2007 SECTION II, PART A

SA-351/SA-351M

SPECIFICATION FOR CASTINGS, AUSTENITIC,

AUSTENITIC-FERRITIC (DUPLEX), FOR
PRESSURE-CONTAINING PARTS
SA-351/SA-351M
(Identical with ASTM Specification A 351 /A 351M-00.)

A 217/A 217M Specification for Steel Castings, Martensitic Stainless and Alloy, for Pressure-Containing Parts,
Suitable for High-Temperature Service
A488/A 488M Practice for Steel Castings, Welding, Qualification of Procedures and Personnel
A 703/A 703M Specification for Steel Castings, General
Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
E 165 Test Method for Liquid Penetrant Examination
E 709 Guide for Magnetic Particle Examination

1.

Scope
1.1 This specification covers austenitic and austeniticferritic (duplex) steel castings for valves, flanges, fittings,
and other pressure-containing parts (Note 1).
NOTE 1 Carbon steel castings for pressure-containing parts are covered
by Specification A 216/A 216M, and low-alloy steel castings by Specification A 217/A 217M.

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1.2 A number of grades of austenitic and austeniticferritic steel castings are included in this specification.
Since these grades possess varying degrees of suitability
for service at high temperatures or in corrosive environments, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to determine
which grade shall be furnished. Selection will depend on
design and service conditions, mechanical properties, and
high-temperature or corrosion-resistant characteristics, or
both.
1.2.1 Because of thermal instability, Grades CE20N,
CF3A, CF3MA, and CF8A are not recommended for service at temperatures above 800F [425C].
1.2.2 Because of embrittlement phases, Grade
CD4MCu is not recommended for service at temperatures
above 600F [316C].

2.2 Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve

and Fittings Industry Standard:
SP-55 Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves,
Flanges, and Fittings and Other Components (Visual
Method)

3.

General Conditions for Delivery

3.1 Material furnished to this specification shall conform to the requirements of Specification A 703/A 703M,
including any supplementary requirements that are indicated in the purchase order. Failure to comply with the
general requirements of Specification A 703/A 703M constitutes nonconformance with this specification. In case of
conflict between the requirements of this specification and
Specification A 703 / A 703M, this specification shall
prevail.

1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI

units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the
text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated
in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each
system must be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems may result in nonconformance
with the specification.

3.2 The post weld heat treatment requirements of Supplementary Requirement S11 may be specified when austenitic castings other than HK, HT, or CT15C are to be
subjected to severe corrosive service.

2.

Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A 216/A 216M Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon,
Suitable for Fusion Welding, for High-Temperature
Service

4.

Ordering Information
4.1 The inquiry and order should include or indicate
the following:
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4.1.1 A description of the casting by pattern number

or drawing (dimensional tolerances shall be included on
the casting drawing).

hot tears. Other surface discontinuities shall meet the visual

acceptance standards specified in the order. Visual Method
SP 55 or other visual standards may be used to define
acceptable surface discontinuities and finish. Unacceptable
visual surface discontinuities shall be removed and their
removal verified by visual examination of the resultant
cavities.

4.1.2 Grade of steel,

4.1.3 Options in the specification, and

4.1.4 Supplementary requirements desired, including

the standards of acceptance.

9.2 When additional inspection is desired, Supplementary Requirements S5, S6, and S10 may be ordered.

5.

Process
5.1 The steel shall be made by the electric furnace
process with or without separate refining such as argonoxygen decarburization (AOD).

9.3 The castings shall not be peened, plugged, or

impregnated to stop leaks.

10. Repair by Welding

10.1 Repairs shall be made using procedures and welders qualified under Practice A 488/A 488M.

6.

Heat Treatment
6.1 All castings shall receive a heat treatment at the
temperature specified in Table 1, followed by a quench in
water or rapid cool by other means except as noted.

10.2 Weld repairs shall be inspected to the same quality

standards that are used to inspect the castings. When castings are produced with Supplementary Requirement S5
specified, weld repairs on castings that have leaked on
hydrostatic test, or on castings in which the depth of any
cavity prepared for repair welding exceeds 20% of the wall
thickness or 1 in. [25 mm], whichever is smaller, or on
castings in which any cavity prepared for welding is greater
than approximately 10 in.2 [65 cm2], shall be radiographed
to the same standards that are used to inspect the castings.
When castings are produced with Supplementary Requirement S6 specified, weld repairs shall be inspected by liquid
penetrant examination to the same standards that are used
to inspect the castings.

NOTE 2 Proper heat treatment of these alloys is usually necessary

to enhance corrosion resistance and in some cases to meet mechanical
properties. Minimum heat-treat temperatures are specified; however, it
is sometimes necessary to heat-treat at higher temperatures, hold for some
minimum time at temperature and then rapidly cool the castings in order
to enhance the corrosion resistance and meet mechanical properties.

7.

