Chrome Moly Pipe & Tube Supplier – ASTM A335, A213, A691 & EN 10216-2
ASTM A335 Seamless Pipe · ASTM A691 EFW Pipe · ASTM A213 Boiler Tube · EN 10216-2 Seamless Pressure Tube
Xi'an Dongmeng Group Co., Ltd. supplies chrome moly pipe and chromium-molybdenum alloy steel tube for high-temperature, high-pressure and critical industrial service.
Our Chrome Moly product range covers four major procurement systems:
ASTM A335 / ASME SA335 seamless high-temperature pipe, including P5, P9, P11, P12, P22, P91 and P92.
ASTM A691 / ASME SA691 EFW alloy steel pipe for large-diameter and heavy-wall applications, including 1¼Cr, 2¼Cr, 5Cr and 9Cr alloy families.
ASTM A213 / ASME SA213 seamless boiler, superheater and heat-exchanger tube, including T5, T9, T11, T12, T22, T91 and T92.
EN 10216-2 seamless alloy steel pressure tubes, including 13CrMo4-5, 10CrMo5-5, 10CrMo9-10 and advanced creep-resistant Cr-Mo grades for European pressure applications.
Dongmeng Group supports EPC contractors, power plants, refineries, petrochemical companies, boiler manufacturers, piping fabricators and industrial distributors with material supply based on:
Standard · Grade · OD/NPS · Wall Thickness · Schedule · Heat Treatment · Length · Ends · Inspection · MTC · PMI · NDT · Third-Party Inspection · Project Specification
Choose the Correct Chrome Moly Product Family
Before selecting a grade, buyers should first identify what type of product the project actually requires.
| Product Family | Standard | Main Product | Typical Grade |
| High-Temperature Pipe | ASTM A335 | Seamless Pipe | P11, P22, P91 |
| Large-Diameter Pipe | ASTM A691 | EFW Pipe | 1¼Cr, 2¼Cr, 5Cr, 9Cr |
| Boiler / Superheater Tube | ASTM A213 | Seamless Tube | T11, T22, T91 |
| European Pressure Tube | EN 10216-2 | Seamless Tube | 13CrMo4-5, 10CrMo9-10 |
| Advanced Power Tube | ASTM A213 / EN 10216-2 | Creep-Resistant Tube | T91, T92, X10CrMoVNb9-1 |
This distinction is important.
P22 is not T22.
P91 is not T91.
The alloy families may be closely related, but the applicable product standard, dimensional system, testing requirements and intended equipment are different.
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ASTM A213 T22 Boiler TubeStandard: ASTM A213 / A213M. Grade: T22. UNS: K21590. Material Type: 2.25Cr-1Mo Cr-Mo Alloy Steel. Manufacturing: Seamless, Hot-Finished or Cold-Finished. Heat Treatment: Full / Isothermal Annealed
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ASTM A213 T11 Boiler TubeStandard: ASTM A213 / A213M. Grade: T11. UNS: K11597. Material Type: Cr-Mo Low-Alloy Steel. Alloy System: Approx. 1Cr-0.5Mo. Manufacturing: Seamless. Finish: Hot-Finished or Cold-Finished. Heat
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EN 10216-2 10CrMo5-5 Seamless Steel TubeStandard:EN 10216-2. Steel Grade:10CrMo5-5. Material No.:1.7338. Material Type:Cr-Mo Alloy Steel. Manufacturing:Seamless, Hot-Finished or Cold-Finished. Delivery Condition:+NT, Normalized and
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ASTM A691 9Cr EFW Alloy Steel PipeStandard: ASTM A691 / ASME SA-691. Grade: 9Cr. Alloy System: 9Cr-1Mo Chromium-Molybdenum Steel. Base Plate: ASTM A387/A387M Grade 9 Pressure Vessel Plate. Manufacturing: Electric-Fusion-Welded (EFW)
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ASTM A691 5Cr EFW PipeStandard: ASTM A691 / ASME SA-691. Grade: 5Cr. Alloy System: 5Cr-0.5Mo Chromium-Molybdenum Steel. Base Plate: ASTM A387/A387M Grade 5 Pressure Vessel Plate. Manufacturing: Electric-Fusion-Welded
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EN 10216-2 10CrMo9-10 Seamless Steel TubeStandard: EN 10216-2:2024. Grade: 10CrMo9-10 / Material No. 1.7380. Material Type: 2.25Cr-1Mo Cr-Mo Alloy Steel. Manufacturing: Seamless · Hot Finished / Cold Finished. Delivery Condition: +NT · +QT
