ASTM G146
Standard Practice for Evaluation of Disbonding of Bimetallic Stainless Alloy/Steel Plate for Use in High-Pressure, High-Temperature Refinery Hydrogen Service
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ASTM G146 is the standard practice for evaluating disbonding of bimetallic stainless alloy/steel plate intended for high-pressure, high-temperature refinery hydrogen service. It provides a technical basis for assessing how well the bonded materials remain attached under demanding service conditions, where loss of bond can affect reliability and safety. For buyers, engineers, and quality teams, this ASTM standard helps support consistent evaluation and informed material selection for critical refinery applications.
ASTM G146 standard overview
ASTM G146 addresses the evaluation of disbonding behavior in bimetallic plate made from stainless alloy and steel, with particular relevance to hydrogen service at elevated pressure and temperature. As a standard practice, it is commonly used as a guide for testing and comparison rather than as a product specification. The document supports a structured approach to assessing bonded plate performance, helping users understand whether a material combination is suitable for the intended refinery environment.
Where is ASTM G146 used?
ASTM G146 is generally used in refinery settings where bimetallic stainless alloy/steel plate may be selected for hydrogen service equipment exposed to severe operating conditions. It is relevant during material qualification, procurement review, and laboratory evaluation of bonded plate intended for high-pressure, high-temperature applications. The standard is especially useful when engineers need a consistent way to judge resistance to disbonding before the material is placed into service or approved for fabrication.
Practical importance of ASTM G146
In practice, ASTM G146 supports more reliable decisions about material performance and acceptance in demanding refinery systems. It helps promote consistency in evaluation, which can improve quality control and reduce the risk of bond-related failures during service. For procurement and engineering teams, the standard offers a common technical reference that can aid compliance checks, vendor comparison, and documentation of product suitability for hydrogen-service applications. ASTM G146 is therefore valuable in both testing workflows and pre-service review.
- Disbonding evaluation for bimetallic plate
- Stainless alloy/steel bond performance
- High-pressure, high-temperature hydrogen service
- Material qualification and comparison
- Quality control for refinery applications
- Publication Date: 2024-05-08
- Publisher: ASTM
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