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(Identical with ASTM Specification A 479 /A 479M-95b except for a new para. 5.1.2 98
clarifying the heat treatment requirements, new paras. 7.4 and 11.1.2.1, and editorial differences in Table 2.)
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3.1.8 Whether bars are to be rolled as bars or cut shall pass the intergranular corrosion test requirements
from strip or plate, described in S2.
3.1.9 Preparation for delivery (see Preparation for 5.1.2 For H grades, separate solution heat treat-
Delivery section of Specification A 484/A 484M), ments are required for solution annealing; in-process
heat treatments are not permitted as a substitute for
3.1.10 Marking requirements (see Marking section
the separate solution annealing treatments. For H grades,
of Specification A 484/A 484M).
the minimum solution annealing temperatures shall be
3.1.11 Surface preparation of shapes (see Manufac- as follows:
ture section of Specification A 484/A 484M),
5.1.2.1 When hot finished, 1900°F [1040°C] for
3.1.12 The intended use of the material, if the Types 304H, 309H, 310H, and 316H; 1925°F [1050°C]
purchaser considers this useful information. for Types 321H, 347H, and 348H.
NOTE 2 — A typical ordering description is as follows: 5000 lb 5.1.2.2 When cold worked prior to solution
[2000 kg]; 1.000 in. [25 mm] round bar by 10 to 12 ft [3 or 4 m];
Type 304 or UNS S30400; to Specification A 479 [A 479M]; annealed;
annealing, 1900°F [1040°C] for Types 304H, 309H,
centerless ground; plus any optional supplementary requirements; such 310H, and 316H; 2000°F [1095°C] for Types 321H,
as, for example, special marking instructions. 347H, and 348H.
5. Heat Treatment
5.1.3 Strain Hardened Austenitic Type 316 —
5.1 Austenitic Grades: When Type 316 is desired with increased mechanical
properties, the strain hardened condition may be speci-
5.1.1 Except for the strain-hardened grade (see fied and is produced by solution annealing, as described
5.1.3), and the hot-rolled grade (see 5.1.4), all austenitic in 5.1.1, followed by strain hardening sufficient to meet
grades of stainless steel shall be furnished in the solution the required mechanical properties. Solution annealed
annealed condition, with subsequent light cold drawing and strain hardened material shall be capable of meeting
and straightening permitted (see Supplementary Require- the intergranular corrosion test of Supplementary Re-
ment S5 if annealing must be the final operation). quirement S2.
Solution annealing for all grades, except the H grades
(see 5.1.2), S31254 (see 5.1.5), S24565 (see 5.1.6), 5.1.3.1 Two strain hardened conditions have
and S35315 (see 5.1.8), shall consist of (1) heating been established for different applications: Level 1 and
the material to a temperature of 1900°F [1040°C] Level 2 (see the Mechanical Property Requirements
minimum so that grain boundary carbides enter into table).
solution, and cooling rapidly to prevent grain boundary
carbide precipitation; or alternatively (2) (except for 5.1.4 High tensile Type XM-19 shall be in the
the columbium and titanium stabilized grades 309Cb, hot-rolled or strain-hardened condition and shall be
310Cb, 316Cb, 316Ti, 321, 347, and 348) immediately capable of meeting the mechanical property require-
following hot working while the temperature is above ments of the Mechanical Property Requirements table
1750°F [955°C] so that grain boundary carbides are and passing the intergranular corrosion test prescribed
in solution, cooling rapidly to prevent grain boundary in S2. The strain hardened condition is achieved by
carbide precipitation. When Supplementary Requirement solution annealing followed by cold working sufficient
S2 is invoked, all austenitic grades except S30815 to develop the required mechanical properties.
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5.1.5 Solution annealing of S31254 shall consist from 1700°F [925°C], minimum, followed by tempering
of heating the material to a temperature of 2100°F in accordance with 5.4.2, 5.4.3, or 5.4.4.
[1150°C] minimum, for an appropriate time followed
5.4.2 Types 403 and 410 tempered material shall
by water quenching or rapidly cooling by other means.
be held at tempering temperature for at least 1 h/in.