Chemical Composition
7.1 The steel shall conform to the requirements as to
chemical composition prescribed in Table 2.

NOTE 3 When austenitic steel castings are to be used in services

where they will be subject to stress corrosion, the purchaser should so
indicate in his order and such castings should be solution-heat treated
following all weld repairs.

8.

Tensile Properties
8.1 Steel used for the castings shall conform to the
requirements as to tensile properties prescribed in Table 3.

11. Keywords
11.1 austenitic stainless steel; duplex stainless steel;
pressure containing parts; stainless steel; steel castings

9.

Quality
9.1 The surface of the casting shall be examined visually and shall be free of adhering sand, scale, cracks, and

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TABLE 1
HEAT-TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Temperature, min
Grade

HK30, HK40, HT30, CT15C

CF3, CF3A, CF8, CF8A, CF3M
CF3MA, CF8M, CF3MN, CG3M, CF10,
CF10M, CG8M, CD4MCu, CF10SMnN,
CF8C, CF10MC
CD3MWCuN
CN7M, CG6MMN, CE8MN
CK3MCuN, CN3MN, CH8, CH10,
CH20, CK20
CE20NA

as-cast
1900

as-cast
1040

1950
2010
2050

1065
1100
1120

2100
2225

1150
1220

Grade shall be quenched in water or the castings may be furnace cooled to 2050F [1120C] minimum, held for 15 min minimum and then quenched in water or rapidly cooled by other means.

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...
...
...
...

0.03
1.50
2.00
0.040
0.040
17.021.0
8.012.0
0.50
...

CF3,
CF3A

...
...
...
...
...

0.08
1.50
2.00
0.040
0.040
18.021.0
8.011.0
0.50
...

CF8,
CF8A

...
...
...
...
...

0.03
1.50
1.50
0.040
0.040
17.021.0
9.013.0
2.03.0
...

CF3M,
CF3MA

Note 1 Tungsten is a new element for Table 2.

Carbon
Manganese
Silicon
Sulfur
Phosphorus
Chromium
Nickel
Molybdenum
Columbium
(Niobium)
Vanadium
Nitrogen
Copper
Tungsten
Iron

Element, %
(max, except
where range
is given)

...
...
...
...
...

0.08
1.50
1.50
0.040
0.040
18.021.0
9.012.0
2.03.0
...

CF8M

...
0.100.20
...
...
...

0.03
1.50
1.50
0.040
0.040
17.021.0
9.013.0
2.03.0
...

CF3MN

...
...
...
...
...

0.08
1.50
2.00
0.040
0.040
18.021.0
9.012.0
0.50

CF8C

...
...
...
...
...

0.040.10
1.50
2.00
0.040
0.040
18.021.0
8.011.0
0.50
...

CF10

...
...
...
...
...

0.040.10
1.50
1.50
0.040
0.040
18.021.0
9.012.0
2.03.0
...

CF10M
(J92901)

TABLE 2
CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS

...
...
...
...
...

0.08
1.50
1.50
0.040
0.040
22.026.0
12.015.0
0.50
...

CH8

...
...
...
...
...

0.040.10
1.50
2.00
0.040
0.040
22.026.0
12.015.0
0.50
...

CH10

...
...
...
...
...

0.040.20
1.50
2.00
0.040
0.040
22.026.0
12.015.0
0.50
...

CH20

...
...
...
...
...

0.040.20
1.50
1.75
0.040
0.040
23.027.0
19.022.0
0.50
...

CK20

...
...
...
...

...
...

0.350.45
1.50
1.75
0.040
0.040
23.027.0
19.022.0
0.50
...

HK40

...
...

0.250.35
1.50
1.75
0.040
0.040
23.027.0
19.022.0
0.50
...

HK30

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...
...
...
...

0.250.35
2.00
2.50
0.040
0.040
13.017.0
33.037.0
0.50
...

HT30

...
...
...
...
...

0.10
1.50
1.50
0.040
0.040
15.018.0
13.016.0
1.752.25

CF10MC

...
...
3.04.0
...
...

0.07
1.50
1.50
0.040
0.040
19.022.0
27.530.5
2.03.0
...

CN7M

...
0.180.26
0.75 max
...
...

0.03 max
2.00 max
1.00 max
0.010 max
0.040 max
20.022.0
23.525.5
6.07.0
...

CN3MN
0.08
1.00
1.50
0.040
0.040
22.525.5
8.011.0
3.04.5
...

CE8MN
0.06
4.006.00
1.00
0.030
0.040
20.5023.50
11.5013.50
1.503.00
0.100.30

CG6MMN

...
...
0.100.30
...
0.100.30 0.200.40
2.753.25
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...

0.04
1.00
1.00
0.04
0.04
24.526.5
4.756.00
1.752.25
...

CD4MCu

...
...
...
...
...

