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ASTM A333 Gr.6

UNS K03006

ASTM A333 Gr.6 material

low temp carbon steelpipeP-No. 1 / Gr. 1

Key Engineering Metrics

Instant specifications summary for ASTM A333 Gr.6

Yield Strength💪
240.0MPa
Min specified
Tensile Strength🏋️
415.0MPa
Ultimate min
Carbon Eq. (CE)🧪
0.630
High Cracking Risk
P-No. / Group⚙️
P1 / Gr1
ASME Sec. IX
Flange Group🛡️
Grp 1.1
ASME B16.5
MDMT Curve❄️
Impact tested
ASME B31.3

General Specifications & Standard Data

ASTM A333
Standard Specification
ASTM A333
Grade / Designation
Gr.6
UNS Designation
K03006
ASME P-No. / Group No.
P-No. 1 / Group 1
ASME B31.3 MDMT Curve
Impact tested to -45°C

Minimum Design Metal Temperature rules for impact testing exemption under ASME B31.3 paragraph 323.2.2.

Mechanical Properties

Room Temp (20°C / 68°F)
Yield-to-Tensile Ratio58%
Yield Strength (240.0 MPa)Tensile Strength (415.0 MPa)
Density
7850kg/m³
Min Yield
240.0MPa
Min Tensile
415.0MPa
Elastic Modulus
200GPa
Thermal Expansion
12µm/m·K
Thermal Cond.
52W/m·K
Poisson’s Ratio
0.3

Allowable Stress Data (ASME B31.3 Table A-1)

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Allowable Stress vs Temperature

ASME B31.3 / BPVC Section II Part D Reference Curve

Max: 117.9 MPaRange: 38° - 500°
Creep Range (≥400°)2042648610813038°150°250°350°450°500°Stress (MPa)
Temperature (°C)Allowable Stress (MPa)% of Room Temp Rating
38117.9100%
100117.9100%
150117.9100%
200117.9100%
250117.9100%
300117.9100%
350115.198%
40088.975%
45062.153%
50032.427%
550
600
650

🛡️ ASME B16.5 Flange P-T Ratings & Calculator

Material Group 1.1 (Carbon and low-alloy steel materials)

bar / °C
Max Allowable Pressure19.6 bar
Code Limit: -29° to 538°
Temp (°C)Class 150Class 300Class 400Class 600Class 900Class 1500Class 2500
-29 to 3819.651.168.1102.1153.2255.3425.5
5019.250.166.8100.2150.4250.6417.7
10017.746.662.193.2139.8233388.3
15015.845.160.190.2135.2225.4375.6
20013.843.858.487.6131.4219365
25012.141.955.983.9125.8209.7349.5
30010.239.853.179.6119.5199.1331.8
3259.338.751.677.4116.1193.6322.6
3508.437.650.175.1112.7187.8313
3757.436.448.572.7109.1181.8303.1
4006.534.746.369.4104.2173.6289.3
4255.528.838.457.586.3143.8239.7
4504.62330.74669115191.7
4753.717.423.234.952.387.2145.3
5002.811.815.723.535.358.897.9
5381.45.97.911.817.729.549.2

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
Carbon Equivalent (CE - IIW Formula)
CE = C + Mn/6 + (Cr+Mo+V)/5 + (Ni+Cu)/15
Preheat and strict PWHT required
0.630
High Cracking Risk
C
≤ 0.3%
Mn
0.29–1.06%
Si
≥ 0.1%
P
≤ 0.025%
S
≤ 0.025%
Cr
≤ 0.3%
Ni
≤ 0.4%
Mo
≤ 0.12%
Cu
≤ 0.4%
V
≤ 0.08%

🛡️ Service Compatibility

Refrigerated Gas & Cold Fluidexcellent

Impact tested down to -45°C (-50°F). Standard for LPG, cold hydrocarbons & cold climates.

Hydrocarbon Processexcellent

Ideal for low-temp oil & gas process lines.

Steam & Hot Processgood

Suitable for steam & process up to 343°C (650°F).

Sour Service (H2S)check

Requires NACE MR0175 compliance and controlled hardness ≤22 HRC.

Cryogenic LNG ( 162°C)not-recommended

Limited to -45°C. For LNG (-162°C), use Austenitic Stainless Steel (304L/316L).

🔥 Welding & Heat Treatment

Weldabilitymoderate
Preheat Requirements

10°C min; 95°C for t > 19mm. Maintain interpass temp ≤ 230°C to preserve low-temperature notch toughness.

PWHT Requirements

Required for nominal wall thickness t > 19mm (holding temp 590°C–630°C per ASME B31.3).

Charpy Impact Test (CVN)

Mandatory Charpy V-notch impact testing at -45°C (-50°F) for base metal, HAZ, and weld deposit per ASTM A333.

🔗 Material Equivalents

Low Temperature Carbon Steel Service
⚠️ Engineering Verification Notice

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).

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