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EN 10216-2 13CrMo4-5 Seamless Steel TubeStandard:EN 10216-2. Grade:13CrMo4-5 / Material No. 1.7335. Material Type:Cr-Mo Alloy Steel for Elevated-Temperature Pressure Service. Manufacturing:Seamless · Hot Finished / Cold Finished. Delivery
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ASTM A691 2-1/4Cr EFW Alloy Steel PipeStandard:ASTM A691 / ASME SA691. Grade:2-1/4Cr · 2.25Cr-1Mo Alloy Steel. Plate Material:ASTM A387 Grade 22. Manufacturing:EFW – Electric Fusion Welded Pipe. Available Classes:Class 22 · 42 · 52 ·
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ASTM A335 P92 PipeStandard & Grade: ASTM A335/A335M P92; ASME SA-335 P92 when specified and certified.. Material: 9Cr-W-Mo creep-resistant alloy steel | UNS K92460.. Manufacturing: Seamless round pipe, hot-finished or
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ASTM A335 P12 PipeProduct:ASTM A335 P12 Seamless Alloy Steel Pipe. Standard:ASTM A335 / ASME SA335. Grade:P12. UNS:K11562. Material Type: Cr-Mo Ferritic Alloy Steel. Manufacturing: Seamless. Main Alloy: 0.80–1.25% Cr
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ASTM A691 1-1/4CR PipeStandard: ASTM A691/A691M. Grade: 1-1/4Cr. Nominal Alloy: 1.25Cr-0.5Mo. Manufacturing: Electric-Fusion-Welded (EFW). Base Plate: ASTM A387 Grade 11. Common Class: Class 22 / Project-Specified Class.
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ASTM A335 P91 PipeProduct: ASTM A335 P91 Seamless Alloy Steel Pipe. Material: Modified 9Cr-1Mo Steel with V, Nb and N. Standard: ASTM A335/A335M; ASME SA335/SA335M when specified. Grade Type: P91 Type 1 or Type 2, as
What Is Chrome Moly Steel?
Chrome moly steel is a family of low- and intermediate-alloy steels in which chromium and molybdenum are used to improve performance under elevated-temperature service.
Chromium contributes to oxidation and scaling resistance and influences hardenability and high-temperature material stability.
Molybdenum contributes to elevated-temperature strength and resistance to time-dependent creep deformation.
Advanced creep-strength-enhanced grades such as P91, P92, T91 and T92 use additional alloying and carefully controlled heat treatment to achieve the microstructure required for demanding long-term high-temperature service.
Chrome moly materials are therefore widely used where equipment operates under combinations of:
Temperature + Pressure + Long Service Life + Thermal Cycling + Creep Loading
Typical industries include thermal power generation, boilers, refineries, petrochemical plants and high-temperature process equipment.
Chrome Moly Pipe & Tube – Quick Procurement Facts
| Procurement Item | Supply Scope |
| Material Family | Chromium-Molybdenum / Cr-Mo Alloy Steel |
| ASTM Pipe | ASTM A335 / ASME SA335 |
| ASTM EFW Pipe | ASTM A691 / ASME SA691 |
| ASTM Boiler Tube | ASTM A213 / ASME SA213 |
| European Tube | EN 10216-2 |
| A335 Grades | P5, P9, P11, P12, P22, P91, P92 |
| A213 Grades | T5, T9, T11, T12, T22, T91, T92 |
| A691 Alloy Families | 1¼Cr, 2¼Cr, 5Cr, 9Cr |
| EN Cr-Mo Grades | 13CrMo4-5, 10CrMo5-5, 10CrMo9-10, X10CrMoVNb9-1, X10CrWMoVNb9-2 |
| Manufacturing | Seamless / Hot Finished / Cold Finished / EFW |
| Pipe Dimensions | NPS + Schedule or OD × WT |
| Tube Dimensions | OD × Wall Thickness |
| Length | SRL, DRL, 6 m, 12 m, Fixed Length, Cut-to-Length |
| Ends | PE / BE / Machined End |
| Inspection | Chemistry, Mechanical Test, PMI, Hardness, NDT, Hydro/Pressure Test |
| Certification | MTC / EN 10204 3.1; project-specific documentation available |
| Third Party | SGS / BV / TÜV / Customer-Nominated Inspector |
| Applications | Power · Boiler · Refinery · Petrochemical · Steam · Hydrogen Service |
1. ASTM A335 / ASME SA335 Seamless Chrome Moly Pipe
ASTM A335 covers seamless ferritic alloy-steel pipe intended for high-temperature service. Current ASTM requirements include chemical, tensile, hardness, hydrostatic and nondestructive examination requirements.
