1.Scope
1.1 this specification covers five grades of as-welded, wrought austenitic stainless steel fittings for low-pressure piping and intended for low and moderate temperatures and general corrosive service. Users should note that certain corrosive conditions may restrict the use of one or more grades. For applications requiring a product that requires heat treatment or full pressure rating refer to specification A 403/A 403M. The term "fittings" applies to butt and socket welding parts such as 45 and 90 elbows, tees, reducers, wyes, laterals, crosses, and stub ends.
1.2 this specification covers as-welded fittings 3 through 48 in. [75 through 1225 mm] in outside diameter and in nominal wall thicknesses 0.062 through 0.500 in. [1.6 through 12.7 mm]. Tables 1 and 2 list the common diameters and nominal thicknesses of fittings in this specification. eters and nominal thicknesses of fittings in this specification.
1.3 This specification does not apply to cast fittings. Cast austenitic steel fittings are covered by specificaton A 351/A 351M.
1.4 Optional supplementary requirements are provided for fittings wher a greater degree of examination is desired. These supplementary requirements call for additional tests. When desired, one or more of these may be specified in the order.
1.5 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units and in SI units. However, unless the order specifies the applicable "M" specification designation (SI units), the material shall be furnished to inch-pound units.
1.6 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalentsl there for, each system must be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.