ASTM A182 F22 Steel

Introduction

We manufacture forging ingots, billets, and blooms in ASTM A182 F22 Steel, a chromium-molybdenum low alloy steel developed for high-temperature and high-pressure service.

The combination of chromium and molybdenum provides excellent elevated-temperature strength, creep resistance, oxidation resistance, and long-term thermal stability.

ASTM A182 F22 is widely used for manufacturing forged flanges, forged fittings, valves, shafts, fasteners, pressure vessel components, and piping systems for power plants, refineries, petrochemical plants, oil & gas facilities, and heavy engineering industries where superior mechanical performance under elevated temperatures is required.

Chemical Composition

Element Content (%) Function / Effect
Carbon (C) 0.05 – 0.15 Provides strength while maintaining good weldability
Manganese (Mn) 0.30 – 0.60 Improves toughness and hardenability
Silicon (Si) Max. 0.50 Improves strength and acts as a deoxidizer
Chromium (Cr) 2.00 – 2.50 Improves oxidation resistance, corrosion resistance, and elevated-temperature strength
Molybdenum (Mo) 0.87 – 1.13 Enhances creep resistance and high-temperature performance
Phosphorus (P) Max. 0.030 Controlled impurity for improved toughness
Sulphur (S) Max. 0.030 Controlled impurity for better machinability
Iron (Fe) Balance Base metal

Mechanical Properties

(Properties may vary depending on section size and heat treatment conditions.)

  • Tensile Strength: Minimum 415 MPa
  • Yield Strength: Minimum 205 MPa
  • Elongation: Minimum 20%
  • Reduction of Area: Minimum 30%
  • Hardness: Maximum 197 HB
  • Impact Toughness: Good
  • Creep Resistance: Excellent
  • Oxidation Resistance: Excellent
  • Weldability: Good
  • Machinability: Good

Heat Treatment

  • Annealing: Improves machinability and relieves internal stresses.
  • Normalizing: Produces a uniform grain structure and consistent mechanical properties.
  • Tempering: Enhances toughness, creep resistance, and long-term thermal stability.
  • Heat treatment parameters can be adjusted according to section size and application requirements.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Excellent high-temperature strength
  • Superior creep resistance
  • Excellent oxidation resistance
  • Good weldability
  • Good machinability
  • Reliable mechanical performance
  • Excellent thermal stability
  • Long service life under demanding operating conditions
  • Suitable for critical pressure-containing forged components

Typical Applications

  • Forged Flanges
  • Forged Fittings
  • Valves
  • Pressure Vessel Components
  • Boiler Components
  • Steam Piping Systems
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Shafts
  • Fasteners
  • Refinery Equipment
  • Petrochemical Plants
  • Power Generation Equipment
  • Oil & Gas Processing Equipment

Equivalent Steel Grades

ASTM A182 F22 is commonly referenced as:

  • ASME SA182 F22
  • ASTM A335 P22
  • ASTM A213 T22
  • ASTM A234 WP22
  • UNS K21590

Why Choose ASTM A182 F22 for Your Application?

ASTM A182 F22 provides an excellent combination of elevated-temperature strength, oxidation resistance, creep resistance, and weldability. Its chromium-molybdenum alloy composition delivers dependable mechanical performance and long service life under demanding operating conditions, making it an ideal material for forged components used in power generation, petrochemical, refinery, and oil & gas industries.

Comparison Table for Similar Grades

Grade Chromium (%) Molybdenum (%) Typical Applications Comments
ASTM A182 F11 1.00 – 1.50 0.44 – 0.65 Steam Piping, Valves Good creep resistance
ASTM A182 F22 2.00 – 2.50 0.87 – 1.13 Pressure Vessels, Boilers, Flanges Excellent high-temperature performance
ASTM A182 F5 4.00 – 6.00 0.45 – 0.65 Refineries Better oxidation resistance
ASTM A182 F9 8.00 – 10.00 0.90 – 1.10 Petrochemical Plants Highest chromium content among these grades

Summary

ASTM A182 F22 is a chromium-molybdenum low alloy steel designed for high-temperature and high-pressure service. It offers excellent creep resistance, oxidation resistance, elevated-temperature strength, and dependable mechanical performance, making it suitable for manufacturing forged flanges, forged fittings, valves, shafts, fasteners, pressure vessel components, and piping systems used in power generation, petrochemical, refinery, oil & gas, and heavy engineering industries.

Kesari Alloys manufactures forging ingots, billets, and blooms in ASTM A182 F22 Steel to meet the demanding requirements of critical forging applications.