CARBON STEEL FORGED FITTINGS

This specification covers standards for forged carbon steel piping components, that is, flanges, fittings, valves,and similar parts, for use in pressure systems at ambient andhigher-temperature service conditions. Materials shall be subjected to heat treatment(annealing, normalizing, tempering, or quenching). Material shall conform tocarbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, copper, nickel, chromium,molybdenum and vanadium contents. The forgings shall be subjected to tension,hardness and hydrostatic tests, with the latter applicable when required.Material shall adhere to tensile strength, yield strength, elongation,reduction of area, and hardness requirements. Guidelines for retreatment,repair by welding, and product marking are given.