VALVE MATERIALS & SERVICE APPLICATIONS

Valve Casting Materials

ASTM Casting Specification Common Designation Service Applications

Non-corrosive applications including water, oil and gases at temperature between -20ºF
ASTM A216 Grade WCB Carbon Steel
(-30ºC) and 800ºF (425ºC)
ASTM A352 Grade LCB Low Temp Carbon Steel Low temperature applications to -50ºF (-46ºC). Not for use above 650ºF (345ºC)

ASTM A352 Grade LCC Low Temp Carbon Steel Low temperature applications to -50ºF (-46ºC). Not for use above 650ºF (345ºC)

ASTM A352 Grade LC1 Low Temp Carbon Steel Low temperature applications to -75ºF (-59ºC). Not for use above 650ºF (340ºC)

ASTM A352 Grade LC2 Low Temp Carbon Steel Low temperature applications to -100ºF (-73ºC). Not for use above 650ºF (340ºC)

ASTM A352 Grade LC3 3 1/2% Nickel Steel Low temperature applications to -150ºF (-101ºC). Not for use above 650ºF (340ºC)
1 1/4% Chrome 1/2% Moly Non-corrosive applications including water, oil and gases at temperatures between -20ºF
ASTM A217 Grade WC6
Steel (-30ºC) and 1100ºF (593ºC)
Non-corrosive applications including water, oil and gases at temperatures between -20ºF
ASTM A217 Grade C9 2 /14% Chrome
(-30ºC) and 1100ºF (593ºC)
Mild corrosive or erosive applications as well as non-corrosive applications at temperatures
ASTM A217 Grade C5 5% Chrome 1/2% Moly
between -20ºF (-30ºC) and 1200ºF (649ºC)
Mild corrosive or erosive applications as well as non-corrosive applications at temperatures
ASTM A217 Grade C12 9% Chrome 1% Moly
between -20ºF (-30ºC) and 1200ºF (649ºC)
ASTM A487 Grade CA6NM 12% Chrome Steel Corrosive application at temperatures between -20ºF (-30ºC) and 900ºF (482ºC)

ASTM A217 Grade CA15 13% Chrome Corrosive application at temperatures up to 1300ºF (740ºC)
Corrosive or either extremely low or high temperature non-corrosive services between -450ºF
ASTM A351 Grade CF8M 316 SS (-268ºC) and 1200ºF (649ºC). Above 800ºF (425ºC) specify carbon content of 0.04% or
greater
Primarily for high temperature, corrosive applications between -450ºF (-268ºC) and 1200ºF
ASTM A351 Grade CF8C 347 SS
(649ºC). Above 1000ºF (540ºC) specify carbon content of 0.04% or greater
Corrosive or extremely high temperatures non-corrosive services between -450ºF (268)C) and
ASTM A351 Grade CF8 3014 SS
1200ºF (649º). Above 800ºF (425º) specify carbon content of 0.04% or greater.
ASTM A351 Grade CF3 304L SS Corrosive or non-corrosive services to 800ºF (425ºC)

ASTM A351 Grade CF3M 316L SS Corrosive or non-corrosive services to 800ºF (425ºC)
Concentrate brine, fatty acids, potable water, pulp water, pulp liquors at 220ºF (104ºC), sea
ASTM A995 Grade
F51 Duplex water, steam, sulfuric acid (15-30% @ 140-160ºF (60-71ºC), sulfuric acid (35-40% @ 185ºF
4A-CD3MN
(85ºC), plus 5% organics)
Concentrate brine, fatty acids, potable water, pulp water, pulp liquors at 220ºF (104ºC), sea
ASTM A995 Grade
F53 Super Duplex water, steam, sulfuric acid (15-30% @ 140-160ºF (60-71ºC), sulfuric acid (35-40% @ 185ºF
5A-CE3MN
(85ºC), plus 5% organics)
Concentrate brine, fatty acids, potable water, pulp water, pulp liquors at 220ºF (104ºC), sea
ASTM A995 Grade
F55 Super Duplex water, steam, sulfuric acid (15-30% @ 140-160ºF (60-71ºC), sulfuric acid (35-40% @ 185ºF
6A-CD3MNCuN
(85ºC), plus 5% organics)
ASTM A351 Grade CN7M Alloy 20 Good resistance to hot sulfuric acid -51ºF (-46ºC) to 300ºF (150ºC)

ASTM A990 Grade CN3MCu* Alloy 20 (New*) Good resistance to hot sulfuric acid -51ºF (-46ºC) to 300ºF ~ 800ºF (150ºC ~ 425ºC)
Weldable grade. Good resistance to corrosion by all common organic acids and salt water.
ASTM A743 Grade M3-35-1 Monel
Also highly resistant to most alkaline solutions to 750ºF (400ºC)
Is well suited for handling hydrofluoric acid at all concentrations and temperatures. Good
ASTM A743 Grade N-12M Hastelloy B
resistance to sulphuric and phosphoric acids to 1200ºF (649ºC)
Good resistance to strong oxidation conditions. Good properties at high temperatures. Good
ASTM A743 Grade CW-12M Hastelloy C
resistance to sulphuric and phosphoric acids to 1200ºF (649ºC)
Very good for high temperature service. Good resistance to strongly corrosive media and
ASTM A743 Grade CY-40 Inconel
atmosphere to 800ºF (425ºC)
ASTM B62 Bronze/ Copper Alloy Water, oil or gas: up to 400ºF (205ºC). Excellent for brine and seawater service.
(C95800) Stronger than copper alloy, excellent for low temperature use as low as -190ºC and
ASTM B148 Nickel Aluminium-Bronze
marine use up to 316ºC.
* The specially controlled process of this alloy provides castings with heat resistance neat or equal to wrought grades of alloy 20, that is say 800ºF (425ºC)
but at time of this publication this had not yet been established by ANSI B16.34.