ASTM A335 is the core standard when buyers search for:
Chrome Moly Pipe
Cr-Mo Seamless Pipe
High Temperature Alloy Steel Pipe
P11 Pipe
P22 Pipe
P91 Pipe
ASTM A335 Grade Range
| Grade | General Alloy Family | Typical Procurement Applications |
| P5 | Approx. 5Cr-0.5Mo | Refinery and petrochemical process piping |
| P9 | Approx. 9Cr-1Mo | High-temperature refinery piping |
| P11 | Approx. 1.25Cr-0.5Mo | Steam, boiler and process piping |
| P12 | Approx. 1Cr-0.5Mo | Elevated-temperature pressure piping |
| P22 | Approx. 2.25Cr-1Mo | Power, refinery and steam systems |
| P91 | Modified 9Cr-1Mo-V-Nb | High-energy and high-efficiency power piping |
| P92 | Advanced 9Cr creep-resistant family | Advanced high-temperature steam piping |
Nominal alloy descriptions are provided for procurement orientation only. Actual chemistry must be checked against the ordered ASTM/ASME specification and MTC.
ASTM A335 P11 Pipe
P11 belongs to the conventional lower-chromium Cr-Mo family and is widely specified for elevated-temperature pressure service.
Typical applications include steam systems, refinery process lines, boiler-related piping and petrochemical systems.
P11 offers a practical balance between high-temperature properties, availability and fabrication requirements.
P11 must not automatically be replaced by P22 or another grade because the correct material must follow the project piping material specification.
ASTM A335 P22 Pipe
P22 belongs to the approximately 2.25Cr-1Mo family and is one of the most important traditional Chrome Moly piping grades.
It is widely used in power plants, steam systems, boiler connections, refinery process piping and petrochemical installations.
For fabricated P22 systems, the WPS/PQR should control welding consumables, preheat, interpass temperature, heat input and PWHT according to the governing construction code.
ASTM A335 P5 Pipe
P5 belongs to the approximately 5Cr-0.5Mo alloy family.
Its higher chromium content makes it important for selected refinery and petrochemical services where more alloying is required than conventional P11/P22 materials.
P5 is particularly relevant to refinery-oriented Chrome Moly product clusters.
ASTM A335 P9 Pipe
P9 belongs to the approximately 9Cr-1Mo alloy family.
It should not be confused with P91.
Although both are often described as 9% chromium materials, P91 is a creep-strength-enhanced steel with additional controlled alloying and significantly different heat-treatment and fabrication requirements.
ASTM A335 P91 Pipe
P91 is a creep-strength-enhanced ferritic steel commonly described as modified 9Cr-1Mo-V-Nb material.
Its procurement requires substantially greater attention to:
Material Identity → Heat Treatment → Microstructure → Hardness → Welding → PWHT → Inspection
For critical P91 projects, Dongmeng Group can coordinate material traceability, PMI, hardness testing, MTC review and project-specific inspection documentation.
P91 should not be described merely as an “upgraded P22.”
Changing from P22 to P91 can affect pipe-wall design, fittings, flanges, welding consumables, WPS/PQR, PWHT and inspection requirements.
ASTM A335 P92 Pipe
P92 is an advanced creep-strength-enhanced ferritic alloy used primarily in severe high-temperature power-generation applications.
Its long-term performance depends strongly on correct manufacturing, heat treatment and downstream fabrication.
For P92 RFQs, buyers should clearly specify the required material standard, dimensions, wall thickness, heat-treatment requirements, inspection level and certification package
2. ASTM A691 / ASME SA691 EFW Chrome Moly Pipe
ASTM A691 is an important Chrome Moly standard for electric-fusion-welded alloy steel pipe manufactured from pressure-vessel-quality plate for high-pressure service at elevated temperature. The specification nominally covers pipe 16 in. / 400 mm OD and larger, although other dimensions may be supplied when they satisfy the standard.
