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ASTM A217 WC9 Valve

Chrome-Moly WC9 (2.25Cr-1Mo)

ASTM A217 WC9 is a cast chrome-moly alloy (2.

Form

Cast

Max Temp

+593°C (+1100°F)

Min Temp

−18°C (0°F) - limited low-temp toughness

Category

Alloy Steel

What is ASTM A217 WC9?

ASTM A217 WC9 (Chrome-Moly WC9 (2.25Cr-1Mo)) is a alloy steel valve material. ASTM A217 WC9 is a cast chrome-moly alloy (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo) used for valve bodies in high-temperature steam service. Temperature range: Up to +593°C (+1100°F).

Form:
cast
Max Temp:
+593°C (+1100°F)
Min Temp:
−18°C (0°F) - limited low-temp toughness

Chemical Composition - ASTM A217 WC9

C ≤ 0.18%, Cr 2.00–2.75%, Mo 0.90–1.20%, Mn 0.40–0.70%. Martensitic after heat treatment.

Temperature Range

Up to +593°C (+1100°F)

Maximum Temperature

+593°C (+1100°F)

Minimum Temperature

−18°C (0°F) - limited low-temp toughness

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Equivalent Grades - ASTM A217 WC9

StandardEquivalent Grade
ASTM wrought equiv.A182 F22 (2.25Cr-1Mo forged)
ENGP240GH / 1.0619 (not direct equiv.)
DINGS-17CrMo55
BS 1504622 Grade 31

Suitable Services

Main steam (MS) service - coal, gas, and nuclear power plants

Hot reheat steam (HRH)

HP feedwater - Class 600–900, up to 593°C

Boiler superheater isolation valves

Hydrogen reformer service

Catalytic cracker (FCCU) high-temperature service

Not Suitable For

Temperatures above +593°C (use P91/F91 or P22/WC6 with caution)

Corrosive service (no corrosion resistance - carbon steel equivalent in acids)

Low-temperature service (brittle below −18°C)

Valve Body Applications

Gate valve bodies for main steam service (power plants)

Globe valve bodies for HP/LP bypass and extraction steam

Check valve bodies in feedwater and steam service

Steam trap valve bodies

Trim Applications

WC9 valve bodies with Stellite 6 or 21 overlay on seats

13Cr trim for gate valve wedges

Hard-faced seats mandatory for repeated thermal cycling

Typical Valve Types in ASTM A217 WC9

Gate valves: ASME Class 300–2500, IBR certified

Globe valves: Class 300–1500, high-pressure steam

Check valves: Class 300–600, feedwater service

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

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