ASTM A53 VS ASTM A106

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Scope between ASTM A53 and ASTM A106

ASTM A53 is Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless.
ASTM A106 is Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service.

Application between ASTM A53 and ASTM A106

A 53 can be welded seam or seamless depending on how it is specificed for purchase. It is a general steel pipe spec and covers galvanized pipe as well as black pipe.
A106 is a similar pipe in chemical composition but is intened for high temperature service (up to 750 Degs F). It is a seamless pipe.


Chemical Composition between ASTM A53 and ASTM A106

StandardMnSP
ASTM A53 Bmax 1.2%max 0.05%max 0.045%
ASTM A106 B0.29-1.06%max 0.035%max 0.035%