ASTM A234 WPB
UNS K03006ASTM A234 WPB material
Key Engineering Metrics
Instant specifications summary for ASTM A234 WPB
General Specifications & Standard Data
ASTM A234Minimum Design Metal Temperature rules for impact testing exemption under ASME B31.3 paragraph 323.2.2.
Mechanical Properties
Room Temp (20°C / 68°F)Allowable Stress Data (ASME B31.3 Table A-1)
asme-bpvcAllowable Stress vs Temperature
ASME B31.3 / BPVC Section II Part D Reference Curve
| Temperature (°C) | Allowable Stress (MPa) | % of Room Temp Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | 117.9 | 100% |
| 100 | 117.9 | 100% |
| 150 | 117.9 | 100% |
| 200 | 117.9 | 100% |
| 250 | 117.9 | 100% |
| 300 | 117.9 | 100% |
| 350 | 115.1 | 98% |
| 400 | 88.9 | 75% |
| 450 | 62.1 | 53% |
| 500 | 32.4 | 27% |
| 550 | – | – |
| 600 | – | – |
| 650 | – | – |
🛡️ ASME B16.5 Flange P-T Ratings & Calculator
Material Group 1.1 (Carbon and low-alloy steel materials)
| Temp (°C) | Class 150 | Class 300 | Class 400 | Class 600 | Class 900 | Class 1500 | Class 2500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -29 to 38 | 19.6 | 51.1 | 68.1 | 102.1 | 153.2 | 255.3 | 425.5 |
| 50 | 19.2 | 50.1 | 66.8 | 100.2 | 150.4 | 250.6 | 417.7 |
| 100 | 17.7 | 46.6 | 62.1 | 93.2 | 139.8 | 233 | 388.3 |
| 150 | 15.8 | 45.1 | 60.1 | 90.2 | 135.2 | 225.4 | 375.6 |
| 200 | 13.8 | 43.8 | 58.4 | 87.6 | 131.4 | 219 | 365 |
| 250 | 12.1 | 41.9 | 55.9 | 83.9 | 125.8 | 209.7 | 349.5 |
| 300 | 10.2 | 39.8 | 53.1 | 79.6 | 119.5 | 199.1 | 331.8 |
| 325 | 9.3 | 38.7 | 51.6 | 77.4 | 116.1 | 193.6 | 322.6 |
| 350 | 8.4 | 37.6 | 50.1 | 75.1 | 112.7 | 187.8 | 313 |
| 375 | 7.4 | 36.4 | 48.5 | 72.7 | 109.1 | 181.8 | 303.1 |
| 400 | 6.5 | 34.7 | 46.3 | 69.4 | 104.2 | 173.6 | 289.3 |
| 425 | 5.5 | 28.8 | 38.4 | 57.5 | 86.3 | 143.8 | 239.7 |
| 450 | 4.6 | 23 | 30.7 | 46 | 69 | 115 | 191.7 |
| 475 | 3.7 | 17.4 | 23.2 | 34.9 | 52.3 | 87.2 | 145.3 |
| 500 | 2.8 | 11.8 | 15.7 | 23.5 | 35.3 | 58.8 | 97.9 |
| 538 | 1.4 | 5.9 | 7.9 | 11.8 | 17.7 | 29.5 | 49.2 |
Working pressures are in gauge (bar). Values interpolated linearly for intermediate temperatures per ASME B16.5 para. 2.3.
Chemical Composition (% Weight)
Heat & Product Analysis🛡️ Service Compatibility
Industry standard for crude oil, natural gas, LPG, and refined fuels up to 425°C.
Excellent for non-corrosive steam ≤425°C (800°F). Risk of graphitization above 425°C.
Standard for treated boiler feed & cooling water. Untreated water requires corrosion allowance.
Requires NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 compliance, hardness ≤22 HRC, and HIC/SSC testing.
Risk of brittle failure below -29°C (-20°F). Use LTCS (A333 Gr. 6).
High uniform corrosion rate without lining or cathodic protection.
🔥 Welding & Heat Treatment
10°C min for wall thickness t ≤ 25mm; 95°C (200°F) preheat required for t > 25mm or C > 0.30% per ASME B31.3 Table 330.1.1.
Required if nominal wall thickness t > 19mm (0.75 in) per ASME B31.3 Table 331.1.1 (holding temp 600°C–650°C for 1 hr/in).
Exempt down to -29°C (-20°F) per ASME B31.3 Fig 323.2.2A Curve B. Impact test required if MDMT is lower.
🔗 Material Equivalents
Material property data provided is for preliminary engineering reference. Always verify properties against the latest ASME BPVC Section II, ASTM material specification, and Material Test Report (MTR/MTC).