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Background
Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy - A387
Grade 9 Class 2
Different Grades of ASTM / ASME Grade 9
Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy
Equivalent Grade of A387 Grade 9
Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy
Chromium and Molybdenum
Composition of A387 Grade 9 Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy
Tensile Requirements for A387 Grade 9 Chrome Molybdenum Class 2
Plates
Chemical Composition of A387 Grade 9
Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy
Tensile Test Requirements for
Chrome Molybdenum Steel
Recommended Testing Procedures for
Chrome Molybdenum Steel
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Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy - A387 Grade 9 Class 2
A387 Grade 9
Class 2 chrome-molybdenum plate is an ideal material for welded
pressure vessels and boilers used in elevated temperature service. With
excellent resistance to high temperature and corrosion, this type of steel is
commonly used in the petrochemical, oil, gas and power generation industry. All
plates come with mill test certification and individual stampings. Third party
testing can be arranged at the customers request.
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Different Grades of ASTM / ASME Grade 9 Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy
Masteel's range of ASTM / ASME A387
Grade 9 chromium-molybdenum alloy products are available in different
grades listed in the following.
- ASTM A387 Grade 9 Class 2
- ASME SA387 Grade 9 Class 2
Equivalent Grade of A387 Grade 9 Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy
The equivalent grade of A387 Grade 9 chromium-molybdenum alloy is as follows:
|
BS |
EN |
ASTEM/ASME |
DIN |
|
- |
- |
A387-9-2 |
- |
Chromium and Molybdenum Composition of A387 Grade 9 Chromium-Molybdenum
Alloy
The chromium
and molybdenum contents of A387 Grade 9
chromium-molybdenum alloy (according to the ASTM
specification) are outlined in the following table.
|
Designation |
Nominal Chromium Content
(%) |
Nominal Molybdenum Content
(%) |
|
A387 Grade 9 |
9.00% |
1.00% |
Tensile Requirements for A387 Grade 9 Chrome Molybdenum Class 2 Plates
The tensile requirements for A387 Grade 9
chromium-molybdenum alloy Class 2 plates are listed in the following table.
|
Designation |
Requirement |
Grade 9 |
|
A387 Grade 9 |
Tensile strength, ksi [MPA] |
75 to 100 [515 to 690] |
| |
Yield strength, min, ksi [MPa]/(0.2% offset) |
45 [310] |
| |
Elongation in 8 in. [200mm], min % |
- |
| |
Elongation in 2 in. [50mm], min, % |
18 |
| |
Reduction of area, min % |
45 (measured on round test specimens)
40 (measured on flat test specimen)
|
Chemical Composition of A387 Grade 9 Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy
The chemical composition of A387 Grade 9
chromium-molybdenum alloy from heat and product analysis is
summarised in the following table.
|
Element |
Analysis |
Chemical Composition (%) inc. Grade & UNS
No. |
| |
|
Grade 9 (UNS: S50200) |
|
Carbon: |
Heat Analysis:
Product Analysis: |
0.15 max
0.15 max |
|
Manganese: |
Heat Analysis:
Product Analysis: |
0.30 - 0.60
0.25 - 0.66 |
|
Phosphorus: |
Heat Analysis:
Product Analysis: |
0.030
0.030 |
|
Sulphur (max): |
Heat Analysis:
Product Analysis: |
0.030
0.030 |
|
Silicon: |
Heat Analysis:
Product Analysis: |
1.00 max
1.05 max |
|
Chromium: |
Heat Analysis:
Product Analysis: |
8.00 - 10.00
7.90 - 10.10 |
|
Molybdenum: |
Heat Analysis:
Product Analysis: |
0.90 - 1.10
0.85 - 1.15 |
|
Vanadium: |
Heat Analysis:
Product Analysis: |
0.04 max
0.05 max |
Tensile Test Requirements for Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy
The material shall be tested using a test specimen will confirm to the
tensile requirements as outlined in tensile requirements for A387 Grade 9
chromium-molybdenum alloy Class 2 plates above..
Recommended Testing Procedures for Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy
The following requirements and testing procedures (which are not mandatory)
are considered suitable for chromium-molybdenum alloy:
- Vacuum treatment
- Product Analysis
- Additional Tension Tes
- Charpy
V-Notch Impact Test
- Drop Weight Test
- High Temperature Tension Test
- Ultrasonic Examination
- Magnetic Particle Examination
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