ASME SA213 TP316L Heat Exchanger Seamless Tube 1.4404,X2CrNiMo17-12-2
ASME SA213 TP316L is the designated standard and grade for seamless stainless steel tubes used in high-end applications such as power plant boilers, petrochemical plants, and nuclear power plants, for manufacturing equipment such as heat exchangers, condensers, and superheaters.
It typically employs cold rolling or cold drawing seamless processes to ensure dimensional accuracy and surface quality.
The ASME SA213 standard is specifically designed for boilers and heat exchangers operating at high temperatures and pressures.
Chemical Composition
| Element | Composition (% by weight) |
| Carbon (C) | 0.035 max |
| Manganese (Mn) | 2.00 max |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.045 max |
| Sulfur (S) | 0.030 max |
| Silicon (Si) | 1.00 max |
| Nickel (Ni) | 10.0 – 14.0 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 16.0 – 18.0 |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 2.00 – 3.00 |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value |
| Tensile Strength (min.) | 485 MPa (70 ksi) |
| Yield Strength (0.2% offset, min.) | 170 MPa (25 ksi) |
| Elongation (in 2 inches or 50 mm, min.) | 35% |
| Hardness (max.) | 90 HRB (Rockwell B) |
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