A691 is therefore especially important for:
Large Diameter
Heavy Wall
High-Pressure
Project-Specific Chrome Moly Piping
Common ASTM A691 Chrome Moly Families
| A691 Grade Family | Typical Plate Family | General Description |
| 1¼Cr | A387 Grade 11 family | Approx. 1.25Cr-0.5Mo |
| 2¼Cr | A387 Grade 22 family | Approx. 2.25Cr-1Mo |
| 5Cr | A387 Grade 5 family | Approx. 5Cr-0.5Mo |
| 9Cr | A387 Grade 9 family | Approx. 9Cr-1Mo |
The exact plate specification, grade, class and project requirements must be verified during quotation.
ASTM A691 Grade vs Class
This is one of the most important procurement points on the entire Chrome Moly page.
For ASTM A691:
Grade = identifies the plate material
Class = identifies important manufacturing and inspection conditions
ASTM states that Class identifies pipe heat treatment, whether the weld is radiographically examined and whether the pipe is pressure tested.
ASTM A691 Class System
| Class Family | Pipe Heat Treatment |
| 10–13 | None |
| 20–23 | Stress Relieved |
| 30–33 | Normalized |
| 40–43 | Normalized + Tempered |
| 50–53 | Quenched + Tempered |
The final class digit then distinguishes radiography and pressure-test combinations.
For example:
Class 22 = Stress Relieved + Radiography + Pressure Test
Class 42 = Normalized & Tempered + Radiography + Pressure Test
Class 52 = Quenched & Tempered + Radiography + Pressure Test
ASTM's current Class table confirms these combinations.
Therefore:
“ASTM A691 2¼Cr Pipe” is not a complete procurement specification.
A stronger RFQ is:
ASTM A691 / 2¼Cr / Class 42 / OD × WT / Length / Ends / Quantity / Inspection / MTC
ASTM A335 vs ASTM A691
| Requirement | ASTM A335 | ASTM A691 |
| Product | Pipe | Pipe |
| Manufacturing | Seamless | EFW |
| Base Material | Alloy steel billet/tube hollow | Pressure-vessel-quality plate |
| Main Service | High-temperature piping | High-pressure, high-temperature piping |
| Longitudinal Weld | No | Yes |
| Large Diameter | Possible depending on production | Major application area |
| Main Procurement Control | Grade | Grade + Class |
| Weld RT | Not Applicable | Class dependent |
| Pipe Heat Treatment | Grade/specification dependent | Class/grade dependent |
| Main RFQ Format | Grade + Size + Schedule | Grade + Class + OD + WT |
Neither standard should be described as universally better.
The correct manufacturing route depends on diameter, wall thickness, grade, code requirements, availability, inspection and project economics.
3. ASTM A213 / ASME SA213 Chrome Moly Boiler Tube
ASTM A213 is essential to a complete Chrome Moly product system.
The current ASTM A213/A213M specification covers seamless ferritic and austenitic alloy-steel boiler, superheater and heat-exchanger tubes. The tubes may be hot finished or cold finished as specified and are subject to product-specific testing requirements.
This product family should therefore be separated from A335 pipe rather than mixed into the same grade list.
ASTM A213 Chrome Moly Grades
| Grade | General Alloy Family | Typical Application |
| T5 | Approx. 5Cr-0.5Mo | Refinery heaters and high-temperature equipment |
| T9 | Approx. 9Cr-1Mo | High-temperature boiler/process equipment |
| T11 | Cr-Mo low-alloy family | Boiler and superheater tube |
| T12 | Cr-Mo low-alloy family | Boiler service |
| T22 | Approx. 2.25Cr-1Mo | Boiler, superheater and reheater |
| T91 | Modified 9Cr creep-resistant alloy | High-temperature power boiler |
| T92 | Advanced creep-resistant alloy | Ultra/high-temperature power boiler |
ASTM A213 T11 Boiler Tube
T11 is widely used in boiler, superheater and heat-transfer applications requiring Cr-Mo elevated-temperature properties.
