PMI Reference Table – Elements & Acceptance Criteria
Material Grade Applicable Standard Mandatory PMI Acceptance Criteria (%
Elements wt)
SS 316 ASTM A182 F316 Cr 16.00 – 18.00
Ni 10.00 – 14.00
Mo 2.00 – 3.00
Mn ≤ 2.00
Si ≤ 1.00
C ≤ 0.08
P ≤ 0.045
S ≤ 0.030
SS 316L ASTM A182 F316L Cr 16.00 – 18.00
Ni 10.00 – 14.00
Mo 2.00 – 3.00
Mn ≤ 2.00
Si ≤ 1.00
C ≤ 0.03
P ≤ 0.045
S ≤ 0.030
Monel 400 ASTM B564 – Ni 63.00 min
Nickel Alloy CU 28.00 – 34.00
Fe ≤ 2.50
Mn ≤ 2.00
Si ≤ 0.50
C ≤ 0.30
S ≤ 0.024
Hastelloy C-276 ASTM B564 Ni Balance
N10276 Cr 14.50 – 16.50
Mo 15.00 – 17.00
Fe 4.00 – 7.00
W 3.00 – 4.50
Co ≤ 2.50
Mn ≤ 1.00
C ≤ 0.01
Si ≤ 0.08
P ≤ 0.04
S ≤ 0.03