

  • Grades WCA/WCB/WCC
  • Weldability
  • Mechanical 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

  • Valve/pump casting selection
  • CS casting procurement
4

Technical Details

Specification for carbon-steel castings (e.g. WCB) for valve bodies, pump casings, and pressure parts.

Components: WCB, WCC, Valve body casting, Pump casing.

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

  • WCB is the default CS casting for valve bodies and pump casings in general process service.
6

Related Standards

  • ASTM A351

    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
Refinery, Petrochemical, Power
Content Status
draft
Last Reviewed
2026-07-01
Last Updated
2026-07-01
Verified By
Engineering Reviewer
Official Link
N/A

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