LNG / Cryogenic Natural Gas service
Material Compatibility
ASTM A352 LCB (low-temp carbon steel) for LNG / Cryogenic Natural Gas
Is ASTM A352 LCB (low-temp carbon steel) the right valve material for LNG / Cryogenic Natural Gas? The engineering rating, the conditions that limit it, and the better alternatives.
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Is ASTM A352 LCB (low-temp carbon steel) compatible with LNG / Cryogenic Natural Gas?
For LNG / Cryogenic Natural Gas valve service, ASTM A352 LCB (low-temp carbon steel) is good — a good choice. Impact-tested to -46°C. Not suitable for liquid LNG at -162°C.
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Reviewed by Materials Engineering, Vajra Industrial SolutionsDiscipline: Valve Metallurgy & Materials SelectionLast reviewed: 20 June 2026
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