BS 1501-1 (1980)

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UDC 669.14-41 : 621.642166.023:
669.15-194
(Reprinted, incorporating Amendments No. 1 to No. 3 inclusive)
Steels for fired and unfired

pressure vessels : plates
Part I.Specification for carbon and carbon manganese steels
Les aciers utilisés pour les récipients sous pression chauffés et non chauffés: Tôles
Partie 1. Spécification pour les aciers au carbone et carbone manganèse
Stähle für beheizte und unbeheizte Druckbehalter: Bleche

Teil 1. Spezifikation für Kohlenstoff- und Kohlenstoffmanganstahle
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Contents
Page Page
Foreword
Cooperating organizations
Specification
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Back cover
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I Elevated temperature yield strength or
proof stress values for plates designated
with the suffix B
D. Minimum yield strength ( R e , - )or 0.2 %
proof stress (ßPoa2 1 values a t elevated
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Section one. General requirements temperatures for steel types 151 and 161 21
1. Scope 2 E. Minimum yield strength (ßeL) or 0.2 %
2. References 2 proof stress (ßp0.2) values a t elevated
. 3. Designation 2 temperatures for steel types 164,
I 4. Information t o be supplied by the purchaser 3 223 and 225 22
5. General and specific requirements 3 F. Minimum yield strength (ReL)or 0.2 %
6. Manufacture of the steel 3 proof stress (ß,0.2)values a t elevated
7. Chemical composition 3 temperatures for steel type 224 22
8. Condition of supply of plates 4 G. Stress rupture values 23
9. Surface condition and soundness 4
10. Marking 5 Tables
11. Manufacturer's certificate
12. Delivery
5
5 I 1. Property options available for the steel
types and grades
13. Defects revealed after delivery
14. Inspection
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I 2. Maximum values of carbon equivalent
3.
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15. Testing facilities 5 6

16. Weldability 5 4.
17. Forming operations 6 6
18. Dimensional tolerances 6
5m Tables deleted
Section two. Specific requirements for testing
19. Testing requirements, selection, number,
6.
7.
6 A
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position and heat treatment of test
samples and preparation of t e s t pieces 9 7
20. Mechanical t e s t methods 10 8. 8
I 2:: Mechanical properties a t room temperature

Mechanical properties a t elevated
temperatures
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9.
10. Summary of number ot t e s t samples and
test pieces t o be taken
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23. Impact properties 10 11. Impact t e s t values for subsidiary standard
24. Ultrasonic testing 10 t e s t pieces 11
25. Special tests 11 12. Chemical composition (ladle analysis)
26. Retests I1 of steel 141 12
13. Mechanical properties a t room temperature
Section three. Specific requirements for of steel 141 12
steel types 14. Chemical composition (ladle analysis)
of steel 154 13
27. BS 1501-141 Rimmed carbon steel (for
hard glass enamelled vessels) 12 13
of steel 154
28. BS 1501-154 Aluminium semi-killed
16. Chemical composition (ladle analysis)
carbon steel 13
of steel 151 14
29. BS 1501-151 Semi-killed or fully killed 17. Mechanical properties a t room temperature
carbon steel 14
of steel 151 14
30. BS 1501-161 Fully killed carbon steel 15 18. Chemical composition (ladle analysis)
31. BS 1501-164 Fully killed aluminium of steel 161 15
treated carbon steel 16 19. Mechanical properties a t room temperature
I 32. BS 1501-223 Fully killed niobium of steel 161 15
treated carbon manganese steel 17 20. Chemical composition (ladle analysis)
I 33. BS 1501-224 Fully killed aluminium of steel 164 16
treated carbon manganese steel 18 21, Mechanical properties a t room temperature
I 34. BS 1501-225 Fully killed niobium and of steel 164 16
aluminium treated carbon manganese steel 19 22. Charpy V-notch impact values for plates
of steel 164 up to and including 63 mm
Appendices
thick 16
A. Types and grades of steel included in 23. Chemical composition (ladle analysis)
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I 25. Charpy V-notch impact values for plates of

steel 223 up to and including 80 mm thick 17
32. Types and grades of steel included in
BS 1501 : Part 1 : 1964 and
I 26. Chemical composition (ladle analysis)

of steel 224
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33. Permitted deviations in product analysis
from specified ladle analysis
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of steel 224 18 34. Tensile strength used for derivation of
elevated temperature proof stress values
steel 224 up to and including 80 mm thick 18 when this is higher than the specified
I 29. Chemical composition (ladle analysis)

of steel 225 19
minimum value 21
I 30. Mechanical properties a t room temperature

of steel 225 19
Figures
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steel 225 up to and including 80 mm thick
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3. Location of impact test piece
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Foreword
This edition of BS 1501 : Part 1, prepared under the of elevated temperature proof stress values by the above
direction of the Iron and Steel Standards Committee, procedure i s higher than the minimum value specified
has been extensively technically revised and metricated. for acceptance purposes. Where an acceptance tensile
It replaces the previous edition of BS 1501 : Part 1, t e s t result is less than the strength value used for the
published in 1964,which will therefore be withdrawn. derivation procedure, mandatory elevated temperature
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tensile tests are specified.
All the essential features of the previous edition have been
retained although the format has to some extent been Recognition has been given to the advances in steelmaking ,
changed to conform t o the now normal style of British processes since the previous edition was published in 1964.
Standards publications. However following representations Users will note, for example, the opportunity has been
from industry to meet i t s particular needs a 'data sheet' taken to reflect that with modern techniques it is possible
presentationfor each individual type of steel has been to produce cleaner steels. Where applications, such as sour
retained. gadoil service, require tighter controls on the chemical
composition and steelmaking processes, the standard allows
Requirements for carbon and carbon manganese steel for discussion between the manufacturer and purchaser to
plates for pressure purposes are Specified. Requirements -
decide the best combination for the specific applications.
for plates in other steel types are specified in separate For the fabricator who wishes to specify lower limits on
Parts of BS 1501 as follows. sulphur and phosphorus, suitable purchaser options are
BS 1501 : Part 2.Alloy steels available.'
BS 1501 : Part 3.Corrosion and heat resisting steel In preparing this revision particular account has been
Extensive technical amendments have been made to the taken of the views expressed by the BSI Technical
1964 edition and many of these reflect significant Committee dealing with pressure vessels.
changes in manufacturing procedures for plate and The appropriate British Standards for the design and
particularly continuous casting. Steel types and grades construction of boilers, pressure vessels etc. should be
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that have been agreed within the International consulted for requirements relating to the application
Organization for Standardization (KO) have been and permissible design stresses for products made to
included as far as possible. However some additional this standard.
types for which a need has been expressed by industry
have also been included, and those that have not yet Nearest equivalents for steels in the previous edition of
been standardized internationally have been recognized
BS 1501 : Part 1 are given in appendix A. Although in
by the inclusion of additional grades and types. In all some instances a near equivalent cannot be given it i s
instances, the elevated temperature proof stress values considered that the standard contains a sufficient variety
have been derived by a statistical procedure incorporated of steels to cover the range and scope of past and current
application standards for pressure purposes.
in BS 3920.
A significant feature i s that for some steel types and The Parts of BS 1501 are of a set of publications for
grades the tensile strength value used for the derivation different steel product forms. These comprise the
following:'
BS 1501 for plates;
BS 1502 for sections and bars (other than bolting
material);
BS 1503 for forgings and semi-finishedforged
products;
BS 1504 for castings;
BS 1506 for bars for bolting purposes.
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BS 1505 has not been allocated to a specific steel
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Part 1. Specification for carbon and carbon manganese steels
Section one. General requirements with specified minimum room temperature tensile
properties only are required by the purchaser.
1. Scope The suffix '6' shall be added to the designation when steels
This British Standard specifies requirements for carbon with specified room temperature tensile properties and
and carbon manganese steel plates for fired and unfired with characteristic elevated temperature properties are
pressure vessels. required by the purchaser.
Section one specifies the general requirements for these The suffix 'LT' followed by a number representing the
steels. Section two specifies specific requirements for temperature in degrees centigrade below zero, a t which
testing, tests are to be made shall be added t o indicate the
Provision has been made in section three for specific required impact properties,
requirements for eight steel types most of which have If impact tests are to be made a t O "C. the suffix 'LTO'
a series of grades with minimum tensile strengths ranging shall be added.
from 360 N/mmz to 490 N/mrn2 and with minimum The suffix 'RT' shall be added if impact tests are to be
yield strengths up to 345 N/mmz. made a t room temperature.
Elevated temperature proof stress and stress rupture The suffix 'L' shall be added to the designation of steels
values are given in appendices C and D. For certain steel 223, 224 and 225 immediately following the steel type
types, low temperature impact properties down to -50 OC number when they are specified with a nickel content of
are also specified. 0.3 % maximum.'
2. References The property options for the various types and grades of
steel provided by this standard are shown in table 1.
The titles of the standards publications referred to in this
standard are listed on the inside back cover. Examples
(a) BS 1501-161 grade 430A designates fully killed
3. Designation carbon steel plate of type 161 and grade 430 having
The steel shall be designated by the number of this standard the tensile properties a t room temperature specified
and the steel type number, e.g. BS 1501-151, followed by in table 19.
a number (the grade) representing the minimurn tensile (b) BS 1501-164 grade 4006 designates fully killed,
strength. (See table 1.) aluminium treated, carbon steel plates of type 164
The suffix 'A' shall be added to the designation when steel and grade 400 having the tensile properties a t room
temperature specified in table 21, and characteristic
Table 1. Property options availabk for the steel types and grades
Steel Grades Available options
tYW
Specified room Specified room Impact
temperature temperature tensile properties
tensile properties properties end with
only characteristic
elevated temperature
yield strength or
proof stress values
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141 360 Not available Not available

154 360,400,430 Not available Not available
151 360,400,430 B Not available
161 360,400,430 6 Not available
164 360,400 B RT, LTO, LT20
223 460,490 6 RT, LTO, LT15, LT30
224 400,430,460,490 B RT, LTO, LT20, LT30, LT40, LT50
225 460 B LT20, LT30, LT50, LT60
225 490
- 6 LT20, LT30, LT50
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elevated temperature properties as specified in (see 19.4.3).