Unlike P11 pipe, T11 tube is normally purchased using:
OD × Wall Thickness
rather than primarily using NPS + Schedule.
ASTM A213 T22 Boiler Tube
T22 belongs to the approximately 2.25Cr-1Mo material family and is a major Chrome Moly boiler tube grade.
Typical applications include superheaters, reheaters, boiler pressure parts and other high-temperature heat-transfer equipment.
ASTM A213 T91 Boiler Tube
T91 is a creep-strength-enhanced boiler and superheater tube material associated with demanding modern power-generation equipment.
As with P91, chemistry alone is not enough.
Material condition, heat treatment, hardness, welding and PWHT control are important to final service performance.
ASTM A213 T92 Boiler Tube
T92 is used in advanced high-temperature boiler systems requiring stronger long-term creep performance.
T92 procurement normally requires close control of material certification, heat treatment, fabrication procedures and inspection documentation.
ASTM A335 P Grade vs ASTM A213 T Grade
| Pipe Grade | Related Tube Grade | Main Difference |
| A335 P5 | A213 T5 | Pipe vs boiler/superheater tube |
| A335 P9 | A213 T9 | Pipe vs boiler/superheater tube |
| A335 P11 | A213 T11 | Pressure piping vs heat-transfer tube |
| A335 P12 | A213 T12 | Pressure piping vs boiler tube |
| A335 P22 | A213 T22 | Pressure piping vs boiler/superheater tube |
| A335 P91 | A213 T91 | High-energy pipe vs advanced boiler tube |
| A335 P92 | A213 T92 | Advanced pipe vs advanced boiler tube |
Same Alloy Family Does Not Mean Same Product
A common procurement mistake is assuming:
P11 = T11
or
P22 = T22
because the chemistry appears related.
That is incorrect from a product-specification perspective.
A335 controls pipe.
A213 controls boiler, superheater and heat-exchanger tube.
Therefore an equipment specification calling for T22 should not automatically be quoted as P22 simply because both belong to a similar 2.25Cr-1Mo family.
4. EN 10216-2 Seamless Chrome Moly Pressure Tube
For European projects, EN 10216-2 is another major high-temperature alloy tube specification.
EN 10216-2:2024 specifies technical delivery conditions for seamless non-alloy and alloy steel tubes with specified elevated-temperature properties.
Important EN 10216-2 Cr-Mo Grades
| Grade | Material No. | General Material Family |
| 13CrMo4-5 | 1.7335 | Cr-Mo |
| 10CrMo5-5 | 1.7338 | Cr-Mo |
| 10CrMo9-10 | 1.738 | Approx. 2.25Cr-1Mo |
| 11CrMo9-10 | 1.7383 | Cr-Mo |
| X10CrMoVNb9-1 | 1.4903 | Creep-resistant Cr-Mo-V-Nb |
| X10CrWMoVNb9-2 | 1.4901 | Advanced creep-resistant Cr-W-Mo-V-Nb |
Current EN 10216-2 data includes these conventional and advanced Cr-Mo families.
EN 10216-2 13CrMo4-5
13CrMo4-5 / 1.7335 is widely used for elevated-temperature pressure applications including boiler and industrial pressure equipment.
EN 10216-2 10CrMo5-5
10CrMo5-5 / 1.7338 is another European Cr-Mo alloy grade used for pressure applications with specified elevated-temperature properties.
EN 10216-2 10CrMo9-10
10CrMo9-10 / 1.7380 belongs to the approximately 2.25Cr-1Mo family and is widely recognized in European boiler and pressure-equipment applications.
EN 10216-2 X10CrMoVNb9-1
X10CrMoVNb9-1 / 1.4903 is a creep-resistant Cr-Mo-V-Nb material associated with demanding elevated-temperature service.
Its alloy concept is closer to advanced Grade 91 material families than conventional 13CrMo4-5 or 10CrMo9-10.
ASTM vs EN – Do Not Assume Automatic Equivalence
Buyers frequently search for relationships such as:
P22 equivalent to 10CrMo9-10
or
P91 equivalent to X10CrMoVNb9-1
Such comparisons can be useful for understanding material families, but they should not be presented as automatic substitutions.
Two grades may have broadly similar metallurgy while differing in:
Chemical limits, mechanical properties, heat-treatment requirements, dimensions, tolerances, testing, inspection category and code acceptance.
