Reference profile
- Designation
- ASTM A516
- Title
- Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Moderate/Lower-Temperature Service
- Issuing body
- ASTM
- Current edition
- [verify]
- Status
- Library record: published; official standard status [verify].
- Category
- Material & Fabrication
1
Overview
Specification for carbon-steel plate intended for pressure vessels in moderate and lower-temperature service.
2
Scope & Applicability
Covers
- Grades 55/60/65/70
- Chemical composition
- Tensile properties
- Impact testing option
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
- Vessel/tank plate procurement
- Low-temperature CS selection
4
Technical Details
Specification for carbon-steel plate intended for pressure vessels in moderate and lower-temperature service.
Components: Grade 60, Grade 65, Grade 70, Plate.
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 workhorse CS plate for vessels; impact testing is added for low-temperature service.
6
Related Standards
- ASME BPVC II
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
- ASTM A537
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
- ASTM A20
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
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Source, Edition & Status
- Publisher
- ASTM
- Edition Year
- N/A
- Industries
- Petrochemical, Refinery, Oil & Gas
- 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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