Material Grade Specification

Alloy Steel F91 Flanges — 9Cr-1Mo-V Creep Resistant

Alloy steel F91 flange manufacturer, Mumbai. UNS K91560 9Cr-1Mo-V creep-resistant steel for ultra-supercritical power steam lines to 650°C. Quote in 30 min.

Material Specification & Overview

ASTM A182 F91 is a 9% Chromium, 1% Molybdenum alloy steel micro-alloyed with Vanadium and Niobium, providing exceptional creep rupture strength and thermal fatigue resistance at operating temperatures up to 650°C.

UNS DesignationK91560 (F91)
Governing StandardASTM A182 / ASME SA-182 Grade F91

Chemical Composition (wt %)

Governing specification limits per ASTM / ASME standards. Actual values provided on EN 10204 3.1 MTC.

ElementSpecification Limit / Composition
Chromium (Cr)8.0 - 9.5%
Molybdenum (Mo)0.85 - 1.05%
Vanadium (V)0.18 - 0.25%
Niobium (Nb)0.06 - 0.10%
Nitrogen (N)0.030 - 0.070%

Mechanical Properties

PropertySpecification Limit
Yield Strength415 MPa (60 ksi) min
Tensile Strength585 - 760 MPa
Service Temp RangeUp to 650°C (1,200°F)

Pressure-Temperature Rating Reference

Service TempClass 150Class 300Class 600Class 900
Ambient (-29 to 38°C)290 psi750 psi1500 psi2250 psi

Primary Industry Applications

Ultra-supercritical power plant main steam circuits
Combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) heat recovery steam generators (HRSG)
High-temperature refinery hydroprocessing units
High-energy steam piping systems

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Frequently Asked Procurement Questions

Q: Why is post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) critical for F91 flanges?

A: F91 forms a fully martensitic structure upon cooling. Strict PWHT (typically 730°C to 760°C) is mandatory to temper the martensite and restore impact toughness.

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