The GB/T 9948 standard specifies requirements for seamless steel pipes used in high-temperature and high-pressure applications, such as boilers and heat exchangers. These pipes are made from alloy steels like 12CrMo, 15CrMo, and 1Cr5Mo, which offer excellent heat resistance, strength, and oxidation resistance. The standard ensures precise chemical composition, mechanical properties, and dimensional accuracy to meet demanding operational conditions.
GB/T 9948 pipes are widely used in power plants, petrochemical industries, and thermal equipment, where they perform reliably under extreme temperatures and pressures. The standard guarantees high-quality manufacturing and testing to ensure safety and durability in critical applications.
GB/T 9948 specifies standard grades for seamless steel pipes used in the petroleum industry, including Grade 10, Grade 20, and alloy grades like 15CrMo and 1Cr5Mo. These grades are designed to meet different requirements for strength, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature performance.
The material grades under GB/T 9948 include carbon steel grades such as 10 and 20, and alloy steel grades like 15CrMo and 1Cr5Mo. These materials are chosen based on their ability to withstand high temperatures and pressures, and their resistance to corrosion in harsh environments.
The chemical composition varies by grade. For example, Grade 20 contains 0.17-0.24% carbon, 0.17-0.37% silicon, and 0.35-0.65% manganese. Alloy grades like 15CrMo contain additional elements such as chromium and molybdenum to enhance high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance.
Grade 20 has a tensile strength of 410-550 MPa and a yield strength of at least 245 MPa, with an elongation of at least 21%. Alloy grades like 15CrMo have higher tensile strengths and yield strengths, and are delivered in normalized or tempered conditions to ensure optimal performance in high-temperature applications.
GB/T 9948 seamless steel pipes offer high strength and toughness, making them durable under harsh conditions. They have good corrosion resistance, crucial for stability in high-temperature, high-pressure, and hydrogen environments. The seamless construction ensures no weak points and a consistent material structure. These pipes also have a long service life with minimal maintenance, reducing downtime and replacement costs.
GB/T 9948 seamless steel pipes are extensively used in the petrochemical industry, particularly in petroleum cracking units where they withstand extreme conditions to ensure stable fluid transport. They are also used in natural gas transportation, marine engineering, mining, boilers, heat exchangers, and the chemical and electric power industries.