5.1.6 Solution annealing of S24565 shall consist (25.4 mm) of cross section as follows:
of heating the material in the range of temperature
5.4.2.1 Condition 1 — 1250°F [675°C] mini-
from 2050°F [1120°C] to 2140°F [1170°C] for an
mum, 1400°F [760°C] maximum.
appropriate time, followed by water quenching or rapidly
cooling by other means. 5.4.2.2 Condition 2 — 1100°F [595°C] mini-
5.1.7 Solution annealing of S33228 shall consist of mum, 1400°F [760°C] maximum.
heating the material in the temperature range 2050 to 5.4.2.3 Condition 3 — 1050°F [565°C] mini-
2160°F [1120 to 1180°C] for an appropriate time followed mum, 1400°F [760°C] maximum.
by water quenching or rapid cooling by other means.
5.4.3 Types XM-30, 414, and 431 tempered materi-
5.1.8 Solution annealing of S35315 shall consist
als shall be held at 1100°F [595°C], minimum, for at
of heating the material to a temperature of 2100°F
least 1 h/in. [25 mm] of cross section. Maximum
[1150°C] minimum, for an appropriate time followed
tempering temperature shall be 1400°F [760°C].
by water quenching or rapidly cooling by other means.
5.4.4 For S41500 heat to 1750°F [955°C] mini-
5.2 Austenitic-Ferritic Grades:
mum, air cool to 200°F [95°C] or lower prior to any
5.2.1 S31803 and S32550 shall be furnished in the optional intermediate temper and prior to the final
annealed condition with subsequent straightening permit- temper. The final temper shall be between 1050°F
ted. The annealing treatment of S31803 and S32550 shall [565°C] and 1150°F [620°C].
consist of heating the material to a temperature of 1900°F 5.4.5 When the purchaser elects to perform the
[1040°C] minimum for an appropriate time followed by hardening and tempering heat treatment, martensitic
water quenching or rapid cooling by other means. materials shall be supplied by the manufacturer in the
5.2.2 S32950 shall be annealed by heating the annealed condition (see 5.4.1). In this case it shall be
material to a temperature of 1825°F [995°C] to 1875°F the purchaser’s responsibility to apply the proper heat
[1025°C] for an appropriate time followed by water treatment and to conduct the tests he deems necessary
quenching or rapid cooling by other means. to assure that the required properties are obtained.
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7.2.1 ASTM No. 6 or coarser for Types 304H, 11. Product Marking
309H, 310H, and 316H,
11.1 In addition to the marking requirements of
7.2.2 ASTM No. 7 or coarser for Types 321H, Specification A 484/A 484M, materials which have
347H, and 348H. been heat treated in accordance with 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
or have been strain hardened in accordance with 5.1.3
7.3 For S32615, the grain size as determined in
shall be identified by placement of the following sym-
accordance with Test Methods E 112, comparison
bols after the grade designation:
method, Plate 11, shall be No. 3 or finer.
11.1.1 Austenitic Grades:
98 7.4 For ASME Code applications for services above
1000°F (540°C), all materials must meet the require- 11.1.1.1 All grades in the annealed condi-
ments of the corresponding H grades including chemis- tion — A,
try, annealing temperature and grain size.
11.1.1.2 Strain hardened Type 316, Level
1 — S1,
8. Mechanical Properties Requirements 11.1.1.3 Strain hardened Type 316, Level
8.1 The material shall conform to the mechanical 2 — S2,
property requirements specified in Table 2 for the grade 11.1.1.4 Hot-rolled Type XM-19 — H,
ordered. At least one room-temperature test shall be
performed by the manufacturer on a sample from at 11.1.1.5 Strain hardened Type XM-19 — S,
least one bar or shape from each lot of material. 11.1.1.6 Material meeting Supplementary Re-
8.2 The yield strength shall be determined by the quirement S1 — ELT (unnecessary for H grades).
offset (0.2%) method as prescribed in Test Methods 11.1.2 Austenitic-Ferritic Grades — All grades in
and Definitions A 370. the annealed condition — A.
8.3 Martensitic material supplied in the annealed
condition shall be capable of meeting the hardened and 11.1.2.1 In addition to other marking require- 98
tempered mechanical properties when heat treated in ments of this specification, all grades in the direct
accordance with the requirements of 5.4. quenched annealed condition of ASME Code application
above 1000°F (540°C) marking shall be — D.
