ASME SA213 Grade T91 Chrome Moly Seamless Tube (9Cr-1Mo-V-Nb)

ASTM A213 T91 companion CSEF grade for supercritical superheater and reheater tubing


ASME SA213 T91 creep-strength-enhanced ferritic alloy steel seamless tubes

Savoy Piping Inc. supplies ASME SA213 Grade T91 / ASTM A213 T91 seamless tubes — the 9Cr-1Mo-V-Nb creep-strength-enhanced ferritic (CSEF) grade specified for modern high-pressure, high-temperature superheater and reheater service.

T91 is not “just another chrome moly tube.” Vanadium, niobium and controlled nitrogen create a tempered martensitic microstructure with strong creep resistance — which also means welding, PWHT and hardness control are non-negotiable.

What serious buyers ask for: heat chemistry within T91 limits, correct normalise-and-temper practice, hardness within specification, PMI, and complete EN 10204 documentation. For IBR-linked work, SA213 T91 with Form III-C may also be required.

Matching pipe: ASME SA335 P91. Conventional tube grades: T22, T11. ASTM twin: ASTM A213 T91.

What is ASME SA213 T91 tube?

ASME SA213 Grade T91 is the ASME companion to ASTM A213 T91 — seamless CSEF tubing for high-temperature, high-pressure boiler service. It is the tube counterpart to SA335 / A335 P91 pipe.

Incorrect welding or PWHT can leave soft or overly hard zones that hurt creep life or toughness. Projects usually require documented hardness surveys after heat treatment.

Typical applications of ASME SA213 T91

  • Superheater and reheater tubes in supercritical plants
  • High-temperature HRSG tube sections specified as CSEF
  • Advanced steam systems beyond conventional T22 capability
  • IBR-linked packages specifying SA213 T91
  • Matched pipe: SA335 / A335 P91

T91 selection guidance

Use T91 when the approved material class requires CSEF modified 9Cr. Do not substitute classic T9 or T22 on price alone. Confirm welding/PWHT procedures before fabrication.

ASME SA213 T91 Alloy Steel Seamless Tube Range

SA213 T91 Alloy Steel Seamless Tubes Specification ASTM A213 / ASME SA213
SA213 T91 Alloy Steel Seamless Tubes Grades ASTM A213 T5, ASTM A213 T9, ASTM A213 T11, ASTM A213 T22, ASTM A213 T91, ASME SA213 T5, ASME SA213 T9, ASME SA213 T11, ASME SA213 T22, ASME SA213 T91
SA213 T91 Alloy Steel Seamless Tubes Type Seamless - Hot Rolled / Cold Drawn
SA213 T91 Alloy Steel Seamless Tubes Outer Diameter Size A213 - 3/8" NB to 30" NB (Nominal Bore Size)
SA213 T91 Alloy Steel Seamless Tubes Wall Thickness Schedule 20 to Schedule XXS (Heavier On Request) Up to 250 mm Thickness
A213 T91 Alloy Steel Seamless Tubes Length 5 to 7 Meters, 09 to 13 Meters, Single Random Length, Double Random Length And Customize Size.
SA213 T91 Alloy Steel Seamless Tubes Pipe Ends Plain Ends / Beveled Ends / Coupling
SA213 T91 Alloy Steel Seamless Tubes Delivery Conditions As Rolled, Cold Drawn, Normalizing Rolled, Thermomechanical Rolled / Formed, Normalizing Formed, Normalized and Tempered / Quenched and Tempered - BR / N / Q /T
SA213 T91 Alloy Steel Seamless Tubes Coating Epoxy Coating / Colour Paint Coating / 3LPE Coating.
SA213 T91 Alloy Steel Seamless Tubes Other Testing Tensile Test, Transverse Tension Tests, Flattening Test, Metal Structure and Etching Tests, Photomicrographs, Hardness Tests, etc.
SA213 T91 Alloy Steel Seamless Tubes Dimension All Pipes Is Manufactured and Inspected / Tested to the Relevant standards including ASTM, ASME, API 5CT.
SA213 T91 Alloy Steel Seamless Tubes Value Added Services Draw / Expansion / Machining / Sand Blasting / Shot Blasting / Galavanizing / Heat Treatment
SA213 T91 Alloy Steel Seamless Tubes Packaging Loose / Bundle / Wooden Pallet / Wooden box-a / Plastic Cloth Wraps / Plastic End Caps / Beveled Protector
SA213 T91 Alloy Steel Seamless Tubes Shipment & Transportation By Road - Truck / Train, By Sea - Break-bulk Conventional Vessel / FCL (Full Container Load) / LCL (Less Container Load) / 20 Feet Container / 40 Feet Container / 4 Feet Container / High Cube Container / Open Top Container, By Air - Freighter Civil Passenger and Cargo Planes
SA213 T91 Alloy Steel Seamless Tubes Material Test Certificate Manufacturer Test Certificate As Per EN10204 3.1, 3.2 / Laboratory Test Certificate From NABL Approved Lab. / Under Third Party Inspection Agency Like SGS, TUV, DNV, LLOYDS, ABS ETC

ASME Sa213 T91 Seamless Tubes

Standard Specification for Seamless Ferritic and Austenitic Alloy-Steel Boiler, Superheater, and Heat-Exchanger Tubes

1.1 This specification covers seamless ferritic and austenitic steel boiler, superheater, and heat-exchanger tubes, designated Grades T91, TP304, etc. These steels are listed in Tables 1 and 2.

