ASTM A836 Specification

This specification covers nonstandard as-forged fittings,valve components, and parts for glass-lined piping and pressure vessel service. Mechanical properties are certified on the basis of test material subjected to heat treatments to simulate glass-coating operations.

Chemical Composition

Element Composition, %
Carbon, max 0.20
Manganese, max 0.90
Phosphorus, max 0.05
Silicon, max 0.35
Sulfur, max 0.05
Titanium, min 4× carbon content
Titanium, max. 1.00

Mechanical Properties

  Class I
Tensile strength, min, ksi [MPa] 55 [380]
Yield strength,A min, ksi [MPa] 25 [175]
Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm, min, % 22
Reduction of area, min, % 35
Note:

A. Determined by either the 0.2 % offset method or the 0.5 % extension-under-load method.