24 July 2021 Pressure Vessel Steel Plate
A537CL Pressure Vessel Steel Plate
A537 pressure vessel steel plate steel displays greater yield and tensile strength than the more standard A516 grades. A537 steel plate is ideal for both in boilers and pressure vessels and is used in the oil, gas and petrochemical industry.
As well as being available from stock all A537 Class 1 Steel Plate can be cut to size and shape according to your fabrication and design requirements and all work is governed by our independently accredited and regularly audited quality systems.
Chemical Properties:
| Element | Thickness | Composition (%) | Note |
| Carbon (max) | 0.24 | A, B | |
| Manganese | 40 mm and under | 0.70 – 1.35 | A, C |
| 40 mm and under | 0.64 – 1.46 | B, C | |
| Over 40 mm | 1.00 – 1.60 | A, C | |
| Over 40 mm | 0.92 – 1.72 | B, C | |
| Phosphorus (max) | 0.035 | A, B | |
| Sulphur (max) | 0.035 | A, B | |
| Silicon | 0.15 – 0.50 | A | |
| 0.13 – 0.55 | B | ||
| Copper (max) | 0.35 | A | |
| 0.38 | B | ||
| Nickel (max) | 0.25 | A, C | |
| 0.28 | B, C | ||
| Chromium (max) | 0.25 | A | |
| 0.29 | B | ||
| Molybdenum (max) | 0.08 | A | |
| 0.09 | B |
Mechanical Properties:
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Tensile Strength, MPa (ksi) | 485 – 620 (70 – 90) |
| Yield Strength, min MPa (ksi) | 345 (50) |
| Elongation min, % 200 mm (8 in) | 18 |
| Elongation min, % 50 mm (2 in) | 22 |