ASTM A213 T122
ASTM A213 T122 - industrial steel pipe
ASTM A213 T5B seamless alloy tube is a high-performance heat resistant alloy pipe suitable for high-temperature and high-pressure industrial applications.
ASTM A213 T5b Standard covers seamless ferritic and austenitic steel boiler, superheater, and heat-exchanger tubes. ASTM Specification alloy steel Tubes are used for high temperature service applications.
ASTM A213 T5b seamless alloy tubes are commonly used in high-temperature applications such as boilers, superheaters, and heat exchangers. They are suitable for conveying fluids at elevated temperatures and pressures.
ASTM A213 T5b Grades containing the letter H in their designation have requirements different from those of similar grades not containing the letter H.
These different requirements provide higher creep-rupture strength than normally achievable in similar grades without these different requirements. ASTM A213 T5b tubes shall be made by the seamless process and shall be either hot finished or cold finished, as specified. Grade TP347HFG shall be cold finished. Heat treatment shall be done separately and in addition to heating for hot forming. The ferritic alloy and ferritic stainless steels shall be reheated. On the other hand, austenitic stainless steel tubes shall be furnished in the heat-treated condition. Alternatively, immediately after hot forming, while the temperature of the tubes is not less than the minimum solution temperature, tubes may be individually quenched in water or rapidly cooled by other means. Tension test, hardness test, flattening test, and flaring test shall be done to each tube. Also, each tube shall be subjected to the nondestructive electric test or hydrostatic test.
This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only and not an official part of the standard; the full text of the standard itself must be referred to for its use and application. ASTM does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to date.
The specific chemical composition of T5b alloy steel may vary slightly depending on the manufacturing standards and requirements. It typically contains elements such as carbon (C), manganese (Mn), phosphorus (P), sulfur (S), silicon (Si), chromium (Cr), molybdenum (Mo), and sometimes nickel (Ni).
| UNS Designation | K41545 |
|---|---|
| Carbon | 0.15 |
| Manganese | 0.30–0.60 |
| Phosphorus | 0.025 |
| Sulfur | 0.025 |
| Silicon | 1.00-2.00 |
| Nickel | … |
| Chromium | 4.00-6.00 |
| Molybdenum | 0.45-0.65 |
| Vanadium | … |
| Boron | … |
| Niobium | … |
| Nitrogen | … |
| Aluminum | … |
| Tungsten | … |
| Other Elements | … |
The mechanical properties of T5b alloy steel tubes include tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, and hardness. These properties ensure the tubes can withstand the stresses and pressures encountered in high-temperature environments.
| Tensile strength(min) | Yield strength(min) | Elongation | Hardness, HB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 415Mpa | 205Mpa | 30% | 179 max |
| DIN | EN | BS | NFA | ASTM | ASME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | EN X11CrMo5 Grade 10216 – 2 |
– | ASTM A213 Grade T5b | ASME SA 213 Grade T5b | UNI 17102 |
(A) Maximum, unless range or minimum is indicated. Where ellipses (...) appear in this table, there is no requirement, and analysis for the element need not be determined or reported.
(B) It is permissible to order T2 and T12 with a sulfur content of 0.045 max. See 16.3.
(C) Alternatively, in lieu of this ratio minimum, the material shall have a minimum hardness of 275 HV in the hardened condition, defined as after austenitizing and cooling to room temperature but prior to tempering. Hardness testing shall be performed at mid-thickness of the product. Hardness test frequency shall be two samples of product per heat treatment lot and the hardness testing results shall be reported on the material test report.
(D) The terms Niobium (Nb) and Columbium (Cb) are alternate names for the same element.
(A) Maximum, unless a range or minimum is indicated. Where ellipses (...) appear in this table, there is no minimum and analysis for the element need not be determined or reported.
(B) The method of analysis for Nitrogen shall be a matter of agreement between the purchaser and the producer.
(C) For these alloys, there is no common grade designation. The UNS number uniquely identifies these alloys.
(D) For small diameter or thin walls, or both, where many drawing passes are required, a carbon maximum of 0.040% is necessary in Grades TP304L, TP304LN, TP316L, and TP316LN.
(E) Grade S30434 shall have (Ti + 1/2 Nb) of not less than 2 times and not more than 4 times the carbon content.