8.4 Hardness measurements, when required, shall be
made at a location midway between the surface and 11.1.3 Ferritic Grades — All grades in the an-
the center of the cross section. nealed condition — A.
10. Certification
10.1 The material manufacturer’s certificate of com-
12. Keywords
pliance certifying that the material was manufactured
and tested in accordance with this specification, together 12.1 austenitic stainless steel; austenitic-ferritic du-
with a report of the results required by this specification plex stainless steel; ferritic stainless steel; martensitic
and the purchase order shall be furnished at the time stainless steel; pressure containing parts; pressure vessel
of shipment. The certification shall be positively relat- service; stainless steel bars; stainless steel shapes; tem-
able to the lot of material represented. perature service applications — high
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TABLE 1
CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS
Composition, %
UNS Carbon, Nitrogen,
Designation max Manga- Phospho- Silicon, max Molyb- Other Elements
[Note (1)] Type [Note (2)] nese, max rus, max Sulfur, max max Chromium Nickel [Note (2)] denum [Note (3)]
Austenitic Grades
S20161 ... 0.15 4.00–6.00 0.040 0.040 3.00–4.00 15.00– 4.00–6.00 0.08–0.20 ... ...
18.00
S20910 XM-19 0.06 4.00–6.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 20.50– 11.50– 0.20–0.40 1.50–3.00 Cb 0.10–0.30;
23.50 13.50 V 0.10–0.30
S21600 XM-17 0.08 7.50–9.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 17.50– 5.00–7.00 0.25–0.50 2.00–3.00 ...
22.00
S21603 XM-18 0.03 7.50–9.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 17.50– 5.00–7.00 0.25–0.50 2.00–3.00 ...
22.00
S21800 ... 0.10 7.00–9.00 0.060 0.030 3.5–4.50 16.00– 8.00–9.00 0.08–0.18 ... ...
18.00
S21904 XM-11 0.04 8.00–10.00 0.060 0.030 1.00 19.00– 5.50–7.50 0.15–0.40 ... ...
21.50
S24000 XM-29 0.08 11.50– 0.060 0.030 1.00 17.00– 2.25–3.75 0.20–0.40 ... ...
14.50 19.00
S24565 ... 0.030 5.0–7.0 0.030 0.010 1.00 23.0–25.0 16.0–18.0 0.4–0.6 4.0–5.0 Cb 0.10 max
S30200 302 0.15 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 17.00– 8.00–10.00 0.10 ... ...
19.00
S30400 304 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 18.00– 8.00–10.50 0.10 ... ...
[Note (3)] 20.00
S30403 304L 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 18.00– 8.00–12.00 0.10 ... ...
20.00
S30409 304H 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 18.00– 8.00–10.50 ... ... ...
20.00
S30451 304N 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 18.00– 8.00–12.00 0.10–0.16 ... ...
20.00
S30453 304LN 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 18.00– 8.00–12.00 0.10–0.16 ... ...
20.00
S30600 ... 0.018 max 2.00 0.020 0.020 3.7–4.3 17.0–18.5 14.0–15.5 ... 0.20 Cu 0.50 max
S30815 ... 0.10 0.80 0.040 0.030 1.40–2.00 20.00– 10.00– 0.14–0.20 ... Ce 0.03–0.08
22.00 12.00
S30908 309S 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 22.00– 12.00– ... ... ...
24.00 15.00
S30909 309H 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 22.00– 12.00– ... ... ...
24.00 15.00
S30940 309Cb 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 22.00– 12.00– 0.10 ... (Cb+Ta)
24.00 16.00 10×C−1.10
S30880 ER308 0.08 1.00–2.50 0.030 0.030 0.25–0.60 19.50– 9.00–11.00 ... ... ...
[Note 22.00
(4)]
S31008 310S 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.50 24.00– 19.00– ... ... ...
26.00 22.00
S31009 310H 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.50 24.00– 19.00– ... ... ...