appendix C. (b) The manufacturer shall assume that no alternative
(c) BS 1501-224 grade 4608. LT20 designates fully heat treatment of samples is required (see 19.4.4).
killed, aluminium treated carbon manganese steel (c) The manufacturer shall assume that elevated
plates of type 224 and grade 460 having the tensile temperature tests a t specific temperatures are not
properties a t room temperature specified in table 27, required (see 22.2).
characteristic elevated temperature properties as (d) The manufacturer shall assume that ultrasonic
specified in appendix C, and Charpy V-notch impact testing i s not required (see clause 24).
properties a t -20 O C as specified in table 28.
(e) The manufacturer shall assume that no special
tests are required (see clause 25).
4. Information to be supplied by the purchaser
(f) The manufacturer shall assume that a report of the
4.1 General. The following information shall be stated on
full heat treatment history in the case of re-heat
the enquiry and order.
treatment i s not required (see 26.4).
(a) The type and grade of steel required and i t s
designation (see clause 3). 4.2.3 Options for specific steels. The manufacturer shall
assume that a report on the test certificate of the nitrogen
(b) Dimensions of plates required (see clause 18).
content is not required (see 27.4.2, 28.4.2, 29.4.2,30.4.2,
4.2 Options. There are a number of options incorporated 31.4.2,32.4.2,33.4.2 and 34.4.2).
in this British Standard. In the event that the purchaser
does not indicate his wish to implement any of these
5. General and specific requirements
options, and specify his requirements a t the time of the
The plates shall comply only with the general requirements
1.
enquiry and order (except for 4.2.1 (g)), the manufacturer
shall implement the options as stated in 4.2.1,4.2.2 specified in section one, and with the appropriate specific
and 4.2.3. requirements given in sections two and three, in the
absence of information from the purchaser in respect of
4.21 General options
special requirements (see clauses 24 and 25).
(a) The manufacturer shall make the steel by the open
hearth, electric or one of the basic oxygen processes
(see clause 6). 6. Manufacture of the steel
(b) The manufacturer shall assume that product 6.1 Steelmaking process. The steel shall be produced by
analysis i s not required (see 7.2). the open hearth, electric or one of the basic oxygen
processes. Other processes may be used by agreement
(c) The manufacturer shall assume plates to a specified
, between the purchaser and the manufacturer. If requested,
carbon equivalent value are not required (see 7.4).
the manufacturer shall inform the purchaser of the
(d) The manufacturer shall assume there are no special steelmaking process used.
requirements and supply the plates in the condition
6.2 Deoxidation. Deoxidation practice shall be as
specified in clause 8.
defined for the relevant steel grade in section three
(e) The manufacturer shall not apply controlled for the relevant steel type.
temperatures during and after rolling without agree-
ment with the purchaser (see 8.1).
7. Chemical composition
(f) The manufacturer shall assume there are no special
requirements in respect of surface quality (see 9.1). 7.1 Ladle analysis. The chemical composition of the steel
shall be determined by ladle analysis and shall comply
(9) Where weld repairs have been agreed, the manufac- with the specific requirements for the relevant material
turer shall assume that a sketch showing positions and given in section three.
dimensions of weld repair is not required (see 9.3).
7.2 Product analysis. The purchaser may, if stated on the
(h) The manufacturer shall mark the plate by order, require analysis of the finished material. T h e product
stamping (see 10.2). - analysis shall be determined on the test sample used for
(i) The manufacturer shall mark bundled or boxed verification of the mechanical properties, or a t the option
plates in accordance with 10.3. of the manufacturer, on material taken from the same
(i) The manufacturer shall assume that the purchaser location as that used for samples for mechanical testing.
or his representative does not wish to visually inspect The number of samples to be taken for analysis and the
the plates, select t e s t samples or witness tests (see elements to be determined shall be as agreed a t the time
clauses 14 and 19). of the enquiry and order and shall be detailed on the order,
(k) The manufacturer shall assume that the supply of The permitted deviations for product analysis are specified
plates to restricted width and length tolerances is not in appendix B and shall be applicable to the specified
required (see 18.2.2). chemical composition limits given for the relevant material
in section three.
(I)The manufacturer shall assume that supply of
plates to the 0.2 % limit of camber is not required 7.3 Cases of dispute. In cases of dispute the methods for
(see 18.3.2). chemical analysis shall be in accordance with British
Standard Handbook No, 19.
(m) The manufacturer shall supply plates to the
flatness tolerance requirements in the mill finish 7.4 Maximum carbon equivalent value for weldability
(hot levelled) condition (see 18.4.1 1. 7.4.1 if specified on the order and agreed between the
A (n) The manufacturer shall assume that steels with a

maximum sulphur content of 0.015 %, 0.010 % or
manufacturer and the purchaser, plates shall be supplied
with a specific maximum carbon equivalent value.
I 0.005 % (ladle analysis) are not required.

(O) The manufacturer shall assume that steels with a
maximum phosphorus content of 0.025 % or 0.020 %
(ladle analysis) are not required.’
These maximum values which are based upon ladle
analysis are given in table 2.
7.4.2 For all steels except types 223 and 225, the carbon
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the values given in table 2 apply to plates up to and and the manufacturer, in a controlled rolled condition
including 40 mm thick. (see 8,1(a)).
7.4.3 The carbon equivalent value shall be calculated NOTE. Hot forming at or above normalizing temperatures may
adversely affect the properties of plates supplied in the
using the formula:
controlled rolled condition and thus this supply condition
Mn CrtMotV NitCu is not normally appropriate when hot forming is envisaged.
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7.4.4 The values given in table 2 refer to plates for which 9. Surface condition and soundness
the test samples are not subject to a simulated post weld 9.1 Freedom from defects. The plates shall be supplied
heat treatment. If a simulated post weld heat treatment is sound and free from such segregation, cracks, laminations,
specified,the values for carbon equivalent shall be agreed or surface flaws as might preclude their use for the
between the purchaser and the manufacturer a t the time purpose for which they are intended. Where appropriate
of the enquiry and order. the purchaser shall agree with the manufacturer a t the
time of the enquiry and order the standard of surface
Table 2. Maximum values of quality required and any other special tests (see
carbon equivalent clauses 24 and 25).
9.2 Removal of surface imperfections
Steel Grade Maximum carbon 9.2.1 Operations having the object of obscuring surface
type equivalent value imperfections shall not be used.
9.2.2 Slight surface imperfections rnay be removed by
% mechanical means provided that after such treatments
151 360 0.39 the plates comply with the requirements of 18.5.
400 0.42 9.2.3 Surface imperfections which cannot be rectified
430 0.45 in accordance with 9.2.2 rnay, by agreement between
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161 360 0.35 be rectified by grinding or chipping followed by
400 0.39 welding, subject to the following conditions.
430 0.41
(a) The total area to be repaired shall not exceed 2 %
164 0.39 of the surface area of that face of the plate.
360
400 0.41 (b) The thickness shall not be reduced to less than
80 % of the nominal thickness after the complete
223 460 0.45 removal of the defect and before welding.
490 0.47 (c) The welding shall be carried out to a documented
procedure approved by the purchaser or his representa-
224 400 0.41 tive, and by approved operatives using approved
430 0.43 electrodes.
460 0.47
The welds shall be sound and free from defects or
490 0.47
discontinuities and shall be filled to an excess thickness
460 of a t least 1.5 mm and then levelled by chiselling
0.45
and/or grinding t o give the repaired plate a smooth
490 0.47
and uniform surface.
8. Condition of supply of plates (d) The area repaired and the adjacent plate area shall
be examined by a procedure and at a stage of processing
8.1 Plates shall be supplied and tested in the condition
agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser
specified for the relevant steel in section three except
to ensure that it is free from defects.
in the following circumstances.
(e) The repaired plates shall be given a suitable
(a) It is agreed a t the time of the enquiry and order
heat treatment to minimize the effects of welding
that the application of controlled temperatures during
without adversely affecting mechanical properties.
and after rolling may take the place of a normalizing
Plates in the normalized condition shall be
heat treatment.
re-normalizedafter weld repair unless otherwise
(b) The purchaser intends to hot form and/or agreed between the purchaser and the manufacturer.
normalize the plates after delivery and it is agreed at
Normalizingof controlled rolled plates after weld repair
the time of the enquiry and order that plates which
i s not permitted, unless a retest is carried out which
would otherwise be supplied normalized shall be
indicates that the appropriate minimum property
supplied in the hot finished condition (see 19.4
requirements as specified in section three are maintained.
regarding heat treatment of test samples). This provision
Any post weld heat treatment of such plates shall be as
i s not applicable to steels 223 and 225 which are
agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
always supplied normalized. but see 8.1.1.
9.3 Position of repairs. The position and extent of weld
(c) A specific supply condition for plates of steel
repaired areas shall be marked on the plate. These marks
types 151 and 161 up to 40 mm thick has been agreed
shall be referred to on the manufacturer's certificate
between the purchaser and the manufacturer
(see l l . l ( g ) ) . Ifagreed between the manufacturer and
(see 29.3 and 30.3).
the purchaser, a sketch showing the positions and
8.1.1 Steel types 223 and 225 shall be supplied in the dimensions of weld repairs shall be supplied by the
normalized condition or, if agreed between the purchaser manufacturer.
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IO. Marking the temperature a t which the impact tests were made,
10.1 Each plate as delivered shall be legibly marked with and the results obtained (see clause 23).
the following. (I) The results of the room temperature mechanical
(a) Manufacturer's name or trade mark. tests (see clause 21).
(b) A reference number by which the plate and the (m) If elevated temperature tests were made in
manufacturer's certificate can be related. accordance with clause 22, the temperature a t which
the tests were made and the yield or proof strength
(c) The steel type number and grade number as given values obtained.
in table 1, (e.g. '164 400A LT20').
(n) The results of any specified ultrasonic examination
10.2 Marking shall be by stamping or, if specified by the (see clause 24).
purchaser, by painting (see 10.4). If paint is used,
it shall be commercially free from lead, copper, (o) The results of any special tests (see clause 25).
zinc and tin. 11.1.1 The test certificate shall be signed by an appointed
If stamped on the plate, the above particulars shall be representative of the manufacturer.
encircled with a paint mark. 11.2 To be supplied by the merchant. If any steel is
Unless the provisions of 10.3 or 10.4 are valid, supplied from a merchant's stock, the merchant shall
the information given in lO.l(a), (b) and (c) shall be satisfy the purchaser that the numbers and identification
stamped on each plate in such a manner that it can be marks on the steel combined with a manufacturer's
read in the principal direction of rolling as indicated in certificate, confirm that the steel has been tested and
the following diagram. complies with all the tests and requirements of this
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standard applicable t o the material specified.
Manufacturer Principal
A123 direction
164-400A-LT20 of rolling
12. Delivery
No material shall be despatched from the manufacturer's
10.3 Alternatively, unless otherwise agreed, for plates
works until it has been tested and has complied with all
which are bundled or boxed, the information given in 10.1
the tests and requirements of this standard as applicable
shall be marked on the box or on a tag securely attached
to the material ordered and any additional requirements
to the bundle or box.
/- specified in the order.
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10.4 If painting is required in preference t o stamping, the
orientation of the marking in relation to the direction of 13. Defects revealed after delivery
rolling shall be agreed between the purchaser and the
In the event of any material proving defective during
manufacturer at the time of the enquiry and order.
subsequent fabrication, such material shall be deemed
not to comply with the requirements of this British
11. Manufacturer's certificate Standard notwithstanding any previous certificates of
11.1 To be supplied by the manufacturer. The manufac- satisfactory testing. The manufacturer shall not be
turer of the plates shall supply a certificate stating the responsible for any failure to comply with this British
following. Standard caused by improper treatment after delivery.
(a) The number of this British Standard.
NOTE. Marking BS 1501 on or in relation to a product is a claim 14. Inspection
by the manufacturer that the product has been manufactured in The purchaser or his representative shall have access a t
accordance with the requirements of the standard. The accuracy
of such a claim is therefore solely the manufacturer's recponjib/lity. al' to those parts Of the works engaged
on the order, and shall be allowed to inspect
. the
(b) The steel grade andtype numbers, the suffix A or E,
manufacturingprocess at any stage.
and where appropriate, the suffix indicating the impact
tests carried out (see clause 3). If stated on the enquiry and order, the purchaser shall
be allowed to visually inspect the items produced for
(c) The ladle analysis in respect of all specified
his order, and also to select the test samples in
elements (see 7.1).
accordance with clause 19 and to witness the tests.
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(d) The product analysis if required (see 7.2).
(e) Carbon equivalent values calculated from ladle 15. Testing facilities
analysis if requested (see 7.4). The manufacturer shall supply the material for testing
(f) The heat treatment, if any, given to the plates and shall furnish and prepare the necessary test pieces
(see clause 8) and if agreed, previous heat treatments and supply labour and appliances for such testing as
(see 26.4). may be carried out on his premises in accordance with
(9) If the plate contains any welded areas as indicated this British Standard. Failing facilities a t his own works,
by surface markings on the plate (see 9.3). the manufacturer shall arrange for the tests to be carried
out elsewhere.
(h) The plate reference number and i t s cast number
(see 10.1). 16. Weldability
(i)If the plate contains any thinned areas as indicated All types and grades of steel referred to in this British
by surface markings on the plate (see 18.5.2). Standard are reasonably weldable. Welding requires care
(i) The heat treatment, if any, given t o the t e s t however and should be carried out in accordance'with
samples (see 19.4). guidance given in the appropriate British Standards
(k) For plates having specified impact properties, for welding, e.g. ES 5135.

