ASTM A203 Grade B Steel Plate: Nickel Alloy for Low-Temperature Pressure Vessel Applications

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ASTM A203 Grade B is a nickel-alloy pressure vessel steel designed for welded equipment operating in low-temperature environments. With its 3.5% Ni composition, A203 Gr.B delivers excellent toughness, stable weldability, and reliable strength retention un

ASTM A203 Grade B is a nickel-alloy pressure vessel steel designed for welded equipment operating in low-temperature environments. With its 3.5% Ni composition, A203 Gr.B delivers excellent toughness, stable weldability, and reliable strength retention under sub-zero service conditions. It is widely used in LNG storage tanks, cryogenic vessels, gas separation units, and other applications requiring dependable low-temperature performance and long-term structural integrity.
Chemical Composition
C Mn P S Si Ni
≤0.17 0.40–0.70 ≤0.025 ≤ 0.025 0.15–0.30 3.25–3.75
 
Mechanical Properties
Property Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation Impact Energy
Requirement ≥ 250 MPa 485–620MPa ≥ 22% Excellent low-temperature performance (per ASTM A203 requirements)
 
Dimensions
Thickness 3–150 mm
Width 1220–4200 mm  
Length 5000–18000 mm
Supports custom cutting and shaping.
  
Stock & Processing
Regular stock for A203 Grade B
Cutting, drilling, welding, bending, machining
Custom dimensions available
Fast delivery for project orders
Global supply capability
 
Applications
LNG storage tanks
Low-temperature pressure vessels
Cryogenic process equipment
Gas separation and refrigeration units
Welded components requiring nickel-alloy toughness
 
Certification & Support
Complies with ASTM A203/A203M
EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 available
Third-party inspection: BV / LR / ABS / DNV / SGS
Technical support for material selection and fabrication

 

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