26.00 22.00
S31040 310Cb 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.50 24.00– 19.00– 0.10 ... (Cb+Ta)
26.00 22.00 10×C−1.10
S31254 ... 0.020 1.00 0.030 0.010 0.80 19.50– 17.50– 0.18–0.22 6.00–6.50 Cu 0.50–1.00
20.50 18.50
S31600 316 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16.00– 10.00– 0.10 2.00–3.00 ...
[Note (3)] 18.00 14.00
S31603 316L 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16.00– 10.00– 0.10 2.00–3.00 ...
18.00 14.00
S31609 316H 0.04–0.10 2.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 16.00– 10.00– ... 2.00–3.00 ...
18.00 14.00
S31635 316Ti 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16.00– 10.00– 0.10 2.00–3.00 Ti5×(C+N)−0.70
18.00 14.00
S31640 316Cb 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16.00– 10.00– 0.10 2.00–3.00 (Cb+Ta)
18.00 14.00 10×C−1.10
S31651 316N 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16.00– 10.00– 0.10–0.16 2.00–3.00 ...
18.00 14.00
S31653 316LN 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16.00– 10.00– 0.10–0.16 2.00–3.00 ...
18.00 14.00
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TABLE 1 (CONT’D)
CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS
UNS Composition, %
Designa-
tion Carbon, Nitrogen,
[Note max Manga- Phospho- Silicon, max Molyb- Other Elements
(1)] Type [Note (2)] nese, max rus, max Sulfur, max max Chromium Nickel [Note (2)] denum [Note (3)]
Austenitic-Ferritic Grades
S31803 ... 0.030 2.00 0.030 0.020 1.00 21.00– 4.50–6.50 0.08–0.20 2.50–3.50 ...
23.00
S32550 ... 0.04 1.50 0.040 0.030 1.0 24.0–27.0 4.50–6.50 0.10–0.25 2.9–3.9 Cu 1.50–2.50
S32750 ... 0.030 1.2 0.035 0.020 0.8 24.0–26.0 6.0–8.0 0.24–0.32 3.0–5.0 Cu 0.5 max
S32950 ... 0.03 2.00 0.035 0.010 ... 26.00– 3.50–5.20 0.15–0.35 1.00–2.50 ...
29.00
S39277 ... 0.025 0.80 0.025 0.002 0.80 24.0–26.0 6.5–8.0 0.23–0.33 3.0–4.0 Cu 1.2–2.0
W 0.8–1.2
Ferritic Grades
S40500 405 0.08 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 11.50– 0.60 max ... ... Al 0.10–0.30
14.50
S43000 430 0.12 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 16.00– ... ... ... ...
18.00
S43035 439 0.07 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 17.00– 0.50 max 0.04 ... Ti 0.20 + 4 ×
19.00 (C+N min
S44400 ... 0.025 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 17.5–19.5 1.00 max 0.035 1.75–2.50 (Ti + Cb) 0.20 +
4×
(C+N)−0.80
S44627 XM-27 0.010 0.40 0.02 0.02 0.40 25.00– 0.50 max 0.015 max 0.75–1.50 Cu 0.20 max;
[Note 27.50 [Note Cb 0.05–0.20
(7)] (7)]
S44700 ... 0.010 0.30 0.025 0.020 0.20 28.00– 0.15 max 0.020 3.50–4.20 (C+N) 0.025
30.00 max;
Cu 0.15 max
S44800 ... 0.010 0.30 0.025 0.020 0.20 28.00– 2.00–2.50 0.020 3.50–4.20 (C+N) 0.025
30.00 max;
Cu 0.15 max
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TABLE 1 (CONT’D)
CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS
Composition, %
UNS Carbon, Nitrogen,
Designation max Manga- Phospho- Silicon, max Molyb- Other Elements
[Note (1)] Type [Note (2)] nese, max rus, max Sulfur, max max Chromium Nickel [Note (2)] denum [Note (3)]
Martensitic Grades
S40300 403 0.15 1.00 0.040 0.030 0.50 11.50– ... ... ... ...
13.00
S41000 410 0.15 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 11.50– ... ... ... ...
13.50
S41040 XM-30 0.18 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 11.50– ... ... ... Cb 0.05–0.30
13.50
S41400 414 0.15 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 11.50– 1.25–2.50 ... ... ...
