Alloy 20 Applicability and Max. Temperature Limits
Alloy 20 is endorsed by relative ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Codes (BPVC). A variety of product forms and conditions of Alloy 20 (UNS N08020) are listed in below table which are applicable for corresponding ASME BPVC specifications and temperature limits.
Product Form & Condition | ASME BPVC Applicability & Maximum Temperature Limits of Alloy 20 | |||
I | III | VIII-1 | XII | |
1 | NP | 800 | 800 | 650 |
2 | NP | NP | 800 | 650 |
3 | NP | NP | 800 | 650 |
4 | NP | 800 | 800 | 650 |
5 | NP | 800 | 800 | 650 |
6 | NP | NP | 800 | 650 |
7 | NP | NP | 800 | 650 |
8 | NP | NP | 800 | 650 |
9 | NP | 800 | NP | NP |
10 | NP | NP | 800 | 650 |
11 | NP | NP | 800 | 650 |
12 | NP | 800 | NP | NP |
13 | NP | NP | 800 | 650 |
14 | NP | NP | 800 | 650 |
15 | NP | NP | 800 | 650 |
*I: ASME BPVC Section I Power Boilers; III: ASME BPVC Section III Nuclear Facility Components, Class 2 & 3; VIII-1: ASME BPVC Section VIII Division 1, Pressure Vessels; XII: ASME BPVC Section XII Transport Tanks. NP: not permitted.
Conclusion: Alloy 20 (UNS N08020) materials are not allowed to be used for the construction of power boilers. However, they can be used for the construction of Class 2 & 3 nuclear facility components and transport tanks with maximum temperature limits of 800°F and 650°F respectively.