ASTM A234 Properties⚙️ (Chem., Mech. & Rankings) rev. 2022

In this post I'll talk about and give details about ASTM A234. First let's describe it and then have a look at its material's properties.

What is ASTM A234?

ASTM A234 is a Specification for Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and High-Temperature Service.

Category

Corrosion-Resisting and Heat-Resisting Steels

Scope

This specification covers wrought carbon steel and alloy steel fittings of seamless and welded construction. These fittings are for use in pressure piping and in pressure vessel fabrication for service at moderate and elevated temperatures.

Ok let's start with ASTM A234 chemical composition.

Chemical Composition

Grade WPB

C max.

0.30

Mn

0.29 - 1.06

P max.

0.050

S max.

0.058

Si min.

0.10

Cr max.

0.40

Mo max.

0.15

Ni max.

0.40

Cu max.

0.40

V max.

0.08

Learn more about chemical composition.

Now it's the mechanical properties turn:

Yield Strength

Grade WPB

35 ksi (240 MPa) min.

Learn more about what is yield strength.

Tensile Strength

Grade WPB

60 - 95 ksi (415 - 655 MPa)

Learn more about what is tensile strength.

Elongation (min.) 4D (Longitudinal)

0.22.

Learn more about what is elongation.

Reduction of Area (min. %)

Not Required.

Learn more about reduction of area.

Hardness Requirements

Grade WPB

197 HB max.

Learn more about what is hardness.

Density

7800 - 8000 kg/m3 (around 7.9 g/cm3 or 0.285 lb/in3).

Learn more about density.

Elastic Modulus

190 GPa (27557 ksi) - 210GPa (30458 ksi).

Learn more about the Elastic Modulus.

Poisson's Ratio

0.27 – 0.30.

Learn more about the poisson ratio.

Allowable Stress

Depends on the project (And its factor of safety).

Learn more about the what is allowable stress.

My Material's Rank

While engineers will often look for the cheapest material they can use, I took a different approach to material's selection to help newbie students.

I ranked materials according to their yield strengths and ASTM A234 currently ranks 88 in my yield strength index. This means there are other 87 materials that are more resistant.

Note: I've analysed 134 materials in order to create an yield strength index. Check my astm material's comparison post for more details.

Details and PDF

Instructions:

1. Go to this page.
2. Type the name of the standard you are looking for in the search box. Tip: Don't forget to include "ASTM" as a keyword.
3. Read the details about the standard or download the PDF.

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References

Citation

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That gives credibility to your paper and it is sometimes required in higher education.

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Now replace dd, mmmm and yyyy with the day, month, and year you browsed this page. Also replace URL for the actual url of this page (The < and > stay, ok?). This citation format is based on MLA.

Other References

A 216/A 216M Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon,⁣
Suitable for Fusion Welding, for High-Temperature⁣
Service⁣
A 217/A 217M Specification for Steel Castings, Martensitic⁣
Stainless and Alloy, for Pressure-Containing Parts,⁣
Suitable for High-Temperature Service⁣
A 960/A 960M Specification for Common Requirements⁣
for Wrought Steel Piping Fittings⁣