1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers austenitic stainless steel forgings for boilers, pressure vessels, high temperature parts, and associated equipment.

1.2 Supplementary requirements are provided for use when additional testing, inspection, or processing is required. In addition, supplementary requirements from Specification A788/A788M may be specified when appropriate.

1.3 This specification includes the austenitic steel forgings that were a part of Specification A336/A336M .

1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

1.5 Unless the order specifies the applicable M specification designation, the material shall be furnished to the inch-pound units.

1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

A336/A336M Specification for Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure and High-Temperature Parts

A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products

A745/A745M Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Austenitic Steel Forgings

A788/A788M Specification for Steel Forgings, General Requirements

E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size

Other Standards

Keywords

austenitic stainless steel forgings; high temperature service; pressure containing parts; pressure vessel service; Austenitic stainless steel forgings--specifications; High pressure service applications--specifications; High-temperature service applications--steel forgings; Pressure vessel steel forgings--specifications;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 77.140.20 (Steels of high quality)

DOI: 10.1520/A0965_A0965M-10

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