This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles

for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Designation: A351/A351M − 24

Standard Specification for

Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A351/A351M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope* 1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-

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1.1 This specification covers austenitic steel castings for dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
valves, flanges, fittings, and other pressure-containing parts ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
(Note 1). Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
NOTE 1—Carbon steel castings for pressure-containing parts are cov- Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ered by Specification A216/A216M, low-alloy steel castings by Specifi-
cation A217/A217M, and duplex stainless steel castings by Specification
A995/A995M.
2. Referenced Documents
1.2 A number of grades of austenitic steel castings are 2.1 ASTM Standards:3
included in this specification. Since these grades possess A216/A216M Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, Suit-
varying degrees of suitability for service at high temperatures able for Fusion Welding, for High-Temperature Service
or in corrosive environments, it is the responsibility of the A217/A217M Specification for Steel Castings, Martensitic

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purchaser to determine which grade shall be furnished. Selec-
tion will depend on design and service conditions, mechanical
Stainless and Alloy, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suit-
able for High-Temperature Service
A488/A488M Practice for Steel Castings, Welding, Qualifi-
characteristics, or both. ([Link]
properties, and high-temperature or corrosion-resistant

1.2.1 Because of thermal instability, Grades CE20N, CF3A,

cations of Procedures and Personnel
A703/A703M Specification for Steel Castings, General
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CF3MA, and CF8A are not recommended for service at
temperatures above 800 °F [425 °C].
Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
A985/A985M Specification for Steel Investment Castings
General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
1.3 Supplementary requirements of an optional nature are A995/A995M Specification for Castings, Austenitic-Ferritic
provided for use at the option of the [Link] A351/A351M-24
The Supple- (Duplex) Stainless Steel, for Pressure-Containing Parts
[Link]
mentary requirements shall apply only when specified indi-
2.2 Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and
vidually by the purchaser in the purchase order or contract.
Fittings Industry Standard:4
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units SP-55 Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves,
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in Flanges, and Fittings and Other Components (Visual
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each Method)
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance 3. General Conditions for Delivery
with the standard. 3.1 Other Than Investment Castings—Material furnished to
1.4.1 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound this specification shall conform to the requirements of Speci-
units and in SI units; however, unless the purchase order or fication A703/A703M, including any supplementary require-
contract specifies the applicable M-specification designation ments that are indicated in the purchase order. Failure to
(SI units), the inch-pound units shall apply. Within the text, the comply with the general requirements of Specification A703/
SI units are shown in brackets or parentheses. A703M constitutes nonconformance with this specification. In

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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
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Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, [Link], or
A01.18 on Castings. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@[Link]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved May 1, 2024. Published May 2024. Originally Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
approved in 1952. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as A351/A351M – 18. the ASTM website.
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DOI: 10.1520/A0351_A0351M-24. Available from Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specifi- Industry (MSS), 127 Park St., NE, Vienna, VA 22180-4602, [Link]
cation SA-351/SA-351M in Section II of that code. [Link].

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard

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case of conflict between the requirements of this specification enhance corrosion resistance and, in some cases, to meet mechanical
and Specification A703/A703M, this specification shall pre- properties. Minimum heat-treat temperatures are specified; however, it is
sometimes necessary to heat treat at higher temperatures, hold for some
vail. minimum time at temperature, and then rapidly cool the castings in order
3.2 Investment Castings—Material furnished to this specifi- to enhance the corrosion resistance and meet mechanical properties.
cation shall conform to the requirements of Specification
7. Chemical Composition
A985/A985M, including any supplementary requirements that
are indicated in the purchase order. Failure to comply with the 7.1 The steel shall conform to the requirements as to
general requirements of Specification A985/A985M consti- chemical composition prescribed in Table 2.
tutes nonconformance with this specification. In case of con-
flict between the requirements of this specification and Speci- 8. Tensile Properties
fication A985/A985M, Specification A985/A985M shall 8.1 Steel used for the castings shall conform to the require-
prevail. ments as to tensile properties prescribed in Table 3.
3.3 The post-weld heat treatment requirements of Supple- 9. Quality
mentary Requirement S50 may be specified when austenitic
castings other than HK, HT, or CT15C are to be subjected to 9.1 The surface of the casting shall be examined visually
severe corrosive service. and shall be free of adhering sand, scale, cracks, and hot tears.
Other surface discontinuities shall meet the visual acceptance
4. Ordering Information standards specified in the order. Visual Method SP-55 or other
4.1 The inquiry and order should include or indicate the visual standards may be used to define acceptable surface
following: discontinuities and finish. Unacceptable visual surface discon-
4.1.1 A description of the casting by pattern number or tinuities shall be removed and their removal verified by visual
drawing (dimensional tolerances shall be included on the examination of the resultant cavities.
casting drawing), 9.2 When additional inspection is desired, Supplementary
4.1.2 Grade of steel, Requirements S5, S6, and S10 may be ordered.

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4.1.3 Options in the specification, and
4.1.4 Supplementary requirements desired, including the
standards of acceptance.
9.3 The castings shall not be peened, plugged, or impreg-
nated to stop leaks.

