Astm A-297 HP
Astm A-297 HP
Astm A-297 HP
HP REVISION: 04/91
DESCRIPTION
HP alloy is a fully austenitic iron-nickel-chromium heat resisting steel. It has much higher creep-rupture strength,
carburization resistance and oxidation resistance than HK 40 alloy and consequently is used at higher service
temperatures. This alloy also forms the base of an extensive family of Kubota alloys which are modified by single
or multiple additions of cobalt, molybdenum, niobium, titanium and tungsten. These higher strength alloys are
extensively used in reformer and pyrolysis furnaces in the petrochemical industry.
COMPOSITION
C Mn Si Cr Ni P S
Min % 0.35 24 33 - -
Max % 0.75 2.0 2.0 28 37 0.03 0.03
APPLICATIONS
Ammonia, methanol and hydrogen reformers; ethylene pyrolysis coils and fittings; steam superheaters; tube
supports and hangers; tube sheets.
PRODUCT FORMS
Horizontal and vertical centrifugal castings; static castings; formed fittings and sweeps.
SERVICE TEMPERATURE
The alloy is suitable for long term service at temperatures up 2050oF.
WELDABILITY
HP alloy has good weldability by the SMAW, GTAW and GMAW processes.
CREEP-RUPTURE PROPERTIES
Long term creep-rupture properties were extrapolated from Larson-Miller Parameter versus stress plots.
RUPTURE-STRESS-KSI
HOURS 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 oF
CREEP-STRESS-KSI
%/HOUR 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 oF
Note: Creep and rupture stresses are subject to periodic revisions as the results from long term tests
become available.
RELATED SPECIFICATIONS
ASTM: A 297 (HP).
Nearest wrought grade: None