(F) Grade TP347LN shall have an Nb content of not less than 15 times the carbon content.
(G) Grade TP348 shall have an Nb + Ta content of not less than 10 times the carbon content and not more than 1.10%.
(H) Grade TP348H shall have an Nb + Ta content of not less than 8 times the carbon content and not more than 1.10%.
(I) Iron shall be determined arithmetically by difference of 100 minus the sum of the other specified elements.
(J) Al + Ti shall be 0.85 % min; 1.20 % max.
(K) Grade TP444 shall have Ni + Cu = 1.00 max.
(L) Grade TP444 shall have Ti + Nb content not less than 0.20 + 4(C+N) and not more than 0.80 %.
(M) N08020 shall have an Nb + Ta content of not less than 8 times the carbon content and not more than 1.00%.
(N) The terms Niobium (Nb) and Columbium (Cb) are alternate names for the same element.
Grades containing the letter, H, in their designation, have requirements different from those of similar grades not containing the letter, H. These different requirements provide higher creep-rupture strength than normally achievable in similar grades without these different requirements.
The tubing sizes and thicknesses usually furnished to this specification are 1/8 in. [3.2 mm] in inside diameter to 5 in. [127 mm] in outside diameter and 0.015 to 0.500 in. [0.4 to 12.7 mm], inclusive, in minimum wall thickness or, if specified in the order, average wall thickness. Tubing having other diameters may be furnished, provided such tubes comply with all other requirements of this specification.
The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. The inch-pound units shall apply unless the “M” designation of this specification is specified in the order.
It shall be the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all requirements that are necessary for products under this specification. Such requirements to be considered include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.1 Quantity (feet, metres, or number of lengths),
1.2 Name of material (seamless tubes),
1.3 Grade (Tables 1 and 2),
1.4 Condition (hot finished or cold finished),
1.5 Controlled structural characteristics (see 6.3),
1.6 Size (outside diameter and minimum wall thickness, unless average wall thickness is specified),
1.7 Length (specific or random),
1.8 Hydrostatic Test or Nondestructive Electric Test (see 10.1),
1.9 Specification designation and year of issue,
1.10 Increased sulfur (for machinability, see Note B, Table 1, and 15.3), and
1.11 Special requirements and any supplementary require- ments selected.
Product furnished to this specification shall conform to the requirements of Specification A 1016/A 1016M, including any supplementary requirements that are indicated in the purchase order. Failure to comply with the general require- ments of Specification A 1016/A 1016M constitutes noncon- formance with this specification. In case of conflict between the requirements of this specification and Specification A 1016/ A 1016M, this specification shall prevail.
1 Manufacture and Condition—Tubes shall be made by the seamless process and shall be either hot finished or cold finished, as specified. Grade TP347HFG shall be cold finished.
1 Ferritic Alloy and Ferritic Stainlexx Steelx—The fer- ritic alloy and ferritic stainless steels shall be reheated for heat treatment in accordance with the requirements of Table 3. Heat treatment shall be carried out separately and in addition to heating for hot forming.
2 Auxtenitic Stainlexx Steelx—All austenitic tubes shall be furnished in the heat-treated condition, and shall be heat treated in accordance with the requirements of Table 3. Alter- natively, immediately after hot forming, while the temperature of the tubes is not less than the minimum solution treatment temperature specified in Table 3, tubes may be individually quenched in water or rapidly cooled by other means (direct quenched).
3 If any controlled structural characteristics are required, these shall be so specified in the order as to be a guide as to the most suitable heat treatment.
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| Condition | Typical Application |
|---|---|
| High Temperature | Boilers, superheaters, steam headers |
| Low Temperature | Cryogenic processing systems |
| High Pressure | Power & process piping |
| Corrosive Media | Chemical & petrochemical plants |
| Creep Service | Thermal power stations |
| Product | Specification |
|---|---|
| Seamless Pipes | ASTM A335 P1 / P5 / P9 / P11 / P22 / P91 |
| Butt Weld Fittings | ASTM A234 WP1 / WP5 / WP9 / WP11 / WP22 / WP91 |
| Forged Fittings & Flanges | ASTM A182 F1 / F5 / F9 / F11 / F22 / F91 |
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