ASTM A565/A565M-10(2017)e1
(Specification)Standard Specification for Martensitic Stainless Steel Bars for High-Temperature Service
Standard Specification for Martensitic Stainless Steel Bars for High-Temperature Service
ABSTRACT
This guide covers standard specification for hot-finished and cold-finished martensitic chromium steel bars for high-temperature service. The mechanical properties shall be developed by suitable heat treatment, as indicated for each alloy. The steel shall conform to the required chemical composition for carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, chromium, nickel, molybdenum, vanadium, tungsten, nitrogen, aluminum, columbium, and copper. The microstructure shall not contain more than 5% delta-ferrite after full heat treatment. The material shall conform to the required mechanical properties such as tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, impact strength, and Brinell hardness. The material shall also undergo stress rupture testing using a combination test bar.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers hot-finished and cold-finished martensitic chromium steel bars for high-temperature service. The mechanical properties are developed by suitable heat treatment, as indicated for each alloy.
1.2 Where strength at temperature is a factor, these steels are generally limited to a maximum service temperature of 1200°F [650°C]. For oxidation (scaling) resistance and at low stresses, these steels are useful to 1450°F [790°C].
1.3 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units and SI units; however, unless the purchase order or contract specifies the applicable M specification designation (SI units), the inch-pound units shall apply. The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 14-Mar-2017
- Technical Committee
- A01 - Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys
- Drafting Committee
- A01.17 - Flat-Rolled and Wrought Stainless Steel
Relations
- Effective Date
- 15-Mar-2017
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2023
- Effective Date
- 05-May-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2019
- Effective Date
- 15-Aug-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2018
- Refers
ASTM A370-17a - Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products - Effective Date
- 15-Nov-2017
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2017
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2015
Overview
ASTM A565/A565M-10(2017)e1: Standard Specification for Martensitic Stainless Steel Bars for High-Temperature Service is an essential ASTM International standard that specifies requirements for hot-finished and cold-finished martensitic chromium steel bars designed for high-temperature applications. This standard ensures that stainless steel bars used in demanding environments exhibit reliable mechanical properties through the use of appropriate heat treatments. It is key for industries requiring high-strength stainless steel components that are resistant to thermal stress and oxidation.
Key Topics
- Product Scope: Covers martensitic stainless steel bars produced by hot- or cold-finishing methods for use in high-temperature service environments.
- Chemical Composition: Sets out precise limits for elements such as carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, chromium, nickel, molybdenum, vanadium, tungsten, nitrogen, aluminum, niobium (columbium), and copper in order to achieve desired material properties.
- Mechanical Properties: Requires specified levels of tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, reduction of area, Charpy V-notch impact strength, and Brinell hardness as proof of suitability for structural and high-stress applications.
- Microstructure Control: Limits delta-ferrite content to a maximum of 5% after full heat treatment, ensuring a stable martensitic matrix for consistent performance.
- Heat Treatment: Specifies heat treating procedures such as annealing, tempering, and quenching combinations for various bar grades and conditions (HT, H, T, A), directly affecting final mechanical properties.
- Testing Requirements: Includes chemical analysis, mechanical testing, stress rupture testing, and optional non-destructive examination methods like ultrasonic, eddy current, magnetic particle, or liquid penetrant testing.
- Dual Units: Expresses requirements in both inch-pound and SI units, catering to global manufacturing and procurement needs.
Applications
ASTM A565/A565M martensitic stainless steel bars are widely used in applications where high strength and resistance to heat and oxidation are critical, such as:
- Gas and Steam Turbine Components: Blades, fasteners, and structural elements subjected to sustained high temperatures.
- Petrochemical & Power Generation: Pressure vessel parts, shafts, and valve components exposed to thermal cycling and corrosive atmospheres.
- Aerospace and Defense: Engine parts and support structures requiring high-performance materials.
- Industrial Processing Equipment: Manufacturing tools and dies that must retain strength and stability at elevated temperatures.
By specifying minimum mechanical and chemical requirements, the standard ensures that only suitable martensitic stainless steel bars are used, minimizing the risk of material failure in safety-critical or high-temperature applications.
Related Standards
For comprehensive implementation and material selection, consider these related ASTM and referenced standards:
- ASTM A484/A484M: Covers general requirements for stainless steel bars, billets, and forgings.
- ASTM A751: Methods and terminology for chemical analysis of steel products.
- ASTM A370: Mechanical testing methods for steel products.
- ASTM E112: Test methods for determining average grain size.
- ASTM E292: Methods for conducting time-for-rupture notch tension tests.
- ASTM E527 & SAE J1086: Practices for numbering metals and alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS).
Adhering to ASTM A565/A565M-10(2017)e1 provides assurance of consistent quality, optimal performance, and regulatory compliance for martensitic stainless steel bar products in high-temperature, high-stress industrial settings.
