Grade SA738M Grade A
Corresponding Standard ASME SA-738/SA-738M-2023
Specification for pressure vessel plates, heat-treated, carbon-manganese-silicon steel, for moderate and lower temperature service
Classification Alloy Steel
SA738M Grade A Chemical Element Composition Content (%)
  Component C Si Mn P S Cr Ni Cu Mo V Nb More
t≤65mm Minimum Value - 0.15 - - - - - - - - - Nb+V≤0.08
Maximum Value 0.24 0.5 1.5 0.025 0.025 0.25 0.5 0.35 0.08 0.07 0.04
  Component C Si Mn P S Cr Ni Cu Mo V Nb More
t>65mm Minimum Value - 0.15 - - - - - - - - - Nb+V≤0.08
Maximum Value 0.24 0.5 1.6 0.025 0.025 0.25 0.5 0.35 0.08 0.07 0.04
SA738M Grade A Mechanical Properties
thickness
t
mm
Tensile Strength
σb
Mpa
Yield Point
σs
Mpa
Elongation or Extension Rate
δ
%
Impact Energy Absorption
KV2
J
t≤65 515~655 ≥310 ≥20 -45°C: 27 (Longitudinal)
-30°C: 27 (Transverse)
65<t≤100 515~655 ≥310 ≥20 -45°C: 27 (Longitudinal)
-30°C: 27 (Transverse)
t>100 515~655 ≥310 ≥20 -45°C: 27 (Longitudinal)
-30°C: 27 (Transverse)

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