A537

ASTM A537 Heat-Treated PVQ Steel Plate

High-strength heat-treated ASTM A537 PVQ steel plate is ideal for both boilers and pressure vessels.

Overview:

  • Heat-treated pressure vessel quality steel plate to increase yield and tensile strength, especially when compared to A516 grades.
  • Available in three classes: 1, 2 and 3.
  • Classes 2 and 3 are quenched and tempered, whereas class 1 is normalized.
  • Ideal for boilers and pressure vessels.
  • Used in the oil, gas and petrochemical industry.

 

Available Sizes

Leeco® Steel stocks the following standard sizes, but other sizes may be available for special orders.

  THICKNESS WIDTH LENGTH
Class 1 3/16" – 4" 48" – 120" Up to 480"
Class 2 & 3 3/16" – 6" 48" – 120" Up to 480"

Material Properties

The following material properties are ASTM specifications and will be confirmed on the Mill Test Report.

Class Yield Point (ksi) Tensile Strength (ksi)
1 - 2.5 in. thick and under 50 70
1 - Greater than 2.5 in. thick 45 65
2 - 2.5 in. thick and under 60 80
2 - Greater than 2.5 in. thick to 4 in. to 4 in. 55 75
2 - Over 4 in. thick to 6 in. 46 70
3 - 2.5 in. thick and under 55 80
3 - Greater than 2.5 in. thick 50 75
3 - Over 4 in. thick to 6 in. 40 70

 

Chemical Composition

The following composition properties are ASTM specifications for A537.

 

A537

Carbon max

0.24%

Manganese

0.70-1.60%

Phosphorus max

0.025%

Sulfur max

0.025%

Silicon

0.15-0.50%

Copper max

0.35%

Nickel max

0.25%

Chromium max

0.25%

Molybdenum max

0.08%