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ASTM A672 B70

UNS K03101

ASTM A672 B70 material

carbon steelpipeP-No. 1 / Gr. 2

Key Engineering Metrics

Instant specifications summary for ASTM A672 B70

Yield Strength💪
275.0MPa
Min specified
Tensile Strength🏋️
485.0MPa
Ultimate min
Carbon Eq. (CE)🧪
0.475
High Cracking Risk
P-No. / Group⚙️
P1 / Gr2
ASME Sec. IX
Flange Group🛡️
N/A
ASME B16.5
MDMT Curve❄️
Refer to
ASME B31.3

General Specifications & Standard Data

ASTM A672
Standard Specification
ASTM A672
Grade / Designation
B70
UNS Designation
K03101
ASME P-No. / Group No.
P-No. 1 / Group 2
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 Ratio57%
Yield Strength (275.0 MPa)Tensile Strength (485.0 MPa)
Density
7850kg/m³
Min Yield
275.0MPa
Min Tensile
485.0MPa
Elastic Modulus
200GPa
Elongation (min)
25%
Thermal Expansion
12µm/m·K
Thermal Cond.
50W/m·K
Poisson’s Ratio
0.3

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

asme-b31-3

Allowable Stress vs Temperature

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

Max: 137.9 MPaRange: 38° - 500°
Creep Range (≥400°)9010411813214616038°150°250°350°450°500°Stress (MPa)
Temperature (°C)Allowable Stress (MPa)% of Room Temp Rating
38137.9100%
100137.9100%
150137.9100%
200131.095%
250122.088%
300115.083%
350112.081%
400108.078%
450105.076%
500102.074%

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
0.475
High Cracking Risk
C
≤ 0.25%
Mn
≤ 1.35%
Si
≤ 0.35%
P
≤ 0.035%
S
≤ 0.035%

🛡️ Service Compatibility

Hydrocarbon (Sweet)excellent

Industry standard for crude oil, natural gas, LPG, and refined fuels up to 425°C.

Steam / Condensategood

Excellent for non-corrosive steam ≤425°C (800°F). Risk of graphitization above 425°C.

Cooling & Treated Watergood

Standard for treated boiler feed & cooling water. Untreated water requires corrosion allowance.

Sour Service (H2S)check

Requires NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 compliance, hardness ≤22 HRC, and HIC/SSC testing.

Cryogenic / Low Tempnot-recommended

Risk of brittle failure below -29°C (-20°F). Use LTCS (A333 Gr. 6).

Seawater & Marinenot-recommended

High uniform corrosion rate without lining or cathodic protection.

🔥 Welding & Heat Treatment

Weldabilityeasy
Preheat Requirements

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.

PWHT Requirements

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).

Charpy Impact Test (CVN)

Exempt down to -29°C (-20°F) per ASME B31.3 Fig 323.2.2A Curve B. Impact test required if MDMT is lower.

⚠️ 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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