Any ASTM-to-EN substitution should therefore be approved by the responsible engineer or project specification authority.
How to Select the Correct Chrome Moly Material
There should not be a simple website table stating:
“Use P11 below X°C and P22 above X°C.”
Pressure material selection requires more information.
Design Temperature
As temperature rises, allowable stress, oxidation behavior and creep become increasingly important.
Design Pressure
Pressure affects required wall thickness and the allowable design stress used by the engineering code.
Required Design Life
High-temperature systems operating for many years must consider creep and long-term degradation.
Process Medium
Steam, hydrocarbons, hydrogen-containing fluids and other process environments create different material-selection problems.
Construction Code
The applicable code controls material acceptance, allowable stresses, fabrication and inspection requirements.
Welding Requirements
P11, P22, P91 and P92 do not have identical welding procedures.
Component Compatibility
Pipe, tube, fittings, flanges, valves and welding consumables must be evaluated as part of the complete system.
P11 vs P22 vs P91
| Grade | Alloy Concept | Procurement Consideration |
| P11 | Conventional lower-alloy Cr-Mo | Common high-temperature piping grade |
| P22 | Approx. 2.25Cr-1Mo | Higher-alloy conventional Cr-Mo |
| P91 | Modified 9Cr creep-strength-enhanced | Much stricter fabrication control |
P91 should not be viewed simply as the next grade above P22.
Moving from P22 to P91 can affect the entire piping design and fabrication route.
Chrome Moly Material for Hydrogen Service
Chrome Moly materials are widely encountered in refinery and petrochemical equipment operating with hydrogen-containing fluids at elevated temperatures and pressures.
However:
Chrome Moly ≠ automatically suitable for every hydrogen service condition.
Material selection must consider temperature, hydrogen partial pressure, stress, metallurgy, heat treatment and project-specific requirements.
API RP 941 addresses carbon and low-alloy steels in elevated-temperature, elevated-pressure hydrogen service and is an important engineering reference for refinery and petrochemical material selection.
The material engineer should therefore evaluate hydrogen-service suitability rather than selecting a grade only from chromium content.
Pipe and Tube Dimensions
The ordering method differs between product families.
ASTM A335 Pipe
Normally ordered as:
NPS + Schedule
or
OD × Wall Thickness
Common wall descriptions include:
SCH 40 · SCH 80 · SCH 120 · SCH 160 · STD · XS · XXS · Heavy Wall
ASTM A691 Pipe
Often project-specific:
OD × Wall Thickness
especially for large-diameter EFW construction.
ASTM A213 Tube
Normally ordered as:
OD × Wall Thickness
Tube tolerances and dimensional requirements should be confirmed against the applicable product specification.
EN 10216-2 Tube
Normally ordered based on metric OD × wall thickness together with steel grade, delivery condition and inspection requirements.
Heat Treatment
Heat treatment is one of the most important controls in Chrome Moly material performance.
Depending on the grade and product standard, material may involve routes such as annealing, normalizing, normalizing and tempering, stress relieving, quenching and tempering, or specification-defined heat-treatment cycles.
For P91, P92, T91 and T92, heat treatment is particularly important because the required creep-resistant properties depend strongly on the final microstructure.
Critical project RFQs should define whether additional heat-treatment records are required.
Welding and PWHT
Chrome Moly material is weldable, but there is no single welding procedure suitable for every Cr-Mo grade.
A qualified WPS/PQR should control relevant parameters according to:
Material grade, thickness, joint design, filler metal, service condition and governing construction code.
These controls can include preheat, interpass temperature, low-hydrogen practice, heat input, controlled cooling and PWHT.
Grade 91 and Grade 92 materials require particularly disciplined fabrication control.
Inspection & Quality Control
| Inspection | Procurement Purpose |
| Chemical Analysis | Verify alloy composition |
| Mechanical Testing | Verify required properties |
| PMI | Prevent alloy-grade mix-up |
| Hardness | Verify material/heat-treatment condition where applicable |
| Dimensional Inspection | Verify OD, WT, length, straightness and tolerance |
| Visual Inspection | Check surface and workmanship |
| UT / NDE | Detect relevant imperfections |
| Hydrostatic / Pressure Test | Standard/project verification |
| Radiography | Particularly relevant to A691 EFW Class requirements |
| Heat Number Verification | Maintain material traceability |
| Marking Inspection | Confirm grade, standard and heat identity |
| Third-Party Inspection | Independent project verification |
Why PMI Matters for Chrome Moly
P5, P9, P11, P22 and P91 can look almost identical.