1.2 Grades containing the letter, H, in their designation, have requirements different from those of similar grades not containing the letter, H. These different requirements provide higher creep-rupture strength than normally achievable in similar grades without these different requirements.

1.3 The tubing sizes and thicknesses usually furnished to this specification are 1/8 in. [3.2 mm] in inside diameter to 5 in. [127 mm] in outside diameter and 0.015 to 0.500 in. [0.4 to 12.7 mm], inclusive, in minimum wall thickness or, if specified in the order, average Wall Thickness. Tubing having other diameters may be furnished, provided such Tubes comply with all other requirements of this specification.

1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. The inch-pound units shall apply unless the “M” designation of this specification is specified in the order.

TABLE 1 SA213 T91 Chemical Composition Limits, %A, for Low Alloy T91 Steel A Maximum, unless range or minimum is indicanted. Where ellipses (…) appear in this table, there is no requirement, and analysis for the element need not be determined or reported.

B It is permissible to order T2 and T12 with a sulfur content of 0.04 max. See 16.3.

C Alternatively, in lieu of this ratio minimum, the SA213 T91 Material shall have a minimum hardness of 275 HV in the hardened condition, defined as after austenitizing and cooling to room temperature but prior to tempering. Hardness testing shall be performed at mid-thickness of the product. Hardness test frequency shall be two samples of product per heat treatment lot and the hardness testing results shall be reported on the material test report.

ASME A213 T91 Alloy Steel Seamless Tubes chemical compositions

Composition, %
Grade UNS Designation Carbon Manganese Phosporus Sulphur Silicon Nickel Chromium Molybdenum Vanadium Niobium Aluminium Other Elements
T5 K4154 0.15 0.30-0.60 0.025 0.025 0.50 4.00-6.00 0.4-0.65
T9 K90941 0.15 max 0.30-0.60 0.025 0.025 0.25-1.00 8.00-10.00 0.90-1.10
T11 K11597 0.05-0.15 0.30-0.60 0.025 0.025 0.50-1.00 1.00-1.50 0.44-0.65
T22 K2159 0.05-0.15 0.30-0.60 0.025 0.025 0.50 1.9-2.60 0.87-1.13
T91 K991 0.07-0.14 0.30-0.60 0.02 0.010 0.20-0.50 0.4 8.0-9.5 0.85-1.05 0.18-0.25 0.06-0.10 0.02 Ti 0.01 ZR 0.01

ASME Sa213 T91 Seamless Tubes Permissible Variation in Wall Thickness

Hot rolled Outside Diameter, mm Tolerance, %
OD≤101.6, WT≤2.4 +40/-0
OD≤101.6, 2.4<WT≤3.8 +35/-0
OD≤101.6, 3.8<WT≤4.6 +33/-0
OD≤101.6, WT 4.6 +28/-0
OD 101.6, 2.4 WT≤3.8 +35/-0
OD 101.6, 3.8<WT≤4.6 +33/-0
OD 101.6, WT 4.6 +28/-0
Cold Drawn Outside Diameter, mm Tolerance, %
OD≤38.1 +20/-0
OD 38.1 +22/-0

ASME Sa213 T91 Tubes Permissible Variations in Outside Diameter

Hot rolled Outside Diameter, mm Tolerance, mm
OD≤101.6 +0.4/-0.8
101.6<OD≤19.5 +0.4/-1.2
19.5<OD≤228.6 +0.4/-1.6
Cold Drawn Outside Diameter, mm Tolerance, mm
OD<25.4 ±0.10
25.4≤OD≤38.1 ±0.15
38.1<OD<50.8 ±0.20
50.8≤OD<63.5 ±0.25
63.5≤OD<76.2 ±0.30
76.2≤OD≤101.6 ±0.38
101.6<OD≤19.5 +0.38/-0.64
19.5<OD≤228.6 +0.38/-1.14

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENT for ASME SA213 T91 Seamless Tubes

  • S1. STRESS-RELIVED ANNEALED Tubes
  • S2. STABILIZING HEAT TREATMENT
  • S3. UNSTRAIGHTENED Tubes
  • S4. INTERNGRANULAR CORROSION TEST

Frequently asked questions — ASME SA213 T91

What is ASME SA213 T91 used for?

ASME SA213 T91 is used for high-temperature, high-pressure boiler tubing — especially superheater and reheater tubes in supercritical power plants — where creep strength of modified 9Cr-1Mo is required.

Why is hardness control important for T91?

Incorrect welding or PWHT can leave soft or overly hard zones that hurt creep life or toughness. Projects usually require documented hardness surveys after heat treatment.

What is the difference between T91 and T22?

T22 is conventional 2.25Cr-1Mo chrome moly. T91 is a vanadium-niobium modified 9Cr CSEF steel with much higher creep strength for advanced steam temperatures. They are not interchangeable without design review.

SA213 T91 vs A213 T91?

Companion designations. ASME SA213 Grade T91 is commonly written on ASME/IBR packages; ASTM A213 T91 is the ASTM counterpart. Confirm documentation on the PO.

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