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Old 03-21-2021, 10:43 AM   #23
DickR
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Steel is the material of choice for high pressure tanks. Pressure inside a propane tank ranges from 100 to 200 psig. 200 is the MAWP (maximum allowable working pressure). Above 250 psig a pressure relief valve would start venting to protect the tank from catastrophic failure.

https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca/ale...ssure-200-psig
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