Keywords: ASTM A565, martensitic stainless steel bars, high-temperature service, mechanical properties, heat treatment, stainless steel standard, corrosion resistance, industrial applications, material testing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM A565/A565M-10(2017)e1 is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for Martensitic Stainless Steel Bars for High-Temperature Service". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This guide covers standard specification for hot-finished and cold-finished martensitic chromium steel bars for high-temperature service. The mechanical properties shall be developed by suitable heat treatment, as indicated for each alloy. The steel shall conform to the required chemical composition for carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, chromium, nickel, molybdenum, vanadium, tungsten, nitrogen, aluminum, columbium, and copper. The microstructure shall not contain more than 5% delta-ferrite after full heat treatment. The material shall conform to the required mechanical properties such as tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, impact strength, and Brinell hardness. The material shall also undergo stress rupture testing using a combination test bar. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers hot-finished and cold-finished martensitic chromium steel bars for high-temperature service. The mechanical properties are developed by suitable heat treatment, as indicated for each alloy. 1.2 Where strength at temperature is a factor, these steels are generally limited to a maximum service temperature of 1200°F [650°C]. For oxidation (scaling) resistance and at low stresses, these steels are useful to 1450°F [790°C]. 1.3 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units and SI units; however, unless the purchase order or contract specifies the applicable M specification designation (SI units), the inch-pound units shall apply. The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.
ABSTRACT This guide covers standard specification for hot-finished and cold-finished martensitic chromium steel bars for high-temperature service. The mechanical properties shall be developed by suitable heat treatment, as indicated for each alloy. The steel shall conform to the required chemical composition for carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, chromium, nickel, molybdenum, vanadium, tungsten, nitrogen, aluminum, columbium, and copper. The microstructure shall not contain more than 5% delta-ferrite after full heat treatment. The material shall conform to the required mechanical properties such as tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, impact strength, and Brinell hardness. The material shall also undergo stress rupture testing using a combination test bar. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers hot-finished and cold-finished martensitic chromium steel bars for high-temperature service. The mechanical properties are developed by suitable heat treatment, as indicated for each alloy. 1.2 Where strength at temperature is a factor, these steels are generally limited to a maximum service temperature of 1200°F [650°C]. For oxidation (scaling) resistance and at low stresses, these steels are useful to 1450°F [790°C]. 1.3 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units and SI units; however, unless the purchase order or contract specifies the applicable M specification designation (SI units), the inch-pound units shall apply. The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.
ASTM A565/A565M-10(2017)e1 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 77.140.60 - Steel bars and rods; 77.140.85 - Iron and steel forgings. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM A565/A565M-10(2017)e1 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM A565/A565M-10, ASTM A370-24, ASTM A484/A484M-24, ASTM A484/A484M-23a, ASTM A484/A484M-20a, ASTM A484/A484M-19, ASTM E562-19e1, ASTM A370-19, ASTM A484/A484M-18a, ASTM A484/A484M-18, ASTM A370-17a, ASTM A370-17, ASTM A994-16, ASTM A484/A484M-16, ASTM A370-15. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Designation: A565/A565M −10 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Specification for
Martensitic Stainless Steel Bars for High-Temperature
Service
This standard is issued under the fixed designationA565/A565M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
ε NOTE—Revised Table 1 editorially to show commonly accepted element name Niobium (formerly Columbium) in
March 2017.
1. Scope A994Guide for Editorial Procedures and Form of Product
Specifications for Steel, Stainless Steel, and Related
1.1 This specification covers hot-finished and cold-finished
Alloys
martensitic chromium steel bars for high-temperature service.
E112Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
The mechanical properties are developed by suitable heat
E292Test Methods for ConductingTime-for-Rupture Notch
treatment, as indicated for each alloy.
Tension Tests of Materials
1.2 Where strength at temperature is a factor, these steels
E527Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the
are generally limited to a maximum service temperature of
Unified Numbering System (UNS)
1200°F [650°C]. For oxidation (scaling) resistance and at low
E562Test Method for Determining Volume Fraction by
stresses, these steels are useful to 1450°F [790°C].
Systematic Manual Point Count
1.3 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units
2.2 SAE Document:
and SI units; however, unless the purchase order or contract
SAE J1086Recommended Practice for Numbering Metals
specifies the applicable M specification designation (SI units),
and Alloys (UNS)
the inch-pound units shall apply. The values stated in either
inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as
3. Ordering Information
standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets.
3.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all
Thevaluesstatedineachsystemmaynotbeexactequivalents;
requirements that are necessary for material ordered under this
therefore,eachsystemshallbeusedindependentlyoftheother.
specification. Such requirements may include, but are not
Combining values from the two systems may result in noncon-
limited to, the following:
formance with the specification.
