Alloy Steel Boiler Tube ASTM A213 T5 For Steam Boiler , Gas Processing Industries
ASTM A213 T5 stainless steel boiler tubes are particularly effective in the power generation, petrochemical, chemical processing, industrial boiler, oil and gas, and marine industries. Their ability to withstand high temperatures and corrosive environments ensures long-term reliability and efficiency in demanding applications.
Chemical Composition:
Grade | Cr | Mo | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Fe |
A213 T5 | 4.0-6.0% | 0.45-0.65% | 0.15% maximum | 0.30-0.60% | ≤ 0.25% | ≤ 0.25% | 0.50% maximum | Balance |
Mechanical Properties:
Grade | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Elongation | Hardness |
A213 T5 | Minimum 415 MPa (60,200 psi) | Minimum 220 MPa (31,900 psi) | 30% minimum in 50 mm | ≤ 85 HRB (Rockwell Hardness B) |
Key Features:
- High-Temperature Strength: Ensures reliable performance in high-temperature applications.
- Corrosion Resistance: Provides excellent resistance to oxidation and corrosion in demanding environments.
- Creep Resistance: High resistance to creep, ensuring long-term reliability under continuous high-temperature exposure.
- Durability: High tensile strength and toughness provide long service life in demanding conditions.
- Weldability: Good weldability allows for easy fabrication and repair of boiler tubes.
- Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of high-temperature and high-pressure applications across various industries.
Applications:
1. Power Generation Industry
- Boilers: Primarily used in the construction of boilers for power plants, particularly for high-pressure and high-temperature steam generation.
- Superheaters: Suitable for superheater tubes, which need to withstand high temperatures and pressures.
- Steam Pipes: Used in steam piping systems that operate at high temperatures and pressures.
2. Petrochemical Industry
- Refinery Equipment: Ideal for refinery equipment that processes high-temperature and high-pressure steam.
- Cracking Units: Used in catalytic cracking units where high temperatures and corrosion resistance are essential.
- Heat Exchangers: Suitable for high-temperature heat exchangers in petrochemical plants.
4. Industrial Boilers
- Heating Systems: Used in industrial heating systems, including boilers and furnaces, where high-pressure steam or hot water is generated.
- Process Piping: Suitable for high-temperature process piping in various industrial applications.
- Superheaters: Used in superheater tubes exposed to high temperatures and pressures.
