ASTM Standard Casting Materials

Types

ASTM Casting Material

Application

Carbon Steel

ASTM A216

Grade WCB

Non-corrosive applications including water, oil and gases at temperatures between -20°F (-30°C) and +800°F (+425°C)

Low Temp
Carbon Steel

ASTM A352
Grade LCB

Low temperature applications to -50°F (-46°C). Not for use above +650°F (+340°C).

Low Temp
Carbon Steel

ASTM A352
Grade LC1

Low temperature applications to -75°F (-59°C). Not for use above +650°F (+340°C).

Low Temp
Carbon Steel

ASTM A352
Grade LC2

Low temperature applications to -100°F (-73°C). Not for use above +650°F (+340°C)

3½% Nickel
Steel

ASTM A352
Grade LC3

Low temperature applications to -150°F (-101°C). Not for use above +650°F (+340°C).

1¼% Chrome
1/2% Moly Steel

ASTM A217
Grade WC6

Non-corrosive applications including water, oil and gases at temperatures between -20°F (-30°C) and +1100°F (+593°C).

2¼% Chrome

ASTM A217
Grade C9

Non-corrosive applications including water, oil and gases at temperatures between -20°F (-30°C) and +1100°F (+593°C).

5% Chrome
1/2% Moly

ASTM A217
Grade C5

Mild corrosive or erosive applications as well as non-corrosive applications at temperatures between -20°F (-30°C) and +1200°F (+649°C).

9% Chrome
1% Moly

ASTM A217
Grade C12

Mild corrosive or erosive applications as well as non-corrosive applications at temperatures between -20°F (-30°C) and +1200°F (+649°C).

12% Chrome
Steel

ASTM A487
Grade CA6NM

Corrosive application at temperatures between -20°F (-30°C) and +900°F (+482°C).

12% Chrome

ASTM A217
Grade CA15

Corrosive application at temperatures up to +1300°F (+704°C)

316SS

ASTM A351
Grade CF8M

Corrosive or either extremely low or high temperature non-corrosive services between -450°F (-268°C) and +1200°F (+649°C). Above +800°F (+425°C) specify carbon content of 0.04% or greater.

347SS

ASTM 351
Grade CF8C

Primarily for high temperature, corrosive applications between -450°F (-268°C) and +1200°F (+649°C). Above +1000°F (+540°C) specify carbon content of 0.04% or greater.

304SS

ASTM A351
Grade CF8

Corrosive or extremely high temperatures non-corrosive services between -450°F (-268°C) and +1200°F (+649°C). Above +800°F (+425°C) specify carbon content of 0.04% or greater.

304L SS

ASTM A351
Grade CF3

Corrosive or non-corrosive services to +800F (+425°C).

316L SS

ASTM A351
Grade CF3M

Corrosive or non-corrosive services to +800F (+425°C).