ASTM A387 Alloy Steel Tube,Pipe, Grade 12, Class 2

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ASTM A387 Alloy Steel, Grade 12, Class 2 Product Information -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: ### **Product Introduction: ASTM A387 Grade 12 Class 2 Steel** **ASTM A387 Grade 12 Class 2** is a chromium-molybdenum alloy steel plate supplied in the normalized and tempered condition, offering enhanced mechanical properties for pressure vessel applications requiring higher strength at elevated temperatures. This class provides improved strength characteristics compared to Class 1 while maintaining good elevated temperature performance. --- #### **1. International Standards & Classification** **Primary Standard:** **ASTM A387/A387M** - "Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Chromium-Molybdenum" **Grade Classification:** - **Grade 12** - 1.0% Chromium - 0.5% Molybdenum alloy steel - **Class 2** - Normalized and tempered condition **International Equivalents:** - **EN 10028-2**: 15CrMo5 - **JIS G4109**: SCMV 2 - **GB/T 3077**: 12CrMo - **ISO 9328-2**: 15CrMo5 --- #### **2. Chemical Composition** The chemical composition requirements for ASTM A387 Grade 12 Class 2: | Element | Composition (Maximum %) | |---|---| | Carbon (C) | 0.05-0.17 | | Manganese (Mn) | 0.40-0.65 | | Phosphorus (P) | 0.035 | | Sulfur (S) | 0.035 | | Silicon (Si) | 0.50-0.80 | | Chromium (Cr) | 0.80-1.15 | | Molybdenum (Mo) | 0.45-0.60 | **Key Composition Features:** - **Chromium Content**: 0.80-1.15% for oxidation and corrosion resistance - **Molybdenum Enhancement**: 0.45-0.60% for creep strength and temper resistance - **Optimized Carbon**: 0.05-0.17% balanced for normalized and tempered condition - **Silicon Control**: 0.50-0.80% for deoxidation and strength enhancement --- #### **3. Physical & Mechanical Properties** **Mechanical Properties (Class 2 condition):** | Property | Value | |---|---| | **Tensile Strength** | 515-690 MPa (75-100 ksi) | | **Yield Strength (min.)** | 310 MPa (45 ksi) | | **Elongation in 2" (min.)** | 20% | | **Elongation in 8" (min.)** | 22% | **Elevated Temperature Properties:** - **Maximum Service Temperature**: Up to 565°C (1050°F) - **Creep Strength**: Enhanced compared to Class 1 - **Oxidation Resistance**: 2-3 times better than carbon steel - **Temper Stability**: Good property retention at operating temperatures **Physical Properties:** - **Density**: 7.86 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³) - **Modulus of Elasticity**: 200 GPa (29,000 ksi) - **Thermal Conductivity**: 47.5 W/m·K - **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion**: 11.8 × 10⁻⁶/°C - **Specific Heat Capacity**: 470 J/kg·K --- #### **4. Product Applications** **High-Temperature Pressure Vessels:** - Power boiler drums and headers - High-pressure reactors - Petrochemical processing equipment - High-temperature heat exchangers **Power Generation Equipment:** - Steam generation components - High-pressure piping systems - Turbine casings and components - Power plant pressure vessels **Petrochemical Industry:** - Hydrotreating reactors - Catalytic cracking units - High-temperature separators - Refinery pressure equipment **Industrial Applications:** - High-temperature processing vessels - Thermal reactor systems - Industrial furnace components - High-pressure manufacturing equipment --- #### **5. Fabrication Characteristics** **Welding Performance:** - **Good Weldability**: Requires strict procedure control - **Preheat Requirements**: 175-225°C (350-450°F) minimum - **Post-Weld Heat Treatment**: Mandatory at 675-705°C (1250-1300°F) - **Recommended Processes**: GMAW, FCAW, SAW (low-hydrogen) - **Filler Metals**: E8018-B2, ER80S-B2 or equivalent **Forming & Machining:** - **Moderate Formability**: Hot forming recommended for complex shapes - **Machinability**: Fair (approximately 55% of B1112 steel) - **Cutting Methods**: Plasma, waterjet, and laser cutting preferred - **Tooling Requirements**: Carbide tools recommended **Heat Treatment:** - Supplied in normalized and tempered condition - Normalizing temperature: 900-925°C (1650-1700°F) - Tempering temperature: 650-705°C (1200-1300°F) - Microstructure: Fine-grained bainitic structure **Quality Assurance:** - **Comprehensive Testing**: Tensile, chemical, and impact tests - **Hardness Verification**: Required throughout heat treatment - **Impact Testing**: Typically specified for pressure vessel applications - **Non-Destructive Testing**: UT, RT, MT as required by specification --- ### **Technical Summary** ASTM A387 Grade 12 Class 2 represents an enhanced chromium-molybdenum alloy steel offering higher strength levels while maintaining excellent elevated temperature performance. The normalized and tempered condition provides a refined microstructure that ensures optimal combination of strength, ductility, and toughness for demanding pressure vessel applications. With a minimum yield strength of 45 ksi (310 MPa), Class 2 offers approximately 30% higher strength than Class 1, enabling more efficient vessel designs with potential weight savings in high-pressure applications. The chromium-molybdenum alloy system provides reliable performance at temperatures up to 565°C (1050°F), with superior creep strength and oxidation resistance compared to carbon steels. While requiring more stringent fabrication controls, particularly in welding and heat treatment operations, Grade 12 Class 2 delivers superior performance in critical high-temperature pressure vessel applications. The material's proven service history in power generation and petrochemical industries has established it as a preferred choice for engineers designing equipment where both enhanced mechanical strength and elevated temperature capability are essential requirements. The improved properties of Class 2 make it particularly valuable for applications involving higher design pressures or where component size and weight reduction are important considerations, while maintaining the corrosion resistance and high-temperature stability characteristic of chromium-molybdenum alloys. -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: ASTM A387 Alloy Steel, Grade 12, Class 2 Specification Dimensions Size： Diameter 20-1000 mm Length <4365 mm Size:We can customized as required Standard： Per your request or drawing We can customized as required Properties（Theoretical） Chemical Composition -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: ASTM A387 Alloy Steel, Grade 12, Class 2 Properties -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -:

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