Stafford Controls Limited

STAFFORD MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS : SMS - 003

Material : ASTM A 351 Gr. CF8 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
Manganese : Mn (max %) 1.5
Phosphorus : P ( max %) 0.04
Sulphur : S ( max %) 0.04
Silicon : Si ( max %) 2
Chromium : Cr ( % ) 18-21
Molybdenum : Mo (max %) 0.5
Nickel : Ni (%) 8-11
Heat Treatment : Solution Annealed.

Mechanical Properties :
Tensile Strength ( Mpa / Psi )
Yield Strength ( Mpa / Psi)
*Elongation in 2” or 50 mm ( min. %)
*Impact Strength (Toughness )
The reference standards used will be
Property
General requirements
Chemical analysis
Tensile test / Yield strength / Elongation /
Hardness
485 / 70000
205 / 30000
35
The energy measured on an ISO ‘V’ test-piece should not be
less than 27 J at a temperature not greater than 20 °C.
Reference Standard
ASTM A351/A351M-1999 / ASTM A703/A703M - 1999
ASTM A351/A351M -1999 / ASTM A751-1996
ASTM A370-1997 / ASTM A703/A703M-1999

Note:
1. * marked item is mandatory for castings, highlighted specifically in Purchase Order as per Pressure
Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC – May 1997.
2. For above castings, Material Test Certificates should be as per EN 10204-3.1.B & the castings should be
suitably identified.

Prepared and Checked By : SSK Approved By : RKS

Issue Date : 10/ 06/ 2003 Revision No : 00 Revision Date : --

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