Vacuum Service service
Material Compatibility

A217 WC6/WC9 (Cr-Mo) for Vacuum Service

Is A217 WC6/WC9 (Cr-Mo) the right valve material for Vacuum Service? The engineering rating, the conditions that limit it, and the better alternatives.

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Is A217 WC6/WC9 (Cr-Mo) compatible with Vacuum Service?

For Vacuum Service (Sub-atmospheric pressure) valve service, A217 WC6/WC9 (Cr-Mo) is excellentan excellent choice. For crude vacuum unit above 400°C.

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Reviewed by Materials Engineering, Vajra Industrial SolutionsDiscipline: Valve Metallurgy & Materials SelectionLast reviewed: 20 June 2026

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