ASTM A213 High Pressure Alloy Boiler Tubes/Pipes
1. Product Description: ASTM A213 specifies high-quality alloy steel tubes suitable for high-temperature and high-pressure applications, including boiler, superheater, and heat exchanger systems. Grades T11, T22, T91, T12, T92, T5, and T9 are among the various grades defined by this standard, each offering unique combinations of mechanical properties and chemical compositions to cater to specific industrial needs.
2. Product Parameters:
Parameter | Description |
Grades | ASTM A213 T11, T22, T91, T12, T92, T5, T9 |
Material | Alloy Steel (Seamless) |
Standard | ASTM A213 |
Size Range | Various diameters and wall thicknesses as per ASTM A213 |
Length | Standard lengths, customizable upon request |
Ends | Plain ends, beveled ends, threaded, or socket-weld ends |
Surface Treatment | As-rolled, annealed, or normalized |
3. Mechanical Properties:
Property | Requirement by Grade |
Tensile Strength | Varies by grade, typically from ≥415 MPa to ≥620 MPa (60,000 to 90,000 psi) |
Yield Strength | Varies by grade, typically from ≥205 MPa to ≥415 MPa (30,000 to 60,000 psi) |
Elongation | Typically ≥20% in 50 mm (2 in) or 4D, whichever is greater |
Hardness | Varies depending on heat treatment and specific grade |
4. Chemical Composition:
Element | Typical Range (%) by Grade (Examples) |
Carbon | Varies, e.g., T11: 0.04-0.10 |
Chromium | Some grades contain chromium, e.g., T91: 8.00-9.50 |
Manganese | Typically 0.35-0.60 |
Phosphorus | ≤ 0.025 (common across grades) |
Sulfur | ≤ 0.025 (common across grades) |
Silicon | Typically ≤ 0.50 |
5. Product Uses:
- Boiler Tubes: For steam generation in high-pressure boilers.
- Superheater Tubes: To increase the temperature of steam beyond the boiler's saturation temperature.
- Heat Exchangers: In various heat exchanger applications where high thermal efficiency is required.
- Pressure Vessels: Construction of vessels and reactors in petrochemical and refining industries.
6. Product Grade Standards:
- ASTM A213: This standard covers seamless ferritic and austenitic alloy-steel boiler, superheater, and heat-exchanger tubes.
Conclusion: ASTM A213 Grades T11, T22, T91, T12, T92, T5, and T9 High Pressure Alloy Boiler Tubes/Pipes are engineered to meet the rigorous demands of high-pressure and high-temperature applications. Their alloy composition provides enhanced strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance, making them suitable for a range of industrial applications. Adherence to ASTM A213 ensures that these tubes offer a reliable and durable solution for critical boiler and heat exchanger systems.
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