Did you know? Pipes used in high-temperature, high-pressure environments like chemical plants and thermal power plants must withstand extremely high temperatures and pressures for extended periods. To ensure that pipes can withstand these conditions, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has developed a standard specifically for this purpose: ASTM A213.
ASTM A213 Basic Introduction
ASTM A213 stands for “Standard Specification for Seamless Ferritic and Austenitic Alloy-Steel Boiler, Superheater, and Heat-Exchanger Tubes.”
ASTM A213 Core Purpose
The core purpose of ASTM A213 is to specify the manufacturing requirements, chemical composition, mechanical properties, dimensional tolerances, test methods and inspection rules for seamless ferritic steel and austenitic stainless steel tubes used in high temperature and high pressure environments and heat exchangers.
ASTM A213 Manufacture
ASTM A213 stipulates that the manufacturing process of pipes is SMLS, and the main manufacturing methods include hot rolling and cold rolling.
ASTM A213 Dimensional Requirements
ASTM A213 specifies pipe dimensions. The range of sizes is very wide.
Inside diameters range from 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) to 5 inches (127 mm).
Wall thicknesses range from 0.015 inch (0.4 mm) to 0.500 inch (12.7 mm).
Lengths range from 3 meters to 18 meters.
PANDAPIPE can supply pipe of other sizes, but these must meet all other requirements of this specification.
Surface coating
According to ASTM A213, pipes meeting this standard can be coated with the following coatings: FBE, 2PP, 3PP, 2PE, 3PE, black paint, clear varnish, oil coating, and hot-dip galvanizing. PANDAPIPE can provide you with any of these coatings.
Main steel grades
Ferritic Alloy Steels: T2, T5, T5b, T5c, T9, T11, T12, T17, T21, T22, T23, T24, T36, T91, T92, T112, T911, TP201, TP202, TP304, etc.
Austenitic Stainless Steels: TP304, TP304H, TP304L, TP309, TP309H, TP316, TP316H, TP316L, TP316Ti, TP316Cb, etc.
PANDAPIPE sells all the above wall thickness, length, inner diameter, steel grade and coating. If you need other standards and types of pipes, you can also contact PANDAPIPE. PANDAPIPE is a company integrating production and sales, and is a trustworthy pipeline expert beside you.
ASTM A213 Chemical Composition
Since ASTM A213 is used in extreme high temperature and high pressure environments, its chemical composition requirements are also very strict. The content of any chemical element will affect the final pipe performance.
ASTM A213 Mechanical Properties
The ASTM A213 standard is an extremely stringent standard with clear regulations and requirements for tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, etc.
Application Areas
- Boiler tubes: Supercritical boilers and power plant boilers.
- Metallurgical equipment: Coolers, heat exchangers, etc.
- Heat exchangers: Commonly used in heat exchanger tube bundles.
- Other high-temperature and high-pressure process industry piping.
FAQs：
1.What is the difference between ASTM A213 A269?
ASTM A213 and A269 pipes share similar manufacturing processes, and both are resistant to oxidation and corrosion. However, the two standards use different steel types. ASTM A213 is suitable for ferritic alloy steels and austenitic stainless steels, while ASTM A269 is suitable only for austenitic stainless steels. While A269 is suitable for general environments, A213 is designed for extreme high-temperature and high-pressure environments, offering superior overall performance.
2.Relationship between ASTM A213 and ASME SA213
The core technologies of ASTM A213 and ASME SA213 are the same, marked as ASME SA-213 and produced by ASME certified manufacturers, representing regulatory compliance, safety assurance and market access.
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