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17. Forming operations

Hot or cold forming operations may affect the
properties of the plates. Consultation with the steel
manufacturer is recommended when it i s considered
that any resultant property changes may be unacceptable.
6. Table deleted
Normalizing temperatures vary with the chemical
composition. Guidance may be obtained from the
ladle analysis results reported on the t e s t certificate
or from the steel manufacturer.
A18.
Dimensional tolerances
Tolerances for continuous mill products are given in
BS 1449 : Part 1.
Tolerances for plates produced on non-continuous mills
shall comply with BS EN 10029. For thickness class C
tolerances as specified in BS EN 10029 shall apply unless
otherwise specified a t the time of the enquiry and order.'
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Section two. Specific requirements for testing size, the samples may be heat treated after separation
from, but together with the plate.
19. Testing requirements, selection, number, 19.4.2 If the purchaser intends subsequently to
position and heat treatment of test samples normalize material supplied in the hot finished condition
and preparation of test pieces (e.g. after fabrication) this shall be stated on the enquiry
19.1 Testing requirements. Tests shall be carried out and order and the manufacturer shall give the represen-
in accordance with the requirements of this section tative t e s t samples (or the test blanks cut from them)
depending upon the designation as follows. a heat treatment which, to the satisfaction of the
purchaser, simulates the normalizing of a full size plate.
Designation suffix A. Room temperature tensile tests
only. 19.4.3 Except for steels 141 and 154, if required in
special cases, and when agreed a t the time of the enquiry
Designation suffix B. Room temperature tensile tests
and order, t e s t samples or the t e s t pieces shall be subjected
and, additionally, elevated temperature tensile tests
to a simulated post weld heat treatment a t 600 f 10 O C
if required in accordance with the requirements of for 3 h followed by cooling in still air. Where this applies
clause 22. the composition limits for some grades of steel are subject
Designation suffix LTx. Impact tests a t the designated to modification as detailed in the relevant specific
temperaturex. requirements for the steel as specified in section three.
Designation suffix RT. Impact tests a t room 19.4.4 If heat treatments different from or additional to
temperature. the normal heat treatments for the steel as specified in
19.2 Selection of test samples. If stated on the enquiry section three are to be carried out after the delivery of
and order, all test samples shall be selected by the the platest the purchaser may require, a t the time of the
purchaser or his representative. In the absence of any enquiry and order, additional mechanical tests on
such statement the manufacturer shall select the test additional samples which have been given different
samples. heat treatments. In this case the number and heat
19.3 Number and position of test samples treatment of the t e s t samples shall be agreed a t the time
I of the enquiry and order. The mechanical property
19.3.1 For as-produced plates* up to and including values obtained may be for information purposes only
, 5000 kg mass and not exceeding 15 m in length, a sample or may be required to satisfy specific requirements
I shall be taken from one end only of each plate.
which shall also be agreed at the time of the enquiry
For as-produced plates of mass over 5000 kg or exceeding
and order.
15 m in length, one sample shall be taken from each end
of each plate. 19.5 Preparation of t e s t pieces. From each test sample the
t e s t pieces detailed in 19.5.1, 19.5.2 and 19.5.3 shall be
19.3.2 The samples shall be taken from excess material
prepared, with their axes a t right angles to the principal
at the ends of the plates, midway between the centre
and one edge, and shall be sufficient to provide the
specified number of test pieces.
direction of rolling unless otherwise stated.
19.5.1 Room temperature tensile test. For the room
temperature tensile test a rectangular t e s t piece with
A
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19.3.3 For non heat treated plates produced and coiled
200 mm gauge length as described in BS EN 10002 : Part 1'sha
on a continuous mill, samples shall be taken from each
end of the coil. be used. Alternatively for plates over 40 mm in thickness,
a proportional round test piece as described in
NOTE. A summary of the number of test samples and test pieces
required is given in table 10.
6s EN 10002 : Part 1may be used. In that case the axis of the
t e s t piece shall be located one quarter of the plate
19.4 Heat treatment of tFst samples thickness from the plate surface.
19.4.1 The test samples shall be cut from the plate after 19.5.2 Elevated temperature tensile test. For elevated
the final heat treatment except in the case of heat temperature tests the test piece shall be prepared in
treatment after repair by welding (see 9.2.3(e)) or re-heat accordance with BS 3688 : Part 1. The test sample shall
treatment (see 26.4). When the plate is already cut to
_ - of test samples and test pieces to be taken (see clause 19)

