Stafford Controls Limited

STAFFORD MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS : SMS - 002

Material : ASTM A 351 Gr. CF8M Raw Material : Casting

Scope : This material specification confirms to ASTM A 351-1999 and EN 1503-2: 2000
Chemical Composition :
Carbon : C ( max. %) 0.08 (Note 1)
Manganese : Mn (max %) 1.5
Phosphorus : P ( max %) 0.04
Sulphur : S ( max %) 0.04 (Note 1)
Silicon : Si ( max %) 1.5
Chromium : Cr ( % ) 18-21
Molybdenum : Mo (%) 2-3
Nickel : Ni (%) 9-12
Heat Treatment : Solution Annealed.
Mechanical Properties :
Tensile Strength ( Mpa / Psi ) 485 / 70000
Yield Strength ( Mpa / Psi) 205 / 30000
Elongation in 2” or 50 mm ( min. %) 30
Impact Strength (Toughness ) (Note 2) The energy measured on an ISO ‘V’ test-piece should not be
less than 60 J at a temperature not greater than 20 °C.
The reference standards used will be
Property Reference Standard
General requirements ASTM A351/A351M-1999 / ASTM A703/A703M - 1999
Chemical analysis ASTM A351/A351M-1999 / ASTM A751-1996
Tensile test / Yield strength / Elongation /
ASTM A370-1997 / ASTM A703/A703M-1999
Hardness

Note:
1. Castings procured for CE marking as per Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC–
May 1997 shall have Carbon 0.07% max. & Sulphur 0.03% max.
2. Is mandatory for castings procured for CE marking as per Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC–
May 1997. Whenever service temperature is below 0°C & is specified by customer, Impact Testing to be
done at that specified temperature and absorbed energy to be 60J minimum. This requirement shall be
specifically highlighted in Purchase Order for casting procurement.
3. Material Test Certificates shall be as per EN 10204-3.1.B.

Prepared and Checked By : SSK Approved By : RKS

Issue Date : 05/ 07/ 2003 Revision No : 00 Revision Date : --

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