
ASTM A516 standard specification for pressure vessel plates, carbon steel for moderate and lower- temperature service.
ASTM A 516 GR70 Steel plate material is carbon steel plate which is used for pressure vessel. ASTM A516 GR70 plates 40mm and under in thickness is normally supplied in the as-rolled condition.
The plates may be ordered normalized or stress relieved, or both. ASTM A516 grade plates over 40mm in thickness shall be normalized.
Our A516 GR70 steel plate for pressure vessels and boilers meets ASTM A516 Grade 70 standards, offering exceptional strength, weldability, and reliability at competitive A516 GR70 carbon steel plate prices. Whether you need A516 GR70 carbon steel bulk orders or custom solutions, GNEE steel provides fast delivery, certified quality, and comprehensive export services.
If you also need ASTM A516 GR60, we also can provide this grade.
A516 GR70 Key Features
- High Tensile Strength: Supports demanding applications with 485–620 MPa tensile strength.
- Weldability: Ideal for fabricating complex structures like pressure vessels and boilers.
- Low-Temperature Performance: Reliable at temperatures as low as -46°C.
- Certified Quality: Third-party inspections (SGS, TUV, BV, ABS) and mill test certificates (MTC) for traceability.
- Export Expertise: Seamless logistics for global markets, ensuring timely delivery.
Technical Specs for A516 Grade 70 Pressure Vessel Plates specification
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Items |
Range |
Notes |
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Thickness |
6 mm - 200 mm |
Available in increments to suit applications like pressure vessels and boilers. Thicker plates (up to 200 mm) are suitable for heavy-duty A516 Gr 70 material applications. |
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Width |
1500 mm - 4000 mm |
Standard widths range from 1500 mm to 2500 mm, with custom widths up to 4000 mm available upon request for A 516 Gr 70 projects. |
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Length |
3000 mm - 18000 mm |
Lengths up to 12000 mm are common, with extended lengths up to 18000 mm for specialized ASTM A516 Gr 70 fabrications. |
GNEE steel is specialized in supplying ASTM A516 steel plate in ASTM A516 grade 70. For more information of ASTM A516 GR.70 steel sheets, please check them in following:
Chemical Composition of ASTM A516 Grade 70
| Carbon (C) | % |
| 12.5mm or less 12.5 - 50mm 50 - 100mm 100 - 200mm > 200mm |
0.27 0.28 0.30 0.31 0.31 |
Manganese (Mn) |
% |
| 12.5mm or less • Heat Analysis : • Product Analysis : Over 12.5mm • Heat Analysis : • Product Analysis : |
0.85-1.20 0.79-1.30 0.85-1.20 0.79-1.30 |
Phosphorus (P) |
% |
| (max) | 0.035 |
Sulphur (S) |
% |
| (max) | 0.035 |
Silicon (Si) |
% |
| • Heat Analysis : • Product Analysis : |
0.15-0.40 0.13-0.45 |
Mechanical Properties of ASTM A516 Grade 70
| Description | Grade 70 |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength (ksi) | 70-90 |
| Tensile strength (MPa) | 485-620 |
| Yield strength (ksi) | 38 |
| Yield strength (MPa) | 260 |
| Elongation in 200mm (min)(%) | 17 |
| Elongation in 50mm (min) (%) | 21 |
| Thickness (max)(mm) | 205 |
Application of Pressure steel plate ASTM A516 GR 70

ASTM A516GR70 steel plate is versatile, meeting the needs of various industries:
- Pressure Vessels: Widely used for ASTM A516GR70 steel sheet for pressure vessels in oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors due to its high strength and toughness.
- Boilers: Preferred for ASTM A516GR.70 steel material for boilers, offering excellent heat resistance and durability.
- Storage Tanks: Suitable for large-scale storage of liquids and gases.
- Industrial Equipment: Applied in heat exchangers, pipelines, and structural components for energy and manufacturing projects.
- Marine Industry: Used in ASTM A516GR70 carbon steel plate for marine industry applications requiring robust materials.
ASTM A516 GR 70 Equivalent Grades
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ASME |
ASTM |
DIN 17155 |
EN 10028 |
BS1501 |
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Name |
Number |
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SA516Gr60 |
A516Gr60 |
HII |
P265GH |
1.0425 |
161 430A |
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SA516Gr65 |
A516Gr65 |
17Mn4 |
P295GH |
1.0481 |
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SA516Gr70 |
A516Gr70 |
P355GH |
224-490 A & B |
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FAQs About ASTM A516GR.70 Material steel
a. What is ASTM A516GR70 used for?
A516GR70 steel plateis primarily used for A516GR70 steel plate for pressure vessels and A516GR70 steel plate for boilers, offering high strength and toughness in petrochemical, energy, and marine applications.
b. How does ASTM A516GR.70 compare to ASTM A516GR60?
A516GR70 offers higher tensile and yield strength than A516GR60 pressure vessel steel, making it suitable for higher-pressure environments while maintaining similar weldability.
c. Are certifications provided?
Yes, GNEEsteel provides mill test certificates (MTC) with all A516 GR 70 steel plates, ensuring compliance with A516GR70 steel plate ASTM standards.
d. Can GNEE steel handle bulk orders?
Absolutely. With over 5,000 tons in stock, we specialize in A516GR70 carbon steel bulk orders for global projects, with fast delivery and competitive pricing.