Table 10. Summary of number
Mass of plate Number and position Impact tests

es-produced of test samples (if required)
Room temperature Elevated temperature
tensile test tensile tests (if required)
Up to and including One test sample One test piece See clause 22 One test sample per
WOO kg (and under from one end of per sample plate (three test pieces)
15 m in length as- each plate
produced)
~~~~ ~~
Over 5000 kg (or Two test samples, One test piece See clause 22 One test sample per
exceeding 15 m in one from each end per sample plate (three test pieces)
length as-produced) of the plate
*The term 'as-produced plate' refers to the unit plate rolled from a slab, or rolled directly from an ingot, except when the unit plate i s
divided prior to normalizing when it refers to each separately normalized fraction of the original plate.
. . -
tThis circumstance rnioht arise, for example. in the case of thick pletes.
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be cut from a position.on the sample adjacent to the and 225 (except grade 46û), and when designated with the I
room temperature tensile test piece. For plates more suffix B, gives a tensile strength value lower than that
than 30 mm thick,the axis.of the test piece shall be specified for the relevant steel in table 34.
A located one quarter of the plate thickness from the
plate surface.
In such cases the manufacturer shall have either of the
following two options.
19.5.3 lmpact tests. For impact tests one sample from (a) To carry out two further room temperature tensile
which three Charpy V-notch test pieces shall be taken in tests on t e s t pieces from the same sample location.
accordance WithBS EN 10045 : Part l. to represent each Plate. Ifthe tensile strength of either or both of these tests
The test piece shall have the longitudinal axis in the also falls below the value selected for derivation,
principal direction of rolling. The notch shall be cut in an elevated temperature t e s t shall be carried out in
the direction perpendicular to the original surface of accordance with the procedure described in 22.1 (b).
Ithe plate, (See figure 3.) (b) To carry out an elevated temperature test on a
Impact t e s t pieces shall be taken from a position close to test piece taken from a position adjacent to the room
one of the rolled surfaces. For plates over 40 mm thick temperature tensile test piece. This test shall be
the axis of the t e s t piece shall be one quarter of the plate carried out a t 350 OC unless elevated temperature
thickness from one of the rolled surfaces. Test pieces testing a t a different temperature has been specifically
shall not be closer than 25 mm to any flamecut or requested by the purchaser in accordance with the
sheared edge. requirements of 22.2 when tests shall be at the agreed
For plates between 11 mm and 6 mm thick the largest temperature. If the yield strength or proof stress value
possible subsidiary standard test piece specified in obtained from t h e test is equal t o or above the
BS EN 10045 : Part Ishall be used. Impact tests are not minimum value specified in appendix C for the
normally required for plates less than 6 mm thick. steel type and grade, the plate shall be deemed to
comply with this British Standard and the specified .
20. Mechanical test methods elevated temperature yield strength or proof stress
values for all temperatures shall be considered to be
20.1 Tensile tests a t room temperature. Tensile tests a t
valid within normally acceptable confidence limits.
.-
A room temperature shall be carried out in accordance
withBS EN 10002 : Part ZThe tensile strenqth ß , ,the yield
strength ß, and the elongation A shall be determined.
22.2 Exceptional cases. In other cases, verification of
the elevated temperature yield strength or proof stress
properties of material designated with the suffix B
For the yield strength R e , either the upper yield stress
shall only be done a t the specific request of the
(RaH) or the 0.5 % proof stress (total elongation) (Rt0.5)
purchaser when the frequency and temperature of
may be determined. However, in cases of dispute ßt0.5
testing shall be agreed a t the time of order. For all grades,
shall be measured.
the minimum acceptance levels for such tests should
Elongation values shall be reported on a gauge length correspond to those specified in appendix C (values for
of 5.65v/S0 * using conversion tables in BS 3894 : Part 1 tests at intermediate temperatures being obtained by
where necessary. In cases of dispute elongation shall be linear interpolation) and be stated on the enquiry and
measured on a gauge length of 5.6WS0. order.
20.2 Tensile tests at elevated temperatures. Tensile tests 22.3 Stress rupture values. Estimated average stress
a t elevated temperatures shall be carried out in accordance rupture values are given for information in appendix G.
with BS 3688 : Part 1.
Although certain steels exhibit a welldefined stress a t 23. Impact properties
room temperature this becomes lessdefined with increase The average value obtained from the three tests from
of t e s t temperature. At any particular temperature the each sample shall be not less than the value specified
greater of the lower yield stress Re, or of the 0.2 % for the relevant material a t the appropriate t e s t
A proof stress
acceptance.
shall be taken as the criterion of temperature. The test temperature shall be selected
from those given for minimum impact values that are
20.3 Impact tests. The impact tests shall be carried out specified in section three for the relevant type of steel.
in accordance withBS EN 10045 : Part Rsiequirecfby the One individual value may be below the specified value
material specification or order. provided it is not less than 70 % of that value.
21. Mechanical properties at room temperature In the case of subsidiary standard t e s t pieces, the value
to be obtained shall be as given in table 11 for the
The room temperature tensile t e s t results shall comply relevant type of steel.
with the requirementsof the relevant material
specification in section three. For impact values greater than 41 J for 10 mm x 10 mm
test pieces, the values for subsidiary standardtest pieces
22. Mechanical properties at elevated temperatures shall be agreed between the manufacturer and the
purchaser.
22.1 Elevated temperature yield strength or proof stress
values. Minimum elevated temperature yield strength or 24. Ultrasonic testing
proof stress values derived in accordance with the
procedure described in appendix C are given in Ultrasonic testing shall be applied if specified and agreed
appendices D, E and F. These values are not subject to a t the time of enquiry and order. Tests shall be made in
Verification except in cases where the room temperature accordance with BS 5996 unless otherwise agreed.
tensile test on types 164,223,224 (except grade 490)
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Table 11. Impact test values for subsidiary specified for the material, the plate represented shall be
standard test pieces deemed to comply with the requirements o f this British
Standard.
Average value for Equivalent averaga value for 26.2 Elevated temperature tensile tests. If an elevated
sîandard test pieces subsidiary standard test pieces temperature tensile test result does not comply with test
requirements, two further tests shall be made on samples
10 mm X 10 mm 10 mm X 7.6 mm 10 mm X 5 mm taken from the same plate. If both of these additional
tests comply with the relevant requirements specified
J J J for the material, the plate represented shall be deemed
27 22 19 to comply with the requirements of this British Standard.
31 25 22 26.3 Impact tests. If the average of the three impact tests
41 33 29 fails to comply with the specified minimum average value,
or one of the samples has a value less than 70 % of the
25. Special tests specified minimum value, three additional t e s t pieces from
Specific surface quality requirements, or special tests, the same sample shall be tested and the results added to
e.g. through-thicknesstensile testing, may be agreed a t those previously obtained and a new average calculated.
the time of enquiry and order. In such cases the This new average shall comply with the specified
technique t o be used and the results to be obtained requirement for the relevant steel given in section three.
shall be agreed between the manufacturer and the Not more than two of the individual values shall be lower
purchaser a t the time of the enquiry and order. than the specified value and not more than one shall be
lower than 70 % of that value.
26. Retests 26.4 Re-heat treatment. The manufacturer may heat
26.1 Room temperature tensile tests. If a room tempera- treat or reheat treat any plate, including any plate found
ture tensile test piece does not meet the test requirements, not to fulfil the test requirements, and re-submit it for
two further tests shall be made on test pieces taken from testing. If agreed a t the time of the enquiry and order, the
samples from the plate represented. If both of these details of these treatments, including previous treatments,
additional tests comply with the relevant requirements shall be reported to the purchaser.
,
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Section three, Specific requirements for 27.4.2 Nitrogen content. The nitrogen content shall not
steel types exceed 0.009 %.. It shall be determined but shall be
reported on the test certificate only if agreed between
27. BS 1501-141 Rimmed carbon steel the purchaser and the manufacturer a t the time of the
(for hard glass enamelled vessels) enquiry and order.
27.1 General. The requirements are specified for rimmed 27.4.3 Product analysis. Product analysis is not
carbon steel plates up to and including 19 mm thick in applicable to this steel.
one grade. 27.5 Mechanical properties a t room temperature.
The mechanical properties a t room temperature obtained
This steel is intended only for hard glass enamelled
pressure vessels. from t e s t pieces selected, prepared and tested in
accordance with clauses 19,20 and 21 shall comply
One grade of this steel i s available as follows. with the properties given in table 13.
Grade 360: tensile strength 360 N/mmz to 480 N/mmz,
Only suffix A is applicable to this steel (see clause 3). Table 13. Mechanical properties a t room
27.2 Deoxidation. This steel shall be rimmed. temperature of steel 141
-I
27.3 Heat treatment condition. The steel shall be
Nominal plate Tensile Yield Elongation
supplied in the hot finished condition.
thickness strength R, strength A
27.4 Chernical composition
27.4.1 Ladle analysis. The ladle analysis shall comply Over Up toand min. max. min. min.
with the requirements given in table 12. including
The purchaser may Fpecify lower sulphur and phOWhonis
ntents (see 42.1 (n) and 49.1 (o) respectivelY.' mm mm N/mmz N/mmz
3 16 360 480
Table 12. Chemical.composition
16 19 360 480
(ladlepalysis) of steel 141
Element I Grade 360 27.6 Elevated temperature proof streu and stress rupture
values. Elevated temperature properties are not specified
for this steel.
Carbon max. 0.16 27.7 Charpy V-notch impact properties. Impact properties
Manganese max. 0.50 are not specified for this steel.
Phosphorus max. 0.050
Sulphur max. 0.050
. 'NOTE.
Chromium
Copper
Molybdenum
Nickel
max. 0.25
max. 0.30
max. 0.10
max. 0.30 I Total
o.7o %
max.
In addition to the elements listed in the table, and to reduce

the risk of hot shortness, the sum of the copper content i%)plus ten
times the tin content (%I shall not exceed 0.4 %.The tin content shall
be reported.'
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28. BS 1501-154 Aluminium semi-killed 28.4.2 Nitrogen content. The nitrogen content shall not
carbon steel exceed 0.012%. It shall be determined but shall be
28.1 General. The requirements are specified for
aluminium semi-killedcarbon steel plates up to 9.5 mm the purchaser and the manufacturer a t the time of the
enquiry and order.
thick in three grades.
