This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 714; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript epsilon ( ュ) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1.Scope

1.1 This specification covers seamless and welded high-strength low-alloy steel pipe NPS 1/2 to NPS 26, inclusive. Pipe having other dimensions may be furnished provided such pipe complies with all other requirements of this specification. This material is intended for pressure piping service, and other general purposes, where saving in weight or added durability are important.

NOTE 1ΑThe dimensionless designator NPS (nominal pipe size)has been substituted on this standard for such traditional terms as "nominal diameter," "size," and "nominal size."
NOTE 2ΑA comprehensive listing of standardized pipe dimensions is contained in ANSI Standard B36.10.

1.2 ClassΑThese high-strength low-alloy steels have enhanced resistance to general atmospheric corrosion by weathering as commonly encountered in rural, urban, marine, and industrial environments. They are supplied in two classes: Class 2, having corrosion resistance equivalent to that of carbon steel with copper (0.20 minimum Cu): and Class 4; having corrosion resistance substantially better than that 2 of Class 2(Note 3). Class 4 steels when properly exposed to the atmosphere can be used bare (unpainted) for many applications.

NOTE 3ΑFor methods of estimating the atmospheric corrosion resistance of low alloy steels see Guide G 101 or actual data.

1.3 TypeΑPipe may be furnished in the following types of manufacturing processes:
Type FΑFurnace-butt welded, continuous welded,
Type EΑElectric-resistance welded, continuous welded,
Type SΑSeamless.
1.3.1 Pipe ordered under this specification is suitable for welding.
1.3.2 Type E pipe may be furnished either nonexpanded or cold-expanded at the option of the manufacturer.
1.3.3 Types F, E, and S pipe are commonly furnished in nonheat-treated condition. Type S pipe may be furnished in normalized (or other) heat-treated condition, when so specified.
1.3.4 Types F, E, and S pipe in single random lengths may be furnoshed with hot-dipped galvanized coating of zinc, subject to inquiry to the producer.
1.3.5 Couplings, when furnished, shall be of the same class, heat-treated condition, and grade of material as the pipe ordered.

1.4 GradeΑThis specification designates eight grades of steel composition as listed in Table 1 and corresponding tensile requirements for the grades as listed in Table 2.
1.4.1 For Class 2 pipe, Grades グ, ケ, or ゲ shall be specified, and copper-bearing steel is required as specified in Table 1.
1.4.2 For Class 4 pipe, Grades コ, ゴ, サ, ザ, or シ shall be specified. Alternatively, for Class 4, Type S, and Type E pipe, a steel composition corresponding to a grade listed in Table 1 og Specification A 588 may be specified, subject to negotiation.
1.5 When Class 4 pipe is joined by welding or is used in welded construction, the user is cautioned that the selection of welding procedure and resultant composition of fused metal should be suitable for Class 4 material and the intended service.
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.