0.08
1.50
1.50
0.04
0.04
18.021.0
9.013.0
3.04.0
...

CG8M

CF10SMnN

...
0.080.18
...
...
...

0.10
7.009.00
3.504.50
0.030
0.060
16.018.0
8.09.0
...
...

% Cr + 3.3% Mo + 16% N 40.

Grade CF8C shall have a columbium content of not less than 8 times the carbon content but not over 1.00%.
C
Grade CF10MC shall have a columbium content of not less than 10 times the carbon content but not over 1.20%.

Note 1 Tungsten is a new element for Table 2.

Carbon
Manganese
Silicon
Sulfur
Phosphorus
Chromium
Nickel
Molybdenum
Columbium
(Niobium)
Vanadium
Nitrogen
Copper
Tungsten
Iron

Element, %
(max, except
where range
is given)

...
...
...
...
...

0.050.15
0.151.50
0.501.50
0.03
0.03
19.021.0
31.034.0
...
0.501.50

CT15C

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TABLE 2
CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS (CONTD)

...
0.180.24
0.501.00
...
...

0.025
1.20
1.00
0.010
0.045
19.520.5
17.519.5
6.07.0
...

CK3MCuN

...
0.080.20
...
...
Bal

0.20
1.50
1.50
0.040
0.040
23.026.0
8.011.0
0.50
...

CE20N

...
...
...
...
...

0.03
1.50
1.50
0.04
0.04
18.021.0
9.013.0
3.04.0
...

CG3M
(J92999)

...
0.200.30
0.51.0
0.51.0
...

0.03
1.00
1.00
0.025
0.030
24.026.0
6.58.5
3.04.0
...

CD3MWCuNA

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70 [485]

77 [530]

CF3A
70 [485]

CF8
77 [530]

CF8A
70 [485]

CF3M
80 [550]

CF3MA
70 [485]

CF8M
75 [515]

CF3MN
70 [485]

CF8C
70 [485]

CF10
70 [485]

CF10M
(J92901)
65 [450]

CH8
70 [485]

CH10

70 [485]

CH20

65 [450]

CK20

65 [450]

HK30

62 [425]

65 [450]

HT30
70 [485]

CF10MC
62 [425]

CN7M
80 [550]

CN3MN
100 [690]

CD4MCu

63 [435]

CT15C

...

...

30.0

...

25.0

...

30.0

...

20.0

85 [585]

CF10SMnN

25.0

75 [515]

CG8M

25 [170]

85 [585]

CG6MMN

65 [450] 42.5 [295] 35 [240] 42.5 [295]

95 [655]

CE8MN

...

35.0

38 [260]

80 [550]

CK3MCuN

75 [515]

...

30.0

...

25.0

...

25.0

65 [450]

100 [700]

CG3M
(J92999) CD3MWCuN

40 [275] 35 [240]

80 [550]

CE20N

Determine by the 0.2% offset method.

When ICI test bars are used in tensile testing as provided for in Specification A 703/A 703M, the gage length to reduced section diameter ratio shall be 4 to 1.

Yield Strength,A 35 [240] 28 [195] 30 [205] 25 [170] 38 [260] 70 [485]

min, ksi [MPa]
Elongation in 2
10.0
15.0
20.0
35.0
35.0
16.0
in. or 50
mm,B min, %
Reduction of
...
...
...
...
...
...
area, min, %

Tensile strength,
min, ksi [MPa]

HK40

Yield Strength,A 30 [205] 35 [240] 30 [205] 35 [240] 30 [205] 37 [255] 30 [205] 37 [255] 30 [205] 30 [205] 30 [205] 28 [195] 30 [205] 30 [205] 28 [195] 35 [240]
min, ksi [MPa]
Elongation in 2
35.0
35.0
35.0
35.0
30.0
30.0
30.0
35.0
30.0
35.0
30.0
30.0
30.0
30.0
30.0
10.0
in. or 50
mm,B min, %
Reduction of
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
area, min, %

Tensile strength,
min, ksi [MPa]

CF3

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TABLE 3
TENSILE REQUIREMENTS

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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
The following supplementary requirements shall not apply unless specified in the purchase
order. A list of standardized supplementary requirements for use at the option of the
purchaser is included in Specification A 703/A 703M. Those which are ordinarily considered
suitable for use with this specification are given below. Others enumerated in Specification
A 703/A 703M may be used with this specification upon agreement between the manufacturer and purchaser.

S2.

Destruction Tests

S5.

Radiographic Inspection

S6.

Liquid Penetrant Inspection

S11. Post Weld Heat Treatment

S11.1 All austenitic castings, except Grades HK, HT,
and CT15C, which have been subjected to weld repairs,
shall be given a post weld solution heat treatment.

S10. Examination of Weld Preparation

S10.1 The method of performing the magnetic particle
or liquid penetrant test shall be in accordance with Practice
E 165 or Practice E 709.

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