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CARBON STEEL

Carbon steel piping is normally used for liquid and gas services application, either
underground or aboveground. It can be used for steam services while can also be used for
potable water if appropriate linings are applied to prevent iron dissolution.
SPECS DESCRIPTION
ASTM A53 Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded, and Seamless. This
specification covers Type F (Furnace-butt Weld) Grade A, Type E (Electric
Resistance Weld, Grade A and B, and Type S, Seamless, Grade A and B.
ASTM Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service
A106
API 5L Standards for pipe suitable for use in conveying gas, water, and oil in both the oil
and natural gas industries. This specification covers seamless and welded steel
line pipe. It includes plain-end, threaded-end, and belled-end pipe, as well as
through-the-flowline (TFL) pipe and pipe with ends prepared for use with special
couplings.
ASTM Seamless and Welded Steel Pipe for Low-Temperature Service
A333
ASTM Carbon and Ferritic Alloy Steel Forged and Bored Pipe for High- Temperature
A369 Service.
ASTM Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for Atmospheric and Lower Temperatures
A524
ASTM Carbon and Alloy Steel Pipe, Electric-Fusion-Welded for High- Pressure Service at
A691 High Temperatures
ASTM Steel Line Pipe, Black, Plain-End, Electric-Resistance-Welded
A984
ASTM Steel Line Pipe, Black, Plain End, Longitudinal and Helical Seam, Double
A1005 Submerged-Arc Welded
ASTM Steel Line Pipe, Black, Plain End, Laser Beam Welded
A1006
AWWA Cement-Mortar Protective Lining and Coating for Steel Water Pipe, 4 in. (100 mm)
C205 and Larger, Shop Applied