The same applies to many Cr-Mo boiler tube grades.
Visual identification is not sufficient for a mixed-alloy project.
A professional traceability route should follow:
Mill → Heat Number → MTC → Pipe/Tube Marking → PMI → Cutting Traceability → Fabrication → Final Documentation
Where a pipe is cut into shorter pieces, the heat identification should remain traceable according to the applicable project material-control procedure.
How to Review a Chrome Moly MTC
| MTC Item | Buyer Check |
| Standard | Matches purchase order |
| Grade | Correct P/T/EN grade |
| Heat Number | Matches physical material |
| Chemistry | Meets specified limits |
| Mechanical Properties | Meets required specification |
| Heat Treatment | Correct condition |
| Dimensions | Matches PO |
| NDE | Required examination completed |
| Hydro/Pressure Test | Completed where applicable |
| Certification | Required document level |
| Traceability | Physical material can be linked to certificate |
For EPC purchasing, the documentation package should be treated as part of the material itself.
Compatible Chrome Moly Piping Components
Chrome Moly projects normally require more than straight pipe.
Depending on the piping material class, related materials can include:
ASTM A234 Cr-Mo Butt-Weld Fittings
ASTM A182 Cr-Mo Forged Fittings and Flanges
Elbows · Tees · Reducers · Caps · Flanges
For example, P11-family pipe may be combined with appropriately specified WP11 and F11-family components where permitted by the piping class.
Component selection must follow the project specification rather than simply matching similar alloy trade names.
Typical Chrome Moly Applications
Power Generation
P22, P91, P92, T22, T91 and T92 materials are important in elevated-temperature steam and boiler systems.
Applications can include main steam lines, hot reheat systems, boiler connections, superheaters and reheaters.
Oil Refinery
P5, P9, P11, P22 and related Cr-Mo materials are widely encountered in elevated-temperature refinery piping and equipment.
Material selection depends on the specific process environment and piping class.
Petrochemical Processing
Cr-Mo alloys are used in thermal-processing systems and elevated-temperature pressure equipment where conventional carbon steel does not provide the required service properties.
Boiler Manufacturing
ASTM A213 T11, T22, T91 and T92 are particularly important for boiler, superheater and reheater construction.
EPC Projects
Large projects may combine A335 seamless pipe, A691 large-diameter EFW pipe and A213 boiler tube within the same facility.
A category page should therefore allow procurement teams to identify the correct product standard before submitting an RFQ.
Manufacturing & Value-Added Processing
Dongmeng Group can coordinate Chrome Moly pipe and tube orders with project-specific preparation.
Available services can include fixed-length cutting, end beveling, machining, identification marking, grade segregation, heat-number control, inspection coordination, protective treatment and seaworthy export packing.
Materials can be organized according to:
Grade · Heat Number · Size · Piping Item · PO Line · Project Package
This is particularly useful for EPC and fabrication orders involving multiple Cr-Mo grades.
Project Documentation
Documentation requirements should be agreed before order confirmation.
Available documentation can include:
MTC / EN 10204 3.1
Chemical and Mechanical Test Results
Heat Number Traceability
PMI Report
Hardness Report
NDT Report
Hydrostatic / Pressure Test Report
A691 Weld RT Documentation where applicable
Dimensional Inspection Report
Heat-Treatment Records where specified
Third-Party Inspection Release
Packing List and Shipping Documentation
Project-specific MDR requirements can be reviewed during quotation.
Why Choose Dongmeng Group for Chrome Moly Pipe & Tube?
Four Product Systems from One Supplier
Dongmeng Group covers:
A335 Pipe + A691 EFW Pipe + A213 Boiler Tube + EN 10216-2 Tube
This allows procurement teams to source several Chrome Moly product families through one project supply channel.
Conventional and Advanced Cr-Mo Grades
Supply covers traditional P11/P22/T11/T22 materials together with advanced P91/P92/T91/T92 and European Cr-Mo grades.
Seamless + EFW Capability
Both conventional seamless pressure pipe and large-diameter project-specific EFW pipe can be evaluated.