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VALVES AND PIPELINE SUPPLIES

Common Forged Valve Materials
ASTM
Description Common Service Recommendations Body/Bonnet Material Casting Comparison
Designation
General service such as oil, oil vapor, gas, steam and water at
A105 (1) Carbon Steel A216-WCB
temperatures -20º to 1000ºF (-28ºC to 537ºC)
A350-LF2 CL1 Low Temperature Carbon Steel Suitable for temperatures -50ºF (-46ºC) and not above 650ºF (343ºC) A352-LCB
For high temperatures from -20ºF (-28ºC) to 1100ºF (593ºC) to
A182-F11 CL2 1 1/4% Cr, 1/2% Mo Alloy Steel A217-WC6
minimise graphitisation
For services requiring greater strength than F11 at temperatures from
A182-F22 CL3 (2) 2 1/4% Cr, 1% Mo Alloy Steel A217-WC9
-20ºF (-28ºC) to 1100ºF (593ºC)
For corrosive/erosive refinery use requiring resistance at temperatures
A182-F5 5% Cr, 1/2% Mo Alloy Steel A217-C5
from -20ºF (-28ºC) to 1100ºF (593ºC)
For services involving media with higher sulphur content to combat
A182-F9 9% Cr, 1% Mo Alloy Steel A217-C12
oxidation to 1100ºF (593ºC)
For corrosive services and atmospheres from -450ºF (-268ºC) to
A182-F304 18% Cr, 8% Ni Stainless Steel A351-CF8
1000ºF (537ºC
18% Cr, 8% Ni, 2% Mo Stainless For superior resistance to corrosion from -450ºF (-268ºC) to 1000ºF
A182-F316 A351-CF8M
Steel (537ºC)
(1) Permissible but not recommended for prolonged use above 800ºF (425ºC)
(2) Consideration should be given to the possibility of excessive oxidation (scaling) when used above 1050ºF (563ºC)

Special Forged Valve Materials

Material Description Service Recommendations
HASTELLOY Nickel Alloy Good high temperature properties. Excellent corrosion resistance in hydrochloric acid
INCONEL
Nickel Alloy For high temperature service. Used for nuclear applications
INCOLOY
MONEL Nickel-Copper Alloy For corrosive service up to 842ºF (450ºC). Resistant to sea water, acids, alkalies
TITANIUM Transition Metal Good resistance to corrosion together with low specific weight
ASTM A182 F20 Alloy 20 - Specialty Alloy For corrosive service such as hot sulphuric acid. Resists -49ºF (-45ºC) to 600ºF (316ºC)
ASTM A182 F51 Ferritic-Austenitic Stainless Steel Very high strength, resistance to corrosion, pitting and stress corrosion in chloride media
ASTM A182 F44 Austenitic Stainless Steel Very high strength, high resistance to corrosion

Common Trim Materials

Trim Description Application
13% Cr, Type 410 Stainless Steel For oil and vapors and general services with heat treated seats and wedges
13% Cr, Type 410 plus Hard-facing Universal trim for general service requiring long service life up to 1100ºF (593ºC)*
Type 316 Stainless For liquids and gases which are corrosive to 410 stainless steel, up to 1000ºF (537ºC)
Monel For corrosive service to 842ºF (450ºC) such as acids, alkalies, salt solutions, etc.
Alloy 20 For corrosive service such as hot acids -49ºF (-45ºC) to 608ºF (320ºC)
Specially treated 316 or 410 trim combined optionally with B7M Bolts and 2HM nuts to meet NACE MR-01-75
NACE
requirements
Full Stellite Full hard faced trim, suitable for abrasive & severe services up to 1200ºF (650ºC)
* Dependant upon base material grade
Note: These charts are for general reference only. Australian Pipeline Valve recommends that customers’ engineers analyse service requirements and specify the materials they
consider optimum for their service conditions. Temperatures shown will vary depending on pressure, media type, manufacturer. Many of the body and trim material temperatures are
indicative and can vary widely depending on manufacturers: - grade, form, class of valve, end connections, duration, carbon content, annealing process, impact testing, fluid type,
application, etc. Note: - Body cold working pressure rating (CWP) decreases as temperature increases. Refer to ASTM P/T charts.

If we don’t have the valve in stock we can source it from our overseas network of stockists and very short lead-time specialty manufacturers.
We can even supply exotic grades like Nickel, Super Duplex F55 and Monel (ASTM A494-M35-1) Cd4M-Cu, Hastelloy C (ASTM A-494
CW12MW), 317 (C8G8M) in short lead-time.
For other ANSI, ASME, ISO, API, valve related technical cross references relating to pressure, temperature, application, suitability,
equivalents, valve body & trim materials, valve manufacturing & test standards, go to the technical section of our website.

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