Valve Material Reference
ASTM A182 F5 Valve
5Cr-0.5Mo Alloy Steel (Grade F5)ASTM A182 Grade F5 is a 5% chromium, 0.
Form
Forged
Max Temp
+593°C (+1100°F)
Min Temp
−29°C (−20°F)
Category
Alloy Steel
Chemical Composition — ASTM A182 F5
Temperature Range
−29°C to +593°C (−20°F to +1100°F)
Maximum Temperature
+593°C (+1100°F)
Minimum Temperature
−29°C (−20°F)
Equivalent Grades — ASTM A182 F5
| Standard | Equivalent Grade |
|---|---|
| ASTM | A182 F5 (forged) |
| ASTM Cast | A217 C5 (cast equivalent) |
| DIN | 13CrMo4-5 / 1.7335 |
| EN | 13CrMo4-5 (EN 10216-2) |
Suitable Services
Hydroprocessing unit (HDS/HDT) gate and globe valves — high-temperature H₂+H₂S service
Catalytic reformer (CCR/Platformer) unit valves — high-temperature, high-pressure H₂ service
Vacuum distillation unit (VDU) heater outlet valves — 5Cr for sulphur resistance
Fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) main fractionator bottom valves
Not Suitable For
Cryogenic or low-temperature service (below −29°C) — use A182 F304/F316 or LCC
Strong organic acid service — austenitic SS or alloy preferred
Seawater or chloride service — subject to pitting corrosion
Valve Body Applications
Gate valve bodies for hydroprocessing unit (HDS, HDT) service
Globe valve bodies for high-temperature sulphur refinery streams
Ball valve bodies for catalytic reformer feed and effluent service
Valve flanges in 5Cr/9Cr piping systems (ASME B31.3 P5A material group)
Trim Applications
Stem material in high-temperature refinery gate and globe valves
Disc material for globe valves in sulphur-bearing hydrocarbon service
Typical Valve Types in ASTM A182 F5
Gate valves
Globe valves
Ball valves
Check valves
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