Material Traceability
Heat-number traceability, MTC verification, PMI and project marking can be incorporated into the order.
Inspection Support
PMI, hardness, NDE, pressure testing and third-party inspection can be arranged according to the PO and ITP.
EPC Documentation Support
Inspection and documentation requirements can be defined before production to reduce approval problems before shipment.
What Should You Send in a Chrome Moly RFQ?
For faster technical review, send:
Standard + Grade + Product Type + NPS/OD + Wall/Schedule + Length + Quantity + Heat Treatment + Ends + Inspection + Certification + Delivery Destination
A335 Example
ASTM A335 P22 / NPS 8 / SCH 80 / BE / 12 m / 30 MT / EN 10204 3.1 / PMI Required
A691 Example
ASTM A691 2¼Cr / Class 42 / OD 610 mm × WT 30 mm / 12 m / RT + Pressure Test / MTC 3.1
A213 Example
ASTM A213 T22 / OD 50.8 × WT 5.0 mm / 12 m / 10 MT / NDE / MTC 3.1
EN Example
EN 10216-2 10CrMo9-10 / OD × WT / +NT or project-required delivery condition / EN 10204 3.1
For EPC projects, customers can send the MTO, BOM, Piping Material Specification, Data Sheet or Technical Requisition for review.
Chrome Moly Pipe & Tube FAQ
What is Chrome Moly Pipe?
Chrome Moly pipe is chromium-molybdenum alloy steel pipe used mainly in elevated-temperature pressure service where improved high-temperature strength, creep properties and oxidation behavior are required.
What are the most common ASTM A335 grades?
Common commercial grades include P5, P9, P11, P12, P22, P91 and P92.
What is the difference between ASTM A335 and ASTM A213?
ASTM A335 covers seamless high-temperature alloy-steel pipe.
ASTM A213 covers seamless boiler, superheater and heat-exchanger tube.
Is P22 the same as T22?
No.
They belong to a related alloy family, but P22 is an A335 pipe grade while T22 is an A213 tube grade.
Is P91 the same as T91?
No.
Both belong to modified 9Cr creep-strength-enhanced material families, but they are controlled by different product specifications and used in different product forms.
What is the difference between P9 and P91?
P9 is a conventional approximately 9Cr-1Mo grade.
P91 is a modified creep-strength-enhanced 9Cr alloy with additional controlled alloying and different heat-treatment requirements.
What is ASTM A691 used for?
ASTM A691 covers EFW carbon and alloy steel pipe manufactured from pressure-vessel-quality plate for high-pressure service at elevated temperatures.
It is particularly important for large-diameter Chrome Moly piping.
Why does ASTM A691 need a Class?
The Class defines important requirements involving pipe heat treatment, weld radiography and pressure testing.
Therefore Grade alone is not a complete A691 purchase description.
What is ASTM A213 T22 used for?
T22 is commonly used in boiler, superheater, reheater and other elevated-temperature heat-transfer equipment.
Which EN standard covers Chrome Moly seamless pressure tube?
EN 10216-2 covers seamless non-alloy and alloy steel tubes with specified elevated-temperature properties.
Is 10CrMo9-10 equivalent to P22?
They belong to broadly comparable Cr-Mo material families, but they should not be treated as automatically interchangeable.
The applicable material standard, chemistry, mechanical requirements, heat treatment, testing and code acceptance must be reviewed.
Does Chrome Moly pipe require PWHT?
There is no universal answer.
Requirements depend on grade, thickness, construction code, service conditions and qualified welding procedure.
Why is PMI recommended?
Different Cr-Mo grades can look physically identical.
PMI helps verify alloy identity and reduce the risk of material mix-up.
Can Chrome Moly material be used in hydrogen service?
Applicable Cr-Mo materials are widely used in elevated-temperature hydrogen-containing refinery service, but suitability depends on temperature, hydrogen partial pressure and engineering requirements.
API RP 941 is an important reference for this type of evaluation.
Can third-party inspection be arranged?
Yes. Inspection by SGS, BV, TÜV or another agreed inspection organization can be coordinated when specified in the purchase order.
Can Dongmeng Group supply MTC 3.1?
Yes. MTC / EN 10204 3.1 and additional project documentation can be supplied according to the agreed purchase specification.
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