Reference profile
- Designation
- ASTM A537
- Title
- Pressure Vessel Plates, Heat-Treated Carbon-Manganese-Silicon Steel
- Issuing body
- ASTM
- Current edition
- [verify]
- Status
- Library record: reviewed; official standard status [verify].
- Category
- Material & Fabrication
1
Overview
Specification for heat-treated carbon-manganese-silicon steel plate for pressure vessels needing higher strength/toughness.
2
Scope & Applicability
Covers
- Normalized/Q&T conditions
- Higher strength
- Impact toughness
- Classes 1/2/3
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
- Higher-strength vessel plate
- Low-temperature toughness
4
Technical Details
Specification for heat-treated carbon-manganese-silicon steel plate for pressure vessels needing higher strength/toughness.
Components: Class 1, Class 2, 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
- Chosen over A516 when higher strength or improved low-temperature toughness is required.
6
Related Standards
- ASTM A516
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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