3.1.1 Quantity (weight or number of pieces);
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.2 Name of material (martensitic stainless steel);
3.1.3 Form (bar, and so forth);
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.4 Condition;
A370Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
of Steel Products 3.1.5 Finish;
A484/A484MSpecification for General Requirements for 3.1.6 Size, or applicable dimension including diameter,
Stainless Steel Bars, Billets, and Forgings
thickness, width, length, and so forth;
A751Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi-
3.1.7 Grade designation (Table 1); and
cal Analysis of Steel Products
3.1.8 ASTM designation number and date of issue.
4. General Requirements
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloysand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
4.1 Product furnished to this specification shall conform to
A01.17 on Flat-Rolled and Wrought Stainless Steel.
the requirements of Specification A484/A484M, including any
Current edition approved March 15, 2017. Published March 2017. Originally
supplementary requirements indicated in the purchase order.
approved in 1966. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as A565–10. DOI:
10.1520/A0565_A0565M-10R17E01.
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A565/A565M − 10 (2017)
TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Grade UNS Carbon Man- Phos- Sulfur Silicon Chromium Nickel Molyb- Vana- Tungsten Nitrogen Alumi- Niobium Copper
Desig- ganese phorus denum dium num
A
nation
XM-32 S64152 0.08–0.15 0.50–0.90 0.025 0.025 0.35 max 11.00–12.50 2.00–3.00 1.50–2.00 0.25–0.40 . . . 0.01–0.05 . . . . . . . . .
max max
. . . S41041 0.13–0.18 0.40–0.60 0.030 0.030 0.50 max 11.50–13.00 0.50 max 0.20 max . . . . . . . . . 0.05 0.15 .
max max max –0.45
. . . S41425 0.05 max 0.50–1.00 0.02 max 0.005 0.50 max 12.00–15.00 4.00–7.00 1.50–2.00 . . . . . . 0.06–0.12 . . . . . . 0.30
max max
615 S41800 0.15–0.20 0.50 max 0.040 0.030 0.50 max 12.00–14.00 1.80–2.20 0.50 max . . . 2.50–3.50 . . . . . . . . . . . .
max max
616 S42200 0.20–0.25 0.50–1.00 0.025 0.025 0.50 max 11.00–12.50 0.50–1.00 0.90–1.25 0.20–0.30 0.90–1.25 . . . . . . . . . . . .
max max
619 S42300 0.27–0.32 0.95–1.35 0.025 0.025 0.50 max 11.00–12.00 0.50 max 2.50–3.00 0.20–0.30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
max max
. . . S42226 0.15–0.20 0.50–0.80 0.020 0.010 0.20–0.60 10.0–11.5 0.30–0.60 0.80–1.10 0.15–0.25 0.25 0.04–0.08 0.05 0.35 .
–0.55
A
New designation established in accordance with Practice E527 and SAE J1086.
Failure to comply with the general requirements of Specifica- 5.2.2.3 Polished (rounds only).
tionA484/A484Mconstitutesnonconformancewiththisspeci-
fication. In case of conflict between the requirements of this
6. Chemical Requirements
specificationandSpecificationA484/A484M,thisspecification
6.1 Eachalloycoveredbythisspecificationshallconformto
shall prevail.
the chemical composition specified in Table 1.
5. Manufacture
6.2 Methods and practices relating to chemical analysis
5.1 Heat Treatment:
required by this specification shall be in accordance with Test
5.1.1 The product forms covered in this specification may
Methods, Practices, and Terminology A751.
be furnished in one of the following conditions:
5.1.1.1 Condition A—Annealed,
7. Metallurgical Requirements
5.1.1.2 Condition T—Heat treated (for machining),
7.1 The microstructure shall not contain more than 5%
5.1.1.3 Condition HT—Heat treated (for high-temperature
delta-ferrite after full heat treatment as described in Table 2.
service), or
Visual examination for the volume fraction of delta ferrite of
5.1.1.4 Condition H—Heat treated.
various representative areas of examination is acceptable.
5.2 Condition and Finish:
When the visual estimation method indicates the delta ferrite
5.2.1 Bars may be furnished in one of the following
contentisgreaterthantheallowedlimit,themanufacturermay
hot-finished conditions:
employTest Method E562 for determining the acceptability of
5.2.1.1 Hot rolled, or
the lot.
5.2.1.2 Rough turned (rounds only).
5.2.2 Bars may be furnished in one of the following
8. Mechanical Properties Requirements
cold-finished conditions:
5.2.2.1 Cold drawn, 8.1 The material shall conform to the mechanical properties
5.2.2.2 Centerless ground (rounds only), or listed in Table 3 for the ordered condition.
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