If you want to learn more about GNEE's products, you can send an email to alloy@gneesteelgroup.com. We are more than happy to assist you.
| Grades Of Pressure Vessel Plates Supplied By GNEE | |||||
| ASTM | ASTM A202/A202M | ASTM A202 Grade A | ASTM A202 Grade B | ||
| ASTM A203/A203M | ASTM A203 Grade A | ASTM A203 Grade B | ASTM A203 Grade D | ASTM A203 Grade E | |
| ASTM A203 Grade F | |||||
| ASTM A204/A204M | ASTM A204 Grade A | ASTM A204 Grade B | ASTM A204 Grade C | ||
| ASTM A285/A285M | ASTM A285 Grade A | ASTM A285 Grade B | ASTM A285 Grade C | ||
| ASTM A299/A299M | ASTM A299 Grade A | ASTM A299 Grade B | |||
| ASTM A302/A302M | ASTM A302 Grade A | ASTM A302 Grade B | ASTM A302 Grade C | ASTM A302 Grade D | |
| ASTM A387/A387M | ASTM A387 Grade 5 Class1 | ASTM A387 Grade 5 Class2 | ASTM A387 Grade 11 Class1 | ASTM A387 Grade 11 Class2 | |
| ASTM A387 Grade 12 Class1 | ASTM A387 Grade 12 Class2 | ASTM A387 Grade 22 Class1 | ASTM A387 Grade 22 Class2 | ||
| ASTM A515/A515M | ASTM A515 Grade 60 | ASTM A515 Grade 65 | ASTM A515 Grade 70 | ||
| ASTM A516/A516M | ASTM A516 Grade 55 | ASTM A516 Grade 60 | ASTM A516 Grade 65 | ASTM A516 Grade 70 | |
| ASTM A517/A517M | ASTM A517 Grade A | ASTM A517 Grade B | ASTM A517 Grade E | ASTM A517 Grade F | |
| ASTM A517 Grade P | ASTM A517 Grade J | ||||
| ASTM A533/A533M | ASTM A533 Grade A Class1 | ASTM A533 Grade B Class1 | ASTM A533 Grade C Class1 | ASTM A533 Grade D Class1 | |
| ASTM A533 Grade A Class2 | ASTM A533 Grade B Class2 | ASTM A533 Grade C Class2 | ASTM A533 Grade D Class2 | ||
| ASTM A533 Grade A Class3 | ASTM A533 Grade B Class3 | ASTM A533 Grade C Class3 | ASTM A533 Grade D Class3 | ||
| ASTM A537/A537M | ASTM A537 Class1 | ASTM A537 Class2 | ASTM A537 Class3 | ||
| ASTM A612/A612M | ASTM A612 | ||||
| ASTM A662/A662M | ASTM A662 Grade A | ASTM A662 Grade B | ASTM A662 Grade C | ||
| EN | EN10028-2 | EN10028-2 P235GH | EN10028-2 P265GH | EN10028-2 P295GH | EN10028-2 P355GH |
| EN10028-2 16MO3 | |||||
| EN10028-3 | EN10028-3 P275N | EN10028-3 P275NH | EN10028-3 P275NL1 | EN10028-3 P275NL2 | |
| EN10028-3 P355N | EN10028-3 P355NH | EN10028-3 P355NL1 | EN10028-3 P355NL2 | ||
| EN10028-3 P460N | EN10028-3 P460NH | EN10028-3 P460NL1 | EN10028-3 P460NL2 | ||
| EN10028-5 | EN10028-5 P355M | EN10028-5 P355ML1 | EN10028-5 P355ML2 | EN10028-5 P420M | |
| EN10028-5 P420ML1 | EN10028-5 P420ML2 | EN10028-5 P460M | EN10028-5 P460ML1 | ||
| EN10028-5 P460ML2 | |||||
| EN10028-6 | EN10028-6 P355Q | EN10028-6 P460Q | EN10028-6 P500Q | EN10028-6 P690Q | |
| EN10028-6 P355QH | EN10028-6 P460QH | EN10028-6 P500QH | EN10028-6 P690QH | ||
| EN10028-6 P355QL1 | EN10028-6 P460QL1 | EN10028-6 P500QL1 | EN10028-6 P690QL1 | ||
| EN10028-6 P355QL2 | EN10028-6 P460QL2 | EN10028-6 P500QL2 | EN10028-6 P690QL2 | ||
| JIS | JIS G3115 | JIS G3115 SPV235 | JIS G3115 SPV315 | JIS G3115 SPV355 | JIS G3115 SPV410 |
| JIS G3115 SPV450 | JIS G3115 SPV490 | ||||
| JIS G3103 | JIS G3103 SB410 | JIS G3103 SB450 | JIS G3103 SB480 | JIS G3103 SB450M | |
| JIS G3103 SB480M | |||||
| GB | GB713 | GB713 Q245R | GB713 Q345R | GB713 Q370R | GB713 12Cr1MoVR |
| GB713 12Cr2Mo1R | GB713 13MnNiMoR | GB713 14Cr1MoR | GB713 15CrMoR | ||
| GB713 18MnMoNbR | |||||
| GB3531 | GB3531 09MnNiDR | GB3531 15MnNiDR | GB3531 16MnDR | ||
| DIN | DIN 17155 | DIN 17155 HI | DIN 17155 HII | DIN 17155 10CrMo910 | DIN 17155 13CrMo44 |
| DIN 17155 15Mo3 | DIN 17155 17Mn4 | DIN 17155 19Mn6 | |||





