ASME SA553 Q&T Ni-alloy steel plates

SA553 in the standard SA553/SA553M is a kind of Ni alloy steel plates material used to fabric high temperature pressure vessels, the composition of Ni is 8% and 9%. SA553 have two types . They are : type I and type II . SA553 need to be done the (Quenching + Tempering ) heat-treatment to meet the property requirement in the standard ASME SA553/SA553M.

This specification covers 8 and 9% nickel alloy steel plates for use in the water quenched and tempered condition intended for the fabrication of welded pressure vessels. Thematerials shall be available in two types, namely Type I and II, having different chemical compositions. The maximum thickness of plates is limited only by the capacity of the material to meet the specified mechanical property requirements. The material is susceptible to magnetization and the use of magnets in handling after heat treatment should be avoided if residual magnetism would be detrimental to subsequent fabrication or service. ASME SA553 Q&T Ni-alloy steels shall be killed and shall conform to the fine austenitic grain size requirement specified. The plates shall be tempered and hardened by heat treatment.

The specimens shall be subjected to tension and Charpy V-notch impact tests.This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only and not an official part of the standard; the full text of the standard itself must be referred to for its use and application. ASME SA553 Q&T Ni-alloy steel plates does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to date.