The steel is primarily intended for use a t ambient 28.4.3 Product analysis. If product analysis is required,
the requirements of clause 7 shall apply. The permitted
temperature and for pressure vessels where design is
deviations in product analysis from the specified ladle
based on minimum tensile or room temperature yield
analysis shall be as specified in appendix B.
strength only.
The purchaser shall state which of the following grades 28.5 Mechanical properties a t room temperature.
of this steel type i s required. The mechanical properties obtained from t e s t pieces
selected, prepared and tested in accordance with
Grade 360: tensile strength 360 N/mm2 to 480 N/mm2 clauses 19,20 and 21 shall comply with the appropriate
Grade 400: tensile strength 400 N/rnm2 to 520 N/mmz properties given in table 15.
Grade 430: tensile strength 430 N/mm2 to 550 N/mm2
28.6 Elevated temperature proof stress and stress rupture
Only suffix A is applicable to this steel (see clause 3). values. Elevated temperature properties are not specified
28.2 Deoxidation. This steel shall be semi-killedwith for this steel.
aluminium only. 28.7 Charpy V-notch impact properties. Impact properties
28.3 Heat treatment condition. The steel shall be are not specified for this steel.
supplied in the hot finished condition.
28.4 Chemical composition Table 15. Mechanical properties at room
28.4.1 Ladle analysis. The ladle analysis shall comply temperature of steel 154
with the appropriate requirements given in table 14.
A 'NOTE. The purchaser may specify lower sulphur and phosphoms

contents (see 42.1 (n) and 42.1 (oi respectively.'
Table 14. Chemical composition (ladle analysis) of

Grade Nominal plate Tensile
thickness up to strength R,
and including
Yield Elongation
strength A
Re
,
steel 154
mm
Element Grade Grade Gracie
360 400 360 9.5
400 9.5
% % 430 9.5 430 250
Carbon max. o .20 0.24
Manganese min. 0.30 0.40
max. 1.20 1.20
Phosphorus max. 0.050 0.050 0.050
Sulphur max. 0.050 0.050 0.050
Chromium
Copper
Molybdenum
Nickel
max.
max.
max.
max.
0.25
O .30
0.10
0.30
0.25
0.30
0.10
0.30 0.30
0.70%1
~ * T o ~ l
*Applies to all grades.
A 'NOTE. In addition to the elements listed in the table, and to reduce

the risk of hot shortness, the sum of the copper content (%J plus ten
times the tin content (%I
be reported.'
shall not exceed 0.4 %. The tin content shall
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29. BS 1501-151 Semi-killed or fully killed 29.4.2 Nitrogen content. The nitrogen content shall not
carbon steel exceed 0.012 %. It shall be determined but shall be
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29.1 General. The requirements are specified for semi-killed reported on the t e s t certificate only if agreed between
or fully killed carbon steel plates up to and including the purchaser and the manufacturer a t the time of the
100 mm thick in three grades. The plates may be supplied enquiry and order.
having specified elevated temperature properties. 29.4.3 Product analysis. If product analysis is required,
The purchaser shall state which of the following grades of the requirements of clause 7 shall apply. The permitted
this steel type are required and whether the suffix A or B deviations in product analysis from the specified ladle
is applicable (see clause 3). analysis shall be as specified in appendix B.
Grade 360:tensile strength 360 N/mm2 to 480 N/mm* 29.5 Mechanical properties at room temperature.
Grade 400:tensile strength 400 N/mmz to 520 N/mm2 The mechanical properties obtained from test pieces
Grade 430:tensile strength 430 N/mmz to 550 N/mmz selected, prepared and tested in accordance with
clauses 19,20 and 21 shall comply with the appropriate
29.2 Deoxidation. At the manufacturer's option the steel properties given in table 17.
may be supplied semi-killed or fully killed unless the
supply of semi-killedsteel i s specifically required and
Table 17. Mechanical properties at room
agreed a t the time of the enquiry and order. When the
steel is fully killed the silicon content shall be as specified
temperature of steel 151
in table 16.Aluminium may be used in addition to silicon
for deoxidation. Grade Nominal plate Tensile Yield Elonga-
thickness strength R, strength tion
29.3 Heat treatment condition
29.3.1 The plates shall be supplied in the normalized - Re A
condition, except that, a t the manufacturer's option, Over Uptoand min. max. min. min.
including
the normalizing treatment for plates up to and including
40 mm thick may be omitted providing all specified
mm mm N/mm2 N/mmz N/mmz %
property requirements are met when the steel i s in the
hot finished condition (see clause 8). 360 3 16 360 480 205 26
, 29.3.2 If requested by the purchaser and agreed a t the 16 40 195 26
time of the enquiry and order, plates of this steel up to
40 63 185 25
40 mm thick shall be supplied in the normalized condition. 63 1 O0 175 24
Alternatively, if agreed, normalizing of the plates shall
be omitted and the t e s t samples shall be normalized
400 3 16 400 520 225 24
16 40 215 24
(see 8.1 and 19.4.2).
40 63 205 23
29.4 Chemical composition 63 1 O0 200 22
29.4.1 Ladle analysis. The ladle analysis shall comply
with the appropriate requirements given in table 16. 430 3 16 430 550 250 23
A 'NOTE. The purchaser may specify lower sulphur and phowhonis

contents (see 42.1 (n) and 42.1 (o) respectively.'
Table 16. Chemical composition (ladle analysis) of

16
40
63
40
63
1 O0
240
230
220
23
22
21
steel 151 29.6 Elevated temperature proof stress and stress rupture
values. Characteristicelevated temperature proof stress
Element Grade Grade Grade values are specified in appendix D and stress rupture
360 400 430
values in appendix G.
% % % 29.7 Charpy V-notch impact properties. Impact properties
are not specified for this steel.
Carbon max. 0.17 0.20 0.25
Silicon max. 0.35 0.35 0.35
Manganese min. 0.40 0.50 0.60
max. 1.20 1.30 1.40
Phosphorus max. 0.030 0.030 0.030
Sulphur max. 0.045 0.045 0.045
Chromium
Copper
Molybdenum
Nickel
max.
max.
max.
max.
0.25
0.30
0.10
0.30
0.25
0.30
0.10
0.30
'*lo
0.30
]
'Total
0.70 %
max.
'Applies to all grades.
'
'NOTE. In addition to the elements listed in the table, and to reduce
the risk of hot shortness, the sum of the copper content (%I plus ten
times the tin content (%I shall not exceed 0.4 %. The tin content shall
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30. BS 1501-161 Fully killed carbon steel 30.4.2 Nitrogen content. The nitrogen content shall not
30.1 General. The requirements are specified for fully exceed 0.012 %. It shall be determined but shall be
killed carbon steel plates up to and including 150 mm reported on the t e s t certificate only if agreed between
thick in three grades. The plates may be supplied having the purchaser and the manufacturer a t the time of the
specified elevated temperature properties. enquiry and order.
The purchaser shall state which of the following grades 30.4.3 Product analysis. If product analysis i s required,
of this steel type are required and whether the the requirements of clause 7 shall apply, The permitted
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suffix A or B is applicable (see clause 3). deviations in product analysis from the specified ladle
Grade 400: tensile strength 400 N/mm2 to 520 N/mm2 30.5 Mechanical properties at room temperature.
Grade 430: tensile strength 430 N/mm2 to 550 N/mm2 The mechanical properties obtained from test pieces
30.2 Deoxidation. This steelshall be fully killed. clauses 19,20 and 21 shall comply with the appropriate
The silicon content shall be as specified in table 18.
properties given in table 19.
Aluminium may be used in addition to silicon for
deoxidation. 30.6 Elevated temperature proof stress and stress rupture
values. Characteristic elevated temperature proof stress
30.3 Heat treatment condition. The plates shall be values are specified in appendix D and stress rupture
supplied in the normalized condition, except that a t values in appendix G.
the manufacturer's option the normalizing treatment
for plates up t o and including 40 mm thick may be 30.7 Charpy V-notch impact properties. Impact properties
omitted provided all specified property requirements are not specified for this steel.
are met when the steel i s in the hot finished condition
(see clause 8).
Table 19. Mechanical properties at room
30.3.1 If requested by the purchaser and agreed a t the
time of the enquiry and order, plates of steel type 161
up to 40 mm thick shall be supplied in the normalized
condition, or alternatively, if agreed, normalizing of the
-
Grade Nominal plate
thickness
Tensile
strength R,
1 Yield IElonga-
strength tion
, plates shall be omitted and the test samples normalized
(see 8.1 and 19.4.2). Over Up to and min. max. min. min.
including
30.4 Chemical composition
30.4.1 Ladle analysis. The ladle analysis shall comply with mm mm N/mm2 N/mm2 N/mm2 %
the appropriate requirements given in table 18.
360 3 16 360 480 205 26
A 'NOTE. The purchaser may specify lowsr sulphur and phosphorus

c o n t a r (see 42.1 (n) and 42.1 ( 0 )respeetivaly.'
TaMe 18. Chemical composition

16 40
40 63
63 1O0
195
185
175
26
25
24
(ladle analysis) of steel 161 100 150 170 24
400 3 16 400 520 225 24

Element Grade Grade Grade
360 400 430
16 40 215 24
40 63 205 23
%- % % 63 1O0 200 22
1O0 150 195 22
Carbon max. 0.17 0.20 0.25 --
Si I icon min. 0.10 0.10 0.10
430 3 16 430 550 250 23
max. 0.35 0.35 0.35
16 40 240 23
Manganese min. 0.40 0.50 0.60
40 63 230 22
max. 1.20 1.30 1.40
63 1O0 220 21
Phosphorus max. 0.030 0.030 0.030
1O0 150 210 21
--
]
Sulphur max. 0.030 0.030 0.030
Chromium max. 0.25 0.25 0.25 *Total
Copper max. 0.30 0.30 0.30 o.7o %
Molybdenum max. 0.10 0.10 0.10 max.
Nickel max. 0.30 0.30 0.30
'Applies to all grades.
'NOTE. In addition to the elements listed in the cable. and to reduce

the risk of hot shortness. the sum of the copper content (%I plus ten
.
be reported.'

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31. BS 1501-164 Fully killed aluminium Table 20. Chemical composition

treated carbon steel (ladle analysis) of steel 164
31.1 General. The requirements are specified for fully
killed aluminium treated carbon steel plates up to and Element Grade Grade
including 150 mm thick in two grades. The plates may 360 400
be supplied having specified elevated temperature
properties and low temperature properties. % %
The purchaser shall state which of the following grades Carbon* max. 0.20 0.23
of this steel type are required and whether the Silicon min. 0.10 0.10
suffix A or B and any other designation is applicable max. 0.35 0.35
(see clause 3). Manganese min. 0.40 0.50
Grade 360: tensile strength 360 N/mmz to 480 N/mmz max. 1.20 1.30
Grade 400: tensile strength 400 N/mmz to 520 N/mm2 Phosphorus max. 0.030 0.030
Sulphur max. 0.030 0.030
31.2 Deoxidation. The steel shall be fully killed and
Aluminium
aluminium treated.
1
(metallic)t min. 0.015 0.015
31.3 Heat treatment condition. The steel shall be Chromium max. 0.25
supplied in the normalized condition, unless an alternative 0.25 +Total
Copper max.
condition of supply is agreed between the purchaser and 0.70 %
Molybdenum max. 0.10
the manufacturer (see clause 8). 0.10 max.
Nickel max. 0.30 0.30
31.4 Chemical composition
~~
31.4.1 Ladle analysis. The ladle analysis shall comply *For steel plate of grade 360 over 63 mm thick the maximum
carbon content shall be 0.22 %. For steel plate of grade 400 over
with the appropriate requirements given in table 20. 63 mm thick the maximum carbon content shall be 0.25 %.
'NOTE. The purchaser may specify lower sulphur and phosphoms tDetermination of total aluminium shall be deemed to meet this
contents (see 42.1 in) and 42.1 (o) respectively.' requirement provided the value obtained is not less than 0.018 %.
31.4.2 Nitrogen content The nitrogen content shall not *Applies to all grades.
exceed 0.012 %. It shall be determined but shall be
reported on the t e s t certificate only if agreed between
the purchaser and the manufacturer a t the time of
