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ASTM A537 Heat-Treated PVQ Steel Plate
High-strength heat-treated ASTM A537 PVQ steel plate is ideal for both boilers and pressure vessels.
Overview:
Heat-treated pressure vessel quality steel plate to increase yield and tensile strength, especially when compared to A516 grades.
Available in three classes: 1, 2 and 3.
Classes 2 and 3 are quenched and tempered, whereas class 1 is normalized.
Ideal for boilers and pressure vessels.
Used in the oil, gas and petrochemical industry.
Available Sizes
Leeco® Steel stocks the following standard sizes, but other sizes may be available for special orders.
THICKNESS
WIDTH
LENGTH
Class 1
3/16" – 4"
48" – 120"
Up to 480"
Class 2 & 3
3/16" – 6"
48" – 120"
Up to 480"
Material Properties
The following material properties are ASTM specifications and will be confirmed on the Mill Test Report.
Class
Yield Point (ksi)
Tensile Strength (ksi)
1 - 2.5 in. thick and under
50
70
1 - Greater than 2.5 in. thick
45
65
2 - 2.5 in. thick and under
60
80
2 - Greater than 2.5 in. thick to 4 in. to 4 in.
55
75
2 - Over 4 in. thick to 6 in.
46
70
3 - 2.5 in. thick and under
55
80
3 - Greater than 2.5 in. thick
50
75
3 - Over 4 in. thick to 6 in.
40
70
Chemical Composition
The following composition properties are ASTM specifications for A537.
A537
Carbon max
0.24%
Manganese
0.70-1.60%
Phosphorus max
0.025%
Sulfur max
0.025%
Silicon
0.15-0.50%
Copper max
0.35%
Nickel max
0.25%
Chromium max
0.25%
Molybdenum max
0.08%
