ASME BPVC.VIII.

1-2021 UHA-51

Figure UHA-51-1
Weld Metal Delta Ferrite Content

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FN
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be

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0
m
nu

8
16 te 16

12
rri

2
Fe

16
6
Nieq  Ni  35 C  20 N  0.25 Cu

20
24

10
28

14
35

18
14 22 14
45
26
30 55
40 65
50 75
60
12 85 12
70
80 95
90
100
10 10

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Creq  Cr  Mo  0.7 Nb

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) The actual nitrogen content is preferred. If this is not available, the following applicable nitrogen value shall be used:
(1) GMAW welds — 0.08%, except that when self-shielding flux cored electrodes are used — 0.12%
(2) Welds made using other processes — 0.06%.
(b) This diagram is identical to the WRC‐1992 Diagram, except that the solidification mode lines have been removed for ease of use.

(-c) When the required Charpy impact test speci-
mens do not meet the lateral expansion requirements in
(-a)(-3) or (-b)(-2), ASTM E1820 J I C tests shall be con-
ducted on an additional set of two specimens represent-
ing the failed set of impact test specimens at a test
temperature no warmer than MDMT. The specimen orien-
tation for the base metal and HAZ shall be T-L. A K I C (J)
value of not less than 120 (132 ) is re-
quired for all specimens tested.
(b) Required Impact Testing for Welding Procedure
Qualifications. For welded construction, the Welding Pro-
cedure Qualification shall include impact tests of welds in
accordance with UG-84(h) and with the requirements of
(a), when any of the components 58 of the welded joint
are required to be impact tested by the rules of this
Division.
(c) Required Impact Testing When Thermal Treatments
Are Performed. Impact tests are required at the test tem-
perature in accordance with (a) but not warmer than
70°F (20°C) whenever thermal treatments57 within the
temperature ranges listed for the following materials
are applied:
(1) austenitic stainless steels thermally treated at
temperatures between 900°F (480°C) and 1650°F
(900°C); however, Types 304, 304L, 316, and 316L that
are thermally treated at temperatures between 900°F
(480°C) and 1,300°F (705°C) are exempt from impact
testing provided the MDMT is −20°F (−29°C) or warmer
and vessel (production) impact tests of the thermally
treated weld metal are performed for Category A and B
joints;
(2) austenitic‐ferritic duplex stainless steels ther-
mally treated at temperatures between 600°F (315°C)
and 1,750°F (955°C);
(3) ferritic chromium stainless steels thermally treat-
ed at temperatures between 800°F (425°C) and 1,350°F
(730°C);

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