ASTM A516 Grade 70 steel is intended for use in pressure vessels where increased strength is important. ASTM A516 Grade 70 steel is one of the most popular steels used in boilers, pressure vessels and heat exchangers. ASTM A516 Grade 70 steel performs well at low temperatures and has good results in the standard Charpy V notch toughness test.
A516 steel plate is the most popular high-quality steel plate for pressure vessels. A516 steel plate has excellent solderability and can withstand medium to low temperatures. One disadvantage is that it is not easy to shape or process. Although it has different grades, A516 Grade 70 steel is the most common.
Pressure vessel manufacturers use a large number of ASTM A516 Grade 70 boiler quality panels to manufacture process equipment for the oil and gas industry. ASTM A516 Grade 70 steel are also used for skid-mounted pressure vessels and modules on production platforms, and most are used in refineries and downstream processes.
