SA-516 Gr 70 — Plate
Also sold as ASTM A516 Gr 70 · Boiler-quality (BQ) plate · Pressure-vessel plate
SA-516 Gr 70 is a carbon steel pressure-vessel plate, chosen for boilers, pressure vessels and storage tanks. We supply it as plate, with EN 10204 3.1 certificates, from Mumbai to India, the Gulf, South-East Asia, South America, Europe, the UK and the USA.
- 516-70
- ρ 7.85 g/cm³
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
SA-516 Gr 70 Products
SA-516 Gr 70 Specifications by Product — Which Standard Applies?
The material standard changes with the product form. This is the table buyers ask for most.
| Product | Material standard | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| SA-516 Gr 70 plate | ASTM A516 Gr 70 · ASME SA-516 | ASTM A480 / B906 / A20 |
SA-516 Gr 70 Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Phosphorus | As specified |
| Sulphur | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification to be verified: ASTM A516 Grade 70.
SA-516 Gr 70 Mechanical Properties
Under technical review for TDS.
| Property | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | As specified |
| Yield strength | As specified |
| Elongation (50 mm) | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification and condition to be verified: ASTM A516 Grade 70 — condition per order.
Density & Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 7.85 g/cm³ |
| Melting range | 1420 – 1530 °C |
| Magnetic | Magnetic |
SA-516 Gr 70 Equivalent Grades
Where Is SA-516 Gr 70 Used? Applications
Welding SA-516 Gr 70
| Matching filler | E7018 / ER70S-6 |
|---|---|
| Also used | Normalised plate (A516 N) for thick or impact-tested vessels |
SA-516 Gr 70 for export
FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSA-516 Gr 70 — questions buyers ask
What is SA-516 Gr 70?
SA-516 Gr 70 is a carbon steel pressure-vessel plate. It is chosen for boilers, pressure vessels and storage tanks.
Which standards cover SA-516 Gr 70 products?
Plate: ASTM A516 Gr 70 · ASME SA-516. Always name the standard and edition on your order.
What is the density of SA-516 Gr 70?
7.85 g/cm³ — use it to calculate weights: plate kg = L(m) × W(m) × t(mm) × 7.85.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026