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ASTM A890 5A

UNS J93404

ASTM A890 5A material

super duplex stainless steelvalve body / castingP-No. 10H / Gr. 1

Key Engineering Metrics

Instant specifications summary for ASTM A890 5A

Yield Strength💪
550.0MPa
Min specified
Tensile Strength🏋️
750.0MPa
Ultimate min
Carbon Eq. (CE)🧪
N/A
IIW Formula
P-No. / Group⚙️
P10H / Gr1
ASME Sec. IX
Flange Group🛡️
N/A
ASME B16.5
MDMT Curve❄️
Generally exempt
ASME B31.3

General Specifications & Standard Data

ASTM A890
Standard Specification
ASTM A890
Grade / Designation
5A
UNS Designation
J93404
ASME P-No. / Group No.
P-No. 10H / Group 1
ASME B31.3 MDMT Curve
Generally exempt down to -196°C (B31.3)

Minimum Design Metal Temperature rules for impact testing exemption under ASME B31.3 paragraph 323.2.2.

Mechanical Properties

Room Temp (20°C / 68°F)
Yield-to-Tensile Ratio73%
Yield Strength (550.0 MPa)Tensile Strength (750.0 MPa)
Density
7800kg/m³
Min Yield
550.0MPa
Min Tensile
750.0MPa
Elastic Modulus
200GPa
Elongation (min)
15%
Thermal Expansion
13µm/m·K
Thermal Cond.
14W/m·K
Poisson’s Ratio
0.3

Allowable Stress Data (ASME B31.3 Table A-1)

asme-bpvc
Temperature (°C)Allowable Stress (MPa)% of Room Temp Rating
38
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
650

Chemical Composition (% Weight)

Heat & Product Analysis
C
≤ 0.03%
Mn
≤ 1.2%
Si
≤ 0.8%
P
≤ 0.035%
S
≤ 0.02%
Cr
24–26%
Ni
6–8%
Mo
3–5%
Cu
≤ 0.5%
N
0.24–0.32%

🛡️ Service Compatibility

Seawater & Offshore Marineexcellent

High PREN (≥34 for 2205, ≥42 for 2507); immune to marine pitting & velocity erosion.

Sour Oil & Gas (H2S)excellent

High yield strength & superior resistance to sulfide stress cracking (NACE MR0175).

High Chloride Processexcellent

Outstanding resistance to Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking (CSCC) up to 150°C.

High Temperature (>280°C)not-recommended

Risk of 475°C embrittlement and sigma phase precipitation above 280°C.

Cryogenic (< 50°C)not-recommended

Ferritic phase undergoes ductile-brittle transition below -50°C.

🔥 Welding & Heat Treatment

Weldabilityspecial control required
Preheat Requirements

No preheat required (keep < 100°C). Control heat input (0.5–2.5 kJ/mm) and interpass temp < 150°C to maintain 50:50 ferrite-austenite phase balance.

PWHT Requirements

PWHT not performed in field. Full solution annealing (1040°C–1120°C + water quench) required if welded without filler or if phase balance is disrupted.

Charpy Impact Test (CVN)

Charpy V-notch impact test required at -40°C or -50°C for weld procedure qualification per ASTM A790 / A815.

⚠️ Engineering Verification Notice

Material property data provided is for preliminary engineering reference. Always verify properties against the latest ASME BPVC Section II, ASTM material specification, and Material Test Report (MTR/MTC).

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