enquiry and order.
'i!OTE. In addition to the elements listed in the table, and to reduce
the risk of hot shortness, the sum of the copper content (%I plus ten
times the tin content (%I shall not exceed 0.4 96. The tin content shall A
31.4.3 Product analysis. I f product analysis is required,
deviations in product analysis from the specified ladle Grade Nominal plate Tensile Yield Elonga-
analysis shall be as specified in appendix B. thickness strength R, strength tion
31.5 Mechanical properties at room temperature. - I Re A
The mechanical properties obtained from t e s t pieces Over Uptoand min. rnax. min. min.
selected, prepared and tested in accordance with including
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clauses 19, 20 and 21 shall comply with the appropriate .

properties given in table 21. mm mm N/mm2 N/mmz N/mmz %
31.6 Elevated temperature proof sfress and stress rupture 360 3 16 360 480 255 25
values. Characteristicelevated temp-erature proof stress 16 40 235 25
values are specified in appendix E and stress rupture 40 63 220 24
63 1O0 c 23
values in appendix G.
31.7 Charpy V-notch impact values 1O0 150 . 23
31.7.1 If specified on the enquiry and order, Charpy 400 3 16 400 520 275 23
V-notch impact values obtained from test pieces selected, 16 40 265 23
prepared and tested in accordance with clauses 19,20 40 63 245 22
and 23 shall comply with the requirements given in 63 1O0 c 21
table 22. 1O0 150 c 21
31.7.2 Charpy V-notch impact values for plates over
63 mm thick shall be agreed between the manufacturer 'The values of yield strength for plates over 6 3 mm thick up to
and the purchaser a t the time of the enquiry and order. and including 150 mm thick shall be the values specified for
plates of thickness between 40 mm and 6 3 mm reduced by 1 %
31.7.3 The specified Charpy V-notch impact values apply for each 5 mm or part thereof increase in thickness over 6 3 mm.
also when samples are subjected to the standard
simulated post weld heat treatment specified in 19.4.3, Table 22. Charpy V-notch impact
but values for samples subjected to other treatments values for plates of steel 164 up to
(see 19.4.4) shall be agreed between the manufacturer and including 63 mm thick
and the purchaser.
Grade Impact test values minimum average
of three a t a temperature of O C of
RT O - 20
J J J
360 1
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32. BS 1501-223 Fully killed niobium treated

carbon manganese steel
killed niobium treated carbon manganese steel plates
up to 150 mm thick in two grades, The plates may be
supplied having specified elevated temperature properties
and low temperature impact properties.
Grade Nominal plate Tensile Yield Elonga-
The purchaser shall state which of the following grades thickness strength R, strength tion
of this steel type are required and whether the Re A
suffix A or B and any other designation i s applicable
(see clause 3). Over Up toand min. max. min. min.
including
Grade 460:tensile strength 460 N/mm2 to 580 N/mmz
Grade 490:tensile strength 490 N/mmz to 610 N/mmz mm mm N/mmz N/mmz N/mm2 %
32.2 Deoxidation. The steel shall be fully killed. 460 3 16 460 580 340 22
The silicon content shall be as specified in table 23. 16 40 330 22
Aluminium may be used in addition to silicon for 40 63 320 21
deoxidation. 63 100 * 20
32.3 Heat treatment condition. The steel shall be supplied 100 150 20
in the normalized condition unless an alternative condition
of supply i s agreed between the purchaser and the 490 3 16 490 610 355 21
manufacturer (see clause 8). 16 40 345 21
32.4 Chemical composition 40 63 340 20
63 100 20
32.4.1 Ladle analysis. The ladle analysis shall comply 100 150 20
A 'NOTE. The purchaser may specify lower sulphur and phosphorus

mntents (see 42.1 (n) and 42.1 ( o ) respectively.'
32.4.2 Nirrcgen conrenr. The nitrogen content shall not
exceed 0.012 %. It shall be determined but shall be
the manufacturer and the purchaser at the time of t h e
enquiry and order.
32.4.3 Pruduct analysis. If product analysis i s required,
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Table 23. Chemical composition

(ladle analysis) of steel 223
-
Element Grade Grade
-
460 490
% %
Carbon max. 0.20' 0.20+
Silicon min. 0.10 0.10
max. 0.40 0.50
Manganese min. 0.80 0.90 Grade Impact test values minimum average
rnax. 1.60 1.60 of three at a temperature " C of
Phosphorus max. 0.030 0.030
Sulphur max. 0.030 0.030 -15 -30
Niobium min. 0.01o 0.010 -
Chromium
Copper
max.
max.
max.
Molybdenum max.
Nickel4 max.
0.060
0.25
0.30
0.10 0.10
0.75 0.75
0.060
1
0.25 ?Total
0.30 0.50%
max.
490
61 155
J
41
J
27
-
'ln the event that the purchaser specifies a nickel content
of 0.30 % maximum (see footnote 2 to table 23). then the
'When test samples are subiect to simulated post above impact values shall only be applicable to plates up to
weld heat treatment, the maximum carbon and including 63 mm thick.
content shall be 0.22 %.
tApplies to all grades. 32.7.3 The specified Charpy V-notch impact values apply
$The purchaser may specify a nickel content of
also when samples are subjected to the standard simulated
0.30 % maximum; in this case, the combined post weld heat treatment specified in 19.4.3, but values
total for chromium, copper, molybdenum and for samples subjected to other treatments (see 19.4.4)
nickel shall be 0.70 % maximum and the &ffix L shall be - shall be agreed between the manufacturer and the
.A added to the designation of the-steel-(see clause 3). purchaser .
'NOTE. In addition.to the elements listed in the table, and to reduce
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the risk of hot shortness, the sum of the copper content (%) plus ten
times the tin content (%) shall not exceed 0.4 %. The tin content shall
be reported.' t-
A
33. E3 1501-224 Fully killed aluminium treated
carbon manganese steel
killed aluminium treated carbon manganese steel plates,
up t o 150 mm thick in four grades. The plates may be
supplied having specified elevated temperature properties
and low temperature impact properties.
The purchaser shall state which of the following grades of
this steel type are required and whether the suffix A or B
and any other designation is applicable (see clause 3).
Grade 400: tensile strength 400 N/mm2 t o 520 N/mm2
Grade 460: tensile strength 460 N/mm2 to 580 N/mmz
Grade 490: tensile strength 490 N/mm2 t o 610 N/mm2 Grade NOmiMI plate Tensile Ykld €long.-
33.2 Deoxidation. The steel shall be fully killed and

aluminium treated.
33.3 Heat treatment condition. The steel shall be supplied
thickness strength R,
max. I strmgth tion

Re
min.
A
1ni;.
in the normalized condition unless an alternative condition

of supply is agreed between the purchaser and the
Imm
400 3 16
Nlmm'
400
Nimm'
620
Nlmm'
275 23
1 manufacturer (see clause 8). 16 40 265 23
40 63 245 22
33.4 Chemical composition 63 100 21
33.4.1 Ladle ana/ysis. The ladle analysis shall comply 100 150 21
A
I
with the appropriate requirements g i m in table 26. 550 305
i!"
22
285 22
'NOTE.The purcharrr may specify lower sulphur and p h w h m s 275 21
contents (see 42.1 (n) and 42.1 (01 respectively.'
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=qqr
20
33.4.2 Nitrogen content. The nitrogen content shall not 20
exceed 0.012 %. It shall be determined but shall be ~ 460
reported on the test certificate only if agreed between 305 20
I-" /R
the manufacturer and the purchaser a t the time of the 100 19
enquiry and order. 100 150
33.4.3 Product analysis. I f product analysis i s required,
analysis shall be as specified in appendix 6.
33.5 Mechanical properties at room temperature.
The mechanical properties obtained from test pieces
490
100
40
T
100
150
'The value of yield strength for plates of over 63 mm thick up to
and including 150 mm thick shall be the values specified for plates
of thickness between 40 mm and 63 mm reduced by 1 % for each
19
19

5 mm or part thereof increase in thickness over 63 mm.
clauses 19,20 and 21 shall comply with the appropriate
properties given in table 27. Table 28. Charpy V-notch impact values for
Table 26. Chemical composition (ladle analysis) plates of steel 224 up to and including 80 mm*
of steel 224 thick
I
Element Grade G r d e Grade Grade Grade Impact test values minimum average of t h r r at a
400 430 460 490 temperature OC of
RT O -20 -30 -40 -50

% % % %
Carbon rnax. 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.22 J J J J J J
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S iI icon min. 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10
All
max. 0.35 0.40 0.40 0.40 55 41 27
grades 61 47 31
Manganese min. 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
max. 1.50 1.50 1.60 1.60
Phosphorus max. 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030
Sulphur rnax. 0.030 0.030 0.030 O ,030
Aluminium'
(metallic) min. 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015
I
Chromium max. 0.25 0.25 0.25 o-25 tTotal
Copper max. 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.50%
I
Molybdenum max. 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 max.
Nickel + max. 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75
-
- Determination of tot aluminium shall )e deemed to meet this
requirement provided the value obtained is not less than 0.018 %.
t Applies to all grades.
I The purchaser may specify a nickel content of 0.30 %maximum;
in this case, the combined total for chromium, copper,
molybdenum
Provided by IHS Markit under
No reproduction
suffix
and nickel
license with BSI maximum.and the
shalt be 0.70
- Uncontrolled
_. or networking permitted without license from IHS
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.R A
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be reported,'
34.5 Mechanical properties a t room temperature.

tin content s h a l l
A
The mechanical properties obtained from test pieces
34. BS 1501-225 Fully killed niobium and clauses 19,20 and 21 shall comply with the appropriate
aluminium treated carbon manganese steel properties given in table 30.
34.1 General. The requirements are specified for fully Table 30. Mechanical properties at room
killed niobium and aluminium treated carbon manganese
steel plates up to 150 mm thick in two grades. The plates
f
may be supplied having specified elevated temperature Grade Tensile Yield Elonga-
properties and low temperature impact properties. drength R, strength tion A
Two grades of this type of steel are available as follows.
Over Upto
Grade 460:tensile strength 460 N/mm2 to 580 N/mmz and
Grade 490:tensile strength 490 N/mm2 to 610 N/mm2 includin min. max. min. min.
The purchaser shall state whether the suffix A or B and mm mm N/mm2 N/mm'
any other designation i s applicable (see clause 3).
460 3 16 460 580
34.2 Deoxidation. The steel shall be fully killed and 16 40
aluminium treated. 40 63
34.3 Heat treatment condition. The steel shall be supplied 63 100
in the normalized condition unless an alternative condition 100 150
of supply i s agreed between the purchaser and the
manufacturer (see clause 8). 490 3 16 490 610 355
34.4 Chemical composition 16 40 345
40 63
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34.4.1 Ladle analysis. The ladle analysis shall comply 63 100
20
i
100 150 20
'NOTE. The purchaser may specify lower sulphur and phosphorus
contents (see 42.1 (n) and 42.1 ( o ) respectively,' The values of yield strength for plates of over 63 mm thickness
34.4.2 Nitrogen content. The nitrogen cori.tent shall not shall be the values specified for plates of thickness between 40 mm
exceeL 3.012 %. It shall be determined but sha!l be and 63 mm, reduced by 1 46 for each 5 mm or part thereof increase
in thickness over 63 mm.
the manufacturer and the purchaser a t the time of the 34.6 Elevated temperature proof stress and stress rupture
enquiry and order. values. Characteristic elevated temperature proof stress
34.4.3 Product analysis. If product analysis i s required, values are specified in appendix E and stress rupture
