What is ASTM A516 grade 55 steel used for?
ASTM A516 is a PVQ carbon steel plate intended primarily for service in welded pressure vessels at moderate or lower temperatures, where notch toughness is important.
What is the difference between ASTM A516 and ASME SA516?
The main difference between the two plates is their minimum yield strength: ASME SA516 Grade 60 Plate has a yield strength of 60,000 PSI (410 MPa), while SA 516 GR. 70 has a yield strength of 70,000 PSI (485 MPa).
