ASTM A515 Gr. 70 equivalent material & chemical composition.
ASTM A515 Grade 70 is the higher-strength A515 boiler plate. A516 Grade 70 is the fine-grain version for lower temperatures.
Equivalents, chemical composition, mechanical properties and typical uses below. Confirm the governing standard, product form and condition for your order.
ASTM A515 Gr. 70 equivalent grades
- USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE)
- ASTM A515 / ASME SA515 Gr. 70
- Europe (EN)
- P355GH (nearest)
- Japan (JIS)
- SB480
- China (GB)
- Q345R (nearest)
- India (IS)
- AM/NS and Jindal Steel A515
Key data
- Family
- Pressure vessel plate
- Density
- 7.85 g/cm³
- Typical mechanical
- TS 485–620 MPa · YS ≥260 MPa · El ≥21% (50 mm)
- Typical uses
- Mostly used for boilers and pressure vessels in intermediate and higher-temperature service
- Weight
- Calculate ASTM A515 Gr. 70 weight
- Datasheet
- ASTM A515 Gr. 70 chemical composition PDF
ASTM A515 Gr. 70 chemical composition (weight %)
ASTM A515 Gr. 70, ≤25 mm
| C | Mn | Si | P | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤0.31 | ≤1.30 | 0.13–0.45 | ≤0.025 | ≤0.025 |
ASTM A515 Gr. 70 mechanical properties
| Condition / product | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elongation % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM A515 Gr. 70 plate | ≥260 | 485–620 | ≥21 | – |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent of ASTM A515 Gr. 70?
ASTM A515 Gr. 70 equivalents: USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE) ASTM A515 / ASME SA515 Gr. 70; Europe (EN) P355GH (nearest); Japan (JIS) SB480; China (GB) Q345R (nearest); India (IS) AM/NS and Jindal Steel A515. Equivalents are close but not always identical; check the standard on your order.
What is the chemical composition of ASTM A515 Gr. 70?
ASTM A515 Gr. 70 (ASTM A515 Gr. 70, ≤25 mm): C ≤0.31, Mn ≤1.30, Si 0.13–0.45, P ≤0.025, S ≤0.025 (weight %).
What is the density of ASTM A515 Gr. 70?
About 7.85 g/cm³ (7,850 kg/m³), the value used for weight calculations.
What are the mechanical properties of ASTM A515 Gr. 70?
Typical values for ASTM A515 Gr. 70: tensile strength 485–620 MPa, yield strength ≥260 MPa, elongation ≥21% (50 mm). Actual values depend on the standard, size and heat-treatment condition; check the mill test certificate.
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