the requirements of clause 7 shall apply. The permitted values in appendix G.
deviations in product analysis from the specified ladle 34.7 Charpy V-notch impact properties
34.7.1 If specified on the enquiry and order, Charpy
Table 29. Chemical composition (ladle analysis) V-notch impact values obtained from test pieces
of steel 225 selected, prepared and tested in accordance with
clauses 19, 20 and 23 shall comply with the require-
Element Grade 460 Grade 490 ments given in table 31.
% % Table 31. Charpy V-notch impact values for
Carbon' max. 0.20. 0.20 steel 225 up to and including 80 mm thick
Silicon ' min. 0.10 0.10
Grade
max. O .40 0.50
Manganese min. 0.80 0.90
max. 1.60 1.60 -20 -30 -50 -60
Phosphorus max. 0.030 0.030
Sulphur max. 0.030 0.030
Aluminium 460
min.
(met a l Iic)t 0.015 0.015 490'
Niobium min. 0.010 0,010
max. O.OFr) 0.060 In the event that the purchaser specifies a nickel content of
Chromium
Copper
max.
max.
Molybdenum max.
Nickel max.
I
0.25 total
0.30 0.50 %
0.10 max.
0.75
I
O .25 tota I
0.30 0.50 %
0.10 max.
0.75f
0.30 % maximum for grade 490 (see note to table 291, then the
above impact values shall only be applicable to plates up to and
including 63 mm thick.
t Up to and including 30 mm thick.
34.7.2 Charpy V-notch impact values for plates over

* When test samples are subjected to simulated post weld heat 80 mm thick shall be agreed between the manufacturer
trdatment, the maximum carbon content shall be 0.22 %. and the purchaser a t the time of the enquiry and order.
t Determination of total aluminium shall be deemed to meet this
requirement, provided the value obtained is not less than 0.018 %. 34.7.3 The specified Charpy V-notch impact values
t The purchaser may specify a nickel content of 0.30 % maximum
apply also when samples are subjected to the standard
for grade 490; in this case,.the combined total for chromium, simulated post weld heat treatment specified in 19.4.3,
copper, molybdenum and nickel shall be 0.70 46 maximum and the but values for samples subjected to other treatments
(see 19.4.41 shall be agreed between the purchaser and
A
suffix L shall be added to the designatio? of the steel (see
clause 3K
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Appendix A
Types and grades of steel included in

BS 1501 : Part 1 : 1964 and
BS 1501 : Part 1 : 1980
The comparisons in table 32 are of necessity approxima-
tions and are intended only as a guide. Reference to all
the original material specifications should be made for
more detailed information.
For steel types 141,154,151 and 161,the comparisons
are direct and on an overall basis. However for
steels 21 1,221,213,223and 224,due to the many
design factors involved it i s necessary to consider
equivalence depending upon different property Appendix C
parameters.
Elevated temperature yield r.i:-ength or proof
stress values for plates designated with the
suffix B
C.l Derivation of values. ES 3920 describes a procedure
Appendix B for deriving minimum elevated temperature yield strength
or proof stress values which uses the well established
Permitted deviations in product analysis from linear relationship between elevated temperature yield
specified ladle analysis strength or proof stress and room temperature tensile
If product analysis is required, the results of this analysis strength data, the specified minimum elevated ~
shall not vary from the specified composition by more temperature yield strength or proof stress being derived
than the permitted amounts given in table 33. on the basis of the specified minimum room temperature
tensile strength for the steel type and grade in question.
The product analysis shall be carried out on samples
taken from a location corresponding to that used for In deriving the minimum elevated temperature yield
the samples for mechanical testing by the manufacturer. strength or proof stress values specified in this appendix,
the same principles have been applied where sufficient
The number of samples to be taken shall be agreed data exists except that in the case of steel types 164,
between the manufacturer and the purchaser a t the 223,224 (except grade 490)and 225 (except grade 460).
time of the enquiry and order. a room temperature tensile strength, (see table 34),higher
The deviations, other than when maxima only are than the specified minimum has been used as a basis for
specified, apply either above or below the specified the derivation. This has allowed higher minimum elevated
limits of the range, but not both above and below for temperature yield strength or proof stress levels to be
the same element from different samples from the specified than would otherwise be possible. For these cases
same cast. When maxima only are specified, the confidence i s maintained by requiring an elevated
deviations are positive only. temperature yield strength or proof stress (see 22.1) to be
carried out on each plate where the actual room
temperature tensile strength is shown to be less than that
specified in table 34.
Table 32. Types and grades of steel included in BS 1501 : Part 1 : 1964 and BS 1501 .: Part 1 : 1980
Type and grade Nearest equivalent Type and grade Nearest equivalent type and grade of steal in
of stwl in type and grade of steel in ES 1501 : Part 1 : 1980 grade bawd on
ES 1501 : of steel in Bs 1501 : Part 1 : 1964
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Part 1 : 1964 BC 1501 : Room temperature Room temperature Elevated temperature

Part 1 : 1980 yield strength tensile strength proof stress
~
141 141 grade 360 21 1 & 221 grade 26 164 grade 360 164 grade 400 224 grade 400
211 & 221 grade 28 164 grade 360 224 grade 430 224 grade 430
154 grade 23 154 grade 360 21 1 & 221 grade 30 164 grade 400 224 grade 460 224 grade 460
154 grade 28 154 grade 430
21 3 & 223 grade 28 224 grade 430 224 grade 430 224 grade 430
151 grade 28 151 grade 430
I 224 grade 26 224 grade 400 224 grade 400 224 grade 400
161 grade 23 161 grade 360 224 grade 28 224 grade 400 or 430 224 grade 430 224 grade 400
161 grade 26 161 grade 400 224 grade 30 224 grade 430 224 grade 460 224 grade 430
161 grade 28 161 grade 430 224 grade 32 224 grade 460 224 grade 490 224 grade 460

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analysis from specified ladle analysis
ln
O
3
E s o
Appendix C
Elevated temperature yield strength or proof
LD
9 stress values for plates designated with the
s o suffix B
C.l Derivation of values. ES 3920 describes a procedure
r-J
for deriving minimum elevated temperature yield strength
sg or proof stress values which uses the well established
linear relationship between elevated temperature yield
m strength or proof stress and room temperature tensile
9
s o strength data, the specified minimum elevated
temperature yield strength or proof stress being derived
in on the basis of the specified minimum room temperature
9
o s o tensile strength for the steel type and grade in question.
In deriving the minimum elevated temperature yield
, F
strength or proof stress values specified in this appendix,
9
O 0 the same principles have been applied where sufficient
* + i
data exists except that in the case of steel types 164,
223, 224 (except grade 490) and 225 (except grade 460), I
m a room temperature tensile strength, (see table 34). higher
O than the specified minimum has been used as a basis for
9
s o the derivation. This has allowed higher minimum elevated
temperature yield strength or proof stresi !evels to be
specified than would otherwise be possible. For these cases
cv confidence is maintained by requiring an elevated
O
9 temperature yield strength or proof stress (see 22.1) to be
s o
carried out on a c h plate where the actual rcinm
temperature tensile strength i s shown to be less than that
specified :n table 34.
O
9 -
s o
v)
O
O
s o
v)
9
a s tO 1
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9
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Table 34. Tensile strength used for not always exist. In such cases minimum elevated
derivation of elevated temperature temperature proof stress values which are considered to be
proof stress values when this is higher reliable have been included, as follows.
than the specified minimum value (a) For steels 151 and 161 there is adequate evidence
that the values derived by the BS 3920 procedure on
normalized plates ace valid also for plates in the hot
Grade Room temperature tensile strength used for
derivation of elevated temperature yield or
finished condition up to 40 mm thick. These values
0.2 % proof metr for steal type are therefore specified for this condition and thickness.
(b) In all other cases where the amount of data required
223
by ES 3920 is not available, the minimum elevated
temperature proof stress values have nevertheless been
N/mm2
obtained from the results of analyses of available data
- which have been made on an international basis by
- committees of the International Organization for
- Standardization.
490 490
C.3 Characteristic elevated temperature yield strength
490 510 510
proof stress values. Characteristic values of elevated
temperature lower yield strength values or proof stress
C.2 Availability of elevated temperature data. The amount v a h e s for plates designated with the suffix E are
of data required by ES 3920 for derivation of values does specified in appendices D, E and F.
Appendix D
,
Minimum yield strength ( R e L )or 0.2 % proof stress (RpOa2)
values at elevated
temperatures for steel types 151 and 161
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sted Grade Nominsi phte Minimum yield strass R,L or 0.2 % proof
ww thicknod strw ~ ~ 0at. t e
2 m ~ t u r oO C
250 300 360 Qoo

including
mm rnm N/mmz N/mmz N/mm2 N/mmz N/mmz N/mmz

151 and 161 360 3 16 172 168 150 124 117 115
16 40 169 162 144 124 117 115
40 63 158 152 141 124 117 115
63 100 148 144 136 124 117 115
400 3- 16 200 195 174 145 137 133
16 40 192 185 165 145 137 133
40 63 182 175 162 145 137 133
63 100 170 166 157 145 137 133
430 3 16 222 215 192 161 153 148
16 40 210 202 181 161 153 148
40 63 200 192 178 161 153 148
63 100 186 181 172 161 153 148
I
*The values for plates of steel 161 over 100 mm thickness shall be the values specified for platea of
thicknesses between 63 mm and 100 mm reduced by 1 % for each 5 mm, or part thereof, increase in
thickness over 100 mm.

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Appendix E
Minimum yield strength (ReL)or 0.2 $6 proof stress (Rp0.2)values a t elevated

temperatures for steel types 164,223 and 225
Steel Grade Nominal plate Minimum yield strength R,L or 0.2 % proof stress Rpo.z
type thickness* at temperature 'c
300 350 400 450

including
N/mm2 N/mmz N/mm2 N/mm2

164 360 142 131 124 -
142 131 124 -
142 131 124 -
400 229 162 152 143 -
224 162 152 143 -
217 162 152 143 -
--
223 460 3 16 269 245 227 208 196 ia4 176
16 40 269 245 227 208 196 ia4 176
40 63 269 245 227 208 196 i a4 176
490 3 16 284 258 240 220 206 195 ia7
16 40 284 258 240 220 206 195 ia7
284 220 206 195 ia7
190 i78 167 161

, 190 i78 167 161
246 190 i78 167 161
490 220 206 195 ia7
220 206 195 ia7
220 206 195 ia7
for plate of thickness between 40 mm and 63 mm reduced by 1 % for each 5 mm or part thereof
increase in thickness over 63 mm.
Appendix F
Minimum yield strength (ReL)or 0.2 % proof stress (Rp0.2)values a t
elevated temperatures for steel type 224
Steel Grade Nominal plate M i r h u m yield stress R,L or 0.2 % proof stress Rp0.2
type thickness. at temperature OC
-
Over Up to and 200 250 300
including
--
mm mm , N/mm2 N/mmz N/mmz N/mm2
224 400 3. 16 229 205 ia2 162
16 40 224 203 ia2 162
40 63 217 199 ia2 162
430 3 16 247 223 198 177
16 40 242 220 198 177
40 63 236 217 198 177
460 3 16 265 240 213 192
and 16 40 260 237 213 192
490 40 63 256 234 213 192
---
*The values for plates over 63 mm thick up to and including 150 mm thick shall be the values
specified for plates of thickness between 40 mm and 63 mm reduced by 1 % for each 5 mm
or part thereof increase in thickness over 63 mm.
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Appendix G
