Reference profile
- Designation
- ASTM C795
- Title
- Thermal Insulation for Use in Contact with Austenitic Stainless Steel
- Issuing body
- ASTM
- Current edition
- [verify]
- Status
- Library record: draft; official standard status [verify].
- Category
- Material & Fabrication
1
Overview
Requirements for insulation used against austenitic stainless steel to limit chloride-induced stress corrosion cracking.
2
Scope & Applicability
Covers
- Leachable chloride limits
- Silicate inhibitor
- CLSCC prevention
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
- Stainless insulation selection
- CLSCC mitigation
4
Technical Details
Requirements for insulation used against austenitic stainless steel to limit chloride-induced stress corrosion cracking.
Components: Insulation, Chloride/silicate limits, Stainless steel.
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
- Limits leachable chlorides so insulation does not trigger external chloride SCC on stainless.
6
Related Standards
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Source, Edition & Status
- Publisher
- ASTM
- Edition Year
- N/A
- Industries
- Petrochemical, Chemical, Refinery
- 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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