Material applicable ASTM standard . Selection

Material

ASTM
Casting
SPEC

Service

Carbon Steel

ASTM A216
Grade WCB

Non-corrosive applications including water, oil and gases at temperatures between -20°F (-30°C) and +800°F (+425°C)

Low Temp
Carbon Steel

ASTM A352
Grade LCB

Low temperature applications to -50°F (-46°C). Not for use above +650°F (+340°C).

Low Temp
Carbon Steel

ASTM A352
Grade LC1

Low temperature applications to -75°F (-59°C). Not for use above +650°F (+340°C).

Low Temp
Carbon Steel

ASTM A352
Grade LC2

Low temperature applications to -100°F (-73°C). Not for use above +650°F (+340°C).

3.1/2% Nickel
Steel

ASTM A352
Grade LC3

Low temperature applications to -150°F (-101°C). Not for use above +650°F (+340°C).

1.1/4% Chrome
1/2% Moly Steel

ASTM A217
Grade WC6

Non-corrosive applications including water, oil and gases at temperatures between -20°F (-30°C) and +1100°F (+593°C).

2.1/4% Chrome

ASTM A217
Grade C9

Non-corrosive applications including water, oil and gases at temperatures between -20°F (-30°C) and +1100°F (+593°C).

5% Chrome
1/2% Moly

ASTM A217
Grade C5

Mild corrosive or erosive applications as well as non-corrosive applications at temperatures between -20°F (-30°C) and +1200°F (+649°C).

9% Chrome
1% Moly

ASTM A217
Grade C12

Mild corrosive or erosive applications as well as non-corrosive applications at temperatures between -20°F (-30°C) and +1200°F (+649°C).

12% Chrome
Steel

ASTM A487
Grade CA6NM

Corrosive application at temperatures between -20°F (-30°C) and +900°F (+482°C).

12% Chrome

ASTM A217
Grade CA15

Corrosive application at temperatures up to +1300°F (+704°C)

316SS

ASTM A351
Grade CF8M

Corrosive or either extremely low or high temperature non-corrosive services between -450°F (-268°C) and +1200°F (+649°C). Above +800°F (+425°C) specify carbon content of 0.04% or greater.

347SS

ASTM 351
Grade CF8C

Primarily for high temperature, corrosive applications between -450°F (-268°C) and +1200°F (+649°C). Above +1000°F (+540°C) specify carbon content of 0.04% or greater.

304SS

ASTM A351
Grade CF8

Corrosive or extremely high temperatures non-corrosive services between -450°F (-268°C) and +1200°F (+649°C). Above +800°F (+425°C) specify carbon content of 0.04% or greater.

304L SS

ASTM A351
Grade CF3

Corrosive or non-corrosive services to +800F (+425°C).

316L SS

ASTM A351
Grade CF3M

Corrosive or non-corrosive services to +800F (+425°C).

Alloy-20

ASTM A351
Grade CN7M

Good resistance to hot sulfuric acid to +800F (+425°C).

Monel

ASTM 743
Grade M3-35-1

Weldable grade. Good resistance to corrosion by all common organic acids and salt water. Also highly resistant to most alkaline solutions to +750°F (+400°C).

Hastelloy B

ASTM A743
Grade N-12M

Is well suited for handling hydrofluoric acid at all concentrations and temperatures. Good resistance to sulphuric and phosphoric acids to +1200°F (+649°C).

Hastelloy C

ASTM A743
Grade CW-12M

Good resistance to span oxidation conditions. Good properties at high temperatures. Good resistance to sulphuric and phosphoric acids to +1200°F (+649°C).

Inconel

ASTM A743
Grade CY-40

Very good for high temperature service. Good resistance to spanly corrosive media and atmosphere to +800°F (+425°C).

Bronze

ASTM B62

Water, oil or gas: up to 400°F. Excellent for brine and seawater service.

Material

ASTM
Casting
SPEC

Service