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ASTM A352 LCB

UNS J03003

ASTM A352 LCB material

low temp carbon steelvalve body / castingP-No. 1 / Gr. 1

Key Engineering Metrics

Instant specifications summary for ASTM A352 LCB

Yield Strength💪
240.0MPa
Min specified
Tensile Strength🏋️
450.0MPa
Ultimate min
Carbon Eq. (CE)🧪
0.666
High Cracking Risk
P-No. / Group⚙️
P1 / Gr1
ASME Sec. IX
Flange Group🛡️
Grp 1.3
ASME B16.5
MDMT Curve❄️
Refer to
ASME B31.3

General Specifications & Standard Data

ASTM A352
Standard Specification
ASTM A352
Grade / Designation
LCB
UNS Designation
J03003
ASME P-No. / Group No.
P-No. 1 / Group 1
ASME B31.3 MDMT Curve
Refer to ASME B31.3 Fig 323.2.2A

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 Ratio53%
Yield Strength (240.0 MPa)Tensile Strength (450.0 MPa)
Density
7850kg/m³
Min Yield
240.0MPa
Min Tensile
450.0MPa
Elastic Modulus
200GPa
Elongation (min)
24%
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: 128.2 MPaRange: 38° - 350°
10011012013014015038°100°150°200°250°300°350°Stress (MPa)
Temperature (°C)Allowable Stress (MPa)% of Room Temp Rating
38128.2100%
100128.2100%
150128.2100%
200128.2100%
250128.2100%
300124.897%
350118.692%
400
450
500
550
600
650

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

Material Group 1.3 (Carbon and low-alloy steel materials)

bar / °C
Max Allowable Pressure18.4 bar
Code Limit: -29° to 538°
Temp (°C)Class 150Class 300Class 400Class 600Class 900Class 1500Class 2500
-29 to 3818.4486496144.1240.1400.1
5018.247.563.394.9142.4237.3395.6
10017.445.360.590.7136226.7377.8
15015.843.958.687.9131.8219.7366.1
20013.842.556.785.1127.6212.7354.4
25012.140.854.481.6122.3203.9339.8
30010.238.751.677.4116.1193.4322.4
3259.337.650.175.2112.7187.9313.1
3508.436.448.572.8109.2182303.3
3757.43546.669.9104.9174.9291.4
4006.532.643.565.297.9163.1271.9
4255.527.336.454.681.9136.5227.5
4504.621.628.843.264.8107.9179.9
4753.715.720.931.34778.3130.6
5002.811.114.822.133.255.492.3
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
0.666
High Cracking Risk
C
≤ 0.3%
Mn
≤ 1%
Si
≤ 0.6%
P
≤ 0.04%
S
≤ 0.045%
Cr
≤ 0.5%
Ni
≤ 0.5%
Mo
≤ 0.2%
Cu
≤ 0.3%
V
≤ 0.03%

🛡️ 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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