ASTM A53 GR B Seamless carbon steel pipes
standards set out in ASTM A53. Among the specifications covered by ASTM A53 GR B pipes are seamless and black welded pipes and hot-dip galvanized steel pipes with NPS sizes ranging from 1-8 to 26. ASTM A53 GR B seamless carbon steel pipe is a medium-carbon steel pipe with a carbon content of 0.3% and a manganese content of 1.2%. This type of pipe is widely used in various industries due to its strength, durability, and pressure resistance.
Chemical composition:
Carbon |
Manganese |
Phosphorous |
Sulfur |
Copper |
Nickel |
Chromium |
Molybdenum |
Vanadium |
0.3 |
1.2 |
0.05 |
0.045 |
0.4 |
0.4 |
0.4 |
0.15 |
0.08 |
注:For each reduction below 0.01% below the specified carbon maximum, an increase of 0.06% manganese above the specified maximum will be permitted up to a maximum of 1.65% (does not apply to SA53). |
Mechanical properties:
|
Grade B |
Tensile Strength, min., psi |
60,000 |
Yield Strength, min., psi |
35,000 |
Production process:
The production process of ASTM A53 GR B seamless carbon steel pipe is the same as that of seamless steel pipe, which is made of billet through perforation into capillary tube, and then made by hot rolling, cold rolling or cold drawing.
Application field:
Transport of fluids and gases: widely used in oil and gas, water supply and power plants.
Pressure system: Because of its seamless structure and high strength, it is widely used in high-pressure environments such as boiler pipes, high-pressure steam transportation, and hydraulic system pipes.
Structural support: Due to its excellent durability and strength, it is also widely used in construction support, bridge support and other areas requiring high carrying capacity.
Heat treatment and surface treatment:
ASTM A53 GR B Seamless carbon steel pipe can be normalized and tempered to improve the toughness and hardness of the steel pipe. In addition, it can also be galvanized and sprayed with anti-corrosion coating to reduce corrosion on the surface of the steel pipe and enhance its corrosion resistance.
In summary:
ASTM A53 GR B Seamless carbon steel pipe is a high-strength, excellent bearing capacity of carbon steel pipe, due to the structural strength of its seamless process, suitable for fluid transport and structural support under high pressure, high temperature and harsh conditions.
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