13.50
S41500 [Note (8)] 0.05 0.5–1.0 0.030 0.030 0.60 11.50–14.0 3.5–5.5 ... 0.4–1.0 ...
S43100 431 0.20 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 15.00– 1.25–2.50 ... ... ...
17.00
NOTES:
(1) New designations established in accordance with Practice E 527 and SAE J1086 published jointly by ASTM and SAE. See ASTM DS-
56C.
(2) Maximum unless otherwise indicated.
(3) Except as required for specific alloy type, molybdenum, titanium, nickel, cobalt, tantalum, nitrogen, and copper need not be reported but
shall not be present in other than residual amounts, the intent being to prohibit substitution of one alloy type for another due to absence
of control of the above named elements in certain alloys.
(4) American Welding Society designation.
(5) See Supplementary Requirement S1.
(6) Nitrogen content is to be reported for this grade.
(7) Product analysis tolerance over the maximum limit for carbon and nitrogen to be 0.002%.
(8) Wrought version of CA6NM.
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TABLE 2
MECHANICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
Yield
Tensile Strength, Elongation Reduction
Strength, min. [Note in 2 in. of Area Brinell
min, (1)] [50 mm] or min, % Hardness
UNS Designation Type Condition ksi [MPa] ksi [MPa] 4D, min, % [Note (2)] max
Austenitic Grades
S20161 annealed 125 [860] 50 [345] 40 40 255
S20910 XM-19 annealed 100 [690] 55 [380] 35 55 293
Up to 2 in. (50.8 mm), hot-rolled 135 [930] 105 [725] 20 50 ...
incl
Over 2 to 3 in. (50.8 to hot-rolled 115 [795] 75 [515] 25 50 ...
76.2 mm), incl
Over 3 to 8 in. (76.2 to hot-rolled 100 [690] 60 [415] 30 50 ...
203.2 mm), incl
Up to 1⁄2 in. (38.1 mm), strain- 145 [1000] 125 [860] 12 40 ...
incl hardened
Over 11⁄2 to 21⁄4 in. (38.1 strain- 120 [825] 105 [725] 15 45 ...
to 57.2 mm), incl hardened
S21600, S21603 XM-17, XM-18 annealed 90 [620] 50 [345] 40 50 212
S21800 ... annealed 95 [655] 50 [345] 35 55 241
S21904 XM-11 annealed 90 [620] 50 [345] 45 60 ...
S24000 XM-29 annealed 100 [690] 55 [380] 30 50 ...
S24565 ... annealed 115 [795] 60 [415] 35 40 230
S30200, S30400, 302, 304, 304H, 304LN, annealed 75 [515] 30 [205] 30 40 ...
S30409, S30453, ER308, [Note (3)] 309S, [Note (4)]
S30880, S30908, 309H, 310S, 310H, 316,
S30909, S31008, 316H, 316Ti, 316Cb,
S31009, S31600, 316LN, 317, 321, 321H,
S31609, S31635, 347, 347H, 348, 348H,
S31640, S31653, 310Cb, 309Cb
S31700, S32100,
S32109, S34700,
S34709, S34800,
S34809, S30940,
S31040
316 strain- 85 [585] 65 [450] 30 60 ...
hardened [Note (5)]
level 1
2 in. and under strain- 95 [655] 75 [515] 25 40 ...
hardened
level 2
Over 2 to 21⁄2 in. (50.8 to strain- 90 [620] 65 [450] 30 40 ...
63.5 mm), incl hardened
level 2
Over 21⁄2 to 3 in. (63.5 to strain- 80 [550] 55 [380] 30 40 ...
76.2 mm), incl hardened
level 2
S30403, S31603 304L, 316L annealed 70 [485] 25 [170] 30 40 ...
S30451, S31651 304N, 316N annealed 80 [550] 35 [240] 30 40 ...
S30600 ... annealed 78 [540] 35 [240] 40 ... ...
S30815 ... annealed 87 [600] 45 [310] 40 50 ...
S31254 ... annealed 95 [655] 44 [305] 35 50 ...
S31725 ... annealed 75 [515] 30 [205] 40 ... ...
S31726 ... annealed 80 [550] 35 [240] 40 ... ...
