ASTM A214 Carbon Steel Welded Tube For Heat-Exchanger

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ASTM A214 Carbon Steel Welded Tube For Heat-Exchanger

 

Material and Specification
The ASTM A214 standard covers carbon steel tubes specifically designed for heat-exchanger applications. These tubes are welded and are commonly used in industries that require efficient heat transfer, such as power plants, chemical processing, and oil refineries.
The material used in the ASTM A214 carbon steel welded tubes is typically low-carbon steel, ensuring good strength and durability. The tubes are produced with precise dimensional accuracy to meet the specifications set by the ASTM standard.

 

Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of ASTM A214 carbon steel welded tubes is as follows:

Element	Composition
Carbon	0.18% max
Manganese	0.27% - 0.63%
Phosphorus	0.035% max
Sulfur	0.035% max

 

Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of ASTM A214 carbon steel welded tubes are essential to ensure their suitability for heat-exchanger applications. The following table summarizes these properties:

Property	Value
Tensile Strength	58,000 - 79,000 psi
Yield Strength	36,000 - 47,000 psi
Elongation	19% - 34%
Hardness	HRB 60 max

 

Steel Grade
ASTM A214 carbon steel welded tubes are available in different steel grades, which provide varying levels of strength and other mechanical properties. Some commonly used steel grades for these tubes include:
1.Grade A1
2.Grade C

 

Application
The ASTM A214 carbon steel welded tubes find wide application in heat-exchanger systems due to their excellent heat transfer properties. They are commonly used in various industrial sectors, including:
1.Power generation plants
2.Chemical processing plants
3.Oil refineries
4.HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems
These tubes efficiently transfer heat from one medium to another, making them crucial components in heat-exchanger systems.