Stress rupture values
Steel type I Rupture I Estimated average strength for rupture (1 ) (2) at temperature
1
O C
-
(380 - 390 400 410 420 430 440 450 460 470 480 490 500
h Nlmm: Nimm Nlmm Nlmm' Nimm Nlmm' Nimm N/mm Nlmm' Nlmm' Nimm Nlmm Nlmm
151 10 O00 213 197 181 166 151 138 125 112 1O0 89 78 67 57
161 30 O00 192 176 161 147 133 120 107 95 84 73 63 52 42
164 50 O00 183 167 152 138 125 112 100 88 77 66 56' 46 35
(all grades) 1O0 O00 171 155, 141 127' 114' 102* 90' 78 67 57* 47' 36
150 O00 164" 149' 134' 121' 108* 96' 84' 73' 62 52* 41* 29
200 O00 159* 144' 130* 116" 104' 92' 80" 69 * 58* 48* 37" 23
250 O00 155* 140' 126* 113' 101' 89' 77* 66' 55 45* 34*
-
223 10000 291 266 243 221 200 180 161 143 126 110 96 a4 74
224 30000 262 237 214 192 171 151 132 115 99 86 74 65 57
225 50000 248 223 200 177 156 136 118 102 87 75 65 57 50
(all grades) 100 O00 227 203 179 157 136 117 100 85 73 63 55 (47 1 (41
150000 215 5 90 167 144 124 105 89 76 65 56 (49) (421 (34)
200000 206* 181' 157' 135' 115* 97* 82' 70" 60 52' (44)' (37)"
250000 199' 174' 150' 128' 108* 91' 77' 66" 56*
-- (48)' (41)' (32)'
NOTE 1. Asterisks indicate where values have been obtained by 'extended time' extrapolation and parentheses indicate where values have
been obtained by 'extended stress' extrapolation. Such values should be used with caution.
NOTE 2. Average values are listed but it is estimated that the scatter will not exceed f 20 %.
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A
Bs 1449 Steel plate, sheet and strip
A Bs 1502'
ES 1503'
BS 1504'
Part 1 Carbon steel plate, sheet and strip
Steels for fired and unfired pressure vessels. Sections and bars
Steels for fired and unfired pressore vessels. Forgings
Specification for steel castings for pressure p u t p o w
'6s 1506' Specification for carbon, low alloy and stainless sreel bars and billets for bolting
material to b e used in pressure retaining applications'
..
ass88 Methods for mechanical testing of metals a t elevated temperatures
Part 1 Tensile testing
Bs 3894 Method for converting elongation values for steel
Part 1 Carbon and low alloy steels
ES 3920 Procedure for deriving and verifying the minimum elevated temperature yield or proof stress properties of steel products
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0s 6135 Metalarc welding of carbon and carbon manganese steels

Es6996 Methods for ultrasonic testing and specifying quality grades of ferritic steel plate
Handbook No. 19 Methods for the sampling and analysis of iron, steel and other ferrous metais
ES EN 10002 Tensile testing of metallic materials
Part 1 Method of test at ambient temperature
ES EN 10029 Specification for tolerances on dimensions, shape and mass for hot rolled steel plates 3 mm thick or above
ES EN 10045 Charpy impact t e s t on metallic materials
Part 1 Test method (V- and U-notches'.

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AMD 6259
Amendment No. 4
published and effective f r o m 31 July 1990
t o BS 1501 : Part 1 : 1980
Steels for fired and unfired pressure vessels : plates
Part 1. Specification f o r carbon and carbon
manganese steels
Rev¡sed t e x t
AMD 6259 Foreword

July 1990
After paragraph 6 insert the following new paragraph.
'Recognition has been given to the advances in steelmaking
processes since the previous edition was published in 1964.
Users will note, for example, the opportunity has been
taken to reflect that with modern techniques it is possible
to produce cleaner steels. Where applications, such as sour
gadoil service, require tighter controls on the chemical
composition and steelmaking processes, the standard allows
for discussion between the manufacturer and purchaser to
decide the best combination for the specific applications.
For the fabricator who wishes to specify lower limits on
sulphur and phosphorus, suitable purchaser options are
available.'
, In the final paragraph delete the asterisk before 'BS 1506'.
At the foot of page 1 delete '* Contained in BS 1501-6'.
AMD 6259 Clause 3. Designation

July 1990
After paragraph 6 insert the following new paragraph 7.
'The suffix 'L' shall be added to the designation of steels
223,224 and 225 immediately following the steel type
number when they are specified with a nickel content of
0.3 % maximum.'
AMO 6259 Clause 4.2.1 General options

July 1990
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'(n) The manufacturer shall assume that steels with a
maximum sulphur content of 0.015 %, 0.010 % or
0.005 % (ladle analysis) are not required.
( o ) The manufacturer shall assume that steels with a
maximum phosphorus content of 0.025 % or 0.020 %
(ladle analysis) are not required.'
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July 1990
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'NOTE. In addition to the elements listed in the table, and to reduce
the risk of hot shortness, the sum of the copper content i%) plus ten
be reported.'
Additionally, in tables 23, 26 and 29 (as previously amended)
in footnote *, after 'shall be 0.70 % maximum' insert 'and the
suffix L shall be added to the designation of the steel (see
clause 3),'
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AMD 6259 Clauses27.4.1, 28.4.1, 29.4.1, 30.4.1, 31.4.1, 32.4.1, 33.4.1, 34.4.1
July 1990
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'NOTE. The purchaser may specify lower sulphur and phosphorus
contents (see 42.1 (n) and 4.2.1 (o)respectively.'
AMD 6259 Standards publications referred to

July 1990
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'Method for tensile testing of metals (including aerospace materials)'.
Delete 'ES 1501-6' Steels for use in the chemical, petroleum and allied industries'.
Insert the following new entry.
'BS 1506' Specification for carbon, low alloy and stainless steel bars and billets for bolting
material to be used in pressure retaining applications'

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Amendment No. 5
published and effective from 3 1 October 1991
to BS 1501 : Part 1 : 1980
Steels for fired and unfired pressure vessels: plates
Part 1. Specification for carbon and carbon
manganese steels
Revised text
A M D 6824 Contents
October 1991
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'3
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7
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Delete the entries for figures 1 and 2 entirely and substitute the following.
"2 I Figures deleted'
A M D 6824 Clause 18. Dimensional tolerances

October 1991
Delete the entire text and substitute the following.
'18 Dimensional tolerances

Tolerances for continuous mill products are given in
BS 1449 : Part I .
Tolerances for plates produced on non-continuous mills
shall comply with BS EN 10029. For thickness class C
tolerances as specified in BS EN 10029 shall apply unless
otherwise specified a t the time of the enquiry and order.'
A M D 6824 Table 3. Length tolerances for plates up t o and including 50 mm thick

October 1991
Delete the table and substitute '3. Table deleted'.
A M D 6824 Table 4. Width tolerances for plates up t o and including 50 mm thick

October 1991
A M D 6824 Table 5. Length and width tolerances for plates over 50 mm thick
October 1991
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October 1991
A M D 6824 Figure 1. Edge camber of plates

October 1991
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A M D 6824 Figure 2. Squareness of plates

October 1991
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A M D 6824 Table 7. Flatness tolerances for plates: mill finish (hot levelled)
October 1991
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A M D 6824 Table 8. Flatness tolerances for plates: cold levelled

October 1991
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A M D 6824 Table 9. Thickness tolerances for plates

October 1991
A M D 6824 Clause 19.5.1 Room temperature tensile test

October 1991
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both cases.
A M D 6824 Clause 19.5.3 Impact tests

October 1991
In paragraph 1, line 3 and paragraph 4, line 3 delete 'BS 131 : Part 2' and
substitute 'BS EN 10045 : Part 1' in both cases.
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A M D 6824 Clause 20.1 Tensile tests a t room temperature

October 1991
In line 3 delete 'BS 18 I Part 2' and substitute 'BS EN 10002 : Part 1'.
A M D 6824 Clause 20.3 Impact tests

-October 1991
In line 2 delete 'BS 131 : Part 2' and substitute 'BS EN 10045 : Part 1'.

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October 1991
Delete 'BS 18 Methods for tensile testing of metals (including aerospace materials)'.
Delete 'BS 131 Methods for notched bar tests Part 2 The Charpy V-notch impact test on
metaIs'.
After Handbook No. 19 insert
'BS EN 10002 Tensile testing of metallic materials

Part 1 Method of test at ambient temperature
BS EN 10029 Specification for tolerances on dimensions, shape and mass for hot rolled steel plates 3 m m thick or above
BS EN 10045 Charpy impact test on metallic materials
Part 1 Test method (V- and U-notches'.
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(Reprinted, incorporating Amendments No. 1 to No. 3 inclusive)

Steels for fired and unfired

Stähle für beheizte und unbeheizte Druckbehalter: Bleche

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15. Testing facilities 5 6

I 2:: Mechanical properties a t room temperature

24. Mechanical properties a t room temperature

I 25. Charpy V-notch impact values for plates of

I 26. Chemical composition (ladle analysis)

I 29. Chemical composition (ladle analysis)

I 30. Mechanical properties a t room temperature

I 31. Charpy V-notch impact values for plates of

BS 1501 : Part 1 : 1980

Steels for fired and unfired pressure vessels : plates

141 360 Not available Not available

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elevated temperature properties as specified in (see 19.4.3).

A (n) The manufacturer shall assume that steels with a

I 0.005 % (ladle analysis) are not required.

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17. Forming operations

'1. Figure deleted

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'8. Table deleted

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_ - of test samples and test pieces to be taken (see clause 19)

Mass of plate Number and position Impact tests

+Sois the original cross-sectional area of the gauge length.

1 Figura 3. Location of impact test pisco

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In addition to the elements listed in the table, and to reduce

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A 'NOTE. The purchaser may specify lower sulphur and phosphoms

Table 14. Chemical composition (ladle analysis) of

*Applies to all grades.

A 'NOTE. In addition to the elements listed in the table, and to reduce

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A 'NOTE. The purchaser may specify lower sulphur and phowhonis

Table 16. Chemical composition (ladle analysis) of

'Applies to all grades.

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A 'NOTE. The purchaser may specify lowsr sulphur and phosphorus

TaMe 18. Chemical composition

400 3 16 400 520 225 24

'Applies to all grades.

'NOTE. In addition to the elements listed in the cable. and to reduce

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31. BS 1501-164 Fully killed aluminium Table 20. Chemical composition

clauses 19, 20 and 21 shall comply with the appropriate .

32. BS 1501-223 Fully killed niobium treated

A 'NOTE. The purchaser may specify lower sulphur and phosphorus

Table 23. Chemical composition

33.2 Deoxidation. The steel shall be fully killed and

max. I strmgth tion

in the normalized condition unless an alternative condition

with the appropriate requirements g i m in table 26. 550 305

selected, prepared and tested in accordance with

RT O -20 -30 -40 -50

1shall be added to the designation of the steel (see clause 3)

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