S32615 ... annealed 80 [550] 32 [220] 25 40 ...
S33228 ... annealed 73 [500] 27 [185] 30 ... ...
S35315 ... annealed 94 [650] 39 [270] 40 ... ...
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MECHANICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
Yield
Tensile Strength, Elongation Reduction
Strength, min. [Note in 2 in. of Area Brinell
min, (1)] [50 mm] or min, % Hardness
UNS Designation Type Condition ksi [MPa] ksi [MPa] 4D, min, % [Note (2)] max
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TABLE 3
RESPONSE TO HEAT TREATMENT
Heat Treatment
Temperature
Type °F (°C), min Hardness
[Note (1)] [Note (2)] Quenchant HRC, min
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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
The following may be made requirements when the purchaser specifies them to be
applicable.
S1. Materials for High-Temperature Service Specification A 484/A 484M. The analysis shall meet
the requirements of Table 1. In the event of failure,
S1.1 Unless an H grade has been ordered, this
the lot represented shall be rejected except that, at the
supplementary requirement shall be specified for ASME
option of the manufacturer, each bar in the lot may
Code applications for service above 1000°F [540°C]. be tested for acceptance. Product analysis tolerance
When invoked, all materials shall meet the requirements provisions do not apply.
of the corresponding H grade including chemistry,
annealing temperature, and grain size.
S4. Material for High Cycle Fatigue Service
S4.1 The mechanical properties of bars furnished in
S2. Corrosion Tests lengths under 20 ft [6 m] shall be determined by testing
S2.1 Intergranular corrosion tests shall be performed one end of each bar. Bars furnished in lengths of 20
by the manufacturer on sensitized specimens of Types ft [6 m] and over shall be tested at each end.
304L, 316L, 321, 347, and 348; and for the other
austenitic grades, on specimens representative of the
as-shipped condition. All austenitic stainless steels shall S5. Material for Optimum Resistance to Stress
be capable of passing intergranular corrosion tests in Corrosion Cracking
the as-shipped condition. Tests shall be performed in S5.1 This supplementary requirement is to be refer-
accordance with Practice E of Practices A 262. enced when austenitic stainless steels are to be purchased
in accordance with 5.1.1 with solution-annealing as the
final operation and with no subsequent cold drawing
permitted. Straightening is permitted as a final operation
S3. Product Analysis
to meet the straightness requirements of Specification
S3.1 An analysis shall be made by the manufacturer A 484/A 484M unless specifically prohibited by the
on a sample from one bar in each lot as defined in purchaser.
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APPENDIX
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1. RATIONALE REGARDING DEFINITION larger grain size of material solution annealed by reheat-
OF SOLUTION ANNEALING IN 5.1.1 ing is generally desired. For that reason a minimum
grain size has been required of the H grades (created
X1.1 It is generally recognized that austenitic stainless
for optimum elevated temperature properties) and a
steels are solution annealed by heating to a temperature
that dissolves (takes into solution) chromium carbides mandatory grain size test and report has been added
and quenching rapidly so that the chromium carbides for the non-H grades so that the information is available
will not participate in the grain boundaries which for those desiring to reclassify a non-H grade to H
could cause susceptibility to intergranular corrosion in grade.
a critically corrosive environment. Thus, solution an-
nealing also can be accomplished for non-stabilized X1.3 To satisfy the concerns of inadvertent assign-
grades by taking advantage of hot rolling temperatures ment of fine grained material to elevated temperature
(which always exceed solution annealing temperature applications, special marking has been added for mate-
requirements), maintaining hot rolling finishing tempera- rial which meets the requirements of Supplementary
tures well above minimum solution annealing require- Requirement S1.
ments, and immediately quenching integral with hot
rolling. Stabilized grades (with columbium or titanium X1.4 A mandatory test for susceptibility to intergranu-
added) cannot be handled this way since they would lar corrosion has been added for material solution
become destabilized due to columbium or titanium annealed by the alternative method [see (2) in 5.1.1]
carbide solution, without subsequent reheating.
so that a history of data can be accumulated, as has
X1.2 For Boiler Code applications involving tempera- been done in the past for material solution annealed
tures where optimum resistance to creep is desired, the by reheating.
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