5. Process ([Link] 10. Repair by Welding

10.1 Repairs shall be made using procedures and welders
with or without separate refining suchDocument
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5.1 The steel shall be made by the electric furnace process qualified under Practice A488/A488M.
burization (AOD). 10.2 Weld repairs shall be inspected to the same quality
standards that are used to inspect the castings. When castings
6. Heat Treatment ASTM A351/A351M-24
are produced with Supplementary Requirement S5 specified,
[Link]
6.1 All castings shall receive a heat treatment at the tem- weld repairs on castings that have leaked on hydrostatic test, or
perature specified in Table 1, followed by a quench in water or on castings in which the depth of any cavity prepared for repair
rapid cool by other means except as noted. welding exceeds 20 % of the wall thickness or 1 in. [25 mm],
whichever is smaller, or on castings in which any cavity
NOTE 2—Proper heat treatment of these alloys is usually necessary to prepared for welding is greater than approximately 10 in.2
[65 cm2], shall be radiographed to the same standards that are
TABLE 1 Heat-Treatment Requirements used to inspect the castings. When castings are produced with
Temperature, min Supplementary Requirement S6 specified, weld repairs shall be
Grade
°F °C inspected by liquid penetrant examination to the same stan-
HK30, HK40, HT30, CT15C, HG10MnN as-cast as-cast dards that are used to inspect the castings.
CF3, CF3A, CF8, CF8A, CF3M, 1900 1040
CF3MA, CF8M, CF3MN, CG3M, CF10, 10.3 For Grade HG10MnN, the filler metal to be used shall
CF10M, CG8M be established by mutual agreement between the manufacturer
CF10SMnN, CF8C, CF10MC 1950 1065
CN7M, CG6MMnN 2050 1120
and the purchaser.
CH8, CH10, CH20, CK20 2100 1150 NOTE 3—When austenitic steel castings are to be used in services where
CK3MCuN, CN3MNB 2200 1200 they will be subject to stress corrosion, the purchaser should so indicate in
CE20NA 2225 1220 his order and such castings should be solution heat treated following all
A
Grade shall be quenched in water or the castings may be furnace cooled to weld repairs.
2050 °F [1120 °C] minimum, held for 15 min minimum, and then quenched in water
or rapidly cooled by other means. 11. Keywords
B
Castings of these grades shall be held at the specified temperature for a
minimum of 4 h. 11.1 austenitic stainless steel; pressure containing parts;
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 TABLE 2 Chemical RequirementsA
NOTE 1—CE8MN and CD3MWCuN have been deleted from this specification and added to Specification A995/A995M as Grades 2A and 6A, respectively. CD4MCu has also been removed.
Specification A995/A995M Grade 1B, CD4MCuN, is an acceptable substitute.
Element, % (max, except where range is given)
Columbium
Material Grade Carbon Manganese Silicon Sulfur Phosphorus Chromium Nickel Molybdenum Vanadium Nitrogen Copper
(Niobium)E
CE20N 0.20 1.50 1.50 0.040 0.040 23.0–26.0 8.0–11.0 0.50 ... ... 0.08–0.20 ...
J92802

CF3, CF3A 0.03 1.50 2.00 0.040 0.040 17.0–21.0 8.0–12.0 0.50 ... ... ... ...
J92700

CF8, CF8A 0.08 1.50 2.00 0.040 0.040 18.0–21.0 8.0–11.0 0.50 ... ... ... ...
J92600

CF3M, 0.03 1.50 1.50 0.040 0.040 17.0–21.0 9.0–13.0 2.0–3.0 ... ... ... ...
CF3MA
J92800

CF8M 0.08 1.50 1.50 0.040 0.040 18.0–21.0 9.0–12.0 2.0–3.0 ... ... ... ...
J92900

CF3MN 0.03 1.50 1.50 0.040 0.040 17.0–21.0 9.0–13.0 2.0–3.0 ... ... 0.10–0.20 ...
J92804

B
CF8C 0.08 1.50 2.00 0.040 0.040 18.0–21.0 9.0–12.0 0.50 ... ... ...
J92710

3
CF10 0.04–0.10 1.50 2.00 0.040 0.040 18.0–21.0 8.0–11.0 0.50 ... ... ... ...
J92950

CF10M 0.04–0.10 1.50 1.50 0.040 0.040 18.0–21.0 9.0–12.0 2.0–3.0 ... ... ... ...

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CF10MC 0.10 1.50 1.50 0.040 0.040 15.0–18.0 13.0–16.0 1.75–2.25 ... ... ...

CF10SMnN 0.10 7.00–9.00 3.50–4.50 0.030 0.060 16.0–18.0 8.0–9.0 ... ... ... 0.08–0.18 ...

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CG3M 0.03 1.50 1.50 0.04 0.04 18.0–21.0 9.0–13.0 3.0–4.0 ... ... ... ...
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CG6MMnN 0.06 4.0–6.0 1.00 0.030 0.040 20.5–23.5 11.5–13.5 1.50–3.00 0.10–0.30 0.10–0.30 0.20–0.40 ...
J93790

CG8M 0.08 1.50 1.50 0.04 0.04 18.0–21.0 9.0–13.0 3.0–4.0 ... ... ... ...
J93000

CH8 0.08 1.50 1.50 0.040 0.040 22.0–26.0 12.0–15.0 0.50 ... ... ... ...
J93400

CH10 0.04–0.10 1.50 2.00 0.040 0.040 22.0–26.0 12.0–15.0 0.50 ... ... ... ...
J93401

CH20 0.04–0.20 1.50 2.00 0.040 0.040 22.0–26.0 12.0–15.0 0.50 ... ... ... ...
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