Cryogenic & Nickel Steel Plate · cryogenic-service plate for LNG and ethylene storage tanks, air-separation cold boxes, and cryogenic transport and fuel tanks
1.1 This specification covers nickel-alloy steel plates intended primarily for welded pressure vessels. 1.2 Plates under this specification are available with four strength levels and two nickel compositions as follows: Strength Levels and Nickel Compositions Grade Nominal Nickel Content % Yield Strength, min ksi [MPa] Tensile Strength, min, ksi [MPa] A 2.25 37 [255] 65 [450] B 2.25 40 [275] 70 [485] D 3.50 37 [255] 65 [450] E 3.50 40 [275] 70 [485] F2 in. [50 mm] and under Over 2 in. [50 mm] 3.50 55 [380]50 [345]…
Specification text excerpt, reproduced for reference. Read the full ASME SA-203/SA-203M text →
| Elements | Grades E and F |
|---|---|
| Carbon, max | Carbon, max |
| Carbon, max.A / Up to 2 in. [50 mm] in thickness | 0.20 |
| Carbon, max.A / Over 2 in. to 4 in. [100 mm] incl. in thickness | 0.23 |
| Carbon, max.A / Over 4 in. [100 mm] in thickness | — |
| Manganese, max: / Heat analysis: / 2 in. [50 mm] and under | 0.70 |
| Manganese, max: / Heat analysis: / Over 2 in. [50 mm] | 0.80 |
| Manganese, max: / Product analysis: / 2 in. [50 mm] and under | 0.78 |
| Manganese, max: / Product analysis: / Over 2 in. [50 mm] | 0.88 |
| Phosphorus, max | 0.025 |
| Sulfur, max | 0.025 |
| Silicon: / Heat analysis | 0.15–0.40 |
| Silicon: / Product analysis | 0.13–0.45 |
| Nickel: / Heat analysis | 3.25–3.75 |
| Nickel: / Product analysis | 3.18–3.82 |
Limits as specified in ASME SA-203/SA-203M. Where the standard sets different values by thickness or product analysis, each band is shown separately.
| Column 1 | ksi [MPa] | ksi [MPa] | ksi [MPa] | ksi [MPa] | ksi [MPa] | ksi [MPa] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elongation in 8 in. [200 mm] min, %A | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | ... | ... |
| Elongation in 2 in. [50 mm] min, %A | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Mechanical requirements for the thickness ranges shown. Impact testing is carried out at the temperature specified for the grade.
SA203 Gr.E is normally specified for LNG and ethylene storage tanks, air-separation cold boxes, and cryogenic transport and fuel tanks.
We supply it cut to size by plasma, laser or waterjet, with edges machined or flame-cut to your drawing, and can deliver in the heat-treatment condition your fabrication procedure requires.
Quenched and tempered or normalized as specified, with impact testing at the service temperature of the grade carried out on each heat-treatment lot.
Full Charpy V-notch impact series at service temperature; EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 mill test certificate; 9 % Ni plate supplied with qualified welding procedure support; UT to EN 10160 and PWHT simulation on request
Seaworthy packing — bottom skids, steel strapping, VCI film and edge protection — is standard for sea freight. Container loading plans with piece weights are issued before shipment.
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