ASTM A213 T11 K11597 Alloy Steel Seamless Tube , Heater Tube For Oil And Gas Industry
ASTM A213 T11 (UNS K11597) is a standard-grade ferritic chromium-molybdenum (Cr-Mo) alloy steel seamless tube specified under the ASTM A213 standard. This standard governs seamless ferritic and austenitic alloy steel tubes exclusively designed for high-temperature and high-pressure service in boilers, superheaters, reheaters, and heat exchangers in power generation, petrochemical, and industrial thermal systems. As a low-alloy heat-resistant steel, T11 contains precise proportions of chromium and molybdenum elements, which significantly enhance its high-temperature oxidation resistance, creep resistance, thermal fatigue resistance, and long-term structural stability compared to ordinary carbon steel tubes. It is manufactured via a fully seamless hot rolling or cold drawing process without any welded seam, eliminating structural weak points and ensuring reliable performance under extreme high-pressure and high-temperature working conditions.
Chemical Composition(%):
| Element | Carbon (C) | Manganese (Mn) | Phosphorus (P) | Sulfur (S) | Silicon (Si) | Chromium (Cr) | Molybdenum (Mo) |
| % | 0.05 – 0.15 | 0.30 – 0.60 | ≤0.025 | ≤0.025 | 0.50 – 1.00 | 1.00 – 1.50 | 0.44 – 0.65 |
Mechanical Properties:
| Mechanical Property Index | Standard Min. Value |
| Tensile Strength (Rm) | 415MPa |
| Yield Strength (Re) | 205MPa |
| Elongation (A, 50mm gauge length) | 30% |
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