From: Evaluation of applicability of thick E500 TMCP and F500W QT steel plates for Arctic service
Steel grade and plate thickness | Temperature, °C | Type of fracture | Critical temperature NDT, °C |
---|---|---|---|
E500, 25 mm | −70 | Fractured | −65 |
−65 | Fractured | ||
−55 | Non-fractured | ||
−60 | Non-fractured | ||
−60 | Non-fractured | ||
−60 | Non-fractured | ||
F500W, 35 mm | −65 | Non-fractured | −100 |
−80 | Non-fractured | ||
−95 | Non-fractured | ||
−95 | Non-fractured | ||
−95 | Non-fractured | ||
−100 | Fractured |