ASTM_A_217_-_A_217M_-_02.pdf

Designation:A 217/A 217M 02Endorsed by Manufacturers Standardization Societyof the Valve and Fittings IndustryEndorsed by American Foundrymens SocietyUsed in USDOE-NE StandardsAn American National StandardStandard Specification forSteel Castings,Martensitic Stainless and Alloy,forPressure-Containing Parts,Suitable for High-TemperatureService1This standard is issued under the fixed designationA 217/A 217M;the number immediately following the designation indicates the yearof original adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A superscript epsilon(e)indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.1.Scope1.1 This specification2covers martensitic stainless steel andalloy steel castings for valves,flanges,fittings,and otherpressure-containing parts(Note 1)intended primarily forhigh-temperature and corrosive service(Note 2).1.2 One grade of martensitic stainless steel and nine gradesof ferritic alloy steel are covered.Selection will depend ondesign and service conditions,mechanical properties,and thehigh-temperature and corrosion-resistant characteristics(Note3).NOTE1Carbon steel castings for pressure-containing parts are cov-ered by Specification A 216/A 216M.Low alloy quench-and-temperedgrades equivalent to Specification A 217/A 217M grades may be found inboth Specifications A 352/A 352M and A 487/A 487M.NOTE2The grades covered by this specification represent materialsthat are generally suitable for assembly with other castings or wroughtsteel parts by fusion welding.It is not intended to imply that these gradespossess equal degrees of weldability;therefore,it is the responsibility ofthe purchaser to establish for himself a suitable welding technique.Sincethese grades possess varying degrees of suitability for high-temperatureand corrosion-resistant service,it is also the responsibility of the purchaserto determine which grade shall be furnished,due consideration beinggiven to the requirements of the applicable construction codes.NOTE3The committee formulating this specification has includednine grades of materials that are considered to represent basic types offerritic alloy steels suitable for valves,flanges,fittings,and other pressure-containing parts.Additional alloy steels that may better fulfill certain typesof service will be considered for inclusion in this specification by thecommittee as the need becomes apparent.1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI unitsare to be regarded separately as standard.Within the text,theSI units are shown in brackets.The values stated in eachsystem are not exact equivalents;therefore,each system mustbe used independently of the other.Combining values from thetwo systems may result in nonconformance with the specifi-cation.Inch-pound units are applicable for material ordered toSpecification A 217 and SI units for materials ordered toSpecification A 217M.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:A 216/A 216MSpecification for Steel Castings,Carbon,Suitable for Fusion Welding,for High-Temperature Ser-vice3A 352/A 352MSpecification for Steel Castings,Ferriticand Martensitic,for Pressure-Containing Parts,Suitablefor Low-Temperature Service3A 487/A 487MSpecification for Steel Castings Suitablefor Pressure Service3A 488/A 488M Practice for Steel Castings,Welding,Quali-fications of Procedures and Personnel3A 703/A 703MSpecification for Steel Castings,GeneralRequirements,for Pressure-Containing Parts3A 802/A 802M Practice for Steel Castings,Surface Accep-tance Standards,Visual Examination3E 165 Test Method for Liquid Penetrant Examination4E 709 Guide for Magnetic Particle Examination43.General Conditions for Delivery3.1 Material furnished to this specification shall conform tothe requirements of SpecificationA 703/A 703M including anysupplementary requirements that are indicated in the purchaseorder.Failure to comply with the general requirements ofSpecification A 703/A 703M constitutes nonconformance withthis specification.In case of conflict between the requirementsof this specification and Specification A 703/A 703M,thisspecification shall prevail.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,Stainless Steel,and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeA01.18 on Castings.Current edition approved Mar.10,2002.Published May 2002.Originallypublished as A 217 39 T.Last previous edition A 217/A 217M 01.2For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications,see related Specifi-cation SA-217/SA 217M in Section II of that code.3Annual Book of ASTM Standards,Vol 01.02.4Annual Book of ASTM Standards,Vol 03.03.1Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959,United States.COPYRIGHT ASTM InternationalLicensed by Information Handling ServicesCOPYRIGHT ASTM InternationalLicensed by Information Handling